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Middlefield votes former teacher to school board
Fasano will keep working with Dems By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
By Bailey Wright Town Times
Two years ago, state Sen. Len Fasano became Republican Pro Tempore, the closest a Republican has come to presiding over a chamber since 1994, after his party forced an 18-18 tie in the Senate.
Residents elected a former teacher and parent of school-age children to the vacant Regional School District 13 board of education position during a special town meeting Monday. Maura Caramanello, 45, of Middlefield, was elected by more than 50 residents who attended the special meeting, according to board of selectmen and board of education member Bob Yamartino. He said she ran unopposed and was voted in unanimously by acclamation vote.
It was the result of Republicans Fasano making regular electoral gains over nearly a decade, going from a 24-12 disadvantage in the Senate after the 2008 election to a tie in 2016.
Caramanello said she went for the opening because she feels “strongly about the district and the direction of where the district is going,” and felt she could be a benefit to the board with the perspectives of both a parent and a former teacher in the district. The Danbury native taught first grade for nine years before taking maternity leave and later resigning, in 2018, to focus on See Caramanello, A3
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Maura Caramanello is sworn in by Town Clerk Donna Golub after a special town meeting at the Middlefield Community Center, during which Caramanello was elected to the Regional School District 13 board of education, on Monday, Jan. 8. | Photo courtesy of Bob Yamartino
Fasano, R-North Haven, returned to being Senate minority leader Jan. 9, when Democrats See Fasano, A4
New wellness center offers holistic healing By Bailey Wright Town Times
A new wellness center on Main Street in Durham is designed as a hub for holistic healing. The Red Barn wellness center opened in September. The 10,000 square foot building is home to about a dozen practitioners in areas including psychotherapy, reiki, intuitive energy therapy, yoga, massage, art therapy, hypnotherapy and crystal healing. “I don't think there's a center like
this in the state ... that has a salt cave, a big area for yoga, a store, psychotherapists, sound healing …,” said practitioner Stephanie RosallyKaplan, whose areas include reiki, psychic medium, gemstone healing and photography. “The cooperation of supporting each other, regarding sharing clients or referring clients … is magical.” A salt cave, under construction, is expected to open in about a month. Janice Juliano, a Middletown resident, is the architect of the center See Wellness, A2
Red Barn Wellness Center, pictured on Jan. 4, opened in September at 352 Main St. in Durham. Bailey Wright, Town Times
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and Red Barn coordinator. She and two other practitioners expanded from Middletown together. Juliano, a social worker for 40 years, said as the work became more taxing she sought out a teacher of the medicine wheel, a Native American concept that encompasses mind, body, emotion and spirit. She later lived for eight years in New Mexico, before returning to Connecticut to start a private practice in 2009. Juliano offers holistic psychotherapy and is a medicine-wheel facilitator at the Red Barn. “Many psychotherapists have theories that encompass the mind and it’s about talking, but it doesn't go further than that,” Juliano said. “(Here) we look at the whole person. The whole person has to be taken into consideration, and the person in the environment, the person in the community, because that has an effect on a person.” She said people dealing with
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“More and more people are getting discouraged by all the pharmaceuticals and side effects and all those things that are creating more problems for people – we're going back to the basics, which is holistic and connection,” Juliano said. Juliano said someone that has never been exposed to holistic healing, but is interested in learning, can start by visiting the Borrowed Time Emporium inside the barn, which sells items like crystals, gemstones and homemade jewelry. Tours of the building are also available Monday afternoon with Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan. The Red Barn previously held Caroyln Adams Country Barn, which closed in January of 2017 when owner Carolyn Adams retired. The building has been vacant since. The Red Barn’s next community fair will be on Sunday, Jan. 27, and geared toward pet health and wellness. More information can be found on The Red Barn in Durham website.
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raising her four kids. She has two middle-school age kids, one more in high school and a baby. She said she plans to return to teaching in the future. Caramanello has bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and psychology from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as a Master of Science in reading. She has also taught first grade in New Haven and Glastonbury, totaling over 14 years in education.
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to students in Middlesex County pursuing a career in nursing or music. Applications and details are available at choralchords20.org. Deadline is Friday, March 22.
While teaching in the district, Caramanello also served on the math curriculum committee, writing cur-
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riculum committee and piloted a readers workshop, according to Yamartino. Yamartino said her insight from multiple perspectives will be vital as the board is currently taking on “tough decisions.” She can look at issues from the angle of a parent, teacher and fiscally conservative taxpayer, he said. “I believe (Caramanello) is uniquely qualified to consider, weigh and vote on the issues facing the board,” Yamartino said when nominating her for the position Monday. “She can balance the needs of the stakeholders because she has a vested interest and keen insight into
She is filling a vacated term that runs until June 30, 2020. It became open when longtime board member Nancy Boyle stepped down in November. 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 currently enrolled have a chance to represent the parents’ perspective on the board. Caramanello said she’s grateful for Boyle’s years of dedication and service to the district, and said “I just truly hope I can follow in her footsteps.” bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright
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Parents may visit the schools through Thursday, Parents of children living in Jan. 31 to observe classes Durham and Middlefield, and discuss any specific who will be 5 years old on or questions or concerns. Visits before Jan. 1, 2020, must reg- are designed for adults and ister them to attend kindermust be scheduled ahead of garten in September 2019 or time. Appointments to visit apply for a waiver of attencan be made by calling the dance. In Regional School individual schools. District 13, children may atTo visit or register for the Intend kindergarten in either tegrated Day Program, call the Contemporary Program Lyman School at 860-349or the Integrated Day Pro7240. The program choice gram. Parents choose the decision deadline is Friappropriate program for
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regain control with a 23-13 majority. “There’s always a role for us to play,” he said during a recent interview for the “Morning Record” podcast. “Sometimes it’s a spoiler role and sometimes its a slowdown role, but we do have a role to play” The interview is part of a “Morning Record” series previewing the upcoming legislative session. Fasano said he believes the recent election results were largely a reflection of voters’ feelings toward President Donald Trump, particularly in traditional Republican strongholds in Fairfield County. “I think some folks were blinded by their dislike of this president to the point that rational thought took a backseat relative to Connecticut,” he said. “Why would you want to put a group of folks who have shown a propensity to put the state of Connecticut last in many of the economic drivers — put that same group back in with the majority?” Fasano said he was hope-
ful voters would have credited Republicans for the bipartisan budget the legislature adopted in September 2017 and amended in May. He also said Gov.-elect Ned Lamont appears “more open and more inclusive” than outgoing Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. One area where Fasano expects bipartisan collaboration is on health care, noting he and Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, D-New Haven, have worked together on a number of bills since 2010. He also thinks the legislature will be able to adopt sports gambling, with the biggest obstacle being talks with the state’s two tribal casinos. Fasano is more critical of the legalization of recreational marijuana, saying the decision shouldn’t be made for financial reasons. “If it was the right policy and it was good for families and kids and it was a good health policy, we would have done it 20 years ago,” he said. To hear more from Fasano, listen to the “Morning Record,” the Record-Journal’s daily news podcast, at https://bit.ly/2F3N08G
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COMMENTARY
Fewer worries, more Mary Poppins, this year ished life.
Well, it’s that time again. A new year rolling around. The time when we buck up and tackle that often-long list of things we want to tweak, or maybe change entirely, things about ourselves or our lives. We intend to step into our full selves, who we are truly meant to be. This is the year we are going to engage the Magic so that we can sculpt the life of our dreams. We set our sights on the stuff that forms the building blocks of our everyday lives. We’ll get to the gym more. We’ll eat healthier. We’ll take more walks. We’ll finally get around to de-cluttering. Full steam ahead! Well, this year I’m going for the big stuff. I need an overhaul.
soul. I wish to be light of spirit. I was once, a long time ago. No matter how dark the clouds over my head, I maintained a Mary Poppins attitude. This would pass. The sun would come out. Greener pastures lay ahead. I was the Unsinkable Molly Brown. I was tough, and sturdy. The winds of illfate, when they blew, were never able to un-tether me. I lived in a bubble of “Everything is going to be just fine. Better than fine.” I would just put my head down and buck those winds, one fearless step at a time, until I came out the other side. I lived in the moment. I rel-
there when I look at pictures of myself at the beach when But then life got a tad too I was four, my face just one gnarly, a tad too many times, big grin, needing nothing and Ms. Poppins took a back more than the sand and the seat in my life. I became a sun and the surf in order to worrier. I seemed to have know pure ecstasy. She’s misplaced my devil-maythere, big time, when I wake care attitude. It didn’t always up in the wee hours of the feel like the sun would come back out. I forgot that Life always has our back. I became heavy of spirit.
night, and I know, without a doubt, that I am safe and loved and protected, and yes, everything will be alright. Better than alright. 2019. It’s you and me, Mary. You and me. I have missed you sorely. Welcome back.
Well, that’s about to change. I want Mary Poppins back. And that dear girl is starting to inch her way toward me. She pokes her head around the corner from time to time, with the promise that she will make a full comeback. She’s there when I marvel at a sunset. She’s there when my kitties are snuggled on my lap. She’s there when my boys call. When I am Skyping with my son, the one who lives in Sweden, and my dear grandson tells me, in perfect English, that he loves me. She’s
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ROCKFALL- Dolores Ann (Baran) Augeri, of Rockfall, beloved wife of Emanuel R. Augeri for sixty-two years, passed away on January 3, 2019 at Water’s Edge Center. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Sadowski) Baran. Dolores was born in Meriden and attended the Meriden schools. Rockfall is where she lived most of her life. Dolores was a teaching assistant, and enjoyed working with children. She was a volunteer at the Middlefield Senior Center and a member and volunteer at the Durham Fair Association. Dolores was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking for others. Along with her husband, Dolores is survived by her son, Robert E. Augeri of Middlefield; daughter Susan Perrotti and her husband, Kenneth of Middletown; brother, Robert Baran and his wife, Cathy of South Meriden and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Besides her parents, Dolores was predeceased by her sister Mary Ann Wilderman and brother-in-
DURHAMMaureen (Mahoney) Turcotte, 74, beloved wife of 55 years to Philip E. Turcotte, passed away on December 31, 2018. Maureen was the daughter of William Mahoney and Miriam Metcalf Mahoney and was born and raised in Braintree, MA. She lived in Durham, CT, for the past 54 years. Maureen devoted her life to caring for and improving the lives of others. She became “mother” to more than 20 children, providing them with a loving home while they were in the foster care system. She also provided a safe and open door for friends and family who needed a temporary home. She served proudly as an EMT on the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps for nearly 30 years, serving as Captain for several years. She loved her community and homemaking, and enjoyed her involvement in Brownies, teaching religious education and singing in the Notre Dame Church Choir. In addition to her husband, Maureen was the proud mother of her five daughters and son, Sheryl (and Dale) Withee, Debra (and Stephen) Carragher, Charlene (and Christopher) Begley, Michele (and Michael) Baldasarre, Lisa (and Jeff) Young and David Turcotte (and Danielle) and 16 grandchildren.
law Lowry Wilderman. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, January 7 at 11:00 am at Saint Pius X Church in Middletown. Burial will follow in Saint Sebastian’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dolores’s memory may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept #142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or Saint Pius X Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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Friday Unplugged Fridays: Jan. 11, 3 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Saturday Frozen Sing-A-Long: Jan. 12, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Durham Public Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children
Who Was? Book Club. Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. “Who Was Harry Houdini?” Grades 3 and up. Registration is required.
Maureen also leaves three sisters, Rosemary Miller, Carolyn Mahoney and Patricia Thompson and 7 nieces and nephews. She also leaves a dear friend, Patricia Collis, whose tremendous support and love helped keep Maureen at home throughout her illness. The family wishes to thank Zach and Drew of Middlesex Hospice for their compassionate and expert care. To honor her wishes, there will be no calling hours. A funeral mass was held at Notre Dame Church, Durham and burial was in Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or to Middlesex Hospital Homecare. Biega Funeral Home had care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.
Introduction to Alcohol Inks: Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham.
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Teen Makers: Advanced Origami. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. Registration is required. Unplugged Fridays. Friday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., grades 6 and up. Tabletop gaming. No registration. Programs for adults
Mystery Book Discussion. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. “Murder in St. Germain” by Cara Black. No registration. Trivia Night @ Durham Public Library! Tuesday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., teams of two to five people. Registration is required.
Levi E. Coe Library Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Programs
Senior Center Book Club – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier.
Nature Based Playgroup PK/K/siblings: Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham. Winterfest: Jan. 12, 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Strickland Ice Skating Pond, across from Peckham Park, Middlefield.
LEGO Robotics. Friday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., ages 7 to 11. Build and program a simple robot using LEGO WeDo Robotics kits. Registration is required.
Sunday Accepting God's Love and God's Will: Jan. 13, 10 a.m. Eckankar Temple of
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South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor’s memory may be made to help rebuild the dock at Upper Goose Pond in Lee. MA, where she had her honeymoon. Checks may be written to: Mass AT Management Committee, P.O. Box 2281, Pittsfield, MA 01201; with a note -’Memory of Eleanor Poole’. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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MIDDLEFIELD- Eleanor Poole (nee Rockwell), 93, was born in Hartford 3/4/25 and married Robert Poole in ‘44, but lived more than 65 years in Middlefield, dying 12/30/18. Eleanor earned a B.S. from UConn in ‘68, just months after the birth of her fifth child. Eleanor and Bob shared their hearts, house and organic vegetables with many renters, friends, and family members; they were very involved in RC Counseling, South Church, Green Mountain Hiking Club, and the AMC. She and Bob made many wonderful memories at Goose Pond and “The Barn”. She was an early environmentalist. Predeceased by her husband Bob (85), son Kenny (5), and daughter Leslie (49), Eleanor is survived by her son, Allan (Nancy Winship), daughters, Margaret and Laura (Morgan Lane), and three granddaughters, Lindsey, Melanie and Greta. A memorial service will be held on April 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm at
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Monday DMLWC coalition meeting: Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Strong Middle School, 191 Main St., Durham. 860-349-0258.
Mystery Book Discussion: Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Durham 60+ Club and Travel: Jan. 14, 1:30 p.m. Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., Durham.
Nature Based Playgroup: infant/toddler: Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham.
Durham Town Meeting: Jan. 14, 8 p.m. Town Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham. Guided Meditation with Elizabeth Lupacchino CHt, RMP: Jan. 14, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham. Mother Goose Storytime: Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
The Middlefield Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to the Middlefield Fuel Bank and an additional $1,000 to the Middlefield Food Bank. From left: Marc D’Amato, Middlefield Lions Club president, with Sue D’Orvilliers, director of the Middlefield Social Services Department.
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Looking for a spiritual center that is inclusive, focused on love and living your best life now? Join us Sundays at Dekoven Center, 27 Washington St., Middletown for meditation at 9:45 a.m.; service at 10 a.m.; dialogue at 11 a.m. Fellowship follows.
Our Lady of Mercy Parish
196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.
Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881 (mfcct.com) has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious traditions. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday
Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, and St. Colman Church, 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860349-3058, 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.
Rock of Refuge Church 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A nondenominational Christian/ Pentecostal Church. Sunday service at 11 a.m., Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
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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.
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A new service for those who have a loved one struggling with substance abuse or addiction is offered in the Durham/Middlefield area. Hope and Support groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction. The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a para-professional.
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Energy plus outstanding teaching and learning are evident in schools By Kathy Veronesi
staff work together to provide a learning environment that is safe and provides opportunities for students to truly connect to learning. This happens because members of our school community are dedicated to providing the best possible learning environment for students; RSD 13 is a model district for dedicated, caring, and conscientious staff members.
As our first four months of school round the bend to the start of the new year and beginning of the fifth month of school, the energy and practice of outstanding teaching and learning are evident everywhere. My calendar includes scheduled bi-weekly visits to each of our five schools. Our school leaders, teachers and
As the administration and board move forward strategic planning for a dynamic future, which includes decision-making about grade configuration at the elementary school, they encourage members of the community to participate in a one question survey regarding grade configuration preference. An online survey can be accessed at rsd13ct.org and on each town’s website. Paper
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around student achievement, well-being and engagement, outline the acOur collective commitment tions we use in order to deto every student is stated in liver on the pledge we make our mission statement, to all students in our mis“Through engagement in au- sion statement. This year we thentic learning, all Regional continue to make deliberate School District 13 students progress towards our stuare empowered to thrive and dents becoming thriving and contribute as global citicontributing global citizens zens.” by designing and supporting opportunities for them to Our strategic coherence make important connections goals, which are organized beyond the RSD 13 district and classroom. Our school leaders and staff arrange opportunities for students through in-school learning which can include bringing people and events into our schools as well as out-of-school learning opportunities.To bring this to life, I’d like to share a few examples with you this month.
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In November, our students at the elementary and middle schools hosted local veterans and learned about the contribution of men and women in the military. Our students listened to stories and saw through the experience of family and community members the impact these people have and continue to have on the world. The career exploration program at Coginchaug is designed to provide students with real-world experience in identified areas of careerinterest by working in partnership with nearby businesses and industries, schools, medical facilities, government, and other community and service organizations. The job shadow experience helps assist students in defining their focus for postsecondary education and employment by affording them authentic opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world of work. Our students have given us very positive See Learning, A13
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feedback about the impact this has had on their plans for the future. Guests come to the high school to talk with students about various careers. Students are able to participate in job placement in areas ranging from learning about a career in welding to interviewing an FBI agent and students participate in mock interviews where they receive direct and real timely feedback. Our students report feeling so much more informed about what various career choices entail. Most importantly they have already started the networking and career support process in high school that will contribute to their future success.
As part of our commitment to understanding and promoting equity in our district, we have started the process of establishing a partnership with the Middletown Public School district. Our Equity Committee includes the First Selectmen of Durham and Middlefield, members of the Independent Day School and Middletown
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Public School staff. This committee identified the organization of a partnership with MPS within the framework of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics as a means of advancing our equity and diversity efforts.
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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR Cheshire Library seeks qualified candidates for FT, 35 hr/wk position starting at $33.32/ hr providing tech planning & support to staff & patrons. Refer to Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org for additional information to apply prior to 2/1/19 Apartments For Rent Houses For Sale & job description. Town of Cheshire is EEOE, MERIDEN - 22 Merritt Pl. CREDIT CHALLENGM/F/D/V. 2 BR, kitch & bath. CoinES? WANT TO BUY A op wash/dry, W/D hkps, HOUSE? NOW YOU storage pen in bsmt. Apartments For Rent CAN! - If you are seekOff street parking, 1st ing to purchase a home fl, very desirable, no - 2BR, 2nd fl, attic storfor you and your family pets or smkg, $725/mo age, $950/mo. + 1 mo. to live in, but you have + sec. 1 yr lease, credit sec. Background/credit credit challenges, Call check. 203.608.8348 check fee $45, Sec. 8 toll free 866-609-1730 welcome, no smoking, or you can visit webno pets. Avail. Jan. 1, MERIDEN - 4 BR, 2 BA site: www.advantageapt., $1,095 + sec. & 203.213.2075 forhomebuyers.com. utils. 230 West Main MERI - 2 BR, 2 bath, St., 2nd flr. Avail. immenewly remod., HW flrs, diately. (203) 938-3789 Real Estate Wanted laundry RM, off strt. parking,1st FL, 34 WebCondos For Rent ster St. 203.494.2171 WE BUY HOUSES!! Do you own an unwanted - Meriden 1st fl, 1 br, ren- MERIDEN - 1 and 2 BR house and need to sell? ovated, $700/mo, sep. Does your house need Hubbard Park Conutil., no pets, cred check, repairs? Are you bedos, 775 West Main inc. ver, Call owner/brohind on payments? Are St, Newly Renovated, ker 860.621.7503 lv msg. you facing foreclosure? Air, Heat. $850/$1050 Divorce? Transferred? + Utils., No pets. Call Lost your job? Have no John 860-989-6080 Furniture equity? We can solve your problems! 7 PC - Queen size Business Owner / Service Provider? bedroom set includes Call toll free 1-866-609LIST YOUR SERVICE mattress & box spring. 1730 or visit our webIn Our Business / Service Directory Great shape.$350 or B.O. site www.advantageCall 203-235-3844 forhomesellers.com 203-238-1953
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Help Wanted Water Quality Inspector Performs responsible specialized work in protecting the quality of the water supply and distribution system for the Town of Wallingford, CT. Requires an Associate’s degree in environmental science or sanitary engineering, plus 3 years of experience in a water utility. Successful candidates must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license and be in possession or be eligible for a Class I Water Treatment Plant or Distribution System Operator Certification and Certification as a General Backflow Preventers, Tester and Cross-Connection Survey Inspector issued by the State of Connecticut. The Town offers a competitive pay rate of $25.30-$30.72 per hour (contract currently under negotiation) plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications or resumes will be accepted until February 5, 2019 (or the date of receipt of the 50th application) at the following address: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080. Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE
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