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Middlefield enters COVID-19 red zone The state Public Health Department recently developed the “townlevel COVID response framework” to classify cities and towns based on population and how many residents have tested positive for COVID19 on a two-week rolling average, counted from Sunday to Saturday. The state will make the designations every Thursday after 5 p.m. Cities and towns that have increased positive COVID-19 cases are designated as yellow, orange or red. Yellow in-
dicates 5 to 9 new cases per 100,000 residents per day. Orange indicates 10 to 14 new cases and red indicates more than 15 cases.
cancel indoor or outdoor activities, limit capacity in restaurants or stores, or step up inspections and enforcement.
Middlefield was in the red zone. Durham was a step down, in the yellow range.
The rating system does not impact schools, which health officials have said are not contributing to the spread of the virus because social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing are enforced.
Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order allowing communities in red and orange categories to revert to Phase 2 reopening guidelines. The order also allows cities and towns to
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Republican Paul Cicarella, pictured, prevailed in the 34th District state senate race, and will replace longtime state senator Len Fasano. Speaking to supporters on Election Night, Cicarella said “I am super excited to start working.” Nadya Korytnikova, Town Times
Election ushers in new representatives By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times
Republican Paul Cicarella defeated former East Haven Mayor April Capone to win the 34th District state senate race. Cicarella will replace longtime state senator Len Fasano, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election. The 34th District represents East Haven, Wallingford, Durham and North Haven.
The unofficial numbers as of 10 p.m. Tuesday had Cicarella leading Capone 28,444 to 22,571. Capone conceded the race at around 10:40 p.m., Cicarella said. Cicarella was at North Haven party headquarters watching election results come in. “I want to thank everybody for all of the help and support. This is our race,” Cicarella said Tuesday. “People who weren’t involved in politics came to help ... I am super excited to start working.”
State Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams, a Democrat, won re-election in the 13th District, defeating Republican challenger Len Suzio in a race largely decided by absentee ballots. The district includes Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield and Middletown. “I think this is going to be a long process,” Abrams said, as she awaited results in the party’s headquarters in Meriden. See Election, A6
Learning center opens By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times
When Bridget Fraser opened the doors of her business, she did not only fulfill her lifelong dream but also brought the town of Durham a new children’s learning center. Located at 16 Main St., unit 307, The Children’s Treehouse Learning Center offers a before- and after-school program for children age 5 to 10. The program offers an array of arts and crafts projects as well as outdoor activities. For 3- to 5-year-olds, it also offers occasional weekend parent-child workshops and yoga classes outside when weather permits. “Many other childcare services just let kids run around,” said Fraser. “Here we have more structure. We play, we talk with kids, and we incorporate different activities for different seasons and holidays.” Fraser filled shelves of her learning center with things like board games, books, markers, pencils, brushes and stencils. She sees creative projects not only as a chance to promote children’s visual, motor and social development, but also as a vehicle for expression. “Art lets kids express who they are and what they like to do. Through art, they show their feelings and thoughts. It’s amazing how much their pictures can say without words,” said Fraser. See Center, A10
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Letters to the Editor Editor : Our country may have acquired the distinction of “greatness” with the Second World War. It earned that title by great sacrifice. Young people went off to fight. Those who remained not only relinquished their loved ones, they faced, among other things, rationing of food and fuel. It was hard for all. Several generations later, I am not sure whether we live up to that reputation. We are being called now during the pandemic to sacrifice once again. And we have choices as to the type of sacrifice we are willing to endure. There are those who believe that herd immunity is the answer to the situation. This assumed outcome comes at great risk of enduring a terri-
ble illness, a potential lengthy hospitalization, unknown long-term effects, possible death. How many need to die to afford immunity to the others? Who is expendable? I for one am not willing to sacrifice myself in that way or those that I love for the possibility of communal immunity.
ing beyond individual comfort for the benefit of everyone. We are being called to this task at this very moment in time. Is this generation of Americans up to the challenge?
I am willing, however, to wear a mask, socially distance, and wash my hands. I frequent my favorite eating spots by ordering take-out. My daughter’s wedding was cancelled to keep our family and friends safe and it looks like we will not be together for the holidays either. I choose to make these sacrifices, that pale in comparison to our predecessors, until a safe and effective vaccine is available.
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tor, it is a symptom of institutional racism that so many people of color are indeed Vitamin D deficient. There is a woeful dearth of evidence-based medical literature on the best Vitamin D level for people of color and the best treatment for it.
Rather than dismissing it as something we have no control over, we should be advocating for better research on the specific health issues of people of color, and better access to primary care for those issues to be addressed. Cathy Zack MD
More research Recently a reader wrote stating that Vitamin D deficiency is the cause of the disproportionate number of deaths of African-Americans from COVID-19 as though that were to absolve our nation of the fact of institutional racism. Whether or not Vitamin D deficiency is the cause or a contributing fac-
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Trying to love every second of every day I’ve really become somewhat of a complainer, I am sorry to say – if not out loud, then certainly in my head. Thoughts of doom and gloom have a habit of taking up residence in the back of my mind, and, more often than not, in the front of it. (I don’t think it helps that I have been watching too much CNN. I really need my sitcoms to come back.) What has happened to me? I used to be such a Pollyanna. I don’t like this. Recently I introduced you to James, the happy-go-lucky fellow at my grocery store who makes everybody’s day. I said to him, on one of my shopping trips, “You just love life, don’t you?” His reply? “I love every second of every day.” And that one statement has glued itself to me. Wow! Loving every second of every day. I want to do that. Admittedly, I have my work cut out for me.
So here is how it’s going for me. I wake up at 5:00 on these cold, dark mornings, and I so do not want to leave my toasty-warm bed in order to traipse to work. I want to stay home and live a life of leisure. But once I get to my kennel job, I am James. I am loving every second of it. My canine friends just light up my heart. I really am trying to turn things around. A case in point. I have a tendency to grumble about wearing a mask. Can’t breathe, ears hurt, etc. But now when I catch myself doing that, I remind myself that this is to keep me and others well. And that is worth a bit of discomfort, I should think. I tend to feel isolated these days. I work, I go grocery shopping, I go to the feed store, and that is it. Current events have turned me into a homebody. But every afternoon that is warm, which luckily has been most
of them, sees me sitting outside reading and drinking tea, watching the birds flit by and listening to them calling out to each other, and admiring the kaleidoscope of the trees, and I realize that this is good, and I have nothing to complain about. This, actually, is a slice of heaven.
My thoughts have been turning to the holidays and how I will spend them. I initially decided that I most certainly will not be spending them alone, and I will go to my friend’s house, like I do every year. But I have thought better of it. There will be a gathering, and CNN has gotten me to thinking that being a part of it would not be a very good idea. So I started to feel sorry for myself. But not for long. It is a small price, being alone on the holidays, for staying well. I will get some good DVDs
and some good food, and I will hang out with my dear kitties, and I will talk to both of my boys, and it will be a wonderful day. When my son was a teenager and would be worried about something, I would ask him, “In this moment is everything okay? Are you safe? Are the lights on? Is there food in the fridge? Are you hearty and hale?” And the answer was always yes. Over time I wandered away from my own advice. Slowly but surely, though, I am finding my way back to it. Yes, in this very moment, everything is just fine. So I may not yet love every second of every day, but I am working on it. I think it’s a lofty goal.
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Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11; some facts to know Veterans Day is a wellknown American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is what an apostrophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed. Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day. A lot of Americans get this confused, and we’ll be honest — it can be a little annoying to all of the living veterans out there. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds they suffered in battle. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.
It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I. World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended about seven months before that when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of “the war to end all wars” and dubbed Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress officially recognized it as the end of the war, and in 1938, it became an official holiday, primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. But then World War II and the Korean War happened,
so on June 1, 1954, at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the commemoration yet again by changing the word “armistice” to “veterans” so the day would honor American veterans of all wars. For a while, Veterans Day’s date was changed, too, and it confused everybody. Congress signed the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 to ensure that a few federal holidays — Veterans Day included — would be celebrated on a Monday. Officials hoped it would spur travel and other family activities over a long weekend, which would stimulate the economy. For some inexplicable reason, the bill set Veterans Day commemorations for the fourth Monday of October.
On Oct. 25, 1971, the first Veterans Day under this new bill was held. We’re not sure why it took three years to implement, but not surprisingly, there was a lot of confusion about the change, and many states were unhappy, choosing to continue to recognize the day as they previously had — in November. Within a few years, it became pretty apparent that most U.S. citizens wanted to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, since it was a matter of historic and patriotic significance. So on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed another law (Public Law 94-97), which returned the annual observance to its original date starting in 1978.
Other countries celebrate it, too, in their own ways. World War I was a multinational effort, so it makes sense that our allies also wanted to celebrate their veterans. The name of the day and the types of commemorations differ, however. Canada and Australia both call Nov. 11 “Remembrance Day.” Canada’s observance is pretty similar to our own, except many of its citizens wear red poppy flowers to honor their war dead. In Australia, the day is more akin to our Memorial Day. Great Britain calls it “Remembrance Day,” too, but observes it on the Sunday closest to Nov. 11. This article, dated Nov. 5, 2018, was posted to the U.S. Department of Defense website, defense.gov.
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Election “I’ve been excited about so many people turning out to vote. And everyone’s vote deserves to be counted.”
In the race for the 86th House District, incumbent Republican Vincent Candelora declared victory over Democratic challenger Vincent Mase. Guilford, North Branford, Durham and Wallingford comprise the district.
According to unofficial results reported by the Secretary of the State shortly after midnight, Abrams defeated Suzio by more than 1,000 votes.
“The 86th District represents all the hard work that I have done,” Candelora said Tuesday night, “especially during this pandemic. I am happy that residents overwhelm-
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ingly endorsed my return to the House of Representatives.” Mase thanked residents for exercising their voting rights and congratulated his opponent. In the 82nd House District race, Democrat Michael Quinn defeated Republican Mike Skelps. According to unofficial results, Quinn garnered 6,017 votes to Skelps’ 5,193 to secure the MeridenMiddlefield seat being vacated by longtime representative Emil “Buddy” Altobello.
Absentee ballots were the deciding factor in the 82nd District. Quinn noted that in “a normal year” absentee ballots don’t typically make a difference on election results. “This time maybe they will,” he said Tuesday evening.
State Sen. Mary Daughtery Abrams, left, and state Rep. Cathy Abercrombie watch as votes are totaled at Democratic headquarters at 5 Colony St. in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
In the race for the 12th Senate District, Democratic incumbent Christine Cohen claimed victory, receiving 31,001 votes to Republican challenger Joe LaPorta’s 24,908, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of the State's office.
Michael Quinn waits for vote counts to be totaled in the 82nd state House District at the Democratic headquarters at in Meriden.
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Library Durham Public Library The library is open to the public, but curbside pickup is still available by request. Visit durhamlibrary.org. A Vote of Her Own. Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Explore the fight for women’s suffrage in Connecticut. Visit the library website to register. Zoom book discussions. “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. “Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love” by Dani Shapiro. Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Visit the library website for more information and to register.
selling author Archer Mayor and fellow New England mystery writers Sarah Stewart Taylor, Paula Munier and Julia Spencer-Fleming. Visit the library website to register. Origami challenge. A new challenge is posted to the library Facebook and Instagram pages each Friday in November. Drop by the library and pick up some origami paper, or use whatever you have at home. Baking challenge. Visit the library website or Facebook and Instagram pages each month for a new baking challenge. The next one starts Tuesday Nov. 10. It’s Thanksgiving themed. Online homework help. Live tutoring is available daily from 2 to 11 p.m. Visit the library website for more information.
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In Brief 16. Grades 7 and up. Play D & D with other local teens. Visit the library website to register (Kids tab). French conversation. First Thursday of the month, 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
The Cove Center for Grieving Children in Meriden will host a family bingo night Saturday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration ends Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for your first card. Cards are $10 percard thereafter.
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Kwieraga of Durham. CT, and Christopher Kwieraga of New York. NY. She has eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and countless “children” from her decades of association with fifers and drummers nationwide. Ginny is also survived by her beautiful sister Carol (Landa) Surprenant of Durham and dearest cousin Irene Clouse of Cheshire. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert Landa and Thomas Landa.
DURHAMVirginia Alice Kwieraga of Durham, born November 19, 1937, daughter of the late Andrew Paul and Alice (Ulatowski) Landa, departed this life peacefully in her home on October 29, 2020. Virginia, affectionately known as “Ginny” or “Gin,” graduated from East Haven High School and worked briefly for Winchester Repeating Arms before meeting her late husband James “Jim” Kwieraga at the local roller-skating rink. They married and moved to Durham in 1958. Their love and devotion for each other was immediate and everlasting, and they were married for 56 years before Jim’s passing in 2014. A devoted mother, grandmother, community volunteer, and homemaker, Ginny also worked as a medical coding specialist for Radiologic Associates of Middletown for 30 years. For over 20 years Ginny was integral to the growth and championship success of the Coginchaug Junior Ancients Fife and Drum Corps, of which all her children were members. She was part of the state champion Connecticut Blues Fife and Drum Corps color guard for over 10 years, and a Durham Fair volunteer for many years. She was also an ardent supporter of many
charitable causes. Ginny loved taking long walks, being outdoors, gardening, animals, NFL football, reading, and chocolate, but nothing compared to her love of being with family and friends. A true angel on earth, Ginny had the most delicate soul. She was incredibly gentle, patient, thoughtful, and compassionate, a person you could truly count on. Ginny was the bedrock of her family and always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was guided by her faith, accepted everyone for who they were, and warmly welcomed all into her life. Ginny is survived by her five children, James (and Joanna) Kwieraga of Madison. CT, Mary Ellen (Kwieraga) Egan of Belmont. MA, David (and Carolyn) Kwieraga of Centreville. VA, Steven
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We will miss her so much, but now she rejoins her beloved Jim and together they will shepherd all of us in life and reunite with us in the afterlife. Due to COVID-19, Funeral Services will be held privately. All were welcome to attend Burial at Mica Hill Cemetery, Mica Hill Rd., Durham, at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Masks and social distancing precautions are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: GMHC, 307 West 38th St., New York, NY 10018 ; www.GMHC.org ; amfAR, 120 Wall St., 13th Fl, New York, NY 100053908 ; www.amfAR.org or Saving Paws, P.O. Box 1740, Meriden. CT 06450 ; www.savingpawsct. org Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www. guilfordfuneralhome.com
Despite the impact of COVID-19 on business, Best Cleaners is kicking off its 12th annual Coats For Connecticut campaign with a new resolve to help an everincreasing number of individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet this year. The locallyowned dry cleaning and tailoring company hopes to collect, clean and deliver 10,000 donated coats and jackets to The Salvation Army for distribution throughout Connecticut. To do so, the general public is urged to go through their closets; gather up coats that are in good condition but no longer worn; and drop them off at any one of Best’s 13 locations by Wednesday, Nov. 25. Outerwear for all ages and in all sizes is needed, especially children’s coats. All donated coats will be cleaned for free and delivered to a centralized Salvation Army drop site in Meriden where volunteers will sort the coats for distribution to those in need. The Coats For Connecticut program was started by Best Cleaners in 2008 with the primary goal of putting its eco-friendly services to work to help those in need get through the cold winter months. Given the pandemic and its impact on family finances, the need for coats is greatly increased, and the need for clean coats is criti-
cal. Confidence in meeting the demand is high due to the overwhelming generosity of the community at large and Best’s campaign partners. In addition to The Salvation Army, sponsors include Eyewitness News WFSB-TV3, Young’s Printing/Fast Signs, and Two Men And A Truck. Since the campaign’s inception, more than 118,000 coats have been collected, cleaned and delivered. In a typical year donations from schools, churches and businesses conducting their own coat drives have been a major factor in the community-wide effort. With distance learning and more people working from home this year, groups that have cancelled their collection are asked to help get the word out that coat donations can be dropped off at any Best Cleaners location: Berlin, Bristol, Canton, Farmington, Glastonbury, Middletown, North Haven, Old Lyme, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury and Windsor. Those who would like to donate to The Salvation Army for the purchase of a new coat, can text COATSCT to 71777 or visit give.salvationarmy.org/coats-for-ct. For more information on Coats For Connecticut, visit bestcleaners.com or call 1-888-950-BEST. — Press Release
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During the warmer months, Fraser tries to involve children in as many outdoor activities as possible. Besides frolicking at the playground, kids can grow fruits, flowers and vegetables. “I believe that allowing children to get fresh air with lots of physical activity is essential at these tender ages,” said Fraser.
Bridget Fraser grew up in Clinton and spent her life working with children. Photo courtesy of Bridget Fraser
Fraser described the safety precautions taken at Children’s Treehouse. Upon entering the center, children and adults alike leave their shoes at the mat, wash hands and have their temperatures checked. Kids wear masks unless they are outside and keep six feet apart.
If the virus forces schools to shut down, Fraser intends to offer students hybrid classes that will run from morning to evening. In the fall of 2021, she plans to incorporate a preschool program for 3- to 4-year-olds.
that the town really needed an after-school program it was then that I decided to open this center,” said Fraser.
Interested in the center? Check out its Facebook page, call Bridget Fraser at 860788-6123, or email thechildrenstreehouse@comcast.net.
Fraser knew she wanted to dedicate her life to kids from a young age. In high school, she worked at summer camps and coached softball. After receiving her degree in Early Childhood Education, she spent years working as a special education paraprofessional. “I always knew I wanted a daycare but was not sure The Children's Treehouse Learning Center, Durham. when or where it was going Photos courtesy of Bridget Fraser to happen. I always talked about it and had my eyes open for the perfect spot. When a friend told me about this place in Durham and
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There are 50 species of stinkbugs in Conn. Have you noticed them — crawling about on your ceilings, perhaps fluttering about the light at your dining room table? Yes, it’s stinkbug season – does the very thought of these bugs keep you up at night?
insects, it can tolerate the cold, but not a combination of wet and cold, so shelter sites are selected to be dry.” Adult BMSB will feed as early as May and continue into the prime harvest season in the fall. The insects are not picky eaters and will devour fruits, nuts, legumes and all sorts of vegetables.
They have been a huge Before you start sleeping with problem for agriculture. The one eye open, arm yourself bug is in 46 states and is with information so you can classified as an agricultural peacefully coexist or at least and nuisance problem, get some sleep. meaning populations are “at or below economically damThere are more than 50 aging levels on agricultural species of stinkbugs in Concrops and in residential arnecticut. The brown marmorated stinkbug a.k.a. Haly- eas,” according to researchers omorpha halys, is a common with Stop the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. The orgavisitor at this time of year. The insect is also known nization, funded by the USas a soldier bug, a name giv- DA, is made up of approximately one dozen universities en for its shell which resembles a shield. And yes, they do stink. When threatened or crushed, the bug will emit an odor. The odor might seem similar to cilantro or rotten meat.
Dr. Gale Ridge, an associate scientist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven, explains the BMSB has been in the U.S. for more than 20 years, after first being detected in Allentown, Penn. Various studies say it’s likely the insect arrived from China or Japan via packing crates or on machinery.
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There are some predators of the BMSB, said Ridge. “A number of native predators of the BMSB (include) assassin bugs, egg parasitoids, spiders, sometimes mice, house centipedes, and feather-legged flies,” she said.
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TOWN The Town of Wallingford is seeking responsible PLANNER candidates to perform Seeking an experienced 911, police, fire and EMS professional to perform emergency dispatching highly responsible and duties. Must be able complex planning and to work under stressful zoning work in the manconditions and be able agement of a municipal to type information with planning department. a high rate of speed and Some evening work accuracy. Must be able involved. Bachelor’s Deto work all three shifts gree in Urban Planning, including weekends and Public Administration holidays and be able to or related field plus 4 work additional shifts years of responsible beyond the regular shift experience in municipal schedule. Requires a planning and zoning H.S. or business school enforcement work or diploma with courses an equivalent combiin typing and 2 years of nation of experience responsible office work and training substitutexperience. Wages: $ ing on a year-for-year 22.41 ~ $26.72 hourly basis. Salary: $97,023 plus shift differential - $124,140 annually plus and excellent fringe an excellent fringe benebenefits. Closing date fit package. Applications is November 12, 2020, can be downloaded from or the date of receipt the Town’s Department of the 50th application, of Human Resources whichever occurs first. Webpage and mailed Apply: Department of or faxed to: Human Human Resources, Town Resources Department of Wallingford, 45 South 45 S. Main Street, Room Main St., Wallingford, CT 301, Wallingford CT 06492. Phone: 203-29406492 Fax (203)-2942080, Fax: 203-2942084 Phone: (203)-2942084. EOE. 2080. The closing date will be November 16, 2020.EOE Houses For Sale
Furniture
NORTH HAVEN - Ranch DR TABLE - Off white, 2 BR, 1 BA, HW FLS, 2 leaves, 6 chairs w/ LR Din. combo, CAir, credenza, lamps, 2 Cvac. OF Hot Air, New couches, 2 end tables, Windows, Fbase., New 1 coffee table w/inlaid Oil Tnk., 1 car, 13’ AG glass & clawed feet. Pool, Trex Dk, Shed W/ 203-269-8603, 10a-6p. Pwr. $180,500. Call Albert 203-804-3719. FORMAL DINING ROOM - Table has 3 leafs and a magnetic table pad. 6 regular chairs and 2 Rooms For Rent arm chairs. Server has wine rack and three doors for storage along MERIDEN - Clean, Safe with a place for glasses Room. 203-605-6522. and the center holds all Utils & fridge incl. Share your china. It also has KIT/BA. Parking. $135/ a drawer for all silverwk + security dep. ware. The china closet is lighted by touch and has side pull outs that Stores and Offices For store you table cloths. Rent The bottom opens up to hold your serving plates and other piecNORTH HAVEN - 800+ es. All wood and in exsf.ft. of office/storecellent condition. Set front, w/separate utiliretailed for $13K will ties, call John Apuzzo, sell for $3,800 or best 203-687-5207. offer. Call 203-5309505.
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Wanted To Buy BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
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Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
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before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow Lawn and Garden
Sporting Goods and Health PISTOL PERMIT - Certification, for groups of 4 or less, masks req’d, 1 session only, $140. (203) 415-1144.
Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per Wanted To Buy yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 1,2,3 Items or an Estate per yd; Clean Fill $8 $$$ CASH $$$ per yd: $100 minimum Todd Shamock delivery. No pickup truck Estate Sale Service service. Minimum 16 yd Costume Jewelry, pickup at our yard. Call Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Jim @ 860-982-4819 for Paintings,Meriden Items delivery 203-494-1695
PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL
$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819 Top Soil, Compost FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
Miscellaneous For Sale FREE FIREWOOD - Fresh cut oak. 4 foot lengths. 712 Higganum Road Durham, CT. Call 860349-3778
QUADRAFIRE 1200 Pellet Stove, and pipping, $1,300. (860) 589-7778.
Appliances Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication, light MERIDEN 2 BR apt., fully 7’ BLIZZARD SNOW GE DRYER - Never used, structural, min 5-10 yrs remodeled, W/D incl., w/ exc. cond., $395 obo. TUB TRANSFER BENCH PLOW - With lights and GAR, $1,200 mo. + sec. experience, steady work, - Used Twice. Local Maytag Washer, brand wiring, plus toolbox, good benefits. Call for deposit. Call Ken, pick up. $80.00. Call or $700 o.b.o. Call (203) new, never used, $395 (702) 445-5646. text. 860-483-1805. interview. 860-828-3762 235-6179. obo. (203) 886-9811.
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 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.
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
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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