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Friday, March 11, 2016
Results of Durham’s ‘Visioning Charrette’ delivered By Mark Dionne
the local sentiment about the town’s future. Ken Livingston, a vice presAt a special meeting on ident of planning consultants March 2 of Durham’s Plan- Fitzgerald and Halliday, gave ning and Zoning Commission, the presentation that sumabout 60 members of the pub- marized most of the results lic watched along with the of a Feb. 13 charrette and folcommission a summary of the low-up on-line survey. The pulse-taking exercises town’s recent attempt to read Town Times
have been conducted during the P&Z’s update of Durham’s expiring Plan of Conservation and Development, a process so far dominated, like the Feb. 2 presentation, by the idea of re-zoning central Main Street for properties that mix business and residential use. Livingston noted people’s
desire to participate. Approximately 250 attended the charrette and, out of the 552 who started the on-line survey, 457 finished. “You are the talk of my company,” Livingston said. “The response was unbelievable.” Some trends emerged from the visual preference survey,
which measured responses from unfavorable to favorable to different types of structures and land. Rural landscapes, farmers’ markets, and biking and walking paths were highly rated. Strip malls and big box stores See Charrette / Page 2
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Little artists create big art By Mark Dionne Town Times
Students at Korn Elementary School in February created a butterfly mosaic, which, despite its large size, is only the first part of a two-part art project. Bruce and Joanne Hunter, art instructors from The Art Spot, helped students break tile into pieces and place the elements into the larger picture. The artwork will be completed at Brewster Elementary School next year. School staff and members of the community also added to the mosaic. Samantha Grayeck, Speech Language Pathologist at Korn, said, “It’s amazing how lots of small pieces can make one big masterpiece.” Bruce and Joanne Hunter were named as Art Advocates for the Millennium by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts and have facilitated large-scale student artwork with Art Spot for more than 20 years.
The Coginchaug Basketball Club’s fifth grade girls team competed in the CT Shoreline Conference Tournament recently and bested undefeated Marlborough 27-26 in the championship game.
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Police presentation The Durham Senior Citizens Board and the Durham Public Library have scheduled a free program, “History of the Connecticut State Police,” for Friday, April 1, 12:45 p.m., at the Durham Public
Library, presented by Sgt. Robert Derry from Troop “F” in Westbrook. Durham resident State Trooper First Class Larry Morello plans to participate. The presentation is free
and open to the public, following the Durham Senior Soup and Salad. Reservations are requested. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Amanda Pedersen at 860-349-3153.
Durham Recreation schedules bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center. The games are held every
Charrette were lowly rated. Participants expressed a strong preference for large homes on large lots, giving increasingly negative results to smaller lots and town houses and, especially, apartments. Business structures received mixed reviews. The more the buildings looked like homes or quaint shops, the more positive votes they received. As they edged closer visually to big box stores or mall structures, the more the negative votes increased. Two photos of groups of small shops and outdoor walking and grocery stores received polarized results. The small scale grocery store received perfectly balanced and polarized results, with 71 very unfavorable and 71 very favorable votes. Two photos that showed old homes mixed with a business or other function received generally positive results, although neither structure had parking, lights, or advertising signs. Some members of the audience complained that one of the photos was not obviously business-related. The most common criticism of the survey, spoken by the very first public commenter and others, was that the survey was not site specific and they might be in favor of a warehouse in an industrial park but not a residential neighborhood. P&Z Chair Frank DeFelice said the results were “another piece of information moving forward.” After watching the presentation, P&Z member Lisa Davenport said, “We need to explore our possibilities ... and listen to what everyone has to say.” Durham First Selectman Laura Francis spoke to the
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commission after the presentation and said they also should consider hearing the opinion of the business-owners in Durham. During the question and answer period, Livingston said his firm was not directed to choose certain pictures or to conduct a poll specifically about commercializing Main Street. The charrette and on-line survey, Livingston stressed, were not scientific. Livingston said that the exercise, which cost the town $8,000, was not statistically valid but was conducted to give an impression and highlight topics. Some speakers questioned the motivation or validity of the study. Bob Melvin noted that people enjoyed bike paths and open space but asked if everyone was willing to pay taxes for it. Life-long Durham resident Rick Parmelee described the history of some of the Main Street buildings. Parmelee described a past Main Street where residents could go for mail, hardware, meat, and schools and described businesses that were started
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in local backyards. Mixeduse, Parmelee said, could be done wisely. The results of the exercises, including written comments, are on Durham’s website under P&Z’s Planning and Conservation Development Plan page. The presentation was to be repeated Wednesday, March 9 at the Durham Firehouse. Durham has already received two extensions to present a re-authorized POCD, which now has a July 1, 2016 deadline. P&Z has asked the Board of Selectmen about the ramifications of missing that deadline. “We are still on the existing schedule,” DeFelice said.
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Durham Saturday, March 12 Board of Finance Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 8 a.m. Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 9 a.m. Monday, March 14 Public Safety Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Inland Wetlands, Library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Board of Education, Strong school, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Library,
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Board of Finance Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 Economic Development Commission, Durham Activity Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 Senior Citizen Board, Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 Ethic’s Commission, Library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 Joint Board Commission Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Board of Student Achievement, Superintendent’s Office, 7 p.m.
Middlefield Tuesday, March 15 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Board of Education, 7 p.m. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 DMIAAB, Middlefield Community Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22
Economic Development Commission, 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 Middlefield Housing Authority, 3 p.m. Monday, March 28 Lake Beseck Environment Committee, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 Board of Education Student Achievement Committee, 7 p.m.
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Men’s softball
Singers wanted The Valley Shore a cappella chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines international, is looking for new members. Women of any singing range are welcome. Weekly
The Middletown Men’s Adult Softball is planning its 2016 season. Anyone interested in starting a new team, managing a team, or who has an established team that wants to join the league, should email middletownscores@yahoo.com for de-
rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Village at South Farms, Middletown. For additional information, call 860-434-8183 or 860-767-8540.
tails. Umpiring positions are also available. The slow-pitch, NSA league plays from late April to mid-August in Middletown, and is open to men age 18 and over. For more information, visit www.middletownctsoftball.com.
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The festivities of the 150th anniversary of Middlefield are scheduled to run through June of 2016. Residents, non-profits, civic groups and businesses are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (rotating between the third Sunday and Monday of each month.) Everyone’s involvement
is welcome. Volunteers are needed for subcommittees and to coordinate events. For more information, contact Chris Hurlbert at Middlefield Park and Recreation, at 860-349-7122.
Traditional tea In celebration of Middlefield’s 150th birthday, a traditional tea is planned for Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m., at
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the Lyman Homestead. A fee is charged. Seating is limited. The event is hosted by Gwen Brayshaw. For more information and to reserve tickets, call Netta O’Connor at 860-349-9497. After reserving, tickets must be purchased (in person) at the Middlefield Town Clerk’s office.
Holy Trinity School walk-through Holy Trinity School, 11 North Whittlesey Ave., Wallingford, has scheduled a Walk-Through Wednesday for March 16, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interested families and prospective students are welcome. Holy Trinity offers full-day kindergarten through grade 8. Appoint-
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Youth In Action Award Liberty Bank is looking for nominations from the public for its sixth annual Youth In Action Award. The award is designed to recognize a young person in a town served by Liberty Bank who has distinguished him/herself through volunteer service, philanthropy, and/ or advocacy for community organizations. The award will be presented to a student in grades 6-12 who must live or have performed community services activities in their town. Candidates for the award must be nominated by a school, business, nonprof it organization, government agency, or faith-based organization. Nomination forms with program guidelines are available in all Liberty Bank branches, and at www.liberty-bank.com. The award recipient will be selected by members of the Liberty Bank Volunteer Hall of Fame, and will be able to direct a $1,000 donation to the nonprofit organization or project of his/her choice. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 25. For more information, call 860-638-2961.
Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market Committee is looking for volunteers to help organize the market season, May through mid-September. The committee is looking for people who have an interest in supporting local farmers and eating locally-grown food. The market is open on Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., on the town green. For more information, email Claudia White at claudiamwhite@comcast.net or call 860-301-8215.
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Joseph F. Anastasio DURHAM — Joseph F. Anastasio, 70, of Durham, passed away o n Tu e s day, March 1, 2016, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Anzel Anastasio for 30 years. Joseph was born in New Haven on Dec. 20, 1945,
son of the late Joseph F. and Rosalie Giordano Anastasio; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era; was a police officer for the Hamden Police Department for 12 years; had worked as a computer analyst at Getronics at Bayer Campus for many years until his retirement and was a model train enthusiast. He was the father of Michael and Robert Anas-
tasio, and Gary Abolafia; grandfather of Talon Anastasio. Brother of Patricia Cipollini; brother-in-law of John Anzel. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will never be forgotten. Funeral services were conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Satur-
day, March 5. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery, Hamden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway 2nd floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. www.northhavenfuneral.com
sons, Charles Burnham and his wife, Angela, of Killingworth and Richard Burnham and his wife, Liza, of Wellington, Fla.; his sister, Rosemary McDaniel, of Trenton, Fla.; three grandchildren, Steven Burnham, Rachel Buonanducci and her husband, Glen and Jamie Burnham; and two great-grandchildren, Natalia and Cadence Sales. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown. Burial will follow in Middlefield Cem-
etery where full military honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main
Street, Middlefield, CT 06455. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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MIDDLEFIELD — John LaPierre Burnham, 86, of Middlefield, beloved husband of the late Eileen (Matson) Burnham, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Charles and Olive (LaPierre) Burnham. John had lived in Middlefield all of his life, and was a member of Middlefield Federated Church. He worked for Southern New England Telephone for 34 years and was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. John is survived by two
TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE HOMEOWNERS’ TAX RELIEF PROGRAM’S ODD YEAR APPLICATION PROCESS APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING CHANGE Until the Assessor’s position is filled; On Tuesdays & Thursdays only, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Steve Hodgetts (The assessor prior to David Stannard who has left the Town’s employment) will be available to take applications for those who have already received a letter of reminder in the beginning of February to come in to renew your Homeowners & Totally Disabled and Additional Veterans (income based) benefits. The State of Connecticut offers Tax Relief to Elderly and Disabled Homeowners through a program administered locally by the Assessor. Eligible applicants receive a reduction to their Real Estate Property Tax Bill, based upon their level of income. In addition, The Town of Middlefield offers a matching program, if you have resided in town for 10 years or more. In order to qualify; 1.
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Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. Boy Scout Troop 27 plans to prepare the meal, dessert provided by the church. All members of the community are welcome. Services – The Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal, 196 Main St., Durham, schedules Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. All people of faith are welcome and receive communion. Coffee and fellowship immediately follows. All are welcome. Christian Education The Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal, schedules Young People’s Christian Formation (Christian Education) classes for Sunday at 9:30 a.m. using a program based on multi-intelligence theory and is designed to appeal to children with many different learning styles to learn at their age level. Children gather at the beginning of the service to meet in the various themed rooms, then join their family in the sanctuary to receive communion together.
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Prayer Group – The Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal, schedules a Prayer Group (aka “Mustards Seeds”) Wednesdays, 7 p.m., for people to gather, offer prayers for people they love, and spend time together in the presence of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome.
is located at 228 Main St. All are welcome. Christian Education - The United Churches of Durham schedules Christian Education classes for Sundays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., before intergenerational worship at 10 a.m. This gives children, young adults and adults their own time to learn, then to attend worship United Churches together. Classes meet in the of Durham Lower Level of the Fellowship Breakfast and class - The Hall at the United Churches, United Churches of Durham 228 Main St. has scheduled an Adult Education Class entitled “Intro- Middlefield ducing Christians to Judaism” Federated Church for Sunday, March 13, 9 to 9:45 a.m., in the Fairchild House on Rental opportunity - The the Church Campus. The class Middlefield Federated Church, plans two parts. First, view 402 Main St., offers the free a video about Judaism, then use of its building to commushare discussion. Interim Se- nity-based groups that need a nior Pastor Stephen Washburn place to meet or host activities. will facilitate. The class is preThe church has several spaceded by Breakfast by the Boys, cious meeting rooms of differ8 to 9 a.m. A fee is charged. All ent sizes and includes carpeted are welcome. For more infor- parlors for smaller gatherings, mation, call 860-349-3283 or as well as a large open hall visit ucdurham.org. with tables, seating and a fully Services - The United equipped kitchen attached. Churches of Durham schedThere is also a spacious ules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. parking lot. For more informaHoly Communion, open to all, tion or to reserve a space, call is scheduled for the first Sun- the church office at 860-349day of each month. The church 9881 or email office@mfcct.org.
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Bentley University, Massachusetts - Lauren Davis of Middlefield. Mercy High School Elon University, North Carolina - Karl D. Garvey of Mercy High School local Durham. students named to the second marking period honor roll. High honors - Madeleine Xavier High School Dumas, Olivia Marran, AshXavier High School local ley Mason, Isabella O’Keefe, students named to the second Mackenzie Scotto, Abigail Marran, Olivia Peteira, Alesquarter honor roll. High honors - Owen sandra Fronc, Kaitlyn Leahy, Cordes, Ryan Leahy, Michael Bridget Morris of Durham; Salley, Jake Woznyk, Andrew Tiffany Mangiameli, Taylor Kleczkowski, Ryan Child, Termini of Middlefield; MiWilliam Egan, Dmitrey Guen- kayla Mazzotta of Rockfall. First honors - Nina Peach, ther, Samuel Longworth, Nicholas Cumello, John-Rudy Erin Houchin, Isabella SanFronc, Justin Saks of Durham; toro of Durham; Elizabeth Rohan Patel, Spencer Bray- Smith, Amy Boyle, Cecelia ton, Nicholas Carta, Patrick Giuffrida, Brittany Hall of Hocking, Nicholas Pitruz- Middlefield. Second honors - Meghan zello of Middlefield. Honors - Cade Buckheit, DeVille of Durham. Nicholas DeMartino, Christopher Sokol, Luke Bourland, Project Graduation Joshua Fazzino, Alexander Raffle fundraiser Kulasenski, Sungum Saharan, Ryan Vynalek, Scott Marks, David Pakech of Durham; See School / Page 10
By Mark Dionne Torrison Stone and Garden will soon open its new, expanded showroom in Durham putting thousands of square feet of outdoor and indoor ideas in front of those looking to improve their living space. “There’s new products every year so we wanted to expand,” said Torrison owner Tyler Gerry. “We wanted it to be more of a destination.” The expansion will bring the showroom space to about 4,000 square feet, plus another 1,000 square feet for offices. The showroom structure evokes a barn on the outside, and the inside, with exposed beams and stone, will continue the rustic theme. The new entry hall and a conference room already have chandeliers made from authentic wagon wheels brought in from Massachusetts. The showroom elements were designed by Brian Murphy, Torrison’s full time landscape architect. The different areas will show off yard projects such as walkways, walls, patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces. “We’ll design and build everything outdoors,” Gerry said. The showroom will also be an opportunity for the company to display its indoor work as well with an indoor fireplace and samples of bathroom and kitchen walls and tiles. Gerry said, “If someone thinks we’re just stone outside, we’re not.” While touring the showroom’s physical environment, visitors can also see designs based on their landscape in the virtual world of the showroom’s monitors. “We have the capability to show them their own 3D design on a TV, which is new for us,” Gerry said. Although not a plant store
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Opinion Time ‘March’es on I thought I could do it. I thought I could sail through Birthday Month (you do remember that March 29 is the big day, don’t you?) with nary a word about my arrival on the planet an eon or so ago. I talk about my birthday so much, usually starting in January, that I fear I have become a bit of a nag about it. But if you would be so kind, please bear with me for one more year. (Who am I kidding? We both know I’ll start back up again next year.) As I have stated before (and often), I love my birthday, for so many reasons. I will not even pretend that I do not like the attention, the phone calls, the birthday lunches, the presents, the well wishes from strangers (because I tell them it’s my birthday). I love it all! But it goes deeper than that, it really does. It’s a sacred time for me. It’s my New Year’s Day. Well, New Year’s Month. It’s a time when I take a reckoning of my life. What needs to be dropped? What needs to be added? What in me is not working in my favor? What is working? How can I close the gap between the person I am and the person I intend to be? What do I want? I’m wiping the slate clean, and I’m ready for new beginnings. And I always seem to have a theme, which may fall by the wayside during the rest of the year, but is front and center during Birth-
day Month. This year (or at least for these smattering of days), I have decided to “go with the flow” more. Oh, on the outside I may look like I don’t have a care in the world. Don’t be fooled! The inside is rough terrain, at best. Potholes filled with worries and fears and “what ifs.” I want to smooth out those potholes. I want to release my white-knuckle grip on life. See where it all takes me. Enjoy the ride. Trust that everything will work out in my favor. Relax and breathe. Love every nuance of life. Love myself, and know that, whatever comes my way, I’ve got this. If I have even a modicum of success with this, maybe the next time you see me my inside will match up with my outside. Soul-searching and self-improvement aside, though, I really do celebrate every one of these beautiful March days. I have a tendency to get a bit stodgy, I’m afraid. I get in a rut, and I tend to lose sight of the magic that’s all around me. Oh, but not now! My birthday reminds me of how
Letters to the Editor Chasing ghosts and rumors To the editor: Until recently I did not know what a Plan of Conservation and Development was. It is the master plan for the town of Durham, reflecting a shared vision of what this town should be over the next 10 years. Important stuff, because all town boards are supposed to make
decisions in conformance with the POCD. The process created by Frank DeFelice, as Chairman of the Property & Zoning Commission, to create a new POCD, is fatally flawed. Mr. DeFelice gave P&Z members just 70 days to do this critical work, resulting in numerous four-hour long meetings to meet this false See Letters / Page 9
utterly awesome it is to be alive (I’m going to try to remember that the rest of the year, too). I’m greeting my days with eyes wide open. I’m seeing, hearing, feeling it all. I’m soaking up all of life’s goodness. I’m trying new things. I’m a tad more adventurous. I may slip back into stodginess come March 30, but for right now, this love affair with life is a hoot. And optimism. There’s always optimism, in spades. Every year I just know that this is going to be the best year of my life. The best! I always feel like I’m on the threshold of something spectacular. Oh, think of all the books I’ll be writing! Bestsellers, too! Prosperity, which seems prone to losing my address, will find me, and decide to stay. My boys will call me and tell me that they get down on their knees every day and thank the Fates for making me their mother. (Well, that one might be a stretch.) The muffin top (actually, it’s the whole bakery) will finally take its leave. (That’s probably a stretch, See Carr / Page 9
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A warm winter While not known for being terribly accurate, in this case, the Farmer’s Almanac was not even close. The annual North American periodical predicted this winter would be just as brutal for our region as the previous one, dubbing it a “winter deja vu,” and predicting “snow, snow and more snow.” Of course, that wasn’t the case. In fact, when the meteorological winter wrapped up on the last day of February, the winter of 2015-16 was tied with the winter of 200102 as Connecticut’s warmest on record. Those winters, the average temperature for the months of December, January and February was 35.2 degrees. We certainly hear a lot of “warmest ever,” “coldest ever,” “most devastating storm ever” talk these days, and scientists have no problem pointing out the culprit — climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the major scientific agencies of
the United States — including NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — agree that climate change is occurring and that humans are contributing to it. In 2010, the National Research Council concluded that “Climate change is occurring, is very likely caused by human activities, and poses significant risks for a broad range of human and natural systems.” For a certain segment of society, however, such a dire prediction is not at all troubling. Some actually believe climate change is a hoax perpetrated on the public by leftist scientists and politicians seeking to undermine business. Folks of this mindset are free to believe as they wish, and likely will never change their view, but facts are facts. Consider this — NASA reports: “All three major global surface temperature reconstructions show that Earth has warmed since 1880. Most See Warm / Page 9
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Library Briefs Levi E. Coe Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Friday; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Programs Saturday, March 19, noon: Cookbook author Jessica Robinson. Registration is required at 860-349-3857. Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m.: William Gannon, local author of To Lose But Not Fail.
Registration is required for all programs. Phonathon Monday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Book & Bake Sale The library is accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks for the annual book sale. No VHS tapes, magazines, text books or encyclopedias. The sale is scheduled for Friday, April 15, noon to 5 p.m. (a
fee is charged on Friday) and Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children’s Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Friends of the Library Group The Levi E. Coe Library is looking to rejuvenate the Friends of the Library group. Participants would only be asked to bake occasionally, help collect money at the book sale or place phone calls
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during the Phone-a-thon in April. The group schedules only two meetings per year, so the commitment is minimal. For more information or to join, call 860-349-3857. Notary Public available, by appointment only.
a.m. to 5 p.m. Art exhibit - The art work of Terry Oakes Bourret is scheduled to be on display through March 31 at the Durham Public Library. Programs for children Play and Sing (2 to 5 years). Saturdays, through March 26 for children and parents. Durham Library Drop-in. Mad Hatter Tea Party (6 to Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 See Library / Page 19
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resulting in an unusually deep solar minimum in 2007-2009, of this warming has occurred surface temperatures consince the 1970s, with the 20 tinue to increase.” Scientists tell us the oceans warmest years having occurred since 1981 and with all absorb much of this heat, 10 of the warmest years oc- which leads to more severe curring in the past 12 years. weather events, and ice melt; Even though the 2000s wit- raising the global sea level. nessed a solar output decline And that, of course, could have From Page 8
catastrophic implications. Again, this winter tied as the warmest on record in our state. We won’t be one bit surprised if a new record is set in 2017. Would anyone? — Published originally in the Meriden Record-Journal
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too.) So thank you for listening to me, yet again, go on and on about my birthday. It’s just that I cannot contain my enthusiasm! But seriously, I will try to give you a break on the subject. I can’t make any promises, though. We
still have a way to go. Best year ever! Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is the author of “Everyday Things: A Year of Reflection on Just About Everything.” This collection of her columns is available on Amazon. You can e-mail Diana at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.
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Many questions, few answers To the editor: Durham’s Planning and Zoning Commission is poised to change the zoning of residential Main Street by adopting a Plan of Conservation and Development calling for mixed use zoning. The POCD guides development in Durham for at least the next 10 years. Saying yes to MU zoning in the POCD is putting the cart before the horse. I am not necessarily opposed to MU zoning. Living on Main Street, I enjoy my proximity to local businesses and amenities and am interested to see how this could be enhanced. Do I want to live in a more vibrant town with a broader tax base? Sure. Is MU zoning going to make this happen? I have no idea. Neither does anyone else.
From the information I can gather, P&Z has talked a lot about changing zoning, but has not actually studied whether MU zoning is feasible. Many questions need to be answered. How will traffic be impacted? Is it possible to make an 18th-century house ADA compliant for commercial purposes? How will MU zoning actually impact the tax base? What are the public safety implications? What is the effect on neighboring streets? How will more commercial opportunities impact existing businesses? Where is the parking? Can a historic district coexist with MU zoning? Before committing Durham to MU zoning in the POCD, let’s first figure out if it will work. Let’s do a traffic study. Let’s ask similar towns about their experiences with MU. Let’s consult planning professionals who understand where and how MU zoning can succeed. I respectfully request P&Z not adopt a POCD requiring MU zoning until this issue can be studied, and an intelligent proposal developed and openly discussed among the town. Maya Perry Liss Durham
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deadline. No one makes good decisions in four-hour meetings. P&Z members do not have the time they deserve to do their best work. Because of the timeline set by Mr. DeFelice, the public will not have an opportunity to comment on the completed POCD before P&Z approves it. While hundreds of people have attended P&Z meetings lately and made comments, we are all chasing ghosts and rumors. The idea of changing the Historic District to mixed use zoning has generated a lot of attention, but that is not all the POCD deals with. Chapter 7 alone addresses schools, the library, the cemetery, the transfer station, town hall, public water, sewers, the town green, town parks, the fire department, ambulance service, police protection, and EMS. Do you care about any of those issues? No one knows what decisions P&Z has made on those topics because the process is so flawed. The 2003 POCD should be changed as little as possible and reapproved by
P&Z. We can then take a full 12 months to discuss these issues and pass a revised POCD in 2017. Please tell P&Z you want their best work. Stephen Liss Durham
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Summer Stock Theatre Camp Registration is open for DMYFS/PaperHouse 2016 Summer Stock Theatre Camp, performing “High School Musical 2 Jr.” The camp, for students entering grades 5 through 9 next school year, will run two sessions; one from July 5 to 16,
and the second from July 18 to 30. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. A fee is charged. For more information and registration forms, visit www. dmyfs.org.
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Co g i n c h a u g Re g i o n a l High School Project Graduation has scheduled a calendar raffle fundraiser. A fee is charged for calendar tickets. Each day in April, a winner will be drawn to win the prize of the day. Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, March 31. For more information and to purchase calendar raffle tickets, contact Pat Fontaine at leopatmattkyle@yahoo. com.
Scholarship The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual scholarship(s) to be awarded to Middlesex County stu-
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Calendar Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com.
Saturday, March 12 CAT - Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled its third annual tree pruning with Allan Poole for Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m., at 220 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield. Bring loppers, clippers, hand saw or just come for a hands-on fruit tree pruning demonstrating. Dress for the weather. No snow date. Free, all are welcome. For more information, call 860-539-1466.
Sunday, March 13 Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. Boy Scout Troop 27 plans to prepare the meal,
dessert provided by the church. All members of the community are welcome.
Monday, March 14 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Monday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is scheduled for 1 p.m. Kim Terrill plans to demonstrate Easter truffles. The meeting is open to the public. New members are welcome.
Tuesday, March 15 Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy, for those who crochet, knit, quilt or sew, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Bring your project, sewing machine and extension cord. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pam Carey at carey_clan@sbcglobal.net, 860-349-0453 or Vicki berry at vberry11@comcast.net, 860-343-0879.
Thursday, March 17 Theater - Independent Day School, 115 Laurel Brook Road, Middlefield,
has scheduled a production of “Beauty & the Beast” for Thursday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-347-7235.
Friday, March 18 Theater - Independent Day School, 115 Laurel Brook Road, Middlefield, has scheduled a production of “Beauty & the Beast” for Friday, March 18, 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-347-7235. Spaghetti supper - Cat Tales has scheduled a spaghetti supper for Friday, March 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Fox Parish Center, 10 Elm St., Middletown. A fee is charged. Raffles and door prizes. Donations of cat food and paper towels earn raffle tickets. For more information and tickets, call 860-34499043 or email info@CatTalesCT.org. Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email
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Saturday, March 19 Easter egg hunt - Middlefield Lions plan to celebrate its 50th anniversary with an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Peckham Park. Ages pre-school through fourth grade. Rain date is March 26. Theater - Independent Day School, 115 Laurel Brook Road, Middlefield, has scheduled a production of “Beauty & the Beast” for Sat-
urday, March 19, 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-347-7235. Open house - The Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, has scheduled an open house for Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to tour the library and discover resources that can teach you about your revolutionary ancestors. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan to be available to answer questions about applications. See Calendar / Page 17
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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Bella Luna Pizza & Restaurant
361 Liberty St Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-1380 mybellalunapizza.com Our talented chefs create pizzas and traditional Italian foods from the finest freshest ingredients. Wings, grinders, salads, pasta dishes and more. Serving Beer & Wine.
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142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe Family owned, operated. Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat. 10 - 10, Sun. 11-10
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Giulio’s Pizza
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Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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510 W Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4000 www.Illianosct.com Serving your favorite New York Style pizza and entrées. Affordable prices. Excellent service you have come to expect. Catering Available. Open Daily 10:30am - 10pm.
833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!
29 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06450 203-440-1945 search: facebook.com/Mangú-Restaurant Grand Opening. Serving Dominican Cuisine, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty Mangu (smashed green plantains, egg, fried cheese, salami or sausage links, onion and red peppers)
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310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.
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Sports Coginchaug boys hit the home stretch scoring honors with 14 points, with Wyskiel also taking the top assist spot, with seven, and adding three rebounds and two steals. Powers tallied five assists, four rebounds and two steals. The Murphy brothers, Griffin and Jack, along with Brandon Johnson, shared rebounding honors with five each. Griffin added six points, a steal and an assist, Jack four points and a block, and Johnson five points. Kyle Judson scored eight points, grabbed four rebounds, and assisted three times. Jameson scored seven and pulled in a rebound. Sapia had four each of points
Fernando Colon scored 17 and rebounds, adding two assists. Salva scored two points, points for HMTCA. The Coginchaug boys finKyle Grenier had a point and a rebound, and Ryan Cross ished the regular season at grabbed a rebound. Sam Marteka also played. See Boys / Page 16
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The Blue Devil boys basketball team ended its conference season with an exciting, but disappointing, loss at Cromwell, then finished the regular season with a strong win over visiting Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. Monday, Feb. 22, the local boys visited the 16-3 Panthers in Cromwell, trying to add to the Panthers’ small loss total. The game started well for the Devils. They trailed early, by a 13-10 score after one period, but led by one point, 25-24 at the half, and extended that to five points, 35-30, after three periods. Even halfway through the final period, the Devils maintained a six-point lead, at 42-36. But from that point forward, the wheels fell off for Coginchaug, as the locals missed their only shot from the field, and hit on only two of eight tries from the charity stripe. During that time, the Panthers knocked down a couple of two’s, and went two of two from the line, and even so, still trailed 44-42. But with 3.6 seconds remaining, Peter Dewey of Cromwell dropped in a trey from three feet beyond the arc for a 45-44 lead. Coginchaug had one last trick up its sleeve. The Devils tried a full court pass from under the Cromwell basket to their own foul line, but the ball was not caught cleanly, and Coginchaug was called for a foul on the ensuing scramble. Even though the free throw for Cromwell was missed, there was not enough time left for the Devils to get off a decent shot, as Cromwell stole the win. Kyle Wyskiel led Coginchaug with 15 points, also adding three rebounds, two steals and an assist. Cam Powers scored 11 points, adding three rebounds, two assists and a steal. Jake Sapia scored six points, and led the team in both assists, with six, and rebounds, with four. He also had a steal. Griffin
Murphy scored six points and pulled in two rebounds. Hunter Jameson and Jack Murphy each scored three points, with Jameson adding three assists and two rebounds, and Murphy adding three rebounds. Kyle Judson had two rebounds and an assist, and Connor Salva had a rebound. Dewey netted 22 points. Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Devils hosted the Phoenix of HMTCA. The locals took a little while to get going, leading only 10-8 after one period, but they extended that to 2715 at the half, and to 57-24 after three periods. After Coach Todd Salva cleared the bench in the final period, the Phoenix came back a tiny bit, but Coginchaug won by a healthy 23 points, 65-42. For Senior Night, Salva started an all-senior line-up, with normal starters and seniors Cam Powers, Kyle Wyskiel, Kyle Judson and Jake Sapia, along with the fifth senior, Connor Salva, who scored the first field goal of the game for the Devils. Powers and Wyskiel shared
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hopes both in the Shoreline tournament, and in the state The Coginchaug girls Class M tournament a week basketball team got to later. The local girls had the the Shoreline semifinals, only to run up against the misfortune this year to play buzz-saw that is Cromwell. in a conference with three Cromwell ended the Devils excellent teams – Crom-
well, Morgan and East Hampton. Cromwell is undefeated this year, won the Shoreline tournament, and is the top seed in the Class M tournament. Of the Devils’ eight losses this year, exactly half were at the hands
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of Cromwell. This season, the Coginchaug girls lost a total of nine games – four to Cromwell, two to Morgan, one to East Hampton, plus earSee Devils / Page 17
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As usual, it did not turn out well for Coginchaug, as the Devils fell behind by 13 in the first period, and actually lost each period by at least five points, losing the game by a 63-30 tally. Beckert scored nine points, Benbow eight, Cade seven, Lane five and Arcari one. Cromwell had three players hit for double digits – Villard (24), Araya Lessard (16) and Emma Belcourt (11). Coginchaug finished the season with a 15-9 record.
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WE BUY CARS FOR CASH!
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2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER $ 12,995
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WANTED The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Vehicles for recycling. Paying cash 203-630-2510/ 203-631-0800 CASH PAID - For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will consider other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
21ft Steiger Craft with 2013 ETEC 150HP w/trailer. All the goodies to fish. $10,500. 203-269-1830
Trucks & Vans 1977 FORD F350 Dump Truck with Plow. $3,500.00 203-631-2991
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HOT POINT STOVE $150; Kenmore Fridge, $175; Kohler porcelain kitchen sink, $100. (203) 630-3144.
Construction Equipment & Tools PUMP JACKS - 4 w/brackets, good cond., asking 80.00 (860) 828-0631
Furniture & Appliances
We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K. To apply, send resume, cover letter & salary requirements to Jim Mizener at jmizener@rjmediagroup.com Record Journal Media Group is an EOE
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ELECTRICIAN Growing electrical company in Southington looking for E2 license or min. 2 year exp. apprentice. Paid holidays and vacations, 401K, competitive wages. Email resume to casne relectric@yahoo.com MERIDEN - Nardellis Positions available, for a fast paced deli, positive attitude a must, PT avail., apply online at Nardellis.com or instore.
Medical Help Wanted
32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layaway avail. New merchandise daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Like us on facebook
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ Help needed, 3 - 5 yrs MEDICAL RECORDS experience preferred. 5 - 6 days/week, weathBusy cardiology practice er pending. Must be in ctrl CT seeks experiflexible. Call (203) 294enced person profi9213 or (203) 804cient in Med Terminol0549 ogy, all aspects of clinPAINTERS ical intake incld’g Subs EKG’s, BP’s. ComputResid./Comm. work er skills essential. Full Call 203-605-9547 time, excellent benefits, upscale working The Cheshire and Merienvironment. Please den Stork Clubs are send resumes to looking to hire fun, enlschipritt@caccllc.com ergetic, and enthusiastic teachers! Do you Help Wanted like working with kids? If you are interested in joining our team, DRIVER / IN-HOUSE please call Cheshire WORKER positions (203)272-1637 or Meriavailable. Flexible den (203)235-8461. hours; 20-40hrs per EOE. week. Apply at Gulf Shrimp, 240 Atwater Wallingford St., Plantsville, after Temp Help March 10am in our retail 12th-14th department S. Elm St., Sigwin Dr., Landscape ConstrucTremper Dr., tion, Maintenance & Solid Wood hutch Mellor Dr., Design Firm looking for 6’8"x3’,$375.00; Saw Mill Dr. the following positions: make-up bureau with Masons, Horticultural bench, mirror. $150.00 64 papers $65.00 Expert, Lawncare, 860-302-2431 ....................................... & Mowers *Pd vacation & holidays* S. Elm St., Ward St. Livestock Christensen Ext, Old Village Cir., Landscape Danny’s Way www.christensen HORSE CARE - Some landscape.com AM/PM hours in exWoodland Dr., 203-484-0424 change for riding, etc. Stillwood Dr., Exp. preferred, but will Simpson Ave. train. 203-213-8833 Help Wanted 98 papers $ 85.00 Call Louie 203 909-9741
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PT Office Assistant Plainville Senior Center. Excellent writing & computer skills required. Approx 15 hrs/wk. Apply Town of Plainville, www.plainvillect.com
Miscellaneous For Sale
KITCHEN TABLE 32x53 w/chairs, $100; GE over stove microwave, $125. Both in good condition. (203) 630-3144.
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ANTIQUES - Always BERLIN WATERFRONT, Duplex, 2 BR, 2 BA, buying old; Toys, miligarage, newer home, tary, jewelry, art, quiet neighborhood. watches, musical inLADIES COCKTAIL Beautiful yard, fishing, struments, signs, arDRESS boating, skating. No cade games, cameras, Red, size small, $15.00. pets. 1500/mo. Call pre 1970 sports mem203-265-3726 (860)818-8630 orabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call MERIDEN - 1 BR, 2nd fl. Commercial Space w/new appli., flooring, 860-718-5132. Available paint, $700mo + util., + 2 mo sec., no pets 1400 s/f storefront perfect for office / gallery credit ck, 860-6631229 /chiropractor. Located MERIDEN - 1 st fl, 1 BR, in an historical building no pets, fully appl’d., in Meriden, billboard Laura Ashley King Quilt, DEE’S ANTIQUES off st prkg, $750 + advertising available. shams, four 84" Buying Collectibles, dep. No utils. (203) Right off Broad Street, curtains,valances,bed 605-5691. next to Highway 691. Jewelry & Silver. skirt, pillows. $75.00 Asking price $1400 per China, Glass, Military, Karen 860-302-2431 MERIDEN – 2 BR, 2 fl, month. Call 917-566Musical. Anything clean, off-st prkg, no 6672 for more info. Nova 16"x22" Wood old & unusual. Single pets/smkg, no util, Lathe w/swivel head; item to an estate. $950 mo + dep req INDUSTRIAL SPACE Ricon 14" Band Saw; 203-237-2583 FOR LEASE - For man203-235-8431. Jet 8" Joiner Planer; ufacturing, warehouse, DeWalt Scroll Saw; MIDDLEFIELD – 2nd fl etc. 2,700 sq.ft., to EBAY Consignment Ryobi Table Saw; Belt loft apt, all utils. Incl., 10,926 sq. ft. All utilitBusiness in Berlin. We Sander;Foredom Powsep prkg, Possible pet. ies. Office available. sell your items online. er Carving Set; Much, $650 mo. & sec. Call (203) 605-6964. www.aitct.com much more. Prefer to 860 983 3048. 860-828-4400 sell as total package. Condos For Rent Call 860-919-7171 WANTED - Antique & PLANTSVILLE - Near I84, 1.5 rm eff. apt., military guns, knives, Music Instruments $150 wk incls. heat, BERLIN - CONDO old gun sights, ammu& Instruction hot water, AC & appls. Nice! Updated 2200Sqft, nition & related items. Sec. dep $ refs. req’d. 3BR, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Interested in entire col(860) 620-0025. gar, Lots of storage, lections. Federal colGreat location, lake. lector’s license. Gun SOUTHINGTON 1 BR, 2100/mo (860) 819-5426 smithing appraising, Music By Roberta C/A, new appls, W/D Richard Pleines, (860) Perform + Instruct hkup, no smkg/pets, EAST MERIDEN- LoveVoice lessons - all ages 663-2214. $950 neg., utils not ly mod. TH, 3 BR, 1 +levels,piano beginnerincl, 860-621-2661. Wood / Fuel full, (2) 1/2 BAs, DR, interm. (203) 630-9295. LR, New appls., 2 car & Heating Equip SOUTHINGTON - Lg GAR, crnr unit, lovely Sporting Goods 1,250 sq.ft. 5 rm, 1 BR, bckyrd, $1,550 mo. & Health Tree Length 1st fl., AC, KIT appls., Charming Colonial 3 WD, utils. not incl’d., BR, den, 1 1/2 BAs, Firewood COLEMAN CANOE cellar, near Hosp. Cennew carpet, great 15 ft, 580 lb. capacity, tral CT, dbl sec. req’d. yrd., $1,600 mo. Call for Details good condition Call (860) 621-2693. Great conv location! (860) 828-0631. 203-238-2149 All-Star 203-952-1122 Asking $210. SPLIT LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, Wallingford, WOOD - For sale 4’ Mobile Homes 2BR, 1BA, onsite lengths. Please call for Wanted to Buy For Sale pkng, W/D hook/up, info. 203-213-8826. no util, water incl. Near MERIDEN/ WLFD 1,2,3 Items or an Estate schools, $1100/mo, PRE-OWNED , Lg 2 BR Pets For Sale ûûû CA$H ûûû pets allowed! HOME, EXC. COND. 203-494-1695 (203) 841-9656 IN QUIET UPSCALE ESTATE SALE SERVICE PARK, FIN. AVAIL Costume Jewelry, WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, $29,900. CALL Antiques, paintings, 2nd fl., off st prkg, WD 203- 799- 7731 Meriden-made items, hkp, $950. Open Imtoys, lamps mediately. Call Brian, (203) 376-7983. 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. WLFD – 3 BR, HWF, Furniture, 50’s Items. W/D hookups, no pets, Whole Estates no smoking, off street 203 238-3499 parking, $1,495.(203) 907-5824. AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, YALESVILLE - 1st fl. Lathes, Bench Tools studio apt., completely Hand Tools, Much new, off st prkg, $700 More. (203) 525-0608 mo. plus sec & refs. No pets. Call M thru F, 8Find something that Bulldog Puppies , ALL CASH FOR 4, (203) 284-9100. Yorkies, belongs to someone MILITARY ITEMS Commercial Poodle Mix, 350+ 203-237-6575 else? Find the owner and Industrial Shih Tzu Mix 550, with a Marketplace ad. 860-828-7442 ALWAYS BUYING Antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate Apartments For Rent sales services. Call or stop-by, Frank’s, 18 So. Orchards St., Wallingford, CT, open 10-4, Mon. thru Sat. (203) 631-6697.
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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & CB, Guitars, Audio 2 BR avail. All newly Equipment, Antiques. renovated. Prime loc., 860-707-9350 right off hghwy., close to mall, hospital and all transportation. Avail. List. Sell. Repeat. immed. 917-566-6672
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Open 7 days a week, Commercial/Industrial 24 hours a day. Space Available Call us: 3000 s/f with 20’ ceilings, two separate offi(203) 238-1953 ces, loading dock, and lots of light. Asking $1650 per month. AdRooms For Rent ditional 3000 s/f and billboard also available. Located Right off Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. Broad Street next to NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Highway 691. Call Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & 917-566-6672 for more up + sec. On Bus Line. New info. Management. 203-239-5333
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GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition founda- Quality Overhead Door, LLC Installation, Srvc & Retions. Fully insured. 50 pairs, Spring replaceyrs in business. (203) ments, Openers. HIC# 269-6240. 0639076 203-537-8299
Electrical Services
Gutters
All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs 860-436-4957 exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. GENERAC GENERATORS Reg. #578887 INSTALLED Sales, installation, service & maintanence of Home Improvement all Generac products. Certified technicians on hand. Fully licensed and insured. Call All Systems Electric LLC for your free estimate, 860 436-4957 or visit ***CALL TODAY*** us on line at Yalesville Construction, www.ase-ct.com LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, T.E.C. Electrical additions, decks, doors Service LLC windows, power All Phases of Electrical Work washing, flooring 24 hr. Emergency Service Insured Free est. Small Jobs Welcome 203-535-2962 203-237-2122 HIC#0631937
Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
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Building & Remodeling, Kitchen renov: very affordable premium cabRoofing, Siding, Addiinets with soft close tions, Decks, Garages, wood drawers & doors, Dormers, Screened very strong plywood Porches, Kitchens, & box construction, Baths, Finished Basegranite counters, Free ments, Free est. Call Mike 860Estimates/Lic. 794-7127. Lic 037346. #557760 JAMES GUARINO (203) 271-1338
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ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YardClean-ups*
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JM Lawn Care
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Junk Removal
Plumbing
Spring cleanup, lawn mowing, trimming, mulch, top soil, patio, walkway. Com/res 860-796-8168
House Cleaning
George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 25% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
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Roofing
ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups PAUL’S MASONRY Brush, branches, leaves, Stonewalls, arches, storm damage chimneys, sidewalks, **JUNK REMOVAL** fireplaces. Free est. Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, New & Repairs. Debris, etc 203-706-9281 WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING W. BOOBER MASONRY Entire house to 25 Years Experience 1 item removed! All Types of Masonry FREE ESTIMATES CT #626708 Sr. Citizen Discount 203 235-4139 LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
EAGLE STUMP GRINDING LLC Removal of unwanted stumps, self propelled machine available. Call Mark (203)704-0821 Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430 SPRING CLEANUP starts now! Norm the Gardener (203) 265-1460
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Painting & Wallpapering 0CEILING REPAIR1 EDWIN CORDERO PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 203-537-2411
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937
Siding
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
V. NANFITO, Inc. Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Snow Plowing
Masonry
AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE - serving Plainville & bordering towns. No job too small. Call Andy (860) 628-1332
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Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
SALT - $135 / Yard. Sand/salt 7:2 dot mix $75/yard picked up. 100% calcium chloride $22 - 50 lb bag. Mag chloride $17 - 50 lb bag. pallet prices available 24/7. 203-238-9846
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Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
TOTAL TREE SERVICE tree removal, stump grinding, firewood, landscaping. Call Mike (860)538-0980
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Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 3 or more windows and/or patio doors. Cannot be combined with other offers. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window Diagnosis must be made and documented on or before 3/31/16, with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. 0% APR for 12 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 12 months. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only, and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. All residents of islands including but not limited to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be subject to an island surcharge. CT HIC.0634555. MA 173245. RI 36079. Southern New England Windows, LLC, d/b/a Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England. Southern New England Windows LLC is the authorized representative of Renewal by Andersen and the registered Home Improvement Contractor. Renewal by Andersen does not hold this HIC number. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2016 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2016 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. †Summer values are based on comparison of Renewal by Andersen Insert double-hung window SHGC to the SHGC for clear dual pane glass non-metal frame default values from the 2006, 2009 and 2012 International Energy Conservation Code “Glazed Fenestration” Default Tables. 1
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