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Before and after school program plans nixed By Mark Dionne Town Times

A lack of support on the District 13 Board of Education pulled the plug on a proposed before and after school enrichment program at its April 19 meeting. Board members questioned whether the program was within the scope of the district’s duties, the potential impact of special needs students, and the competition with private providers. The before and after school program was proposed as an optional, tuition-based enrichment program run by the district to complement the school day education and provide a convenience to the working families. The idea had been examined by former Memorial principal Kevin Brough, who presented it to the BOE in the fall. It also was the subject of parent surveys to gauge interest.

Flags representing Regional School District 13’s Core Ethical Values of respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, and courage fly outside of Strong Middle School on May 2, the day of the school budget referendum. | Mark Dionne/Town Times)

Budget passes by a handful of votes, field house plan fails

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By Mark Dionne Town Times

According to the first unofficial results, the proposed 2017-2018 Regional School District 13 budget passed at referendum by a

narrow margin of four votes on Tuesday, May 2. See Budget, A13

Local company opens new site in nearby town By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff

WALLINGFORD — Hobson & Motzer, a Durham-based metal stamping company with roots in the area, is opening a new location in a previously vacant building in Barnes Industrial Park. Hobson & Motzer is moving into a 47,000-square-foot building at 62 North Barnes Industrial Road. The company will bring

“manufacturing jobs to the town, which strengthens the local economy in many ways,” said Tim Ryan, the town’s economic development specialist. The company is expected to remain headquartered at 30 Airline Drive in Durham. It’s not clear how many new jobs the Wallingford location will create. A representative from Hobson & Motzer could not be reached for comment. The company manufacturers metal stamping compo-

nents for customers in the medical device, consumer, automotive and aerospace industries. Large pressing machines equipped with electronic lasers are used to stamp metal. Hobson & Motzer was founded by AH Motzer and Harold Hobson in a barn on North Avenue in Meriden in 1912. The company started as a tool and die manufacturing company and quickly grew during the manufacturing boom of World War I. Hob-

son & Motzer used to have a location in Wallingford along Route 5, where Burger King is currently located, Ryan said. “We’re welcoming back a longtime staple in the town’s manufacturing history and we’re very pleased that they have confidence in the town of Wallingford as a place to expand a business,” Ryan said. Hobson & Motzer is in the process of moving into its new location, according to Ryan. The company purchased the

Barnes Industrial Road property for $245,000 earlier this year, according to property records. The property is assessed at $1.9 million, Town Assessor Shelby Jackson said. The building was last occupied by Winchester Electronics, which moved its headquarters from Wallingford to a smaller facility in Middlebury in 2012. mzabierek@record-journal.com 203-317-2279 Twitter: @MatthewZabierek


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Book Sale returns May 20 The Durham Public Library’s annual Public Association of Library Supporters Book Sale will return to the library on Saturday, May 20, with a different look. Students from Coginchaug Regional High School’s Art Club have been designing posters and category signs to freshen up the look of the popular fundraiser. The category signs, which direct browsers to the type of books they are looking for such as history, biography or sports, used to be fairly utilitarian white

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print outs but this year will be more decorative and distinct. The students also are designing individual posters for the sale, each with their own ideas and style. According to Jan Wenzel of PALS, the library booster group approached the Art Club with the idea. The students will get community service time and a venue to display their work.

The Book Sale is one of PALS’ biggest fund raisers, along with the Taste of Durham. PALS uses funds to support library programming and purchase the library’s museum and park passes. The library has started collecting books, CDs, and DVDs for the sale.

Annual brush pick-up underway The Middlefield Highway Department has scheduled its annual brush pick-up for residents of Middlefield and Rockfall through May 19. Brush pick-up is a one-time pick-up only. Residents should pile clean brush at the curb, butt end toward the street. No branches should exceed 8 feet in length or 3 inches in diameter. Leaves, stumps, garbage, or building materials will not be accepted. (This service is for normal spring clean-up and yard maintenance, not lot clearing.) Households are limited to one truckload of brush.

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Religion Briefs Mother’s Day pie sale

cept donations for children from infancy to 17 years old. United Churches Woman’s SoRefreshments available for ciety has scheduled a Mother’s purchase. For more inforDay pie sale for Saturday, May mation, call Bill Shumway at 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the church. 860-349-3397. For more information, call 860685-0492 or 860-349-3358. Food Truck Festival

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Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., has scheduled a Notre Dame Church, 272 Fabulous Food Truck FestiMain St., will host a tag sale, val and Town Center Spotlight Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. to event for Wednesday, May 17, 1 p.m., rain or shine. More 4:30 to 7 p.m. Event features than 40 vendors inside and food trucks, as well as entertainoutside. Samantha’s “Toys ment and walking tours to the For Change,” which supports library paperback sale and the the Hartford Children’s Hosfire department touch-a-truck. pital, will sell crafts and acBring the family. For more in-

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Town Committee is accepting applications for its scholarship, available to any graduating high school senior from Middlefield or Rockfall. An assigned essay is required. For essay question, information, and applications, email Middlefielddemocrats@gmail.com. Deadline is Saturday, May 27. Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.

MIDDLEFIELD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MIDDLEFIELD, CT 06455 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the members of the Middlefield Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the John D. Claffey Center, Sugarloaf Terrace Housing Complex, Cedar Street, Rockfall, Ct. for the following purposes to wit: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

To approve the minutes for the previous annual meeting. To hear and accept the report of the Treasurer To hear and accept the report of the Sexton To hear and accept the report of the Finance Committee. To elect a Nomination Committee for 2017. To transact any other business which is properly brought before the annual meeting.

Any person owning a lot in Middlefield Cemetery is a member of the Association and is hereby urged to attend. Dated in Middlefield, Ct this 26th day of April, 2017. Millie Simonzi Association President


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young children in the district. Empowering and educating our children to their fullest potential is a top priority. I know if elected I can truly make a difference for our students and town. Please come out on May 8, 8 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School and vote.

To the editor: There is lots of work to be done and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get involved. I am pleased to announce my nomination for the Board of Education. Throughout my education and professional career, I have been highly trained to examine financial statements and budgets to find cost savings and utilize our assets to the best of our ability. Currently, I am the controller for a large nonprofit and we are heavily impacted by the state’s budget. I understand how to handle and analyze the challenges we could face with the state’s budget. On the other side, I am also a mother with two

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Tired of these cat-and-mouse games By Diana Carr Town Times

will return him to the wild. He’s suffered long enough.

All of this would be a lot easier on me if rodent and feline carried on their shenanigans I’m pooped. I wish I could out in the living room. But tell you it’s from having a high ‘ol time out on the town. no, they see fit to do it in my I have not been having a high bedroom. And I could live with even that, save for the ‘ol time out on the town. fact that Shiloh has a habit No, there has been a batof plopping the poor little tle waging between my thing on my bed. Look what kitty, Shiloh, and a mouse, I brought you, Mom. You’re whom I have dubbed LeRoy welcome. And LeRoy is albecause he has been here ways very much alive and long enough now to merit a scurrying all over the place, name. These two go ‘round and I am screaming because and ‘round with each other I fear that one of his laps will every night, after I have hit have him running over me. the sack. So I pop out of bed like a Shiloh thinks this is great jack-in-the-box toy (rememfun. LeRoy, not so much. ber those?), and I stand there It’s the same scenario every waiting for the twosome to night. Shiloh struts around take their battle out of my with him in his mouth, bedroom, at which time I plunks him down, LeRoy close the door. It’s a mad runs, Shiloh catches him frenzy out there. Walls are again. Repeat and repeat. bumped into, area rugs are I feel very badly for LeRoy, scattered, books are knocked and if I can ever get my towover. It’s quite the chase. el-swathed hands on him, I You may wonder why I don’t

just start the night off with Shiloh on the other side of that door. Well, he is without mouse at that point, so it doesn’t seem like such an urgent matter. And if he is not with me, sleeping on my bed as usual, he will meow and scratch at the door, and no sleep will be had. And besides, I always assume that LeRoy is no longer with us, as there is neither hide nor hair of him during the day. I assume that he has “left the building,” or more likely, his body, and that at night peace will once again reign in my house. There’s no peace. Because that night we have a replay of all the previous nights. This has been going on for a week. Well, not the night before last. LeRoy did not make an appearance, and I slept soundly. Ah, it’s over. But it wasn’t. Last night, while I was cavorting with the Sand Man, I felt Shiloh bumping into me, as once again my bed had become

the backdrop for these nightly charades between cat and mouse. I suppose I should be flattered that my dear kitty loves me enough to bequeath me with a gift. In my bed. Every night. I would prefer something other than a rodent, though. Anything else. The first couple of nights I couldn’t understand why I was so tired in the morning. I never am. I go to bed early, and am sound asleep even before my head hits the pillow. But then I remembered. Oh yeah, the mouse. Because after I have done my fair share of screaming, and gotten the dueling duo out of my bedroom, I am so worked up that sleep does not return any too soon. So it’s daylight now, and all is quiet on the home front. I don’t know if LeRoy is still with us. He and Shiloh show no interest in each other during the day – I believe they have each retired to

their respective corners to rest up for the nocturnal battles – so I don’t get an inkling of his status (dead, alive, gone) until the wee hours. I’m starting to wonder if our little visitor is actually enjoying these escapades, because he shows no signs of leaving. Although I don’t see how being carried around in a cat’s mouth is any kind of a lofty goal. But maybe he and Shiloh have a thing. I’m wondering if there’s more than meets the eye here, and they’re really an item. Maybe LeRoy is really a Henrietta. I’ve seen stranger matches. So if I am looking blearyeyed these days, and my step is slow, you’ll know why. “Mouse?,” you’ll ask. “Yep, mouse,” I’ll reply. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach and the author of “More Reflections on Everyday Things.” The book is available on CreateSpace and Amazon.

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Candelora supports ‘no tax increase’ budget plan State Rep. Vincent Candelora stood side-by-side with House and Senate Republicans and put forth a balanced, no tax increase budget that sets Connecticut on a new fiscal course. The proposed budget comes as Connecticut faces a $3 billion budget deficit that seems to grow by the day. The budget provides a blueprint to move the state away from years of tax increases and unsustainable budgets that have ultimately cost Connecticut businesses and residents.

publican budget establishes a real spending cap with tight restrictions and restores a balanced budget. Unlike the governor’s budget which raised taxes by $200 million and the legislative democrat plan which would raise taxes by over $400 million, the Republican plan DOES NOT raise taxes.

Unlike the governor’s education plan, the Republican budget creates a fair and fully functional formula for the distribution of regular and special education funding. Under the Republican eduThe Republican budget cation formula, towns will spends $700 million less than receive adequate funding the Democrats’ budget and and can plan school budgets $313 million less than the well into the future. The Regovernor’s budget. The Republican budget also accepts

full responsibility for paying teachers’ pensions, as opposed to the governor’s budget that shifted the burden onto municipalities.

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• Phases out the income tax on pensions and annuity income

• Cancels bonding $250 million for the XL Center According to the latest report by the Office of Fiscal Analysis, the state budget is projected to run a $1.7 billion in deficit in 2017-18, and $1.9

billion in the red in 2018-19, according to Governor Malloy, for a combined biennial shortfall of $3.6 billion. If the April income tax estimates hold, the deficit forecast would rise to $2 billion in 2017-18 and $2.2 billion in 2018-19 which would represent a potential gap of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively. — Press release from House Republican Office of State Rep. Vincent Candelora


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No one is above the law By Glenn Richter Record-Journal staff

Since 1967, all educators in Connecticut who have “reasonable cause” to believe or suspect that a child has been abused have been required to report that abuse. And yet, an investigation conducted by a law firm hired by Choate Rosemary Hall revealed that 12 teachers sexually abused 24 students at Choate between 1963 and 2010 — and more incidents have since come to light. These crimes were known to school authorities, including two former headmasters, but were never reported at the time — not to the local police and not to the appropriate state agency. Finally, in 2014, Choate issued a “Statement of Expectations,” instructing faculty and staff to report suspicions of misconduct, including abuse of students. This strongly suggests that, for almost half a century, the leadership of the prestigious private secondary school in Wallingford decided that state law did not necessary apply on campus. Maybe a memo of “expectations”

ing; what we hear from the experts is that some victims spend years, decades, even lifetimes dealing with the aftermath of early abuse.

from the administration carried more weight. Either way, Choate’s hard-earned academic reputation and excellent town-gown relationship have now been badly tarnished.

“Reporting abuse in a timely manner is critically important to protect the safety and well-being of children, and we take any failure to follow the law very seriously,” said Gary Kleeblatt, a spokesman for the Department of Children and Families.

Some Choate graduates are asking that the two living former headmasters who presided over many of the abuses cited in the report be stripped of the title “life trustee,” but that’s almost comically inadequate to the crimes that were ignored. The Department of Children and Families has now asked the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney to do its own investigation. That’s more like it. In what was perhaps the most egregious case mentioned in the report, a teacher was accused of raping a 17-year-old student during a 1999 school trip to Costa Rica. Edward Shanahan, the headmaster at the time, took the extraordinary step of sending the school’s dean of students to Costa Rica, and soon fired the teacher, but nothing was reported outside the ivied halls. Other incidents took place under the leadership of Shanahan’s predecessor, Charles Dey.

Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford.

Often, offending teachers were allowed to move on and potentially continue their bad behavior at other schools, sometimes with a glowing recommendation from Choate. This practice resembles the well-documented history of “problem” priests being moved from parish to parish by the Catholic Church when they got into trouble.

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ered paramount; the young victims were treated as expendable. What makes this revolting story even more tragic is that child abuse is the curse that keeps on curs-

During the inquiry into the Titanic disaster, Capt. Edward Smith was sharply criticized — “not in anger, but in sorrow” — for his apparent indifference to the dangers facing the swift ship and her trusting passengers. Perhaps that’s the attitude to take toward the slower-moving disaster at Choate. Reach Glenn Richter at grichter@record-journal.com.

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Fisheries, I was reassured trout were stocked into Mirror Lake and, when they become active, the fishing One wonders what our coun- action should pick up. And, tryside would look like if for the record, I have seen The other day, I was disno one bothered to pick up some trout caught in Mirror mayed to find the remains of the trash dumped on our Lake. three discarded lawnmowcountry roads. Most of the This has been a rather odd ers callously thrown over the dastardly deeds are done in curbside. Unless removed, the dark hours of the night. I year so far, weather-wise, the oil and gas in them will guess they are not too proud for fishing, especially for trout. I do not know if it is find their way into the earth of what they are doing. the weather fronts that have and contaminate the surIf the perpetrators are found, slowed the action in some of rounding area and possibly they should be made to do these spots, but there is no have an effect on wildlife in civic service by spending doubt the action has been the area. their weekends picking up slow. In recent years, it appears trash on the same roads and that such practices are bewoodlands they polluted Turkey hunt coming more and more prev- with their uncaring acts. And memories alent on our country roads I’m not talking a couple of The Connecticut wild turkey and even some suburban hours cleaning up the mess roads. It seems those dump- that they leave behind. Make hunting season began April 26 and its arrival brought ing trash on our roadsides them work a month or two figure it is their “right” to do of weekends and maybe they back a flood of memories of turkey hunting both here in so. will get the idea that what Connecticut and New York. they are doing is wrong. The other day it was a matLike I said last week, my tress and some old furniture Trout fishing first wild turkey was taken dumped on River Road. Now Some areas of our state have in Connecticut with a bow been reluctant to release the and arrow. There have been trout that have been stocked a number I have put a tag on into their waters. Mirror Lake since, all using a shotgun. in Hubbard Park is one of My very first turkey taken them. with a shotgun was on a In a recent chat with Inland piece of land we once owned spoiled Bichons Daisy and Lilly) for their daily walks. It is also the place we found the crippled woodcock after the last big snow.


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The faire presents theme weekends including Pet Weekend May 13 and 14 when visitors can participate in trick and costume contests with their pets. — Ken Liebeskind

>> Roberts I sat down with my back against a small tree and, in less than a minute, the red heads of three jakes popped up over the rise. After the shot, two of them flew away a bit smarter than when they came into my calling. While it is always great to hear a wild turkey calling in the woods — especially if you can put a tag on one of them — I really enjoy going after the ones that give you a challenge. One of my hunting buddies, Mike Hanlon, became really adept at hunting wild turkeys. Many times when I heeded his advice, I would be successful. But there were also times when I was headstrong and had little or no success. We were in New York one time the day before the season opened. I told Mike I was going up on the ridge to see if I could hear any turkeys in the morning. Mike said, “You know they are there, so why let them see you walking around? Wait until the morning and surprise them.” But I went up on the ridge anyway and was rewarded with all kinds of gobbling. There were turkeys everywhere and all I could do was sit there in amazement and listen to them. I could not wait to get back to the house and tell Mike what he had missed. He simply smiled.

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The morning had started out on the cold side, but as the sun got higher, I began to feel quite comfortable. In fact, the sun felt so good I began to nod off into nap mode. I don’t know how long I had been asleep, but the sound of nearby gobble startled me awake. I was surrounded by a small group of feeding hens

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Looking for the source of the gobble, I could see a magnificent Tom turkey, tail fanned out, putting on a display for the hens about 40 yards away. We saw each other at the same time and he was gone in the blink on an eye. The hens started to cluck and putt and they, too, went away, but of course they were safe because they could not be hunted until the fall of the year.

Fishing derby The Meriden Rod & Gun Club and City of Meriden will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Derby at Hubbard Park on Saturday, May 13 that will also give kids a chance to stock trout into Mirror Lake before fishing for them. May 13 is also Free Fishing Day. This means adults without a fishing license can fish in Connecticut for that day only. Look for more details next week.

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For those of you who might be going after your first wild turkey, don’t think they are the same ones that have taken over some of the suburban areas. The real wild turkey is as smart and cunIt did not take too long before ning as they come. I have Mike’s suggestion proved often said that if a wild turkey to be right. The woods were had the ability to identify husilent. I wondered how this man scent like a deer can, no could be possible when there one would ever harvest one. had been so many turkeys As for their eyesight, it is unthere the previous morning. canny. I swear they can pick And, to make matters worse (I should say better), I heard up the slightest movement, like simply moving your Mike fire his shotgun and shotgun into firing position. knew that another wild turkey had fallen to my fellow What was my most memoraturkey hunter. ble hunt? Well, I did not get a turkey that morning, but ... I just love everything about

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sion remains in the budget.

pressed considerable interest Branford, which is demoin the idea. graphically closest to RSD13, Opening the discussion, enues slightly ahead of its brings in $335,699 in revenue Superintendent of Schools Veronesi asked the board to expenses and was removed against $326,513 in expenses Kathryn Veronesi said, “We vote on the idea in at the May with about 178 children from the budget and disdon’t as a school offer before 10 meeting and asked for in- enrolled. cussed separately. and after care but we actually formation meetings to show The idea was occasionally have the capacity to do that community interest. Outgoing board member confused by members of the and I think we can offer a Nancy Boyle asked, “Is this Interim Business Manager public with the proposed vibrant, organized program the right year to start it? ... expansion of hours at the for kids that’s convenient for Philip Russell examined Here we are trying to close a programs in East Hartford, Brewster pre-K program, families ... and I’d like to exschool and our enrollments Farmington, and North which exists to provide man- plore that.” are dropping. It’s going to tax Branford and said that none dated educational preparaour resources and hurt our of them lost funds and two tion to special needs children Agreeing with the previous local businesses. I’m not in assessment by Brough, Vero- ended with a profit. Acaged three and four. That favor of it at all ... I do feel it’s nesi said that parents had ex- cording to Brough, North pre-K program and expanattached to the budget.”

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After the ballots cast by Durham and Middlefield voters at the polling machines were counted, absentee ballots expanded the margin to nine votes. Town officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon, May 3, that despite the tight vote there will not be a recount and the results stand.

moderators have to determine that with official results and if necessary conduct a recount, according to state law, “forthwith.” The budget passed with total expenditures of $37,137,901, representing a 1.18 percent increase over the current year’s expenditures.

With revenues considered, the net increase in the budOn the same ballot, the ques- get will be 1.88 percent. The budget was originally protion to finance $800,000 for posed with a 3.43 percent a field house at the Coginchaug Regional High School athletic complex was soundly defeated 969 to 527.

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The future of BASREP, one of the entities providing before and after school care, remains uncertain, however, as the district does not intend to fund the maintenance that would keep the Korn building open for use.

The proposed cuts to municipal spending at the state level and the proposed shifting of a portion of teacher pension funding onto towns represents a potential swing of millions of dollars for Durham and Middlefield.

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According to state law, a recount of a yes/no vote is triggered if the margin is less than one half of one percent. With 1,498 votes cast, a margin of less than 7 votes would trigger a recount. Election

Moore said, “ I think that the uncertainty in the state budget and possible impact on the town raised a great deal of concern throughout the

Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi also noted the influence of the state budget, telling the Town Times, “This topic was raised by elected officials from both towns as well as community members throughout the budget process. The backdrop of uncertainty throughout the budget season, that has yet to be resolved, had an impact on this budget.”

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Even with the low margin the pattern that has emerged between the two towns in recent years on school budget referendums remained intact. At the first count, Durham’s margin of 7 yes votes (526-519) was enough to overcome Middlefield’s margin of 3 no votes (225-228).

BOE Chair Bob Moore told the Town Times he was pleased that the budget passed, “despite how close” and referred to the contested state budget’s unknown impact on local taxes.

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changes. The pre-K program housed at Brewster for special needs children aged 3 and 4, for whom the district is mandated to provide educational preparation, will expand its hours. The budget contains a continuation of technology initiatives, with more student chrome books, wireless infrastructure, and an increase in STEM programing, although a proposed new half time

technology position was one of the items cut to reduce the budget before bringing it to the public. The budget also brings back the pay-to-play system at Coginchaug Regional High School and introduces it at Strong Middle School. Interscholastic athletics at Strong were a proposed cut. Parent opposition led the BOE to bring them back, although with the return of a participation fee, which had been dropped for a year.

Veronesi said, “This year there was obvious evidence of commitment and collaboration at the District level, the Board of Education, and between the Board of Education and the two towns. There was healthy dialogue and challenge, creative thinking and communication with an outcome of a responsible school budget.” The large ticket item, the $800,000 field house, was its own question at the referendum and, given the results, it

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A foundation exists for a field house, but not the money. The district was once on a deadline to build permanent restrooms on the site by April, 2014 due to an agreement resulting from a lawsuit over the athletic complex’s construction. That deadline has been lifted, but the district is still required to build permanent restrooms before the installation of any lights. Currently, port-o-lets are used for events at the athletic complex and there are no night lights, which some CRHS athletes and parents said would create a more exciting atmosphere. Some residents spoke against the project on the basis of cost and the referendum drew skeptical commentary from some BOE members. BOE member Bob Yamartino read prepared remarks at the board’s March 30 meeting, saying the expensive project was “a decision about where we as a community place our priorities and values.” Yamartino said, “The field house decision for me falls into a quality of life decision with considerable financial implications.” Other BOE members asked the public to give careful consideration to priorities as they considered the field house vote.

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that a field house was a necessary part of the complex, would make the district more attractive to families, and was the prudent way to make use of construction already done.

Veronesi said that community members had been working with the board to bring the project to a vote and build a field house. “I appreciate that people organized and let their voices be heard in true RSD 13 fashion with core ethical values evident. I am certain this group will come together again to look at this from another angle and we will continue to work with them.” See Budget, A15


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A close no vote in 2015 also had a low turnout with 1,100 voters creating a 30 vote margin. At that time then BOE

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Baseball - CRHS vs. North Branford, away, 3:45 p.m.

Girls tennis - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at home, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 6 Concert - Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords has scheduled a concert, “Say It With

Music,” for Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m., at Portland High School, 95 High St. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. For more information, call 860347-2787 or 860-342-3120. Plant sale - The Mid-Lea Garden Club has scheduled its annual Perennial Plant Sale for Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to noon, on the lawn in front of the Middlefield Community Center. Plants from club members’ gardens will be featured. Tag sale - Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. More than 40 vendors inside and outside. Samantha’s “Toys For Change,” which supports the Hartford Children’s Hospital, will sell crafts and accept donations for children from infancy to 17 years old. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call Bill Shumway at 860-349-3397.

Sunday, May 7 Wildflower Walk - The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, has scheduled a Early Spring

Wildflower Walk for Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. Author Lauren Brown is scheduled to lead the walk. For more information and to RSVP, call 203-457-0770.

Monday, May 8 Budget meeting - The Town of Durham has scheduled its annual budget meeting for Monday, May 8, 8 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School. The public is welcome. 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, May 8, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is scheduled for 1 p.m. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join. Baseball - CRHS vs. Morgan at home, 3:45 p.m. Softball - CRHS vs. North Branford at home, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Old Lyme at home, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS vs. Old Lyme, away, 3:45 p.m.

ster PTO has scheduled its annual Family Fun Night for Tuesday, May 9, 5 to 7 p.m., at Korn Elementary School, 144 Pickett Lane. A fee is charged. Food trucks, DJ, face painting, bounce house and more.

Wednesday, May 10 Baseball - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at home, 4 p.m. Softball - CRHS vs. Morgan at home, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS vs. North Branford, away, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 11 Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Westbrook at home, 3:45 p.m.

Friday, May 12 Softball - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 4 p.m. Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Cromwell, away, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS vs. Cromwell, away, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 13 American Legion - On Saturday, May 13th, The Durham American Legion Post 184 is scheduled to meet Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m., at the Durham Town Hall. The American Legion is comprised of U.S. Armed forces veterans. All veterans are encouraged to attend the May 2017 meeting. For more information, email rfranwp80@yahoo. com.

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Fajita Fiesta - The 14th annual Fajita Fiesta is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 6 to 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School. A fee is charged. The event includes a silent auction. For more information, call 860-349-7215, ext. 479.

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Young professionals, entrepreneurs sought The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the Central Connecticut region.

businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy and priorities to affect and improve economic and community development across the state and region.

The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow

Adult GED program available for free Adult education offers free programs for Durham and Middlefield residents ready to earn their high school diplomas. Three high school completion options are available, including the GED and the National External Diploma Program, an individualized, self-paced program without classroom instruction. Registrations are being accepted for free high school completion and English as a Second Language classes. Day and evening classes are planned at Main Street in Middletown. For more information, call 860-343-6044. English classes for non-English speaking residents are available for all proficiency levels.

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Tuesday, May 16 Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 16, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity center, 350 Main St. Bring your project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pam Carey at 860-349-0453, carey_clan@ sbcglobal.net or Vicki Berry at 860-343-0879, vberry11@ comcast.net.

Wednesday, May 17 Food Truck Festival - Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., has scheduled a Fabulous Food Truck Festival and Town Center Spotlight event for Wednesday, May

It is envisioned that this group will hold a series of feedback sessions for businesses, non profit and community projects and entities; provide social and business networking gatherings at local venues; and host various civic, service, and professional education events and activities with leading ex-

perts in business and leaders in community development.

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Sunday, May 21 Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at he Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. The meal is supplied by the Durham Lions, dessert by the Church of the Epiphany parishioners. Donations of non-perishabloe food items will be accepted for local food pantries. All are welcome.

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Living organ donation discussed in program By Ashley Kus Citizen staff

BERLIN — Over 1,000 people in the state are on a waiting list for a kidney donation, but there are often not enough donors. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is aiding in the effort to inform people how to donate while they are alive. “I think people don’t really

“This is something you could do now,” said Helen Malinka, library director. “I think this is an important topic.”

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Living donors can be related or unrelated to the person needing the organ. They can also be an altruistic donor, meaning the person they are donating to is a stranger.

In Brief Bridge games on Middlefield Park sets camp program Fridays; all welcome Middlefield Park and Recreation has scheduled its summer camp program for six weeks, beginning July 5. Programs are scheduled at Memorial Middle School, Monday through Friday, for children in kindergarten through grade 8, from Middlefield, Rockfall and Durham. Camp activities include, team building games, arts and crafts, age appropriate physical education activities, STEM inquiry and experiments, free time and other rotating stations. Optional field trips are available weekly and for an additional charge. Applications to work at the camp are available on the website. A counselor-in-training program is offered for high students who are not yet 16. For more information and registration, visit https:// parkrec.wixsite.com/ middlefieldsummer.

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Durham Recreation schedules bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center. The games are held every Friday, starting at 6:15 p.m. Classes are adapted to suit any person’s needs or concerns. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at 860-346-6611.

Golf for Kids tourney set June 1 The Ädelbrook’s Golf for Kids Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. In its 22nd year, the event includes 18 holes of golf, breakfast and afternoon buffet, contests for long drive and closest to the pin, free neck and shoulder massages, silent auction and a prize drawing, and more.

ground that can accommodate children and youth from diverse backgrounds, and abilities. Ädelbrook is a multi-service agency specializing in behavioral and developmental services. The playground will create an environment that focuses on developing children’s emotional, social, and physical health and sensory skills. For more information, call 860-635-6010, ext. 327 or email Sharon Graves at sgraves@adelbrook.org.

Troop 33 bottle and can fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 33 schedules a year-round bottle and can fundraiser at the Durham-Middlefield Transfer Station. Drop off clean, redeemable cans and bottles in the easyto-sort shed. Proceeds are used for scouting events.

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Durham 60+ has scheduled the following trips. The public is welcome.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Log Cabin with show, lobster, ribs and chicken.

Thursday, May 25 - Newport Playhouse, buffet, “Lunch with Mrs. Baskin.”

Thursday, Oct. 12 - Fall Foliage trip, Kringle Candle, New England House lunch, Applebarn in Bennington.

Thursday, June 15 - Twin River Casino with lunch and show.

December - Newport Playhouse “Dashing Through the Snow,” buffet.

Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Block Island, lunch at the National Hotel, free time.

Durham economic agency plans workshop The Durham Economic Development Commission has scheduled a workshop “Fundamentals of Economic Development: A Transformational Approach” on Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m., at Durham Town Hall, 30 Townhouse Road.

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200 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-8386 www.arcmw.org Under New Management. Come and enjoy our awesome menu. We offer eat in and take out. Catering menu available. We also deliver. Open 6:30am – 1:30pm.

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.

Athena II Diner

Bagelicious

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

945 South Main Street Cheshire, CT. 06410 203-250-9339 Bagels, catering, lunches, wraps and a variety of specials BAKED FRESH DAILY. Voted Cheshire’s best bagels for 2017. Open everyday 7am-3pm.

Duchess of Wallingford

Colony Diner

124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Eddie’s Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-9474 eddiessombrero.com For the best in Tex Mex Mexican Cuisine since 1996. Call for Party Packages & Special Events! Senior Sun. Buy 1 Entree get 1 1/2 off. Kids Eat Free Tues. w/ Purchase of 1 Adult Entree. Like us on FB.

Pine Loft Pizzeria Restaurant

1474 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-9797 pineloft.com Family restaurant for 10 years, Karaoke Mon.- $3 all Beer Bottles. Open Mic Thurs. Full menu 7 days 11am-9pm Pizza & dinners. Serving beer & wine. Catering avail.

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Jake’s

179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Happy Hour All Day Monday, Daily 4-6. Karaoke Thursdays. Live Music Fri & Sat. Craft Beers, Artisinal Spirits. New Pub Menu. Celebrating 10 years!

Rick’s On 5

765 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-0231 facebook.com/ricksonfive Specializing in hearty American breakfast & brunch classics. Lunch specials start @ $8.95 and include soup or salad & dessert. Open 7 days 5am-2pm

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Ridgeside Tavern 99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com

The Tavern is now open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday at noon all year-round. Live music every Saturday night. 60424-01


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Friday, May 5, 2017

Classifieds Lost and Found

Automobiles

List your items to over 300,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953.

Automobiles

Automobiles

Automobiles

Automobiles

Help Wanted

DRONE – Found, vic. Wallingford, Parker’s Farm Rd. (203) 2699801.

Court Advocate: BS SW or related. DV services, Meriden. 8:30-5 M-F. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Cover & resume to linsey@mwchr ysalis.org by 5/16. AA/EOC

LOST- Yellow male cat, very friendly, lost on Thursday, Edgewood Rd, Kensington 860-828-4325.

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2014 Mazda 3

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2004 Jeep Liberty

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2012 hyundai veloster

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1992 Ford F-150 for parts. Lots of good parts, call Will and tell him what you need. 203-213-5779

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Classifieds Help Wanted Personal Lines CSR 2+ years exp. Small comm’l exp helpful. P&C License preferred, excellent computer and communication skills. Positive attitude, willing to work as part of a team. Email: jims@ suzioinsurance.com

Antiques & Collectibles 1953 John Deere Tractor Model 50 Series Original bill of sale, many upgrades, runs & looks good. $6,200. Call 203-269-9275 leave message.

Appliances AFFORDABLE - Used Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 475-201-9001.

Electronics FOUR TV’s for SALE2 12", 1 20" & 1 27", $99.00 for all. 203-265-0406

Furniture & Appliances Bar Stools, 4 metal w/ ivory colored seats & backs. Good condition. Best offer. 203-235-9371 SECTIONAL COUCH, Salt/Pepper, $1,500.00; Work Out Cntr $300.00 860-747-0257 Vintage Blanket Cedar Chest by "Standard Red Cedar Chest Co.". 48" x 20" x 18". $100. Call: 203-237-0205

Lawn and Garden VERY NICE SCREENED TOPSOIL $22/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

Miscellaneous For Sale Small Pet Cage 40" L x 18" W x 20" H. Used only once. $20.00 Call: 203-639-1248

CONNECT WITH US SOCIALLY

The Record Journal will be happy to accept your free ad by mail only. You can place a free ad for stuff given away for free; lost and found pets or items; for “1” item of merchandise, for less than $100. Ads will run for 7 days. Items for sale cannot be repeated. Ads will be published at the discretion of the publisher when space allows. Please mail your ad to: The Record Journal, 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450.

Music Instruments & Instruction

Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages +levels,piano beginnerinterm. (203) 630-9295.

Sporting Goods & Health PISTOL PERMIT Or Long Gun Cert. Requ. for CT Residents. 1 Class, Small Groups $120. (203) 415-1144

Welcome to CLASSIFIED Wanted to Buy

Apartments For Rent

Cheshire, Grove St. 2nd MERIDEN/NEW HAVEN, Floor 1BR/1BA. New 1 & 2 BR apartments Appl., Carpets & Paint. Lease, Sec & Refs. No pets/smoking. 203-314-7300 or Conveniently located. 203-239-7657 $1050/mo. Call/text PLANTSVILLE - Near I203-214-1692 Doug 84, 1.5 rm eff. apt., Crown Village, Meriden $160 wk incls. heat, 1 BR, 1st floor. $850 hot water, AC & appls. mo. + 1 1/2 mo. sec. Sec. dep $ refs. req’d. dep. h&h incl.. Ronald: (860) 620-0025. 203-631-8674

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports mem- MER-1BR, 3RM, 1st flr. 317 Broad St. Off st orabilia, plus more. parking. Stove & refrig. One item or entire esNo smok. No pets. tate contents. Call 1mo sec. & ref. $795. 860-718-5132. 203-237-9074 Meriden, 1 BR, 60 Pleasant St.. Tennant pays elec. No Pets. $650/mo. + sec. 203-668-6066

Buyer of Vintage NAPIER costume jewelry & memorabilia! HIGHEST CASH PAID! 203-606-8374

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431. Individual firearms collections and estates including military and related items. Federal collector’s license, gunsmith, appraisals. Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

Apartments For Rent

Apartments For Rent

Apartments For Rent

FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more info call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com

Houses For Sale New Construction $286,977 in Southington. 1,500 sf, 3 bedroom colonial w/1st fl. MB, 2 car garage. Household income less than $74,630 to qualify. Call for details. (203) 269-4968

MERIDEN - 3 BR’S 2ND Floor, 2-family house, off street parking, 24 Garden St. $875.(860)302-1304

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Vacation & Seasonal Rental NIANTIC – 2 BR, summer home, 10 min walk to beach, $1,200 per week + $300 sec. Avail in Aug. (860) 628-1505.

OPEN HOUSE May 7th from 1-3pm 17 Franklin Ave., Plainville 3 BR, 2 BA, 1566 sq. ft. This home was remodeled from top to bottom in 2013. C/A, Open floor plan. Entertainment room. Oversized 1 car garage w/workshop. Move in ready! $259,900. Contact Harrison Realty Team at 860-539-9076

Rooms For Rent WLFD -BR, private BA & entrance, util inc., no pets/smkg,cable tv, internet inc. $165.wk + 4 wks sec.203-980-1441

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Wood / Fuel

1,2,3 Items or an Estate & Heating Equip ûûûCA$Hûûû 203-494-1695 End of Season Firewood ESTATE SALE SERVICE Sale. $180/cord del. Costume Jewelry, Discounts over 3 and Antiques, paintings, picked up. Special orMeriden-made items, der all hickory. Call toys, lamps Mike (203) 631-2211 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR

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ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand tools, machinist, woodworking, engraving and work bench tools. Please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Cory 860-322-4367

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Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149 Pets For Sale ATTENTION DOG OWNERS DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES Starting 4/24/17 will take registrations May 1 and May 8 @ Cheshire Parks & Rec 8 Week Course $125 Non-Residents $135 Pre-Registration a Must Beginners Class 6:15 p Novice&Advance 7:15 p For further info call Cheshire Parks and Rec b/t 9 & 4 M - F 203-272-2743

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Friday, May 5, 2017

Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned

Fencing

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.

Carpentry Remodeling Co. w/ over 20 yrs. exp.. Additions, siding, decks, windows, kit. & bath remodels, roofs, etc...We do it all! Lic. & Ins. 203-980-7740

Cleaning Services

Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

CAROLINE CLEANING SERVICE–Afford, exp, good refs. Stove/Frig cleaned 1st time.Res & Comm. 475- 223-8991 HOUSE CLEANING Polish/Eng. speaking person. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins., bonded, & refs. 860-538-4075

Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.

PATRICK KELLY & SON CONCRETE DESIGNS. Sidewalks, patios, garage floors, retaining walls, concrete repairs, no job too small. 860378-9813. CT Reg #0647947

Electrical Services 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 860-436-4957 Bob’s Electric Service changes, old house wiring, trouble shoot. Veteran. Lic/Ins. 203-376-7888 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122

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GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Handypersons Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828

Home Improvement

***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.

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House Cleaning

Junk Removal

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

A & A LAWN CARE Spring clean ups, Hedge triming, tree, shrub, debris removal, attics /bsm’ts cleaned. Free est., Jim 203-237-6638 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways, Stairs, Replace Repair Patios, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replace, Landscape Design, Mulch, Stone, Lawn Repair & Install. NO MOWING, Expert Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30+yr FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 203-237-9577 Comm. & Res. Cleanups, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & much more. Free Est. 203-687-0936.

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YardClean-ups*

FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Landscaping 10% Sen. Disc. CHEAP Mike’s Helping Hands: Spring cleanup/light hauling/lawn mowing/and more. 203-600-3836

20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard 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 or 860-575-8218

Polish/English Speaking JRM MOWING SERVICE woman to clean house Cleanup, mowing, year round service. Great w/care. 3rd cleaning prices, free estimates! 50% off. Ins & bonded. 860-951-8290 Refs. 860-538-4885

COSIMO’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPE 860.406.2771. Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430

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Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results. JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – For all your landscape needs – top quality work at a reasonable price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528

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Plumbing George J Mack & Sons Roofing. Siding. Servicing the Meriden Windows. More. Free area since 1922. Toilet, Est’s. Ins. # 604200. faucet, sink & drain reMember BBB. pairs. Water heater re- Harmony.(860) 645-8899 placements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820 Plumbing & Heating Contractor. Over 15 yrs. exp.. Whole house plumbing. Boilers, gas, oil. Will beat most competitors. Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740

Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com

Power Washing Spring Cleanups, Mowing, Hedge /Tree Trimming. 25% disc for early signing. A & A Lawn Maint. 860-7193953.

A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008

Masonry ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139

Painting & Wallpapering EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior Painting & Drywall. Free Estimates. Call 203-537-2411

PAINTING & Pressure Washing - Deck staining, Deck repairs, all work guaranteed. 20% senior disc. 20+ years exp. (860) 416-2980.

Paving JM Lawn Care Lawn mowing, Spring D & G PAVING cleanup, hedge trim- Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, ming, overseeding, Seal Coating, Concrete mulch any color. Work CT Reg#0577005 860-796-8168 203-237-6058

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937

Siding

WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

S & O Construction, LLC Stamp concrete, asphalt, stonewall, patio, chimney. 203-687-3992

J & M Landscapes Complete lawn care. Spring yard clean-up. Mulch, driveway & stonework. ReliableAffordable. Free quote. Call 860-349-8135.

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A pressureless house washing system can save you money The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! (203) 631 - 3777 (860) 839 - 1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

POWERWASHING Houses, Fences, Decks, Concrete, Free Est., Fully Ins. 203-525-2356

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Roofing

Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899

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Top Soil, Sand & Fill FARM FRESH SCREENED TOP SOIL Pick up or delivered WESTFORT FARM 203-213-7534

Tree Services

Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In busi. 37 yrs. Tree removal. Stump grinding. CraneService. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com


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