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Volume 23, Number 26
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
By Bailey Wright Town Times
District adjusts for more ELL
Search continues to fill vacancy The search for a new Regional School District 13 Board of Education member will continue for another month after none were named during Monday’s annual town meeting.
“If anyone comes forward, we surely would appreciate that,” First Selectman Edward Bailey said Monday. Middlefield Board of Selectmen and Board of Education member Bob Yamartino said he and several others have spoken with multiple people about the opening, but the time commitment has ultimately been the determining factor. “The Board of Education is extremely time consuming,” said Yamartino, who has been on the school board for about two years. Yamartino said most board members sit on two or three of the board’s subcommittees — such as the utilization committee and
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Middlefield resident Nancy Boyle opens a gift presented to her by the Regional School District 13 Board of Education on Nov. 14, when she stepped down as a board member. | Bailey Wright, Town Times
the student achievement committee — which means attending around four meetings a month, sometimes each lasting multiple hours.
He said despite the time commitment, being on the board is “really rewarding, because there really is nothing more important, or a highSee School board, A3
Lifelong learning, service award goes to outdoor educator
Because most of the students are at John Lyman Elementary School, administrators identified a specialist coach to work additional hours with those ELL students. It was determined that the staff is already sufficient for the other ELL students.
Lorrie Martin was recognized as this year’s Howard Kelley Award recipient last Thursday for her pursuit of lifelong learning and service to others.
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“It was an important finding, I'm glad that Region 13 looked at that early like we're supposed to at the beginning of the year, and now we're really just planning and making sure that the English learning needs of this group of students, that they're met through the academic instruction that we're providing them,” said Scott Rossignol, director of student services and special education. Rossignol said the 11 students range in age from elementary to high school, but are primarily concentrated in elementary school.
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The annual award is presented by the Coginchaug Valley Educational Foundation to a local resident in Durham or Middlefield who exemplifies a commitment to lifelong learning and service. This year’s re-
Regional School District 13’s English language learners population increased by 83 percent in the last year, causing administrators to look more closely at the programs they offer.
Renee Kelley, left, with this year's Howard Kelley Award recipient Lorrie Martin at the award's reception on Dec. 6. | Photo courtesy of Martin Anderson
The district has been working with Maggie Stevens, a professional learning specialist with Area Cooperative Educational Services, to make sure its ELL students are receiving the programs they need to See English, A2
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succeed and that the district is meeting state and federal standards for identification and assessment. Stevens said there’s no one reason for the influx of ELL students that districts are seeing across the state. “The school district itself is an attractive school district to come to because it is such a warm and welcoming community, so that’s part of the reason,” she said. She said the state has seen a 19 percent increase in the number of ELL students since the 2012-2013 school year. The ELL students have 186 different native languages, ranging from Spanish to Urdu. In Region 13, English language learners primarily speak Spanish, but the district also has Bangla, Vietnamese and Mandarin students. “I think it’s just important to note that our communities are becoming more diverse in Connecticut and it’s im-
The instruction ELL students receive in Region 13 typically happens in small groups, with a specialist coach outside of the main classroom setting. “What the instruction might look like really depends on their current English proficiency and their academic skill sets as well,” Rossignol said. Stevens said although it’s not necessary to speak a student’s native language to teach them how to speak English, it can be helpful. “Ultimately the goal is that the student has native-like proficiency, so that the student could function at the same level as their monolingual English peer and find as much success as any student in the school system,” Stevens said.
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portant for districts to be prepared as their population changes in order to anticipate the needs of their population of students,” Stevens said. “It’s my hope that school districts around the state like Region 13 reach out for support, especially those who have encountered these large increases in their ELL populations.”
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er calling, than making sure we educate our children.” The vacated term spans July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. It became open when longtime board member Nancy Boyle stepped down at November’s regular board meeting. “For me personally, at this stage in my life, it was time to step down … and give another person an opportunity to represent the town of Middlefield,” Boyle said Monday. Boyle was on the board for 10-and-a-half years and served on a variety of subcommittees, including the Student Achievement, Personnel Policies and Utilization Committees. She also served as board treasurer.
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The Regional School District 13 Board of Education claps for member Nancy Boyle, who stepped down at the Nov. 14 regular meeting. Middlefield is still searching for a nominee to take her place. | Bailey Wright, Town Times
At November’s meeting, fellow board member Norm Hicks read a prepared proclamation, recognizing Boyle’s years of dedication to the district. “Her unwavering commitment to the support and success of educators and students alike will long be remembered as a guide for those that follow in future public service,” the proclamation read. “Nancy Boyle is a respected and admired leader having been a tireless volunteer whose intelligence, perseverance and friendship consistently elevated the work of the entire Board of Education.” Boyle said she decided to step down because she no longer has children in the district and would like to see a parent with students cur-
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“Howard Kelley would have wanted me to recognize each and every one of you as well and allow you to rightfully share this honor with me,” Martin said. Martin created the Outdoor Education Center in District 13, which teaches students to be fascinated by the plants, insects and other animals native to the area and found in their own backyards. “From the very start when we designed the program for the District in 1977, ‘outdoor’ has always meant to me not just frogs, fish and science … but authentic learning, linked to the world outside the classroom door,” Martin said. “As long as all your teaching has a mean-
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Martin is the type of person who gets things done. Berndt said Martin has in“While others may simply spired many students to pur- talk about it,” she will get her sue careers in the biological hands dirty and make the sciences. time and never talks about her own accomplishments, “Lorrie is one of the most Berndt said. enthusiastic learners and educators I have ever known,” The award honors the memBerndt said. “If you have ev- ory of Howard Kelley, the er been fortunate enough to first Superintendent of hear her teach, whether it be Schools in District 13 and a in the classroom or in the founder of CVEF. Kelley was field, you would be struck by committed to ongoing lifeher great joy about her sublong learning and selfless ject matter.” commitment to our community, according to CVEF. Berndt said Martin is a personal lifelong learner, and The 2017 award was given to that there is “nothing she a duo, residents Mark cannot learn by researching Dionne and Heather Kana topic and practicing it.” Be- nam of PaperHouse Producyond academics, Martin is a tions, a local children’s themusician, singer, artist, bak- ater program. er, writer, gardener, beekeepbwright@record-journal.com er and maker of maple
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From the North Pole, with love Dear Diana, I figured it’s about time I mind my manners and answer your letters. That last one really touched me, and almost brought a tear to my eye. My dear, you are quite right. People don’t ask how I am doing. But you seem to really care, so allow me to get you up to speed. Yes, there is a ton of work this time of year, and some all-nighters (in addition to the one on Christmas Eve) are required, but I don’t mind a bit, because I love the little ones so. I love seeing their faces light up on Christmas morning (yes, I stick around for this, before heading back to the North Pole), and hearing them squeal with delight. It makes those all-nighters all worth it. Of course, as you mentioned, I would have an easier time of it right now if I had put in some work during the year. I confess, I loll around for as long as I can get away with it. I have Netflix now, you know, so this gives you some indication of how I while away the rest of the year. And yes, the elves are invaluable to me right now. I am thinking of setting up a 401K for them. They deserve it. How very thoughtful of you to be concerned about my cholesterol levels and my – ahem! – expanding waistline. You and the Mrs. seem to be on the same page. She’s always trying to get me to eat more veggies. But then she bustles right into the kitchen and whips out the best cookies on the planet, and of course, that is a nobrainer for me. The choice is obvious. Cookies! And I suspect – well,
actually I know – that I will be eating every morsel of cookies left for me on Christmas Eve. I mean, I don’t want to be rude! Now, do I get tired on Christmas Eve? Well yes, I do. By then it has been a long haul. I
have been working feverishly, and I am a bit sleep-deprived. I do bring a Thermos of coffee with me. I used to try to slip a little “fire water” into it. Irish coffee, you know! But Mrs. See Carr, A11
Letters to the Editor Waste of money To the editor: So three Board of Education members, a high school principal and a high school teacher went on a week-long fact-finding junket to Ningbo, China. How was this ever approved by the voters of D13? Or even approved by the BOE? How could this have been seriously considered? I looked at the 104-page school budget presented last spring. A PDF search of “China” found nothing. There is a line item for travel expenses for employees. For this budget year, there was $32,374 budgeted, which is $841 less than the $33,215 budgeted in 2017-18. Maybe we should be grateful the D13 board is working hard to cut expenses When the BOE gets back from China they owe the taxpayers an explanation as to how they justify this expense. There were many other ways this money could have been spent to benefit D13, including not spending it at all and letting the taxpayers keep it. John Bugai Durham
way I can describe this elaborate reassignment of school buildings as taken upon the advice of a private firm under the auspices of saving taxpayer money. You paid a company to research school utilization based upon the predictions of unknowns, including future number of students. Then you closed a school belonging to the whole district without any commitment to what would be done to the building.
Durham can keep Brewster, Strong and CRHS.
Middlefield can turn its under-used community center next to the resident trooper, back into a school, keep Lyman and Memorial. This would perfectly accommodate declining enrollment, Korn sat closed for two years would not result in abandoned buildings or closures, and now Durham residents and wouldn't have cost voted not to buy it because they don't want their taxes to thousands of dollars to figure out. go up. What? Didn't you do all of this to lower costs for the school district/lower taxes in the first place? Meanwhile, you've shuffled and downsized school staff, which has been the only effective cost savings. John Lyman Elementary, also marked for closure, is so small there are two detached portable classrooms. Yet this ongoing building re-assignment is supposedly being done to accommodate the projected smaller number of enrolled students. So why close the small building?
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I have a suggestion: dissolve Regional School District 13 and let Durham and Middlefield sustain their own small schools at a cost each town can maintain.
The issue with Korn school is a joke. As harsh as this sentiment is, that is the only
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Korn, R.I.P. To the editor: I been checking the obit section of local papers for the last few days to see what is the cause of the sudden death of the Korn school building.
Maybe it was a stroke or a heart attack. I do not think it was cancer, or he did himself in. He looked very good the last few times I saw him. I know he was thinning on the top (roof ), but a new rug and he would have been good. In fact, he was going for rehab in January 2019 to take care of some minor issues … new shoes (ramp), taking off some weight around the middle by taking in his belt. He will be missed by all. He was only 56 years old, he still had more life to live. I expect he would had lived another 30 years. Some said he just ran out money and lost the will to live. Another factor comes to mind; that he was murdered by an angry taxpayer. But it’s hard to believe that such an action would have taken place. Elmer Clark Durham
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349-3058, Mass schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at Notre Dame, Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman, Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Notre Dame.
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St. Monica, 1321 Middletown Ave., Northford.
228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. The church is a combined UCC and Methodist congregation with Sunday School for children and an active weekly Bible study group.
Victory Christian Church 191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday 7 p.m.
St. Ambrose Parish St. Ambrose Parish, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford, schedules evening prayer services (Vespers) each Sunday in Advent at 5:30 p.m. at
Christmas Eve Mass is scheduled for 4 p.m at both St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford and St. Monica Church, 1321 Middletown Ave., Northford.
Registration for babysitter training is underway
Christmas Day Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford.
Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services has scheduled a babysitter training class for Thursday, Dec. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged. The American Heart Association program includes basic childcare information, First Aid and CPR training as well as provides practical knowledge while building confidence, self-esteem, leadership and independence. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Registration is required by Friday, Dec. 21. For more information and to register, contact Betsy Dean at 860-349-0258 or bdean.dmyfs@comcast.net.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Road, Killingworth, has scheduled Christmas Eve caroling, accompanied by organ, strings, oboe and flute for 5:30 p.m.; service at 6 p.m. For information and directions, visit churchinthewilderness.org.
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Annual Christmas Tree Pick Up slated Durham Boy Scout Troop 270 has scheduled its annual Christmas Tree Pick Up dates for Saturdays, Dec. 29, Jan. 5 and 12 in the Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall area. To schedule a Christmas tree to be picked up, email Troop270DurhamCT@ aol.com or call 860-3490454. Donations are appreciated.
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key for me. The chimney thing starts to wear on me.
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And last but not least, I will answer your question as to how I spend the rest of the year. Well, I curl up in my pajamas (not surprisingly, they’re red and trimmed with white fur), and I settle in for an evening of TV. I just love TV. And the Mrs. lets me have a little nip every now and then, since I will not be sleigh-bound. I spend a lot of time in the barn with the reindeer, petting them and cooing to them. I couldn’t ask for better friends. I walk in the snow. And I just love making a snowman. Probably somewhere there’s a snowman making a Santa Claus! I read. I work on my “ho ho ho.” I did try a part-time job at Lowe’s but that didn’t pan out. I kept asking the customers to sit on my lap, and management was not pleased. I do like the idea of a tropical island. I’m going to check out Travelocity right now.
Claus will not let me out of the house now without first performing a sniff test. So plain ‘ol coffee it is. Ugh! What’s tough, though, is when the reindeer get a bit droopy. They, too, loll around the rest of the year, and are not used to putting in a night’s work. Well, somebody has to stay awake! I start singing to them, at the top of my lungs, and that always seems to do the trick. I believe they would cover their ears, if they could.
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And let me put your mind at ease, dear girl. You made it to the “nice” list.
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Mount Southington Snowboard Instructor Scott Marciniec, 17, of Southbury, practices his freestyle tricks in the terrain park at Mount Southington Ski Area in Southington on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Marciniec had several lessons set up once school got out later in the afternoon. File photo, Record-Journal
An early cold spell calls for early skiing
Thanks for listening, and for caring. Merry Christmas.
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An early cold spell is helping Mount Southington and Powder Ridge ski areas ex- “Our first day was two weeks earlier than the last tend their seasons. two season,” said Brian McMount Southington has al- Closkey, Mount Southingready used snowmaking ton office manager.
machines it purchased last year and opened its slopes to skiers the past two weekends.
Temperatures have to be 28 degrees or lower for good operation of the snowmaking machines. McCloskey said the humidity also must be low to produce good snow for skiing. “The dryer air gives us See Skiing, A12
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Shane Riley, snow-making supervisor, talks about a 1952 reciprocating compressor, a key component in snow-making at Mount Southington on Nov. 29. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Snow guns get ready for snowmaking on the hills of Mount Southington late last month. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield.
Skiing more snow,” he said.
the ski area. It re-opened the following weekend. When it’s wet, the resort can’t use the snow grooming machines that keep the slopes smooth.
While Mount Southington was open Dec. 1, wet weather the following day closed
McCloskey was pleased with the turnout this past weekend.
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“This weekend was great. We had good weather, it was sunny and wasn’t too cold,” he said.
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield also opened on the first weekend in December.
The resort bought new snowmaking equipment last year.
Gary Lessor, meteorologist with the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University, said temperatures in November and so far this month have been below normal. The trend is expected to continue into next year.
“We’re able to crank out the snow,” McCloskey said.
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In Brief Men’s basketball league forming
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Durham Recreation Men’s Basketball League is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m., at Strong School, beginning Thursday, Jan. 3. A fee is charged.
Blue Ribbon Business Award program launched
The league is open to Durham and Middlefield residents, Coginchaug High School alumni and some out-of-town residents. For more information and to register, visit durhamct.recdesk.com/Community/ Home Men’s Basketball League Team or call Sherry Hill 860-343-6724.
‘Help Willy’s Friends’ collection planned
The Blue Ribbon Business Award program is sponsored by the Durham EDC to recognize Durham businesses which excel in products, customer service or service to the community and to showcase other awards and milestones. The public can nominate a Durham business at surveymonkey.com/r/HSJ73XB or via email at EDC@townofdurhamct.org. Include your name, the name and address of the business and a short paragraph on why you think that business deserves this award.
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Agencies warn Lamont of looming surge in retirements HARTFORD (AP) — Agency heads have told Connecticut’s incoming governor that large numbers of veteran employees will retire in the coming years,
departures that could deal a blow to both institutional knowledge and state finances. The Connecticut State Police could be among the
most severely affected agencies, with as many as 401 of 970 troopers potentially eligible to retire by 2023, according to the DeSee Lamont, A15
Everlasting Tribute coming to fairgrounds In commemoration of the 100th Durham Fair in 2019, an Everlasting Tribute patio area will be constructed on the fairgrounds. The tribute area will include a
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Meanwhile, the Department of Public Health is predicting about 40 percent of its workers could be eligible to retire in the next two years. “The state must prepare for significant immediate and long-term challenges, and that includes the threat of a substantial retirement surge,” Democratic State Comptroller Kevin Lembo told the AP in a written statement. “The ramifications could be considerable to the stability of the state’s pension funds, health plan and its workforce.” Connecticut’s state employee pension plan has more than $21 million in unfunded future pension obligations. That’s in addition to unfunded liabilities in the retiree health care program. The Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth recently issued a report estimating fixed costs, which include primarily interest on debt, Medicaid and public employee retirement benefits, will consume 53 percent of the state budget by 2020. Lembo’s office has begun a review to determine how mass retirements will affect efforts to reduce Connecticut’s unfunded pension and retiree health care obligations. Also, he said state agencies will need to prepare for the retirements by developing “new talent and institutional knowledge” in the coming years. Scott DeVico, a spokesman for the emergency services department, said Acting Commissioner William J. Hackett has asked the Division of State Police “for a full report on the potential retirements” and a plan for sustaining adequately filled ranks. Keeping pace with attrition was listed in the department’s transition memo
as one of its key projects, along with efforts to fill critical vacancies in a timely manner. Lacey Rose, a spokeswoman for Lamont’s transition team, said the incoming governor is aware that Connecticut, like many states, faces a “significant change in its workforce” as the baby boomer generation gets closer to retirement age. “The Governor-elect’s administration will work closely with agency and department leadership to ensure that this is a workforce transition and not a workforce disruption,” she said, adding that Lamont’s administration will take “deliberate steps to retain valuable institutional knowledge and develop hiring plans that attract the best and the brightest to public service.” Looming changes to state employee benefits and an aging workforce are driving the surge. The average age of the more than 44,600 fulltime workers across state government is approximately 48 years old, according to an Aug. 6 analysis provided by the Office of Policy and Management.
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Local holiday goodies By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
With the holiday season in full swing, area farm shops are preparing things like apple cider donuts, fruit pies and stuffed breads. Bishop Farm in Cheshire is baking for the holiday season for the first time since opening in September. “I’m making pie crust right now,” said owner Carolyn Torello. The pies range from apple crumb to chocolate silk. Homemade peppermint bark ice cream is also available at the farm along with cider donuts.
mas are our two main holidays around here,” said Nicole Ali, owner of Lewis Farms on Belleview Avenue, Southington. “We do a lot of pie orders and stuffed bread orders.” Ali said over 3,000 pies were sold Thanksgiving week. “The most popular pie is probably chocolate cream,” she said. Ali said the community following has continued to grow and expand over the years. “Especially now with social media,” she said. “Now we’re getting really big on fundraisers and community
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Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430
Handyperson SINCE 1947. - Remodeling, Carpentry, Plumbing, odd jobs. Former Navy Seal. CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
JM Lawn Care Snow Removal, Tree Service, Commercial & Residential 860-796-8168
Lawn and Garden
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or860575-8218
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $20 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Sandy Gravel-$17 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $14 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
Roofing
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ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
VERY NICE SCREENED TOPSOIL
Siding
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony. (860) 645-8899
Snow Plowing SALT - $135/yard; Sand/ Salt 7:2 DOT mix $75/ yard PU; 100% calcium chloride $20/50lb; mag chloride $17/50lb. Pallet prices avail. 24/7 (203) 238-9846
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
$22/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
JT’S LANDSCAPING Painting Wallpapering LLC - Leaves raked & snowplowing. EDWIN CORDERO #616311. Lic. & inPAINTING sured. 203.213.6528. INTERIOR PAINTING & DRYWALL REPAIR. CALL (203) 537-2411 -
Advertise with us. 203-317-2312
Junk Removal
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
J & M LANDSCAPES Complete lawn care. Mulch & Stone del’vrd. Shed stone found. Stump grinding. Gutter clean-outs. Storm Clean-up. Free quote. 860.349.8135.
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Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
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AVALLONE - Contractors. Total remodeling, 35 blessed years. Kitch, bath, siding, roof, windows, gutters, additions. 860.582.0712
Electrical Services
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Landscaping
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Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Ests. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony. (860) 645-8899
STUFF TO SELL? Call Us. 203-238-1953
Roofing
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STORM DAMAGE TREE WORK SNOWPLOWING 860-406-2771
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & Roofing-Siding-Skylights commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Chimney Repair-Flashing Insured Free est. Lic. #0649808 203-510-3830 203-265-5200 Free Estimates/Insured HIC#0631937
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