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Future of Korn building still uncertain By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

At its next meeting, the Regional School District 13 Board of Education is expected to consider whether to raze the former Korn School building or further analyze usage options, including leasing it for outside use.

cis passed the baton back to the school district after the town voted in December not to turn the empty school, 144 Pickett Lane, into a community center.

During a utilization meeting on April 25 – which Francis and Middlefield First Selectman Edward Bailey attended – Francis extended an offer to partner with the school disDurham First Selectman Laura Fran- trict as a revenue source, but de-

clined to drive any new proposals for the empty school. “If you decide that you agree that it's a community asset, then I would love to partner with you and help utilize the space,” Francis said. Specifically, the town would use the space for services currently being offered at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St.

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She said the town budgets about $56,000 a year for the activity center, which would be transferred to the school district as a usage fee. “The town of Durham is no longer in a position to take the lead on this, but if you would like, the town of Durham can be a partner,” Francis said. See Korn, A2

School budget vote May 7 By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

Residents of Durham and Middlefield will be asked to vote on Regional School District 13 Board of Education’s 2019-20 budget proposal and capital plan, during referendum on Tuesday, May 7.

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This summer, The Independent Day School, in Middlefield, will build an outdoor yurt in honor of the son of a former staff member, who died in a boating accident a year ago.

The Board of Education’s proposed fiscal year 2019-20 budget totals $36,819,319 and its capital improvement plan comes to $6.9 million.

“It'll really be a great honor to Spencer, who was a person who loved nature and was out in nature a lot, so a great thing to build in his memory,” said head of school Marijke Kehrhahn.

Board chairman Bob Moore said he is very confident in the proposed plans, especially considering the uniqueness of such a large reduction in expenditures.

The Independent Day School, 151 Laurel Brook Road in Middlefield, pictured on April 26. This summer, the school will construct an outdoor yurt on this lawn outside the nature trail entrance, in memory of Spencer Mugford, son of a former staff member, who died in a boating accident | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal See Memorial, A3 last year.

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The Board of Education had originally only considered two options: selling the building to Durham for use as a community center, and razing it. In December, Durham residents voted down a $7 million proposal to convert the school into a community center, forcing the school district to re-elevuate its options.

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Durham’s feasibility study showed the building to be in good condition, and Francis said because of this, she would not support razing it if other uses could be found. “I would agree that tearing it down is not really high on my priority list, I would like to see some kind of uses (explored),” board chairman Bob Moore said in agreement. Board member Norm Hicks expressed concern that delaying what may be an inevitable razing might mean the school district incurs even more expenses than expected, through both regular maintenance and necessary capital improvements. Razing the building is estimated to cost about $1 million. To “moth ball” the building would be around $70,000 per year, based on past quotes.

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The entrance to nature trails outside The Independent Day School, 151 Laurel Brook Road in Middlefield, pictured on April 26.

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His father Charlie Mugford worked as director of enrollment management at IDS for more than two years. Spencer Mugford also worked at the school for a summer, as part of the Fearless Facilities Team. He is remembered as a nature and animal lover and a “fearless learner,” as Charlie Mugford described him on The Spencer Mugford Memorial Fund webpage.

fragility of our world and ultimately a passion for promoting the responsible stewardship of nature in all of its forms.” School administrators and his family both hope that they can instill that same passion for environmental protection in students through the yurt. A few years ago, the school established centers of excellence, including one for environmental education and literacy. They hope the yurt will serve as a physical space for that specific learning, especially through its location on school’s 33 acres of grounds. “We have an extensive nature trail system and a lot of land that students can go out and watch birds, catch

frogs, catch fish, be in the forest, be in the fields,” Kehrhahn said. “So we wanted to put the yurt right at the entrance to our nature trail so that it will have direct access to the natural environment as well.” The 20-ft round yurt will be made of natural materials and sit off the ground, on small posts. Kehrhahn said windows and a skylight will provide natural light in the fully wooden structure. There will be no water or electricity to the structure, and no furniture either, although Kehrhahn said they may have students build a few benches. The school received approval from the Planning B:8.7” and Zoning Commission T:8.7”working and is currently with Smiling S:8.7” Woods Yurt on

the final design before applying for a building permit. Kehrhahn said they hope to receive the yurt’s panels and kit this June and have the structure ready before the start of school this fall. The yurt will be fully paid for by The Spencer Mugford Memorial Fund. Charlie Mugford could not be reached for comment. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright

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Durham resident takes public policy job with health care tech firm By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

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Deborah Hoyt has been tapped to oversee public policy at a Dallas-based home health care technology company. Hoyt, who has lived in Durham for 25 years, is expected to start in July as senior vice president of public policy, a newly created role. She’ll be leaving a position she’s held since 2010, president and chief executive officer of the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home. “While I have thoroughly enjoyed building a well-respected state association in Connecticut, I am tremendously excited to have the opportunity to work with my new colleagues to ensure Axxess has a seat at the table during this time of change for our industry, and to work

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She has previously served as assistant vice president of public affairs at Aetna, Inc.; director of public relations and corporate social responsibility for ConnectiCare; and vice president of communications and vice president of public affairs and education for the Connecticut Hospital Association.

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TriCircle, Inc. provides resources for individuals affected by substance abuse TriCircle, Inc. celebrated the opening of its first office space on Way Road in Middlefield with a ribbon cutting ceremony in April. TriCircle, Inc. is a nonprofit, established in 2016, which provides resources for individuals and their families affected by substance abuse disorders. Volunteers hold “hope and support groups” for families of loved

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“The epidemic has casualties and that's for families that are left behind to know that they're not alone, and also to try to stop some of “Now I don't do it alone, I the stigma with substance have plenty of people that believe in me, believe in the abuse disorder,” Gagnon cause, have been affected di- said. rectly or indirectly,” Gopoian Also on the horizon is the said. group’s creation of an outpaBoard of Directors Chairman tient care program, which Ray Demers said most of the would span 15 months from a person’s detox to their people who volunteer were also directly or indirectly af- transition back into the community and into a job. fected by substance abuse disorder. bwright@record-journal.com For Demers it was his son. After utilizing the support groups, Demers became involved in the mission himself. “Pretty much everyone's that involved, they have some personal experience with this, unfortunately,” Demers said. “They see how great it is and what our goals are … it causes them to get more involved and to try to help others.” This rings true for board member Christine Gagnon,

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Obituaries Mary Ellen Maybury

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DURHAM- Known to all as “Punch”, Mary Ellen Maybury passed away from natural causes, in front of a glowing fireplace, on April 25, 2019, family and close friends with her, after a very active and joyful life. She was the daughter of Gladys and Paul Conaway of Hamden, where she grew up with her brother Richie. In her teen years she was an accomplished figure skater, but soon turned her full attention to horses and animals. In her twenties she became a wellrespected breeder and trainer of Gordon Setters. In 1970 Punch moved to Durham to pursue her love of breeding, training, and showing horses, as well as her interest in hunting dogs. She opened HiLaway Kennel for dog boarding and grooming. She was very active in the Tennessee Walking Horse community, taking advantage of the breed’s smooth gait to help physically challenged friends achieve the freedom of riding and the view from a saddle, as well as showing and training. Loving music, animals, the beach, cooking, and most of all a good belly laugh and a glass of wine with friends, her radiant smile and quick sense of

MIDDLEFIELD- Dorothy Williams Pogmore, 89, departed this life on April 20, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was the loving wife of the late George Robert Pogmore, who passed away in 2016. They were married for more than 67 years. Dorothy Jean was born to the late Herbert and Lillian (Wolfe) Williams in North Branford on January 6, 1930. She worked alongside her husband at Pogmore’s Farm and was the smiling face behind the counter at their family vegetable stand.

humor are what she will be most remembered by. Punch is survived by her brother Richard Conaway, four children, Leslie, Ray and his wife Kim, Tracy and her husband Fred, and Keith. Also, six grandchildren, Ashley husband Ian, Nicholas, Lindsay, Carrie Rose, Reed, Mollie, and great grandchild, Aryton. Also, special to Punch are Bridgette and Herb, who cared for her as her life slowed down and so many others, thank you all. A luncheon memorial for Friends and family will take place Saturday, May 4th, at “Fire At The Ridge”, 99 Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield, from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm. Anyone looking forward to saying a few words, is most welcome and encouraged to please do so.

Dorothy is survived by her children: George Robert Pogmore, Jr. (Diane), Sherry Pogmore Meyers, Karen M. Pogmore and Linda Pogmore McBride (Ed). She also leaves behind seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her dearly beloved sisters: Lillian Cook, Shirley Bastura and Sylvia Kirby.

Library Briefs 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, May 7, 1 p.m. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith will be discussed. Copies of this title are available at the library.

AM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. A funeral service will follow at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue, Northford, from 11:00 AM to noon. Interment will be held following the service at In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford starting at 12:30 PM.

Are you a Mayflower descendant? – Thursday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Ken Twombly. Call 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register.

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Painting demonstration at Art Guild The Art Guild of Middletown has announced a free painting demonstration in May with William Simpson in Cromwell and a June juried art exhibition in Middletown. Simpson, who plans to show his techniques in painting a landscape in oil from an aerial perspective, is an accomplished artist who has won many awards for his

work. He gives classes locally and demonstrates his methods to regional art groups. The demonstration will take place Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road in Cromwell. All are welcome, and light refreshments are offered. In addition, the Art Guild of Middletown hosts its 16th Annual Juried Exhibition at

the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery of Wesleyan University and welcomes all artists to participate. The show will be open for viewing from Friday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15. The juror for this special event is Mike Eagle. A graduate of University of Hartford, Hartford Art School, he was an illustrator for Aetna for a year and served three years in the military (including a tour of

duty in Vietnam), and then worked as a freelance illustrator for companies such as The Hartford, Argosy, and Random House. Since retirement, he has turned his passion to transparent watercolor, and exhibits regionally. Visit www.artguildofmiddletown.org for a show prospectus and for further details about these events.

Monday Night Book Club – Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson will be discussed. Copies of this title are available. Got old photos? Children’s artwork? Ticket stubs? Do you want to preserve them? Stop by the library and take home our Doxie Flip Scanner.

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.

May 18 CBC golf outing Coginchaug Basketball Club is hosting a 4-man scramble golf outing Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m., at Indian Springs in Middlefield. The cost is $85 and includes 9 holes of golf, golf cart and lunch. Email Mark Smolley, ms89261@ gmail.com.

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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.

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. United Churches of Durham’s Giant Spring Tag Sale will be held Saturday, May 4. Vendors are welcome. Call 860-3493683 for details.

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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. Women’s Bible study meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 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 School offered with activities.

Victory Christian 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 St. Monica, 1321 Middletown Ave., Northford.

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Horse riders reach nationals Movado Farms, Inc. of Durham is proud to announce that two of their Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Alumni Division riders have qualified to compete in the IHSA National Final Championship. The IHSA National Championship Show determines team, individual and alumni champions in both hunter seat and Western. The event also features the coveted USEF/Cacchione Cup and the AQHA Western High Point Rider national final. Since 2017, trainer Louisa

Fedora of Movado Farms, Inc. has served as the coach and trainer for both the Wesleyan University and Yale University Equestrian teams as well as an Alumni IHSA team. The Alumni Division of IHSA is unique in that allows adult riders who have previously ridden in any IHSA College program as an undergraduate to compete for the National title in their respective division. From each Zone Finals, the top two individual riders from each division earn the sport to ride at the National Final. The road to qualifying is

rigorous. After accruing the necessary points during their regular competition season, riders Melissa Korteweg and Stephie Harnois moved on to Regional Finals. At that event, Korteweg placed first in the Alumni fences division and Harnois placed second earning each of them a spot to compete in Zones at Mount Holyoke College. At the Zone 1 Finals Harnois and Korteweg rode against some of the top riders in New England. Harnois took first place at that competiSee Horse, A19

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“Thank you Durham for the time I have spent in Artie’s … Through the highs and the lows I have met a lot of good people there. Sad to say we have come to the end of our run,” said the Facebook post, signed by owners Bill and Ellie Anderson. The owners could not be reached for further comment. The restaurant, at 980 New Haven Road, opened in September 2014.

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People don’t usually think of trees as living things, and I believe that’s wrong. What if someone decided you weren’t a living thing and just ignored you! How would you feel? Also, the rainforests are a crucial part of the ecosystem. They should not be cut down for a selfish human’s benefit. I mean, don’t you have enough?! The rainforest is a shelter for hundreds of species, and provides food for them as well.

Now, I want you to think of all the things the trees give us. You might say, oh wood and paper. In reality, there are way more. The pencil in your hand, your favorite type of gum, sponges, the aspirin in your doctor’s office, the henna you got at a fair, the corks on a wine bottle at the fancy restaurant on the corner, the rubber in your parent’s car tires, even the air we breathe comes from trees. Now tell me, what do you give to the trees? You probably don’t give much, if at all. Does that seem fair to

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Hello, my name is Alexandros, and today I am here to speak on behalf of the trees. I do not believe that trees get the appreciation they deserve. I mean, they’re practically the glue that holds the Earth together, seeing as they provide oxygen for humans, shelter and food for animals, and enrich the soil with their roots.

Would you want your home to be cut down? I think not.

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Alexandros Antonopoulos, a fifth grade student at The Independent Day School in Middlefield, wrote this piece in recognition of Arbor Day (April 26).

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you? The trees are providing our basic life necessities and we provide next to nothing for them in return.

I hope that this Arbor Day, you go out into nature and

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If not, it’s probably because you don’t think about them as much as you do about animals. I want everyone to go and research trees, and when you have a free moment, tell me what it is and why. If you were wondering, mine is the Western Hemlock because of its medicinal purposes.

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Now, I would like to talk about something that is being done to protect the majestic wonders that are trees. The Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica is the largest private estate in the country, and it is entirely used for conservation. It is run by the Monteverde Conservation League, who have launched a reforestation campaign. These people, no,

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Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth

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Pollution is a big problem as well. It is detrimental to the poor trees, and they can’t do anything about it. But do you know who can? You!

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observe the trees, and all the beautiful things they have to offer.

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Trees are respectable too. They live for thousands of years, and stay strong throughout. Take the Encephalartos Woodii. It is the last surviving tree of its type. The other kinds went extinct in dinosaur times! Does that not fill you with inspiration? I’ll tell you, it makes my spirit soar. Herbicides are a big problem too. Did you know that about 1,500 ponderosa pines died from the herbicide ACP in Oregon? I think that’s horrible. All living things deserve to have a safe, long life. And what did the tree ever do to you? They are innocent creatures.

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Durham 60+ Club and Travel The Durham 60+ Club and Travel has scheduled the following bus trips. Bus leaves from the United Church in Durham. For more information, contact Sue Giuffrida at 860-346-0724. May 29 – NY Broadway Play, “Kiss me” or “Cher.” June 19 – Essex Lunch Steamtrain & Riverboat ride. July 11 – All the Lobster You Can Eat at the Delaney House, Holyoke, Mass.

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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

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CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430

Painting Wallpapering A-1 Quality House Painting 20 years exp., low rates/ free est. Call Dennis 203.630.0008 PAINTING SERVICES Residential & Commercial, int./ext. painting, power washing, decks. (203 715-5906.

Plumbing

Spring Cleanups, Tree Removal & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860.719.3953

Roofing

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, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319

Masonry

Power Washing A&A MASONRY - Call for all Masonry jobs & projects! 25 years of experience. #0616290. #1 PAINTER’S EDGE (860)-462-6006. MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, house & plants. 25 yrs. Steps, Brick, Stone, exp. Senior Discount. IF YOU Mention Chimneys. #580443. Lic. & Ins. 860.538.5520 Siding.Roofing.Windows This Ad SPRING Yard 203-232-0257 or 203Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ Clean-Ups 596-0652 CT Reg#516790. A-1 Quality Brush, branches, leaves, 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Powerwashing storm damage Sons www. fiderio.com **JUNK REMOVAL** Low Rates Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Call Dennis Debris, etc 203.630.0008 WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING POWER WASHING Entire house to Is Spring Cleaning on 1 item removed! THE OUTSIDE FREE ESTIMATES FREE Estimates FABIAN MASONRY Sr. Citizen Discount #569127 Call Kevin Stonework, walks, LIC & INS. 203-440-3279 patios, landscaping, 203-535-9817 or860Yalesville Construction trees, mulch, clean575-8218 Specializing in all phases ups. 860.331.4060, of residential & 203.648.8198. Roofing commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

J&M LANDSCAPE LLC Lawn cutting. Hedge JIMMY’S MASONRY trimming. Mulch & Stone Over 28 years of exp. work. Sheds/driveways. Stonewalls, patios, Stump grinding. Gutter sidewalks, chimneys, cleaning. Senior/Vet pool areas, fireplaces, discount. 860.349.8135. fire pit steps, all types of Free quote. masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

Landscaping GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. #1 Cheap Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Sm. Yard Mowing. Spring Clean-Up. Light Hauling. Ct. Reg. #578887 203.600.3836. Mike’s Helping Hands.

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Siding

HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?

Home Improvements

Landscaping JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Grass cutting, weeding beds, mulching, top soil. We do all your landscape needs. Top quality work at reasonable prices. #616311, Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528

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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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JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Spring A & A LAWNCARE Free AHEARN BUILDERS estimates! Spring clean- Cleanup, Hedge TrimAdditions, Decks, Siding, ups, tree, shrub, hedge, ming, Mulch, any color. Doors, Windows, Re& debris removal. Call Comm. & Residential. 860.796.8168 modeling. 860.346.0409 Jim 203.237.6638

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

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

Painting Wallpapering #1 PAINTER’S EDGE

15% off Houses.Decks. Roofing-Siding-Skylights Sheetrock.Popcorn Chimney Repair-Flashing Repair. 25 yrs exp. Gutters Lic. #0649808 Free est. Senior disc. 203-510-3830 Free Estimates/Insured Lic.&Ins. 860.538.5520

VINYL SIDING SPECIAL - Save 30%. Repairs. Free quotes. Hann’s On Siding, (860) 563-2001.

Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

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