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Volume 27, Number 23

Durham recognized by Sustainable CT

LGBTQ community flags are pictured as part of a display set up by the Gay–Straight Alliance Club at Maloney High School in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

June is Gay Pride Month By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

The Durham Board of Selectmen passed a proclamation Tuesday designating June as Gay Pride Month. The motion passed unanimously. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee was recognized as a supporter of the proclamation.

“The Town of Durham accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community,” the proclamation states. “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities contribute to the cultural, civic and economic successes of the Town of Durham. See Pride, A7

Library sets sights on major remodel By David E. Foster

Many parents who bring their children to story time at the Durham Library were children themselves in 1995, the last time the library received a significant interior update. The scene of a beloved librarian reading “Green Eggs and Ham” or “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel” to a group of enraptured children has changed little since then. But to those children in 1995, the sound of technology was the beeping of a dialup modem and the gentle voice from a computer that alerted a family member: “you’ve got mail!”

Now grown up, when they take their own children to story time, they bring along their personal laptop computers, connect wirelessly to the library’s network, and read and check out books on their mobile phones. As technology and community needs change, the library must adapt and grow. But it must do so while holding on to the classic, charming elements that patrons have always loved. Recognizing this need, the Connecticut State Library Board awarded the Durham Public Library a grant of $146,957. This money is to be used to renew the library’s interior space to best meet the community’s cur-

Cheshire and Durham are two of the latest towns to be certified by Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant. The two communities met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for bronze-level certification. The highest level of certification currently offered is silver. Sustainable CT, managed by the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University, provides a framework to help towns and cities build their local economies, support equity and respect the finite capacity of the environment. The program's action roadmap and support tools are especially relevant as towns seek practices and resources to promote racial justice and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. "Congratulations to our newest Sustainable CT certified communities," said

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Certified communities demonstrated significant achievements in at least 11 sustainability impact areas, ranging from community building, thriving local economies and vibrant arts and culture, to clean transportation and diverse housing. In addition, certified municipalities addressed issues of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion when implementing sustainability acSee Sustainable, A7

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rent needs, while honoring the historic institution’s past. A key requirement of the grant is that it must be matched by contributions from the town and the community, so public and private fundraising will be important next steps.

Lynn Stoddard, executive director of the program. "They join a growing number of certified towns and cities that are demonstrating municipal practices that make our communities more inclusive, healthy, connected and strong."

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In Brief Monthly Tag Sales Monthly Tag Sales at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 272 Main St., Durham, will be held Saturdays June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Outside you will find furniture, records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, stuffed animals, electronics, sporting equipment, religious items and more. In the Church Hall there will be clothing, toys, jewelry, China, linens, kitchen and craft supplies, and more.

D.A.R.T. rabies clinics The Durham Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.) will hold rabies clinics Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, June 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at 58 Main St. (Brenda's Main Street Feed). The fee is $20, cash or check. Dogs and cats should be on leashes or in carriers. Previous vaccination certificate will allow your pets to obtain a three-year vaccine. For more information, call 860-349-0410.

WoW hikes Women of the Woods (or WoW), a program of Everyone Outside, offers monthly hikes in the Durham/Middlefield area. Durham resident Lucy Meigs is offering two socially-distanced hikes per month. For additional information, visit EveryoneOutside.org or email Lucy at Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.

Revaluation Middlefield has contracted Vision Government Solutions to conduct the 2021 Revaluation. The first step that involves the general public is a Data Mailer, which was mailed to every residential property owner in town. Review the information and return the questionnaire to: Vision Government Solutions Inc., 1 Cabot Road, Suite 100, Hudson, MA 01749, as indicated. Field inspectors will be seen throughout town, measuring and reviewing properties, taking photos of homes and commercial properties, and conducting door-to-door building permit inspections. Field inspectors will be carrying identification.

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It’s time to stock up on summer reading selections and support the Levi E. Coe Library at the same time. Friends of the Levi E. Coe Library are holding a book sale Friday, June 4 (noon to 5 p.m., $5 entry fee) and Saturday, June 5 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., no entry fee) at the library, which is located at 414 Main St., Middlefield. Gently-used books will be available in many categories: fiction, non-fiction, young adult, biography, self-help/instructional. DVDs and audiobooks also will be available for purchase. Prices range from 50 cents to $2, so it’s a great time to grab your summer reads at the very best prices. For more information, contact the library at 860-349-3857.

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Letters to the Editor Kudos Editor : Kudos to Patrick Holden and the racial justice team for their vigil drawing attention to this issue as reported on in the May 28 Town Times. It is so inspiring to see young people with the courage and conscience to take on these most difficult issues of our times. We support you! Bob and Anne Mueller

Longtime issues Editor : Why is it so difficult to have an obvious and long-existing problem corrected here in the Town of Durham? It has been almost two years since I called attention to the very large – potentially lethal – tree limb precariously situated around the corner from my home. Adjacent to this particular location is a huge canopy hanging low from another tree, which now has larger vehicles avoiding the expanse and making for unsafe conditions. If not ad-

dressed soon, either or both of these situations may cause irreparable harm to individuals driving/walking and the youngsters playing nearby. Furthermore, our selectpersons have voted to leave Durham Heights out of the distribution area for the water which is set to come in from Middletown, and only accommodate the houses along Main Street and Tuttle Road. Forty-plus years have gone by since the issue of water pollution existent in Durham Heights was first noticed. Now, our current leaders choose to develop their own timeline (whenever that might be) to help these residents? To hear them say there’s lack of interest by those living here because a survey did not generate enough of a response leaves me uneasy about their actual intentions.

Can computers hold a grudge? I don’t know why my computer doesn’t like me. Far as I know, I’ve done nothing to deserve its wrath. But it seems hellbent on carrying a grudge, and I don’t know why. I used to think the situation was computer-specific. My previous computer gave me a terrible time, though it had a good excuse. It was older than the hills. And it’s possible that it could read my mind. I had murderous thoughts toward it, which I don’t think helped its mood.

When the darn thing finally took its last gasp, I got a new computer, and at first I lived in an almost constant state of exhilaration. It did not take a day and a half to get it up and running. I was able to click on something, and presto, it appeared before my eyes. This was obviously the honeymoon phase, though. I think the old computer, on its way out, had a little chat with this one, or is perhaps sending messages from the Great Beyond. “I know just how to make her crazy,” I imagine the old one

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portion of customers’ bills will decrease by more than $9.50 for customers using an average of 700 kWh of electricity per month.

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message from a friend, and then, poof, it’s gone. It just vanishes. I’m sure my friend has done nothing to deserve such rudeness. However, it allow – and I really must question its judgment here – numerous messages from people who do not have my best interests at heart and who would like nothing better than to part me from my money. Oh, but them you let through? It loves to parade a fairly constant stream of ads in front of me, few of which it will let me easily banish. Some of these pop-ups are not very friendly, as they like to warn me that I am headed for doom and disaster if I do not follow their explicit directions, which always involves forking over the moola. I do not think it is the job of a computer to scare me so.

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Pride Month and I thought ‘I should just ask our community leaders about hanging this flag,’” Ram said during a recent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meeting. “And immediately, [Laura Francis] said ‘yes.’”

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“While we as a society at large are slowly embracing new definitions of sexuality and gender we must also acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice.”

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee will hold a Pride Month celebration on the Durham Town Green Saturday, June 12 at 3 p.m.

In the proclamation, First Selectman Laura Francis called on residents to reflect on the “ongoing struggle” members of the LGBTQ community face and to celebrate the contributions that LGBTQ people make in Durham.

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LESLIE K LLC HAIR SALON M&M SALON

HEARING AID CENTER MIRACLE-EAR HEARING AID CENTER

WINNER

DR DEBRA NELSON PSY D SUMMISTE MASSAGE

NAIL SALON WINNER

BREAKFAST WINNER

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

WINNER

COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT PERK ON MAIN TOM’S PLACE

DINING

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

WINNER

AMERICAN

DURHAM DENTAL MERIDEN FAMILY DENTAL

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER

WINNER

RUNNER UP

PIG RIG BBQ

WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) WINNER

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

WINNER

HOSPITAL DENTIST

GORDON FOSDICK, DPM

WINNER

AVANTI RESTAURANT

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

TRACKSIDE DELI LLC DUCHESS OF WALLINGFORD

NAOMI’S NAIL SALON

DIET CENTER

RUNNER UP

DIVA NAILS & SPA

WINNER

WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

OPTOMETRIST WINNER

EYEGLASS & CONTACT STORE

MYEYEDR.

WINNER

WALLINGFORD EYE CARE CENTER

DURHAM FAMILY EYE CARE RUNNER UP

COSTCO WHOLESALE ZENNI

BAGELS LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

WINNER

HEALTHMART PHARMACY RUNNER UP

CVS

WINNER

WOOD-N-TAP WALLINGFORD

BRUEGGER’S BAGELS

CATERER BAKERY WINNER

PHARMACY

BURGER

KIM’S COTTAGE CONFECTIONS RUNNER UP

KERI’S SWEET CREATIONS LINO’S MARKET MARIANNA’S BELLTOP BAKERY

WINNER

WISE GUYS DELI AND PIZZA LLC

CHICKEN WINGS WINNER

WISE GUYS DELI AND PIZZA LLC

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Spring Cleaning!!

Out with the Cold, In with the Clean

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Thank You to all of our customers for supporting us for 16 years!

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THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US #1 TREE SURGEONS! Specializing in Removing Large Trees in Small Spaces • Expert large tree and limb removal • Crane, bucket and climbing service

• 24 hour emergency service • Locally owned & operated with 20 years experience

Your support and loyalty is always appreciated. We strive to do our best work everyday on jobs big and small in the tree care industry. Our talents include but are not limited to a specialty in removing large trees from small places, dangerous dead tree removal, and reducing the size of trees to make structures stronger. All work is done safely, neatly and professionally. We are expert climbers with over 18 years experience. Call for emergency service or routine maintenance. We strive for top notch customer service 100% of the time. Thanks again!! Pete the Tree Guy and Crew!!

Insured Arborist Service Lic. #S-5428

Welcoming Allan’s Tree Service Customers

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860-539-5879

CHINESE

FINE DINING

WINNER

GOLDEN HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

TING HO

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

HOT DOG

THANK YOU

RSK INC FOR YOUR VOTES AND FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

YOUR LOCAL POOL SERVICE COMPANY

WINNER

COFFEE

860.349.8690 • RSKPOOL@AOL.COM

BLACKIE’S HOT DOG STAND

BEST

LIC# CT280096

AWARDS

WINNER

LINO’S MARKET

OF...

ICE CREAM

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WINNER

DOUGHNUTS

ITALIAN WINNER

ILLIANO’S RESTAURANT PIZZERIA

WINNER

RUNNER UP

KERI’S SWEET CREATIONS

RUNNER UP

COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT

WINNER

BLACKBIRD TAVERN LLC

WINNER

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

TRACKSIDE DELI LLC WISE GUYS DELI AND PIZZA LLC

MUFFINS WINNER

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

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NEILS DONUTS KERI’S SWEET CREATIONS

(860) 349-9980 860-349-9980 We beat big tire We beat big tire company company prices prices every day! every day! • •s AL d S n LAM aD l l AMajor J O R B RBArN

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ILLIANO’S RESTAURANT PIZZERIA OF MERIDEN

MISTER B’S JERKY CO.

a YO ye TO

WINNER

EARLY BIRD DINNER

JERKY

NEILS DONUTS

Thanks for voting us Best Auto Repair, Auto Body, & Tire Center!

RUNNER UP

VINNY’S ROAST BEEF AND DELI NARDELLI’S GRINDER SHOPPE

LINO’S MARKET

RUNNER UP

LES’ DAIRY BAR

B ri d CO OP g ER e

WINNER

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Thank you for voting me 1st place for accountant!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BEST FLORIST!!! COME SEE US FOR ALL YOUR FLORAL NEEDS !!!

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Bulk Up for Spring!

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Charles R. Bogen, Jr. Certified Public Accountant

cb:cpa 40 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422 860.349.3667 • cbjr411@sbcglobal.net

Clean-ups • Mulching • Planting • Patios • Walkways • Retaining Walls

Delivery Available | Landscaping Services Service is our most important product Low Prices, Great Quality and Service ... What Else is There?

191 Meriden Road (Rte 66) Middlefield 704-8414 Funerals, Special OccasionorJust Because... www.unclebobsgarden.com

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860-349-1717

472 MAIN STREET • DURHAM, CT

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Thank You For Your Votes!!

BEST OF... AWARDS 2 0 2 1

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Uncle Bob’s Uncle Bob says...

Florist & Garden Center

OUTDOOR DINING

STEAKHOUSE

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

HOME REMODELING

WINNER

WISE GUYS DELI AND PIZZA LLC

PASTRY WINNER

KERI’S SWEET CREATIONS

TAINO PRIME RUNNER UP

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

LIBERTY BANK

DIY ART STUDIO WINNER

PIZZA WINNER

COZY CORNER RESTAURANT & PIZZA RUNNER UP

FOUR CORNERS PIZZA RESTAURANT FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA

POLISH WINNER

CZAPIGA’S RUNNER UP

FILIPEK’S

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT WINNER

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

FRATELLI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

SEAFOOD WINNER

CAPTAIN SEAS RUNNER UP

SAM THE CLAM PUB & GRUB

BANK WINNER

RUNNER UP

MARIANNA’S BELLTOP BAKERY

WADSWORTH GLEN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

CRAFTIVATE GALLERY 53

RUNNER UP

WINNER

APEC ELECTRIC

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER

RDDK INSURANCE

WINNER

JEFF JOLLY - AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC RUNNER UP

JIM SEAGRAVE & ASSOCIATES STRATEGIES FOR RETIREMENT

FLOORING COMPANY WINNER

HAPPY HOUR

NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENT

INVESTMENT FIRM

WINNER

JOHN SAVILLE ENTERTAINMENT

RUNNER UP

ION BANK WEBSTER BANK

ELECTRICIAN DJ

LINDA JONES HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GENROSE STONE AND TILE MIDDLETOWN CT

WINNER

MALONEY’S

LANDSCAPING WINNER

DURHAM PROPERTY SERVICES

HOME BUILDER NEIGHBORHOOD BAR WINNER

MALONEY’S

WINNER

NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENT MIDDLEFIELD CT RUNNER UP

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

WINNER

CHARLES R BOGEN JR CPA

WINNER

LITTLE K’S LANDSCAPING, LLC

CUOMO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

HOME CONTRACTOR WINNER

ACCOUNTANT

LANDSCAPING

LINDA JONES HOME IMPROVEMENTS RUNNER UP

NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENTS UNITED PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES

LAWN CARE WINNER

DURHAM PROPERTY SERVICES

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Thanks, customers! We’re honored you voted us 1st place Best Bank! Thank you for your votes of confidence. It’s truly a pleasure doing business with you.

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Stop by and see us in Cheshire, Southington, Berlin, North Haven, Durham or any other of our many branches across the state!

liberty-bank.com

MEMBER FDIC

EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

TREE SURGEON

WINNER

KIRSTIN OLSZEWSKI

United Fuel Oil, LLC

PETE THE TREE GUY, LLC RUNNER UP

ALLEN’S TREE SERVICE ED THE TREE MAN

CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE

KIDS & EDUCATION

Fuel at Discount Prices

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

DANCE SCHOOL

We accept all major credit cards

WINNER

REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER

CARBUTTI & CO REALTORS LLC

UNITED RHYTHM DANCE STUDIO

ROOFING

DAY CAMP

WINNER

RUNNER UP

V. NANFITO ROOFING & SIDING

Thank You for Voting Us 1st for Fuel & Oil Company!

CRAFTIVATE

DAY CAMP WINNER

SIDING

YMCA CAMP SLOPER

WINNER

NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENT

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

RUNNER UP

MISS JOANNE’S LEARNING CENTER

V. NANFITO ROOFING & SIDING

SWIMMING POOLS WINNER

HUNTERS POOL CENTER, INC

SWIMMING POOLS WINNER

Thank You for Voting Us the 1# Gift Store for 2021!

WINNER

PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER

HERITAGE BAPTIST ACADEMY

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Come visit us for all your gift needs!

WINNER

331 MAIN ST. • DURHAM • (860) 349-1550

THE INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL

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WHOLESOME POOL AND SPA

A Specialty Floral & Gift Boutique

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NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENT

Bruce Maslar 203-634-1113

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SANS SOUCI

UNITED CHURCHES of DURHAM

Restaurant and Lounge

Join us on our new patio!

for Voting us Best Steakhouse! Thursday Night $6 Martini Night

2003 N Broad St. (Berlin Turnpike) Meriden, CT Closed Mondays • 203-639-1777 • SansSouciRestaurant.com

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Tuesday Evening Special! 5 Courses for $15.95

Thank you to the communities of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall for voting United Churches of Durham the “2021 Best Place of Worship”. We appreciate all of your support. 228 Main Street, Durham CT

860-349-3683

www.unitedchurches.net

Thank you to all my customers who voted for me!

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THANK YOU

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Home Ca Independen

PEOPLE & PLACES

CARPET CLEANING WINNER

EVENT VENUE WINNER

DRUMMOND’S CARPET CLEANING

OAKDALE THEATRE RUNNER UP

GALLERY 53

Select Caregiv Select Your Your Caregiver Home Care for Home Independent Living.

WINNER

FUEL & OIL CO.

Select Your Caregiver

Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands/Shopping

WINNER

FAMILY PEST CONTROL RUNNER UP

GENROSE STONE AND TILE MIDDLETOWN CT WISE GUYS DELI AND PIZZA LLC

FUNERAL HOME WINNER

WALLINGFORD FUNERAL HOME

HEATING & A/C SERVICE ORCHARD WINNER

LYMAN ORCHARDS FARM STORE AT THE APPLE BARREL

WINNER

CASTLE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

LOCKSMITH PLACE TO WORSHIP WINNER

UNITED CHURCHES OF DURHAM

WINNER

Lig Me Frie Fle Res Liv

Ca Select Your Caregiver Independent

UNITED FUEL DURHAM CT

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands/Shopping Light Housekeeping

Home Care for 860-349 Light www.visitingangels.co Dressing Assistance Meal IndependentGrooming Living. Frien 860-349-7016 Assistance with Walking

Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

Flexib 203 245-

Bathingwww.visitingangels.com/middlefield Assistance Light Housekeeping Reminders Resp Dressing Assistance MealMedication Preparation www.visitingangels.co Grooming Friendly Companionship Errands/Shopping Livewww.visitingangels.com/MadisonCt Assistance with Walking Flexible Hourly Care Medication Reminders Respite Care for Families Errands/Shopping Live-In Care

203 245-5833

Home Care for Independent Living. Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands/Shopping

Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care RespiteBathing Care for Families Assistance Live-In Care

860-349-7

860-349-7016 www.visitingangels.com www.visitingangels.com/middlefield

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

203 245-5833

203 245-5

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

www.visitingangels.com/MadisonCt www.visitingangels.com

860-349-7016

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. www.visitingangels.com/middlefield

203 245-5833

www.visitingangels.com/MadisonCt

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

Thank You For Voting Us 1st Place For Dentist!

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

PHIL’S LOCKSHOP INC.

PAINTER WINNER

GOLSCHNEIDER PAINTING

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WEDDING VENUE WINNER

AQUA TURF CLUB

PEST CONTROL WINNER

SERVICES

FAMILY PEST CONTROL

William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 Main Street P.O. Box 177 360 Main Str William Witkowski, D.M.D. Allan A. Witkowski, D.M.D. William J.J.Witkowski, D.M.D. Durham, CT 360 Main S 860-349-1123 JohnWitkowski, Zyzo, D.M.D. Allan D.M.D. Allan A.A. Witkowski, D.M.D. We will submit claims to all insurances

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We will submit claims to all insurances

CAR WASH WINNER

REFLECTIONS CAR WASH SCRUBBIN BUBBLES CAR WASH

860-349-1

William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 Main Street P.O. Box 177 ART RICH PHOTOGRAPHY Allan A. Witkowski, D.M.D. Durham, CT WINNER

RUNNER UP

We will submit claims to all insurances

GALLERY 53

860-349-1123

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RUNNER UP

PHOTOGRAPHER

P.O. Box 17 P.O. BoxC Durham, Durham, 860-349-112

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THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST INSURANCE AGENT!

Lic# PL204680

HOME BUSINESS HEALTH BOAT AUTO LIFE

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I N S U R A N C E INSURING

Lic# PL204680

Thank You For Voting Us Best Plumber for 2021!

YOUR

WORLD

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Steven Bartunek Director of Sales/Marketing sbartunek@rddk.com

Lic# PL204680 241451

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50 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457 www.rddk.com Tel: 860-346-6611 • Fax: 860-347-6772

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Drummond’s

Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care Thank you for voting us 1st place for carpet cleaning!!! To help keep your home safe and healthy during these challenging times, we can provide sanitizing and disinfecting treatments.

Family Owned & Operated Over 30 Years Experience

860-346-4063

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375 Baileyville Rd., Middlefield • (860) 349-9107

Professional Steam Cleaning of Carpets & Upholstery Resurfacing & Refinishing of Vinyl Tile & Linoleum Cleaning & Sealing of Ceramic Tile and Grout 241505

THANK YOU to all our pet parents for voting us the best veterinary hospital in the area!! Our dedicated doctors and staff are so proud to have earned this honor. We look forward to seeing you and working with you to provide exceptional care for your pets!

PLUMBER

GARDEN CENTER

WINNER

COUNTRY FLOWER FARMS RUNNER UP

JC FARMS AND GREENHOUSES UNCLE BOB’S FLOWER & GARDEN

VETERINARIAN POWDER RIDGE VETERINARY HOSPITAL RUNNER UP

EAST SIDE VET DURHAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL

SHOPPING

GIFT STORE WINNER

WILD WISTERIA RUNNER UP

GALLERY 53

JEWELRY STORE

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WINNER

Thank You for Voting Us First Place for Barber Shop & Hair Salon!

WINNER

BRIDAL STORE

MICHAELS JEWELERS

WINNER

RUNNER UP

860-349-3389 | 860-349-8220 193 Strickland Road, Middlefield, CT

MEAT MARKET

Thank you so much for your support!

DYNAMITE DESIGNS

CHILDREN’S STORE WINNER

AMATO’S TOY AND HOBBY MIDDLETOWN

FLOOR COVERING STORE WINNER

GENROSE STONE AND TILE MIDDLETOWN CT

FLORIST WINNER

UNCLE BOB’S FLOWER & GARDEN

GALLERY 53

WINNER

LINO’S MARKET RUNNER UP

NOACK’S MEAT PRODUCTS

PAWN SHOP WINNER

HIT OR MISS PAWN & EXCHANGE LLC

PET SUPPLIES WINNER

BRENDA’S MAIN STREET FEED

We truly love helping to improve the health of our community! Durham Family Chiropractic Safe, Gentle, Effective Care Stephen M. Family! Wrinn forDr. the Whole (860) 349-2070 Durham Family Chiropractic 360 Main StreetWrinn Dr. Stephen Durham, CT 06422

360 Main St., Ste A • Durham, CT 06422

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JEFFREY M ROBLEE PLUMBING

www.DrStephenWrinn.com

Whole Family Since 1990!

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PH: 860-349-2070 • FAX: 860-349-2080 drstephenwrinn@sbcglobal.net Proudly Providing Safe, Gentle, Effective Care for the DrStephenWrinn.com

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Thank You!

Thank You for Voting Us Best Pizza for 2021!

First Place Best Investment Firm 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

I know my clients and the markets.

COZY CORNER Restaurant & Pizza

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It’s my job to understand you, to know what you’re looking forward to and what keeps you up at night. Knowing your goals is the key to providing you with personalized financial advice that can help you stay on track for today and still reach your goals tomorrow.

Join us for great home-style cooking!

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Call me today to get started 203.407.8188 ex. 330 Jeffrey Jolly Financial Advisor

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Find our full menu online CozyCornerDurham.com

BEST OF... AWARDS

Open 11:30 am to 9 pm 5 New Haven Rd. Durham CT 860-349-2161

Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Advisors A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC 250 State Street North Haven, CT 06473 Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Not Federally Insured | No Financial Institution Guarantee | May Lose Value Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

THANK YOU Complete Interior Remodeling

DESIGNS • INSTALLATIONS RENOVATIONS Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting Ceilings • Flooring • Interior • Doors

860-719-1917

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lindajoneshomeimprovements@gmail.com HIC 644311

for voting us 1st place for Flooring Company, Interior Home Contractor, Repair & Remodeling

SEAFOOD MARKET

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

WINNER

LINO’S MARKET

CORE CLUB & 24/7 GYM RUNNER UP

TUXEDO STORE

DURHAM FITNESS ALL AGES FITNESS LLC

AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WINNER

DEAN AUTOWORKS RUNNER UP

GOLF COURSE WINNER

WOMEN’S CLOTHING WINNER

BOSCOV’S SPIRITS

LIQUOR STORE

LYMAN ORCHARDS GOLF CENTER

WINNER

DEAN AUTOWORKS RUNNER UP

G T TIRE

CROWLEY KIA

WINNER

MODERN FORMALS INC

TIRE CENTER

AUTO REPAIR - INDEPENDENT WINNER

DEAN AUTOWORKS

USED CAR DEALER WINNER

CROWLEY KIA DEAN AUTOWORKS RUNNER UP

DURHAM AUTO CENTER

RUNNER UP

INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB

NEW CAR DEALER PILATES WINNER

WINNER

CROWLEY KIA

CORE CLUB & 24/7 GYM

WINNER

WINERY

POOL / SPA STORE & SUPPLIES WINNER

ROSABIANCA VINEYARDS

BROTHERS POOL RSK INC

SPORTS, FITNESS & EXERCISE

VEHICLES DEALERS AND SERVICES

BICYCLE STORE

AUTO BODY/COLLISION

WINNER

TERRA MOUNTAIN BIKE AND SPORT

Thank You For Voting For Us!

Offering Telehealth Therapy

WINNER

DEAN AUTOWORKS RUNNER UP

CONNECTICUT CLASSIC CAR COMPANY

Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC 199 Main Street, Durham, CT 860-788-3231 www.brownstonepsychological.com

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C & M PACKAGE STORE

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Thank You

to everyone who supported us during this crazy year. to our amazing staff. We would not have made it without you. to the Fowler family. Words cannot express.

Beyond grateful MB, Ginny & Rob

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