Town Times

PACKED WITH PINK

Renovate, expand Memorial School

The following message by Superintendent of Schools Doug Schuch was shared with the RSD13 community on Feb. 2:

The Regional School District 13 Board of Education and Leadership Team have proposed that we renovate and expand Memorial School to serve all learners in Grades K-5.

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We will be sharing more details about this exciting project during the next several months, but we wanted to let you know why we believe that this is the right decision for our learners, families, employees, and community:

See School, A8

Hard Hat Café set to open

By Nicole Zappone Town Times

By the end of the month, a new dining option will be available in Durham, Hard Hat Café. Located at 100 New Haven Road, business owner John Acanfora said the eatery will be a “middle-of-road, blue-collar type of restaurant for people who don’t want to go out and spend $150 on a dinner.”

He added, “What we want to go after is really, good food. We want the experience to be something you remember.”

Acanfora also runs Hard Hat Cafés in North Haven and Wallingford, and said he takes pride in serving high-quality food for an affordable price.

He also operates Sam the Clam Grub & Pub in Southington, a seafood restaurant which has been in business since 1991.

Acanfora’s Hard Hat Cafés feature American bar food classics, local beers and specialty drinks. And the restaurants are known for their “Doob” chicken wings, which are seasoned, fried and grilled; a smokey twist on the classic buffalo wing.

Hard Hat Café’s Durham location, which has housed other restaurants over the years, was recently renovated. The local landmark has seating for 160 in the bar and two dining rooms, along with a sizeable outdoor patio area.

See Hard Hat Café, A6

The Coginchaug Regional High School boys and girls basketball teams hosted a Pink Out doubleheader against Hale-Ray on Friday, Feb. 10, and the community came out to support the cause. Across the country, sports teams of all levels have taken part in Pink Out games, with the goal of raising funds for the fight against cancer. See additional photos, page A6.

Hard Hat Café is set to open this month at 100 New Haven RoadinDurham. Photo provided by Joseph D’Errico

No car radio; but the scenery’s nice

the interim had developed a fondness for country western music, which I never have. So, for days, that is all we listened to in the car. I let him have it, because it was a small price to pay for having my boy with me.

The bitter cold we recently had sucked every inch of life out of my car battery. No surprise there. The surprise would have been if my vehicle actually started on that Arctic morning.

The surprise came later, after Lila (my Honda Civic’s name is Lila) received her shiny new battery. The surprise being that I was out of a radio and its accompanying clock. I guess the old battery didn’t want to leave by itself; it decided to take the radio along for company. So here’s the thing. When I tried to turn on the radio I was greeted with, not music, but a message that said “ enter code.” Are the radio and I undercover, communicating with each other via secret codes? Is this a “cloak and dagger” kind of situation? Are we working on a case?

The eagle has landed. How’s that for a code? Do you read me, radio? Are we going to fight crime? Shall I wear a cape?

Okay, flights of fantasy aside, I did a Google search and learned that, when the battery dies, so does the radio, and it will not be revived until it is reset with a code, which, I was assured, would be in the glove compartment.

Which it was. Eureka! I will be rocking it out to my fa-

vorite tunes in no time. Well, not quite. I punched in the numbers, only to be met with the message: Error.

Back to Google. Actually, I don’t know why I went back to Google, because I was assured that this would do the trick, and it most certainly did not. One website said there was a way to get around this dilemma. One simply had to hold down a particular button for … 45 minutes?! My arm would fall off, and then I wouldn’t even be able to turn the radio on, should it decide to come to life.

All this talk about my car radio has gotten me thinking about the tug-of-war I used to have with my son, regarding which station to listen to. As I recall, a compromise was necessary, with us each having our pick of stations on our assigned days. His days had heavy metal played at an ear-splitting volume that could take you down to your knees.

As most parents know, teenagers were born with different ears than us. They cannot detect any music whatsoever unless it is able to shatter glass. I don’t remember what music I listened to on my days, but it wasn’t that.

This same son, coming home years ago for a visit from Sweden, somehow in

After he left I missed him so much that I kept that station on for a few days, as a way of staying connected to him. I could only do it for a few days, though.

So back to my no radio/ clock situation. I keep glancing over for the time. It’s akin to turning on the light switch, even though we have lost power. One bright spot –if I am running a tad late for work I don’t know it.

Another bonus, if I care to look at it this way (and I do), is that I am more aware of my surroundings as they flit by, instead of being absorbed with my tunes. I may even be a better driver.

Well, folks, I have to scoot along now. I have just received word that the eagle has landed.

Now where did I put that cape?

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Dream come true

Editor:

I wish to express my grateful appreciation to George Eames, Durham’s first selectman, and his extraordinary committee for their hard work and dedication in taking the first step towards renovating Korn School for a Community Center.

At the open house on Feb. 5, as people were looking at the original mural, painted by the elementary school children at Korn School, there were smiles and laughter all around. People were pointing to various places on the mural where someone’s child or grandchild had painted a squirrel, or a figure, or a duck.

There was a sense of community all around, with all ages mingling together and enjoying each other’s company.

The spirit of a true Community Center.

Thank you for making a dream come true. Very sincerely,

Lainy Melvin, Durham Senior Citizens Board chair

Spread some joy

Editor:

Today (Friday, Feb. 17) is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s easy to celebrate. All you have to do is be extra kind and extra nice to someone. Here are some ways to practice random acts of kindness on Feb. 17, and every day: complimenting a stranger; treating a homeless person to lunch; saying hello to people you know, and don’t know; writing a positive, handwritten note to your teacher,

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friend or coworker; picking up litter at a public park or school; paying for someone’s coffee or snack; shoveling someone’s driveway;

checking on a neighbor; or spreading cheer on social media. Most importantly, smile. Please remember: “No act of kindness, no mat-

ter how small, is ever wasted.”

Frank LoGiudice, Middletown

Our chance to change course on affordability

By State Sen. Paul Cicarella

We all have many important priorities families, business owners, tradespeople, teachers, working professionals, to name a few. Of these, some are universal. You want to know you can afford to keep the lights on and gas in your tank, that your kids are safe at school

and home, and that the police are working to keep your neighborhood safe from crime. You also want to make sure your family’s health is taken care

of and that you have the opportunity to make a decent living, and that your kids have the same chance, no matter what job they do.

These are the messages that shaped my priorities during my first term in Hartford as your representative. During the 2023 legislative session, I am continuing my efforts for the families of the 34th District now including the families of Northford.

The issue of affordability affects us all. Essential items that were once affordable are now at record highs, and the recent spike in energy rates has added to our challenges. Families are being forced to choose between essential items just to stretch their budgets. This is unacceptable. My goal is to support bills that bring relief to overtaxed residents. While tax holidays are a temporary solution, permanent relief is needed.

One solution is eliminating

the unfair “Truck Tax” on trucks carrying essential products and services in Connecticut. This tax will drive up the cost of essential goods and services even more. The state’s gas and diesel tax should also be suspended. Additionally, we can make energy more affordable and reduce costs immediately by eliminating senseless fees on customer energy bills. These ideas and others are outlined in our Senate and House Republican plan for “A Better Way to Energy Affordability.”

To make the state affordable, we must keep spending in check. I continue to support policies that use your hardearned dollars responsibly and in measured ways. In addition to affordability, public safety is essential to our quality of life and is the most basic duty of our government. We have all seen increases in crime and aggressive driving across the state. That’s why I have had

multiple meetings with local law enforcement to get their professional feedback and develop solutions to address these trends.

As the ranking member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, I have offered these solutions through the Senate Republican SaferCT plan. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their homes, at the grocery store, gas station, or while driving to work.

A safer Connecticut is not possible without the opportunity for all residents to prosper. Access to well-paying careers is a major factor in preventing crime, and I introduced a plan last year to provide these opportunities. I was proud to see my legislation enacted that creates an “education-to-workforce” pipeline, connecting young people to career paths. I am building on this momentum in 2023. I have offered legislative proposals

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Cicarella

Levi E. Coe Library

Snacks in the Stacks. This is a five-week program beginning Monday, Feb. 27, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bring your bag lunch; we will read stories and make a snack. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required.

Book, bake sale. Friday, March 24, 12 to 5 p.m., $10 entry fee; Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., no entry fee; Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no entry fee.

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to develop programs that provide information on trade schools to kids as early as middle school and to create a Health Care Academy Program for high school students. I am also introducing proposals for financial literacy programs in our schools,

Storytime at the Library. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Crafting with Susan. Sign up on the library’s Facebook page for an adult/teen takehome craft.

Durham Public Library

Book Club: Wings of Fire. Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. For grades 3 to 5. Join Miss Alex to discuss “The Lost Heir.” Registration is required.

Maiden Names and Dower Rights: Documenting Your Female Ancestors. Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m., via Zoom. Registration is required. Move & Groove Storytime. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Crazy 8’s Math Club. Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades K to 2 and 6:30 p.m. for grades 3 to 5. Registration required. Storytime & Playgroup. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. All ages. Registration is required.

Drop-in Mahjong. Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For novices or pros. If you have a Mahjong set, please bring it. No registration required.

Please & Thank you.

and alternative pathways to employment for high school graduates who may not have a clear direction.

These are the issues of the day in Connecticut. We have the opportunity to correct our state’s course over the next four months. I welcome your questions, concerns,

and requests for assistance. As always, you can reach me at senatorcicarella.com or Paul.Cicarella@cga.ct.gov.

State Sen. Paul Cicarella represents the towns of Durham, East Haven, North Branford, North Haven and Wallingford.

PLAYING FOR A CAUSE

Hard Hat Café

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Also, Acanfora said he is in the process of expanding the parking lot.

The 4,620 square-foot New Haven Road facility, set on 1.9 acres, was sold to Hard Hat Tavern LLC for $700,000 on Nov. 18, 2022.

“Durham will be slightly different because it’s a much bigger location than our oth-

Honor Roll

er restaurants,” said Acanfora, who hopes to introduce live music that would be suitable for people to listen to while eating. He said Durham currently lacks an entertainment option such as that.

Acanfora said the new Hard Hat Café is already fullystaffed. Now, he waits to see how the community responds to the place.

School Notes

Kindergarten

The CoginchaugBasketball Booster Clubwould liketo thank everyonewho attended our PinkOut doubleheaderon Friday,Feb. 10.It wasa hugesuccess andwe’ll bedonatingallproceedstoSmilowCancerCenter, inmemoryofBrennaZettergren, and St. Jude Hospital, in memory of Debbie Sokol.

Mercy High School named the following local students to its honor roll: Durham –Grade 10, highest honors: Angela Thiel; high honors: Lila Clark, Julia Salley; honors: Mercedes Artaiz and Anna Pizzo; Grade 11, high honors: Morgan Hoppes, Mya Seymour; honors: Marie Kane, Erin O’Connell. Middlefield – Grade 9, highest honors: Sarah Roberts; Grade 11, highest honors: Nicole Yusza; high honors: Eliana Fraschilla; Grade 12, high honors: Piper Griffin.

Locals in college

Western New England University, Springfield, Mass., named Kayla Wickham to its president’s list and Ralph Albanese to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Parents/guardians of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2024 must register to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or apply for a waiver of attendance.

In Regional School District 13, children may attend kindergarten at Brewster School or John Lyman School. Both schools will post detailed information about kindergarten on their respective websites. The school choice decision for kindergarten needs to be made by Friday, March 10. Parents/guardians of an eligible kindergarten child who wish to hold their child out of school for another year must sign a waiver of attendance at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Middlefield Community Center

AARP tax prep. Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Tuesday, March 21. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Senior Lunch Bunch. Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch at the Middlefield Café. Lunch is provided by CRT for a suggested donation of $3. For more information, call 860-3497121.

Energy assistance. Applications are being accepted inperson for energy assistance. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Food bank. The food bank is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only. For more information, call 860-349-7121.

Dial-a-Ride. Curb to curb service. Cost is $7 for round trip transportation. For details, call Middletown Area Transit, 860-346-0212.

Zoom exercise classes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For Middlefield/Rockfall seniors. To register, call 860-3497121.

Coginchaug Regional High School Honor Roll

Grade 9, high honors: Sophia Auger, Alexander Augustine, Spencer Babbitt, Madelyn Benbow, Jacqueline Bernard, Addisen Buckheit, Alexander Castiglia, Kaelyn Connell, Jacob Crocetto, Charles Dalles, Isabella DeRenzo, Regan Dills, Tea DiPietro, Abigail, Dunnigan, Ariana Eddinger, Ava Ekblade, Ariana Evans, Scotland Forbush, Hope Giammatteo, Matthew Kobus, Jacob Kosienski, Quinn Kursawe, Maggie Li, Andrew McDowell, Hayden O’Sullivan, Paul Oakley, Tanyon Paganetti, John Parmelee, Ella Raney, Kate Roraback, Sydney Ross, Keirra Sartor, Jonathan Turchi, Thomas Wickwire, Eli Wiseman, Charlotte Young, Jenny Zaclli; honors: Addison Costa, Carson DiNallo, Kaden LeDuc, Gianna Mazzetta, Joseph Meliso, Taylor Minogue, Jacob O’Rourke, Teighan Taylor.

Grade 10, high honors: Emily Allen, Josephine Belisle, Hanah Bugai, Ruby Cella, Morgan Cesario, Wasim Chater, Colton Climie, William, DeCarlo, Scarlett Doyle, Breanna Drzewi, Graham Eddinger, Sophie Farr, Liam Fitzpatrick, Brianna Gerardi, Paige Kaliszewski, Ashley Kijewski, Hailey Kijewski, Brooke Konefal, Ethan Kowal, Sophie Kulas, Lauren Kurtin, Annika Liss, Tessa

Lussier, Addison, Martin, Jack Martin, April Meneses, Ember

Merrill, Lily Montemurro, Lillian Montgomery, Hannah Nelson, Julia Palo, Hazel Palo-Mack, Emily Parmelee, Estella Perez, Nicholas Piscitelli, Alec Rodrigue, Claire Roraback, Charity Skinner, Ryan Sullivan, Jack Tobin, Alexandra Vestergaard, Abigail Waterman, Isabelle Weissberg, Chase Willett, Cole Wright, Winifred Zhou; honors: Alexandra Corona, Rachel Dills, Angelina Hanks, Yusha Hossain, Marissa Inglis, Elizabeth Nick, Luke Poturnicki, Nico Prifitera, Jessica Rybak, Ashley Tarquino, Liam Ullman, Matthew Yale, Logan Young.

Grade 11, high honors: Faith Corona, Samuel Daricek, Tiana DiLeone, Carter Fudge, Grace Harkins, Natalie Hayward, Rachel Hayward, Norah, Healy, Sofia Hurlbert, Kayla Kearns, Serra LeDuc, Jason Letourneau, Lilliana Mach, Abigail Meliso, Claire Overton, Devan Patel, Diya Patel, Corey Quincy, Jake Raney, Piper Remillard, Sophia Reny, Justin Rowe, Sophia Stephan, Molly Stoetzle, Sawyer Stone, Drew Turner, Allison Vigue, Christos Wheatley; honors: Riley Biro, Katherine Colwell, Marlee Geyser, Paige Konopka, Roberto Rivera, Clayton Wiseman, Alexandra Woznyk.

Grade 12 high honors: Lauren Acevedo, Anna Amendola, Caleb Baker, Chris Barrett, Dalton Bates, Holly Brunelle, Zoe Carpentino, Marina Chanthinith, Joseph DePaolo, Robert DePaolo, Jenna DePonte, Katherine Farr, Delilah Ferreira, Alyssa Ficara, Vanessa Ficara, Serena Fournier, Grace Gaffey, Monica Garbacz, Hayden Gonzales, Emilie Hatje, Arianna Holahan, Tatum Hultgren, Braden Johnson, Lauren Konefal, Amanda Kowalczyk, Douglas Kozik, Kiyah Kulpik, Alexander Meisenkothen, Susan Meneses, Samantha Miltenberger, Angelina Monarca, Shannon Moore, Hannah Nielsen, Melana O’Sullivan, Gwynneth Palo-Mack, Jayson Penney, Nadia Piascik, Rachel Plaskett, Mia Poturnicki, Emma Samperi, Blake Sartor, Chloe Shafir, Jaide Stach, Tyler Stagon, Allison Strang, Alyssa Szymaszek, Julia Talbert-Slagle, Catherine Taylor, Tyler Warner, Christine Waterman, Sophie Whittle, Penelope Wickwire, Hope Wondolowski, Allyson Woodward, Hannah Wright; honors: Alison Albanese, Ethan Bufford-Cournoyer, Autumn Fisher, Colin Glidden, Katelyn Grenier, Elizabeth Sorensen, Conor Ullman.

Wesleyan open house

Wesleyan University has scheduled a Archaeology and Collections open house Saturday, March 4, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Exley Science Center (third/fourth floor). Explore archaeological artifacts, fossils, bones and more.

Vaccine clinic

A walk-in vaccination clinic will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m. to noon, at The United Churches Hall, 228R Main St., Durham. COVID-19 boosters, flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccines available. Bring your insurance card. For more information, contact the Durham Health Department, 860-349-8253.

Legion meeting

Durham American Legion Post 184 will meet Thurs-

day, Feb. 23, 6 p.m., at Town Hall, 3nd floor. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact Bob Francis with questions: 610-295-3904, rfranwp80@ yahoo.com.

Compost program

Currently, more than 120 local families/households participate in the Coginchaug Area Transition compost program. CAT aims to see that number rise to 300 by spring.

Compost kits ($25) and extra bags ($3) are available at the Middlefield Building Office in the Community Center and at the Durham First Selectman’s office in Town Hall. Payment can be made with cash, or check (written out to Coginchaug Area Transition; “compost kit” in the memo line). For further information, email carolbufithis@gmail.com.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Democracy lesson

Submitted

The halls of Memorial School were buzzing the week of Jan. 23 with talks of Student Senate elections.

Throughout the week, a total of 75 learners in third, fourth and fifth grade gave speeches and shared posters that highlighted their core values and reasons why they thought they were the best candidate to represent their homeroom.

On Jan. 26, all members of the 11 classes cast two votes apiece to elect one student senator and one alternate for their homerooms.

The excitement and anticipation was felt by every learner and staff member at Memorial.

Mrs. Poach, Mrs. Grenier and Ms. Johnson are excited to work with the 11 newlyappointed officers and the 11 alternates throughout the rest of the school year to help students advocate for and enrich the experiences of all learners at Memorial School.

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Limits school transitions Learners will only attend three schools (Memorial/ Strong/Coginchaug) during their K-12 experience. Unifies our district All learners and families will have access to all district educational programming.

Balances experiences in Durham and Middlefield

Both of our towns will host all of our learners for about the same number of years.

Aligns with our vision for Learner-Centered Education All of our K-5 staff, resources, professional learning will focus on a single school.

In addition to all of these educational benefits, this plan will bring significant savings to the budgets and taxpayers of Middlefield and Durham by:

Greatly reducing operational costs; Improving operational efficiency and services to learners; Taking advantage of state funding, currently estimated at 52% of the total project cost.

Please be on the lookout for future project updates, and also let us know what you think about expanding and renovating Memorial School [via] ThoughtExchange.

Memorial School students Layla Mateo, Clara Caminito and Audrianna Waleski cast votes.

Let’s Talk Prevention

Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition will host the Let’s Talk Prevention program “Fentanyl 101 –What you need to know”

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., via Zoom.

For the meeting link, contact Dena Miccinello: 860-3490258, dmiccinello@ dmyfs.org.

Faith Super Soup Cook-off

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the United Churches of Durham in conjunction with members of the Middlefield Federated Church invite all to attend Super Soup Cook-off Sunday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m., at Fellowship Hall, United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St. Tickets will be available at the door; adults $7, age 6-plus $3.

The Cook-off menu includes tastings of 12 homemade soups in the competition, along with bread and butter, beverages and a special dessert. Each ticket comes with a token to vote for the best soup. The winner will receive the coveted Silver Ladle award and bragging rights for the next year. Recipes for all the soups will be available.

The decision to postpone due to inclement weather will be made by 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The snow date is Sunday, March 6. For more information, call 860349-2023.

Rock of Refuge Church

Rock of Refuge Church is a non-denominational Christian Church located at 350 Main St., second floor, in Durham. Sunday services 11 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Meetings 6:45 p.m.; Bible Studies, to be announced.

Everyone Outside

Everyone Outside’s afterschool Nature Explorers program meets Thursdays at Memorial School.

Youngsters in grades 3 through 6 enjoy some outdoor fun at Wadsworth Falls State Park and the Rockfall Forest.

Everyone Outside also offers a program for girls in grades 2 through 4 on Tuesdays at

Wadsworth Mansion. Visit EveryoneOutside.org, or email Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.

Cookie season

For the second year in a row, William Raveis realtor Debbie Huscher will purchase two boxes of cookies from local Girl Scouts who reach out to her. The treats will be donated to the Durham and

Middlefield food pantries. Huscher can be reached at debbie.huscher@raveis.com.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton.

Also, vendors are sought for expos which will take place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville. Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-9890033 or yourholisticevents@ gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

BARBERINO NISSAN

Is looking for a Parts

Driver ASAP! Must have a clean driving record. Call Pete to apply. (203) 265-1611 ext. 343.

WATER QUALITY INSPECTOR

Performs responsible specialized work in protecting the quality of the water supply and distribution system for the Town of Wallingford, CT. Requires an Associate’s degree in environmental science or sanitary engineering, plus 3 years of experience in a water utility. Successful candidates must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license and be in possession or be eligible for a Class I Water Treatment Plant or Distribution System Operator Certification and Certification as a General Backflow

SECRETARY SENIOR CLERK

PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Highly skilled mechanic needed in the repair and maintenance of all plant equipment to include pumping station equipment and motor vehicles for the Town of Wallingford Sewer Division. Requires graduation from a high school/trade school and 4 years experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Must obtain a CDL Class B motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment. $30.85 to $36.18 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Application forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from Town of Wallingford Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: (203)-2942080. Fax (203)-2942084. The closing date will be February 28, 2023 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE

Preventers, Tester and Cross-Connection Survey Inspector issued by the State of Connecticut.

The Town offers a competitive pay rate of $27.79-$33.76 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

The closing date will be that date the 50th application form/resume is received, or March 7, 2023 whichever occurs first. (203) 294-2080. Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

Performs a wide variety of responsible clerical duties in a municipal government office. The position requires 4 years of office work experience of a responsible nature and a H.S. diploma. $23.72 to $28.28 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Applications may be obtained at the office of the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. The closing date will be that date the 50th application form/ resume is received, or February 22, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL

$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

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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.

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

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

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

1,2,3 CASH FOR ANTIQUES - Call Todd Shamock, 203-4941695.

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

CLEAN & REMOVE

Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.

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HOUSECLEANING

Condos, offices, windows. Oven & Fridge free. Refs. 16 Years Exp. Fabiana, 203.565.7745.

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Launch Your Career with CT State

A new year often means new resolutions and a fresh start. If you’ve been considering a change, look no further than CT State’s 12 community college locations. Whether you plan to change careers, move up in your current one, or simply to further your education, CT State can help you achieve your goals.

CT State’s offerings are affordable, accessible and available across the state. Career training is available for those looking to start, enhance or change their careers. Each campuses’ programs allow students to obtain the skills for a new career in weeks or months rather than years. Manufacturing, health care,personal services and IT programs provide training for in-demand jobs with great salaries and growth potential.

CT State continues to focus on building statewide capacity, programming and partnerships. Starting in January, CT State will be providing training through CareerConneCT to help residents get on the path to agreat career.

“CareerConneCT funding is available to qualifying Connecticut residents for free short-term training leading to in-demand jobs in the fields of IT, healthcare, manufacturing and green energy. CareerConneCT represents a major investment in workforce development in our state. It’s a great opportunity for anyone looking to reskill or upskill. There are employers in all these sec-

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tors waiting to hire the graduates of these programs,” said Eileen Peltier, Chief Regional Workforce Development Officer,Northwest Region CT State. She added, “For those who might not qualify for CareerConneCT, we have other tuition-assistance options.”

CareerConneCT covers the cost of tuition at CT State for in-demand programs including Certified Nurse Aide, Central Sterile Processing Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Manufacturing, IT User Support, Web Developer (non-credit), Information Security and Networking, as well as line worker and arborist.

Employee training programs are available and can also be customized to fill an employer’s needs,whether that be at the work site or at a local campus. These programs do not earn college credit. Childcare is available at several locations and financial assistance may also be available through CareerConneCT to students receiving SNAP benefits and those who apply through their local American Job Center for Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Visit https://www.ctstate.edu/ce to learn how CT State can support you on your educational journey in every corner of Connecticut. CT State will help you start your new year in the right direction.

Un nuevo año frecuentemente significa nuevas resoluciones y un nuevo comienzo. Si ha estado considerando un cambio, no tiene que ir más allá de las 12 localidades de las universidades comunitarias de CT State. Si planifica cambiar de carrera, ascender en su carrera actual, o simplemente continuar su educación, CT State le puede ayudar a obtener sus metas. Las ofertas de CT State son económicas, accesibles y disponibles a través del estado. La formación profesional está disponible para aquellos que están interesados en comenzar, mejorar o cambiar su carrera. Los programas en cada campus permiten que los estudiantes obtengan las destrezas para su nueva carrera en semanas o meses, en vez de años. La manufactura, los servicios sanitarios, servicios personales y programas de informática proveen capacitación para trabajos de alta demanda con excelentes salarios y el potencial de crecimiento.

CT State continúa su enfoque en la capacidad estatal, la programación y las alianzas. Comenzando en enero, CT State estará ofreciendo capacitación por CareerConneCT para ayudar a los residentes en el camino hacia una excelente carrera.

“La financiación de CareerConneCT está disponible para los residentes elegibles de Connecticut, para recibir capacitación gratuita de corto plazo, que conduce a trabajos de alta demanda en áreas de informática, servicios sanitarios, manufactura y energía limpia. CareerConneCT representa una inversión importante en el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en nuestro estado. Es una excelente oportunidad para todos los que estén interesados en recalificar o mejorar

sus habilidades. Hay empleadores en todos estos sectores esperando para contratar a los graduados de estos programas,” dijo Eileen Peltier, Jefe Regional del Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral, Región Noroeste de CT State. Ella añadió, “Tenemos otras opciones para asistencia para pago de matrícula, para aquellos que no califican para CareerConneCT.”

CareerConneCT cubre el costo de la matrícula de los programas de alta demanda de CT State, incluyendo Asistente de Enfermería Certificada, Técnico de Procesamiento Esteril Central, Facturación y Codificación Médica, Flebotomía, Técnico Farmacéutico, Apoyo de Usuario Informático, Desarrollador de Web (no otorga créditos), Seguridad de Información e Interconexión, así como trabajador de línea y arborista. Los programas de capacitación de empleados están disponibles y se pueden personalizar para cumplir con las necesidades de los empleadores, ya sea en el lugar de trabajo o en el campus local. Estos programas no otorgan créditos universitarios.

El cuidado de niños está disponible en varias localidades y puede haber asistencia financiera disponible por medio de CareerConneCT para estudiantes que reciben beneficios de SNAP, y para aquellos que apliquen por medio de su American Job Center local para los fondos de Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Visite https://www.ctstate.edu/ce para aprender como CT State puede apoyarlo en su jornada educativa en cada esquina de Connecticut. CT State le ayudará a comenzar su nuevo año en la dirección correcta.