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Plans for grad party underway By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

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Lower tax rate, but higher bills By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Despite a late start, parents are working to raise money for a high school graduation party that’s planned for Lake Compounce in June.

Town finance leaders passed a budget that could reduce the tax rate for property owners next fiscal year although many will still see an increased tax bill.

Uncertainty over year-end plans meant that preparations, which usually start in September, didn’t begin until last month.

The Board of Finance voted Wednesday night, March 31, on budget increases for the 2021-22 fiscal year that raise town spending by just under two percent. The spending plan goes next to the Town Council.

“We’re just trying to do something special for them,” said parent Tina Petrone, a co chairwoman of the All Knight Graduation Party committee. Graduation is planned for June 18, but details are

While the tax rate could decrease, a recent revaluation of town properties generally caused values to rise. While homeowners may pay a lower rate in the upcoming year, many will be paying taxes on a more valuable property.

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A worker cuts stone while building a wall in Circus World at Lake Compounce in Southington on March 25. The amusement park is set to open on Saturday, May 8. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Hawk’s Landing takes over West Street golf range By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

their clinics, club fittings and junior golf programs.

Hawk’s Landing Country Club is now operating the driving range on West Street, a move course owners say will help improve visibility for

The former Highland Golf Range at 1794 West St. opened under Hawk’s Landing management two weeks ago.

“We have our driving range (at the golf course) too but we were looking to branch out, do junior clinics, lessons, things like that,” said Nick Paradis, director of golf at Hawk’s Landing. “Our driving range at Hawk’s Landing, it’s people who

play here. It’s not seen like that one.” Paradis scheduled a golf fitting for Friday at the driving range and had to bring on another fitter to accommodate golfers. The fitting sold out, See Range, A8

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still in the works. There’s no date or plans yet for prom, usually held in May. Terri Carmody, school board chairwoman, said the pandemic still makes planning difficult. “They’re talking about a few things, nothing is definite yet,” she said. “There have been some ideas out there.” Carmody said district leaders will see what health officials say about gatherings close to the end of the school year. “It’s a lot of hopeful thinking here,” she said. ”I’m hoping they can have it all.” Last year, graduates received diplomas at one of four staggered, socially-distanced events at the high school’s football field. Using Southington High School for an all-night graduation party wasn’t possible

this year so parents began looking for another location. Nicole Monteiro, party committee chairwoman, said high school principal Frank Pepe helped get the party moved to Lake Compounce. The graduating class will have the park entirely to themselves, including some rides. “We’ll be able to social distance, we’ll have some other activities, we’ll have a DJ,” Monteiro said. Parents usually raise about $25,000 to hold the graduation party. This year’s event won’t go all night but organizers hope to include the popular elements of previous parties, such as raffles and plenty of food. Fundraising usually starts in September. Since a location wasn’t set until last month, there’s less time to raise money but parents said they’re encouraged by the initial response from businesses.

week and has already gotten about $1,000. In addition to letters, the group is also hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle restaurant this month. Petrone said parents have been stepping up to volunteer for the event. “A lot of parents are happy and willing to help,” she said. To donate or volunteer for the graduation party, contact organizers at SHSAKGP@ gmail.com. Petrone said Pepe is working to hold both prom and graduation outdoors this year. Petrone’s daughter, a competitive dancer, has been learning remotely since she can’t afford to miss competitions due to quarantines.

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Lower tax rate, but higher bills From A1

Mill rates, revaluation The mill rate, the town’s property tax rate, is the number of tax dollars on each $1,000 of assessed property value. The current rate is 30.63. Finance board members approved a budget Wednesday that brings the mill rate to 29.46 for the next fiscal year. With real estate rising in value, it takes fewer tax dollars per $1,000 of value to reach the town’s funding goal.

Before revaluation, the average home in Southington was assessed at $178,873, a figure reached by taking 70 percent of the fair market value. After revaluation, the average house’s assessment rose to $191,127. The average homeowner paid $5,479 last fiscal year. If approved, the finance board’s budget will raise tax bills for an average homeowner to $5,631.

Cuts, compromises Both town and education spending will increase under the finance board’s budget. General government spending rises from $53.5 million to $54.7 million, not counting money used from the town’s reserves. Education spending will rise from about $100 million to $102 million. Five of the six finance board members agreed to cut requests from town and education officials although they still approved increases overall.

to the board of finance meeting with a three-three (vote).”

The Board of Education’s funding request was decreased by $400,000 while the town’s was cut by $100,000. John Leary, finance board chairman and a Republican, said there were those on the board who wanted to keep the requests as-is while others wanted further spending reductions. It wasn’t until the morning of the vote that he was able to get a consensus for a budget recommendation. “We were really stuck. It was so polarized,” Leary said. “We ran the risk of going in-

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The Merrell family put the 15-acre property on the market for $2.2 million but failed to get a buyer.

something that hadn’t happened with similar events at Hawk’s Landing.

After Lovley, Paradis said the owners of the property ran the range.

“We’re off the beaten path” at the course,” Paradis said. He’s planning another fitting event in May.

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He doesn’t anticipate any major changes to the driving range. Hawk’s Landing has a year-long lease and Paradis expected they’d manage the range for at least a few years.

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He expected the driving range to get very busy this year. “We can hit driving irons, pitching (wedges),” McConachie said. “I would suspect that when the weather gets nice and people driving by see people hitting balls, they’re going to stop. It’s a great location and you get so many thousands of people driving by every day.” Paradis expected the surge in interest that started last year to continue this season. “It’s looking good for the golf business,” he said. “All our tournaments are back, our leagues are back to where they were last year. We’re selling out every night which we’ve never done before.” jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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State panel advances bills ending religious exemption for vaccines By Susan Haigh Associated Press

A key Connecticut legislative committee advanced retooled legislation that scraps a long-standing state religious exemption that many parents have been using over the past decade to avoid having their children vaccinated, while still enabling them to attend public school. The latest version includes a new provision requiring health insurance companies to cover the cost of at least a 20-minute consultation between the health care provider and the parent or guardian. There’s also language that proponents said creates a clearer path for medical exemptions, which will remain available, including the creation of a new medical exemption certificate that physicians would fill out. “It is really left up to the families and the practitioner, ultimately the practitioner, to determine whether a medical exemption is warranted,” said Rep. Jonathan

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Rodriguez is the bounce-back kid Battling through injuries & the lost senior season, Southington’s Rodriguez heading to Endicott football By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

his sophomore and junior campaigns with two concussions.

Dylan Rodriguez is the definition of perseverance. The Southington football player endured several injuries and a cancelled senior season during his high school career.

“I spent a lot of time in physical therapy and I feel that reflects well on my character to come back from those,” he said.

All the same, he’s expecting to play in college. Rodriguez, a wide receiver, is heading to Division III Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. “It means a lot,” Rodriguez said. “I’ve been playing football since I was five. I love football more than anything, really. On the field, I always give my all. Off the field, too, in the weight room and the film room. I love the game.” The 5-foot-8, 165-pounder was in the Southington football program for all four years. He missed much of

Rodriguez played in Southington’s three independent football contests last fall and scored a touchdown. He played the first half of the first game as a receiver before being slowed by a knee injury. That ailment put him on defense only in the final two games. At Endicott, Rodriguez will join former Southington captain Johnny Carreiro. The two are close friends.

to happen due to COVID affecting the season. I put my all into those three independent games.” Southington coach Mike Drury said Rodriguez had a great senior year in the face of many challenges. “He’s very instinctive, understands the game well and plays fast,” Drury said. “As a wide receiver, he was a great route runner (who) understood the details of creating separation and leverage. On defense, he played safety and was able to diagnose the offense quickly and be in the right spot. He is also a very good punt returner and dySouthington senior wide receiver/safety Dylan Rodriguez is namic with the ball. heading to Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. to play

“We are proud of him,” Drury added. “He brought “Going into my senior year, I the effort this year. He’s a had no schools looking at me,” great young man and he’s Rodriguez said. “I wanted to going to translate well to the play college football and I next level.” wasn’t sure if it wasn’t going

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spring all the way through the summer,” Rodriguez said. “In the summer we would lift and then get shut down for two weeks. We had no idea if we were going to play or not.

Rodriguez, the son of Jill and Dave Rodriguez, will study entrepreneurship in college.

“It would have been nice to see what this team could have done in a 10-game season,” he added. “Being in this program has been amazing and has changed my life. I learned about challenges and how to deal with adversity. This team has taught us about life.”

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Towns begin vaccine outreach

Franco Angelillo

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

Local health officials have begun COVID-19 vaccine outreach to the homebound and have set up clinics in underserved areas.

Joe, and daughter-inlaw, Kim Angelillo, all of Southington, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Gina, Eneo, Ilario, and Anna Rose. In lieu of flowers, donations in Franco’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Face coverings and social distancing are required at all times. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Pasquale J. Suppe, Jr. S O U T H I N GTO N Pasquale “Pat” J. Suppe, Jr., 79, of Southington, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 at HOCC of New Britain. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara (Bellotti) Suppe, son Robert Suppe, daughter, Cristina (Suppe) Garcia, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister, Helen (Suppe) singer and her husband, Norman, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pasquale’s memory may be made to the Sunshine Kids (www.sunshinekids.org). Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Conn. a step closer to naming pizza as its official state food By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff

Local pizzeria owners are voicing excitement over a recently introduced bill that would make pizza the official state food.

The bill was recently passed by a legislative committee 19-0, but still must be approved by the full House and Senate.

Bash Vinca, owner of Casa di Roma in Meriden, agrees pizza is an important cuisine in the state. “I agree with it,” Vinca said. “There are a lot of good pizza places and pizza makers in Connecticut — so why not?” See Pizza, A18

“We started this past Tuesday and it went quite well,” said Wallingford Health Director Stephen Civitelli. “At this point we are working with the Wallingford Fire Department.”

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There has been some criticism from suburban and rural health officials about potential misuse of the program. “The criteria set forth by the state program is clearly defined when registering,” Civitelli said. “As we complete more homebound vaccinations we will be able to establish if there are flaws in the registration process.” Maura Esposito, executive director of the Chesprocott Health District, is surprised at the numbers of people who have signed See Outreach, A19

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designate pizza as the state food earlier this year. The purpose is to “recognize the contribution of pizza to the state’s cuisine and economy.”

The activity is a shift from the Wallingford Health Department’s efforts to provide public vaccination clinics at the Wallingford Senior Center. The intent is to focus on underserved and underinsured populations, after large scale vaccination providers, such as Hartford HealthCare, and pharmacies began offering the vaccine in town.

The state designated the Wallingford Health Department as a homebound coordinator for town residents who are physically unable to go to a vaccination clinic or mass vaccination site.

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Obituaries SOUTHINGTONFranco Angelillo, 77, of Southington, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Franco was born on Dec. 20, 1943, in Italy, to the late Vincenzo and Maria (Colapetella) Angelillo and came to the United States with his family in 1962. He was the owner and operator of Rotorey International for many years, often traveling all over Europe and Central and South America, and finally retiring in 2010. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and was happiest around family near and far. While remembered for many things, he loved gardening, cooking, cars, clothing, traveling, music, fixing anything, and helping others. Franco is survived by his four children; sons, Frank Angelillo and his wife Janet, Vincent (Greg) Angelillo, Leonardo Angelillo and daughter, Lisa Forrest and her husband Mason; 8 grandchildren; Alex, Erin, Emma, Abigail and Sophie Angelillo, Hunter, Jakob and Blake Forrest. He is also survived by his brother, Benino Angelillo and wife Nancy, sister, Lisa Fiorello and husband

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Pizza maker Alvaro Canie prepares a Lido’s Special made with pepperoni, sausage, meatball, mushroom, onion and pepper at Lido’s Pizza Restaurant, 75 Pomeroy Ave., Meriden. A recently introduced bill could designate pizza as Connecticut’s official food. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Taste of New Haven, a food and drink tour organization, created a petition on change.org in support of the bill. One of the reasons the group is encouraging people to sign the petition is that

the state has some of oldest pizzerias in the United States.

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“As a pizza maker and pizza owner, I think it would be a The petition currently has great thing,” said Mike An448 signatures. nenberg, co-owner of Domenic’s and Vinnie’s. Domenic’s and Vinnie’s “There’s a pizza place on evhas been in business for 70 ery corner and it’s not going years. The pizzeria began in away. It puts us at the top of 1949 in Waterbury before the food chain in Connectibranching out to Middlebury cut’s food industry.” Oakdale Pizza in Wallingford has been in business for almost 40 years. Manager George Groumousas is in favor of the bill and prides himself on using the same recipe he started with.

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During the most recent public hearing on March 26, several business owners and state officials, including New Haven’s Mayor Justin Elicker, testified in support of the bill while one person disagreed. Susan Ranstead, of North Granby, wrote a letter saying she is “thoroughly against” naming pizza as the state’s official food.

“While we have a high number of pizza restaurants per capita, pizza has nothing to do with New England in general or Connecticut in particular,” she wrote. “Instead, I believe the lobster roll should have the honor.” Pasquale Pugliese, owner Lido’s Pizza Restaurant in Meriden, also supports the bill. “We (Connecticut) have the best pizza in the country,” he said. “It’s a very good thing.” fwilliams@record-journal.com 203-317-2373 Twitter: @faith_williams2

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“They should talk to the doctor, and ask ‘what is the risk,’ if all family members are vaccinated,” Esposito said. “It’s easier for us to vaccinate all of them (family). Herd immunity is to protect the people who can’t get the shot.”

up for homebound vaccination. As an early member of the panel tasked with implementing outreach to the homebound, Esposito would like to see more providers involved in the undertaking. Cheshire is part of the health Esposito is asking the senior district. centers to screen out those “It’s very time consuming,” truly homebound and send Esposito said. “Last week we the senior bus for those with had five people and it took transportation difficulties. four hours” She schedules the home visits following the regular clinChesprocott gets a list of ics at the towns’ senior cenhomebound residents ters, and has five in Wolcott through the senior centers this Friday. and screens them to make sure they qualify. She also “We don’t need more things would like to see more on our plate,” Esposito homebound patients have said. “But I’m making conversations with their the staff interview them. I doctors over the need for a only want the real patients. vaccine, particularly if they We want to make sure haven’t left their beds in they’re medically homemonths and family and bound.”

Homebound residents are asked to register with the state. If they cannot register because of technical issues they may call the Wallingford Public Health Department directly. The vaccination teams are also setting up clinics at the Wallingford Housing Authority and the Spanish Community of Wallingford, in addition to visiting more residential locations. Wallingford and the Plainville-Southington Health District receive a weekly email list of individuals who registered for the week and department staff coordinates the vaccine visits. “I think the system is working right now,” said Shane Lockwood, director of the Plainville-Southington Health District. “We would continue to caution that this is only for homebound indi-

viduals and all others should seek vaccination at one of the many sites in the area.” The state Department of Public Health has set up a website for those who are homebound. They can register at https ://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/homebound.

such as Hartford HealthCare and the Community Health Centers Inc. have teamed with local churches and the Meriden Housing Authority to offer vaccines in community locations. “At this time we recommend those that are homebound contact their medical provider to see if their office can provide vaccinations,” said Lea Crown, Meriden director of health and human services.

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Quinnipiac River cleanup begins By Mike Roberts

(The following was taken from Mike Roberts’ Woods ‘N’ Water column, which appears in the Record-Journal.) By the late 1950s, the Quinnipiac River water seemed to be tainted and started to lose favor as a recreation spot. Soon it was forgotten and eventually turned into nothing but a carrier for polluted water from buildings along the river. It looked like nobody gave a damn what happed to the river. The state even stopped stocking the Quinnipiac Riv-

er with trout because tests showed the water too polluted for the fish to survive. Various forms of aquatic life in the river even disappeared. Back then, the Quinnipiac Gorge Trail was nothing more than an abandoned railroad bed turning into a dirt trail that saw some vehicles driven up and abandoned along the river, their oil and fluids running into the Quinnipiac, adding to the pollution. Slowly, but surely, the river was left to die a slow lingering death. And then a group of conservation-minded folks formed a loose-knit group called the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association. They had decided that enough was enough and they were going to do

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works for each individual or group. There will not be a QRWA guide on site. Volunteers are asked to work independently The QRWA will provide trash bags and dispose of the trash collected. The QRWA would like for anyone interested in participating to email or text photos of themselves and other volunteers cleaning the waterways so they can be shared. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, email qrwainfo@att.net for details. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy walking the trails on the Quinnipiac River and Hanover Pond. Clean water is everyone’s responsibility.

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Navigate different experiences and learn That came to mind the other

day when I was reading about a program designed to help police officers and others who might be the first responders to an emergency situation. The program helps them understand what it’s like to be someone with autism and to better understand the autism spectrum, a range of “conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication,” as stated by the advocacy group Autism Speaks.

Sheehan High student. “Scared for my parents who own their own small business. I am scared for my little sister who broke my heart when she came home from elementary school telling me about the jokes her classmates made against her.”

hate thrown at us. Our love, unity and respect for one another will always overpower the hate and fear that has surrounded us for too long.” There’s been an opportunity to learn how that might work during the past year of the coronavirus pandemic, which while it requires social distancing to keep us safe has also compelled us to recognize the importance of our interconnectedness.

I have nothing but admiration for the intrepid Wallingford teenagers who led a rally the other day in front of Town Hall called the Stop Asian American and Pacific Islanders Hate and Black Lives Matter protest.

I’ve been to grade school and high school, and even in what some regard as a kinder and gentler era it was full of brutal bullying. We can learn early that it’s easy to be mean and of its cheap rewards. Some have We’ve had to learn how to do that without the usual fanfare. trouble moving beyond that. You start to lose track of all the cancellations. The Daffodil I like to think we’re working on it. We just put in the rearFestival. The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Celebrate Wallview mirror four years of a presidency that indulged divi- ingford. And Wallingford’s 350th Jubilee. You wonder siveness, and that approach will likely always be around as how old the town will be before it will be able to throw a a political tool. But there’s always the choice to reject it and party. move forward. And now you can add the There were about 100 people Puerto Rican Festival to the at the Wallingford rally, as the list. Can you imagine how Record-Journal reported. An- much fun it would have been other speaker, who, I would to celebrate Meriden’s Miguel like to emphasize, is 16 years Cardona and his rise to the old, had this to say. Her name highest education position in is Heather Rae Gaydowen: the nation?

“I am not happy to be here. I am scared,” said Amy Bui, a

“We must remember that we are stronger than any of the

I remember thinking that everybody ought to get this kind of training, or something like it; that while it’s obviously important in emergency situations, it’s important in nonemergency situations, too. You can call it the “walk a mile in my shoes” approach.

“I’d rather be safe than have anybody get sick,” said Hector Cardona, in explaining why the festival couldn’t go on. Miguel Cardona’s father is the chairman of the festival committee.

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That’s also a unifying message. There’s no point in celebrating if it risks somebody’s, anybody’s, well-being. When you wear a mask you’re doing so to protect others as well as yourself. The same goes for when you social distance. We’re getting somewhere when watching out for others becomes so routine. The way to celebrate now is to remain patient. Perhaps inclusiveness can become a more integral part of the world we hunger to return to.

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Reach Jeffery Kurz at 203-3172213, or jkurz@record-journal.com. This column was previously published in the Record-Journal.

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WALLINGFORD — A popular hot dog restaurant will be expanding with a new Route 5 location after receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

According to the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from the March 8 virtual meeting, the new location will be 866 N. Colony Road, formerly a Cumberland Farms convenience store.

Armand Castico owned a Frankie’s in Bristol before moving the business to Plainville. He will now be branching out to the new Wallingford location. Castico will run both restaurants with his son, Jacob Castico.

Ray Andrewsen, executive director of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, said he is happy Frankie’s will be adding to Wallingford’s diverse list of restaurants.

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Offer ends June 30

3BIG MYTHS WINDOW REPLACEMENT

When it comes to window replacement, there are too many myths floating around and not nearly enough facts.

40 off BUY ONE, GET ONE

Myth #1: “Vinyl windows are the best solution.”

Myth #2: “Window replacement is difficult.”

Myth #3: “All warranties are the same.”

Fibrex® composite material is two times stronger than vinyl and makes for stunningly beautiful windows with a durable finish that, unlike vinyl, won’t peel, crack or fade².

It depends on who you call. Renewal by Andersen is the full service window replacement division of 116-year-old Andersen Corporation, the most trusted family of window brands in America³.

As both the manufacturer and installer of your windows, Renewal by Andersen gives you both product and labor coverage². As a homeowner, you get absolute peace of mind.

WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS

MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4

Plus NO Money Down NO Interest NO Monthly Payments for 1 year 1

MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4 – INTEREST ACCRUES FROM THE PURCHASE DATE BUT IS WAIVED IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS

Installation always included

CALL BY JUNE 30 to schedule your FREE in-home consultation

855-401-5532

DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 6/30/2021. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off when you purchase four (4) or more windows or patio doors between 3/1/2021 and 6/30/2021. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. License number available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. 2See Renewal by Andersen® Products and Installation Transferable Limited Warranty for details. 32018 U.S. Homeowner Brand Study of the Renewal by Andersen brand versus competitive brands. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. rba12589

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