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Historical society revs up for annual car show
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Country duo Presley and Taylor, who are sisters from Middlefield, are returning to the Durham Fair, playing the CT Grown Entertainment stage on Sunday, Sept. 29. Contributed by Mercy City Music
Presley & Taylor come home By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
Presley and Taylor, a country duo and sisters from Middlefield, are playing the CT Grown Entertainment stage Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Durham Fair, a place that’s quite familiar to them. They played the fair as teenagers in 2015, opening for Martina MacBride.
“That was a total pinch-me dream come true moment, and we’re so excited to be coming back to the Durham Fair this year,” said Taylor, 20. The singers declined to give their last name, citing privacy and safety concerns. Presley, 22, said going to the fair is still fun, but in a different way than when they were kids.
”For us, as kids, (the fair) only came around once a year,” she said. “And now, being musicians, we play fairs all the time ... We get to go eat fair food, hang out with all our bandmates, and walk around the fair together. It’s so much fun.”
New single Now living in Nashville, the sisters are closer than ever.
created the world’s first steel-top retractable hard top for motor vehicles in MIDDLETOWN — The 1966. In retirement, Smith Middlesex County Histori- created prototypes of his cal Society is getting retractable hard top for revved up for its 34th anhis family. nual car show hosted at The featured Mustang at Palmer Field in Middlethe Middlesex County Car town. Show is Smith’s first ever The show, which will be retractable hard top Musheld Sunday, Oct. 6, retang. It is now owned by a mains a popular fundrais- friend of Smith’s son. er for the historical soci“The people who own ety. Richard Bergen, chairman of the car show these cars take great care of them and are so excited committee, estimates to show them off for the there will be 120 cars at public,” said Debby the show with at least 10 Shapiro, a member of the to 15 coming from Durham and Middlefield. car show committee. “There’s something you “I enjoy seeing the variety can say about every car of cars that we get every that comes in.” year,” he said. “Last year Registration for vehicles we had a 1966 Mustang starts at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. come through that’s now 6. Registration is $10 and our featured car this general admission is $3. year.” There is no charge for The Mustang is the first of children 12 and under. its kind, having been engiebishop@record-journal.com neered by chief Ford engi203-317-2444 neer, Ben J. Smith. Smith Twitter: @everett_bishop
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‘Voice’ semifinalist plays Sunday By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
At age 15, Connecticut native Braiden Sunshine reached the semifinals on NBC's "The Voice.”
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Today, at age 19, he’s a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, studying
music education and planning his career as a musician. Sunshine, who grew up in Lyme, has several local shows coming up, including the Durham Fair on Sunday, Sept. 29 and the SouthingSee Sunshine, A17
Chief Ford engineer Ben J. Smith's 1966 Mustang featuring his design for a retractable hardtop. Photo courtesy of the Middlesex County Historical Society
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Durham resident earns Lawyer of the Year distinction Durham resident Campbell Barrett was recently named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. This is the second time that Barrett has received this award for best family law lawyer in the Hartford area. Best Lawyers is a law publication that is based entirely on peer review, according to its website. The reviews are then analyzed before attorneys are eligible for the award. Barrett has worked in family law for 25 years.
state Supreme Court established the enforceability of postnuptial agreements,” he said. “Before this case, Connecticut had never recognized postnuptial agreements as being a valid way to protect assets.” Barrett’s argument was accepted by the court and now the state recognizes postnuptial agreements as being just as valid as prenuptial ones. Other law-forming cases Barrett was a part of included Mickey v. Mickey, where he established the operative definition of property for equitable distribution of assets,
Barrett majored in American history at Trinity College and attended law school at American University. He said the history degree helped him gain skills in writing and analysis that he uses in his law career. “I love writing. I love doing research. I love creating, organizing and presenting an argument,” he said.
“I work for Pullman & Comley, which is a very unique presence in the family law community,” he said. “We have a very strong family law department within that firm that really gives us a unique perspective because we have so many resources at our disposal.”
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West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes in Middlefield The State Mosquito Management Program confirmed that mosquitoes trapped in Middlefield have tested positive for West Nile Virus. These are the first positive mosquitoes in town identified by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station this year. The Plainville-Southington Health District encourages
residents to take personal and homeowner protections to limit their exposure to mosquitoes, particularly in the hours around dusk and dawn. “The mosquitoes that tested positive were located at the Durham Meadow test station in Middlefield, which borders Durham,” according to Edward Bailey, first select-
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I knew the day would come. It’s what I have been waiting for. My Swedish grandson is learning English in school. Yay, we will finally be able to converse! My son put him on the phone last night, and that dear boy rattled off the colors, counted to 10, and made mention of his dog and their snake (I don’t feel like I ever need to hear about a snake, in any language), in perfect English.
And when it was time to hang up, he said, “Goodbye, Grandma.” Music to my ears! I used to feel sorry for myself because my only grandchild is so far away, and I really do not get to do grandma things, except send presents for his birthday and at Christmas. It felt like I had drawn the short straw, grandma-wise. But I finally snapped out of it. I have a plan, you see. He
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Anyone who was babysitting in the late 70’s might remember that magic moment when you saw a commercial for an R-rated movie. There was a time when titles with such a rating could not be advertised until after 10 p.m.
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As the youngest in a large family, I never had the T.V. to myself on a Saturday night, but while babysitting, when the kids were asleep, I could take in that surreal tease for Alien without interruption.
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the next time I went to Sweden I would show off my newly-acquired skill. I was From A4 not able to show off. I still did not understand a thing den was floating around in the ethers and hadn’t landed anyone was saying. And so on planet Earth yet, and I re- that was the end of my alized that my son was going Swedish-learning days. I was to stay in Sweden, I decided a bit discouraged, to say the least. to learn Swedish. I thought this would impress my son. I believe my little Hayden Also, when I visited him, I will have an easier time did not like, when I was part of a group, not having an inkling of what people were saying. Especially when they laughed. I wanted to laugh, too. I wanted to be part of the Inner Circle. So I collected Swedish newspapers and I bought books on learning Swedish and I bought CDs that promised to have me speaking the language like I was a fourth generation Swede. I even took lessons from a Swedish woman for a few months, but we parted ways because she kept yelling at me for my poor pronunciation. I do not like being yelled at, so I decided to become a solo act. Anyhoooo, I got pretty good, if I do say so myself. Well, I never got good at pronunciation, but I became proficient at reading the language. And I thought that
learning my language than I had trying to learn his. He has an American father for one thing, and so much of our culture is over there. So I will be patient a bit longer while he is mastering English. And then we will have a common language, at last. I think I better stock up on those calling cards. We’re going to have a lot of talking to do.
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Gov. Ned Lamont used his routine, monthly budget forecast Friday to send an unconventional message to the General Assembly: Please put requests to restore spending or repeal tax hikes on hold. At first glance, the $84.3 million surplus projection issued by the Office of Policy and Management is hardly a sharp warning, even given that the budget’s General Fund was designed to run $141 million in the black. It is not quite three months into the new fiscal year. Tax receipts and other revenues are on schedule. Revenue shortfalls usually are the culprit behind any major deficit. The administration is projecting nearly $57 million in
cost overruns, including $30 million in Medicaid, $20 million in legal settlements and other adjudicated claims and $6 million in the Department of Correction. On the other hand, the fiscal year doesn’t end for another nine months and 10 days. The last few administrations rarely disclosed spending problems during the first quarter of the fiscal year, noting there was plenty of time to cut costs elsewhere before June 30. “This month’s revision reflects the reality of managing a state budget across the course of an entire fiscal year,” said Melissa McCaw, Lamont’s budget director. “We must and will remain vigilant to keep ourselves in balance and to keep this state on the right track financially.” So why is Lamont ringing
the fiscal caution bell, albeit not a full-blown fire alarm, this soon in the fiscal year? The reason is talk. Since the regular 2019 General Assembly session adjourned on June 5, lawmakers from both parties have talked about revising the new, two-year plan they adopted. Some Democrats and Republicans have objected to a new Medicaid-rate-setting policy that reduces payments for nursing homes with largest numbers of vacant beds. This will cost a total of nine facilities an estimated $5.3 million across this fiscal year and next. Lawmakers also balked at a new 1 percent sales tax surcharge on meals and other prepared foods. And even though the Department of Revenue Services revised instructions Thursday, Sept. 19 to grocery stores, directing
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These savings mandates imposed on governors by legislatures are nothing new, but also traditionally trigger grumbling from lawmakers as the chief executive actually holds back funds from various agencies to fulfill the task. And legislators have known since late May that Lamont
Report: 2,800 jobs added in August By Keith Phaneuf The Connecticut Mirror
Job gains don’t automatically translate into a reduction in the unemployment rate. Connecticut added 2,800 That’s because it reflects not jobs in August, but its unem- only those employed, but alployment rate remained un- so those who are available to changed at 3.6 percent, the work and actively seeking state Department of Labor employment. reported Thursday, Sept. 19. “We saw gains in six of the The labor department also 10 major industry sectors,” revised totals this week for said Andy Condon, director July, upgrading the 100-job of the Labor Department’s loss it initially reported last Office of Research. But “in month to a gain of 1,600 positions. See Jobs, A15
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“I understand the governor’s position, but historically there nave been tweaks to the budget” after its adoption, said Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, co-chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee. Osten and the panel’s other co-chair, Rep. Toni Walker, DNew Haven, wrote to Lamont last month asking him to reconsider Medicaid rates for nursing homes. And Osten said Friday, Sept. 27 that legislators remain concerned this policy could interfere with services for some of Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens. “That is our job, to see how these policies are playing out,” she said. “I appreciate that the Executive Branch would like to stay within parameters.” But Osten added that her fellow Democrats in the House
and Senate majorities “understand we still have to have a sense of frugality. Nobody is looking to overhaul the whole budget.” If rate cuts were reversed, for example, for nine nursing homes, this would increase spending by $5.3 million over two years or about $2.65 million per year. That represents 1/73rd of 1 percent of the General Fund. Osten also noted state government’s overall fiscal position has steadily improved over the past two years. Connecticut is expected to have a record-setting $2.45 billion in its emergency reserve, otherwise known as the rainy day fund, at the end of this month when Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo completes his audit of the recently completed 2018-19 fiscal year.
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Saturday – mostly sunny with a high of 77º
Saturday – Big & Rich at 7 p.m. on the main stage
This year marks the 100th annual Durham Fair. Here is what you can expect this weekend:
Sunday – partly cloudy with a high of 76º Music:
Sunday – Braiden Sunshine at 11:30 a.m. and Presley and Taylor at 1 p.m. on the main stage
Friday – The Monthei Brothers at 5:30 p.m. and Little River Band at 7 p.m. on the main stage
This year, the fair has also opted to do laser shows instead of their usual fireworks. The shows will be: 7:30 and 10 p.m. on Friday at the center stage 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at the center stage Motorized events: Friday – Garden Tractor Pulls from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Figure 8 & Demolition Derby from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday – Connecticut State Tractor Pullers Association
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addition, the labor force grew for the first time in many months.” Connecticut now has recovered 83.5 percent or 100,400 of the 120,300 jobs it lost in the last recession, which ran from March 2008 to January 2010.
The education and health services sector lost the most jobs in August, down 900 positions. Losses also were recorded in
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She said the whole family is very musical and they got country roots from their From A1 family. They started seven years ago as a singing duo “We’re always motivating and recorded their first each other,” Taylor said. “We’re always challeng- EP when Taylor was 14 and Presley was 16. ing each other, and that’s the best part about being Since then, they have reable to do this with your sis- leased multiple singles to ter.” country radio, four of them reaching the Top 30 on the MusicRow Country Breakout chart. Middlefield
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Town of Middlefield Personal Property All owners of Personal Property located in Middlefield, CT as of October 1, 2019, are required to declare such property to the Assessor, by November 1, 2019. This includes: unregistered vehicles, trailers & snowmobiles; farm tools & equipment; horses; mechanic’s tools; machinery; furniture, fixtures and computer equipment of all Commercial and Industrial Businesses. Late or nonfiled declarations are subject to a mandated 25% penalty added to the account, per CGS 1-2a. Farm, Forest, Open Space Land Owners wishing to apply for the first time for Farm, Forest or Open Space Classification must file an application with the Assessor by October 31st 2019. Forest Land classification is subject to 25-acre minimum and certification by a State Forester. Applications are available in the Assessor’s Office. For more information, please contact: Christine Barta, Assessor 393 Jackson Hill Road Middlefield 06455 P: 860 349-7111; F: 860 349-7115 cbarta@middlefieldct.org R221168 Help Wanted
ASSISTANT MANAGER/COOK Dodd Middle School 7.0 hours/day, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Summary: Prepares, cooks and serves food for breakfast and lunch for students and faculty. Coordinate work schedule of food service workers, assumes responsibility for kitchen and food service workers in the absence of High/Dodd School Manager. Description: Assistant Manager/Cooks and Sous Chefs should apply for this position that offers a work life balance. Culinary and managerial skills are needed for day-to-day operation of Food and Nutrition Program at Dodd Middle School. Supervised By: High/Dodd Kitchen Manager Qualifications: Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or Institutional Food Service Management or certificate. Three (3) years previous food service experience in position preferred. SafeServe or Qualified Food Operator Sanitation Certified preferred. If not certified, must become sanitation certified within 3 months. Salary Range: $16.75 - $18.50 per hour depending on experiences and qualifications. Apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp/
ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT RJ Media Group seeks an experienced Advertising Sales Consultant for The Cheshire Herald. This position is responsible for developing new business, servicing existing business, and selling our entire product line of advertising solutions. Must have 2-3 years of sales experience, must be able to handle different and changing situations in a competitive sales environment, and must be able to travel locally to make in-person sales calls. See our full job posting on www.rjmediagroup. com/careers Interested candidates should send their resume to Jim Mizener, Vice President of Advertising at jmizener@ record-journal.com or call 203-317-2312. EEO m/f/d/v
POLICE/ EMERGENCY DISPATCHER - Town of Cheshire seeks candidates for FT, 40hr/wk position. For addt’l info visit www.cheshirect. org . Application deadline is close of business 10/11/19. Preference to certified dispatchers. Written exam may be administered. Starting @ $21.70/hr w/step increase on anniversary date of employment for 7 yrs. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.
Automobiles 2000 ALERO - $1,000 o.b.o., new tires, condition. good 203.265.3137.
Apartments For Rent MERIDEN - 1st fl., 2 BRs, appls., WD hkp, off st prkg, $800 + 2 mos. sec. 203-499-7087. MERIDEN - 2BRs, 1st fl, appls., laundry/storage area, GAR avail., no pets. Refs. Sec. Dep., $900. 860-276-0552.
Apartments For Rent
Lawn and Garden
WALLINGFORD - 1BR, $900. Stove, fridge, 2 mo. sec. Credit check. No pets. Centrally located, (203) 317-9824.
VERY NICE SCREENED TOPSOIL
$25/yard delivered, WALLINGFORD - 2 BR 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Townhouse, appls./ Call Jim 860-982-4819 laund. hkp, off st prkg, no smkg/pets, $1,150 mo. 203.631.5219. Miscellaneous For Sale
Condos For Rent MERIDEN - East Side, 2 BRs, fully applianced. No pets. (203) 2354853.
Lost and Found
Wanted To Buy ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
RENOVATING A HOME? - Quality tile for sale! Price negotiable! Call BUYING MACHINIST 860-729-7658. TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home SOFA & LOVE SEAT workshops and small Snow blower, leaf lathes. Call anytime blowers, shovels and 860-985-5760 yard tools, ladder, Pfaltzgraff dishes, etc. Call for more info, 860919-5252.
Wood Fuel Heating Equipment
MISSING From Baldwin Street, S. Meriden. Anyone that knows where he is or what happend to him, or please check, garages, sheds, with others. PLEASE Call 203-537-3329 or 203440-1736 Anytime. WE ARE HEARTBROKEN.
CLEANEST FIREWOOD IN CT! - $200 a cord delivered. Discount over 4 or picked up. Mike, (203) 631-2211.
TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. 203.235.8431.
Furniture
1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ LEATHER LIFT CHAIR Todd Shamock Brown, best offer. (203) 203.494.1695Estate Sale 494-0118. Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Appliances Meriden-made. VINTAGE 1940s Leonard refriger1-2 ITEMS: China, ator, works well, $100. Silverware, Glass. 203-494-2459. Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499 Lawn and Garden
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $14 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd ALWAYS BUYING OLD TOOLS - Wanted old, pickup at our yard. Call used and antique hand Jim @ 860-982-4819 for tools, MACHINIST delivery woodworking, engraving and work bench Top Soil, Compost tools. Please call with FOR SALE. Catering to confidence. Fair offers small deliveries. Call Bob made in your home. (203) 415-0723 Cory-860.322.4367.
Wanted To Buy GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Wanted To Buy Live auction & estate services. WANTED - Old antique, Rick’s Antiques newer & junk jewelry. “I & Coins, 428 N. Colpay Top Cash for your ony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. Grandma’s Costume 203.269.9888. Jewelry Stash”. Call Julie, 203-443-9602. ricksantiques andcoins.com Musical Instruments
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Home Improvements
Landscaping
Masonry
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
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MALTESE PUPS (3) females, ready to go. $750 ea. (860) 329-5623.
Yorkies, Yorkipoos, Old English Bull dogs, Shih Tzu’s, Bengal kittens, Boxers & Pug Puppies, $550+ 860.930.4001
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Fencing
Junk Removal
TEC ELECTRICAL
CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
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CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
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CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
Plumbing J&M LANDSCAPE LLC GEORGE J MACK & Lawn cutting. Hedge SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since trimming. Mulch & Stone 1922. Toilet, faucet, work. Sheds/driveways. sink & drain repairs. Stump grinding. Gutter Water heater replacecleaning. Senior/Vet ments. 15% Sr citizen discount. 860.349.8135. disc. Member of BBB. Free quote. 203-238-2820.
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430
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Power Washing A-1 Quality Powerwashing Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008 JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Fall clean-up. Comm. & Residential. 860.796.8168
HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
Moving and Storage RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
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AAA - Handyman Service. If it’s broken, If it’s cracked, If it’s rotted, WE CAN FIX IT. One call does it all, 30 yrs exp. Patrick (860) 3789813, HIC.0655666.
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC, - We specialize in weeding beds, mulching, top soil, hedge & bush trimming . We do all your landscape needs. Top quality work at reasonable prices. #616311, Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Roofing
Masonry ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. Roofing.Siding.Gutters. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Skylights. Chimney ReChimneys. #580443. pair. Flashing. #0649808 203-232-0257 or 203- 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com 596-0652
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Siding VINYL SIDING SPECIAL Ranch’s, Capes $7,800. Free est.Repairs. Lic & Ins. w/ ref. Hann’s On 860-563-2001.
Tree Services A Better Cut Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808. Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
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