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NEWINGTON — If your work commute brought you down the Berlin Turnpike anytime between 7 and 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, hope you had your camera ready.

David Fisch, Radio 104.1 WMRQ’s morning DJ, was in front of Turnpike Motors broadcasting live — in his undies. Or, to be more precise, boxers.

“It went fantastic,”Fisch said while warming up afterward.“It was such a great response, people were honking the whole time as they drove by.”

The stunt was based on a Super Bowl bet he lost to the station’s other morning DJ, who goes by the moniker Kaiser. The story was illustrated plainly by a board Fisch wore that read, “I lost like da Pats” and “Eli is my daddy.”

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Since the late ’70s they were located near West Meadow Cemetery behind the town Parks and Recreation Department.

When the cemetery expanded six or seven years ago, Newington’s Community Gardens were relocated to their current site behind the Deming-Young farmhouse on Church Street. For the upcoming 2012 season, spots need to be reserved by the end of March.

The types of gardeners vary — there’s the 15-year veteran who returns to his same plot every year, the friendly bunch who reserve plots adjacent to each other and those who violate the end-ofseason rule by not removing their picket fences and lawn ornaments, making room for “budding” newcomers.

Dennis Bonitsky, who retired as Parks Supervisor in 2009, oversaw the gardens for 30 years. He’s got some interesting stories to tell about the old days.

“The gardeners had a problem with somebody once,” he began.

“They’d be nursing a tomato and say ‘in two days this baby’s gonna be ready,’ and then two days later it would be gone.”

It turned out there was an individual who would go from garden to garden and pick a little as she walked around — always the good stuff too, according to Bonitsky, who told her he’d call the cops if she continued. After she promised not to but then returned the next morning, a police officer came and scared her into stopping the

vegetable theft.

“I think it was hard for him not to laugh,” Bonitsky added.

Nowadays, there are usually an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers and squash out there and a community feeling among growers, who visit as they tend to their gardens.

It turned out there was an individual who would go from garden to garden and pick a little as she walked around — always the good stuff too...

“There’s a lot of talk, talk, talk, pick something, talk some more,” laughed Bonitsky.

Everything is organic, due to the fact that chemical insecticides and weed killers are prohibited.

They encourage using straw, grass clippings, wood chips, or some other eco-friendly material to keep the wild intruders away.

“With the prices of food nowadays I’m sure people are doing it to try to subsidize and not go to the store,” said a staff member from Parks and Rec, who wishes to remain unnamed. “And it’s fresh. You go pick it in the afternoon and can have it for supper that night; it doesn’t have to be shipped from California.”

But don’t get too excited; gardeners aren’t allowed to sell their

produce for profit. That’s one of the rules. Along with starting to work your plot by July 1, after which it may be claimed by another hopeful green thumb. No consumption of alcoholic beverages on site — courtesy of town property regulations. No unattended sprinklers.

No bicycling allowed on walkways, foot traffic only. Sticks and stones will break your bones and they’re not permitted in the garden, either. Pets are — but only on a leash.

And last but not least, remove all non-biodegradable fences and other items from the garden by the end of the season: Nov. 1. But there’s not usually any room for newcomers, according to Parks staff. The same families return to the same plots, which they have fertilized and tended to carefully over the years.

The community gardens are located next to the farmhouse at the Young Farm, 282 Church St., Newington. The 20 x 20 ft. plots are available to Newington residents; one spot per household.

The price for a space is $20.

Each of the 90 plots will be rototilled, staked, and will be ready by late April (weather permitting).

Returning gardeners may reserve their garden plots any time before Wednesday, March 28 by mail or in person.

If spaces become available, registration for new gardeners will begin March 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation office in Town Hall. For more information, go to newingtonct.gov/ parksandrec.

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Silk City Chorus offering unique Valentine’s Day gifts

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Come Feb. 13, stores across America will be filled with panicky men searching through impersonal cards, pushing one another aside for the remaining boxes of heart-shaped chocolates or perusing aimlessly for some other rose-tinted, sappy way of showing love and appreciation to their wives, and girlfriends.

But the Manchesterbased Silk City Chorus offers a less stressful Valentine’s Day surprise that will have her bragging to the ladies in the neighborhood and their husbands envious of your ingenuity.

The 80-man chapter of the international nonprofit Barbershop Harmony Society has offered their “singing valentines” for more than a decade.

And they’ve been together for the last 50 years. One of about 10 of their tuxedo-clad men’s quartets will come to a home, office, school, store, restaurant, hospital, senior center, or any other location to serenade your loved one(s) this Valentine’s Day. They’ll present the special person with a fresh red rose and a card — from you — before singing two love songs in four-part

acapella harmony. The memory of your devoted act will be preserved in a photograph, presented afterwards.

That’s all for $40, and they make deliveries anywhere within a 30-mile radius of Manchester.

“I have been singing for over 40 years and this is still my favorite time of year, singing valentines is absolutely the most fun,”said 12-year Silk City Chorus member Steve Holtz, a Wethersfield resident who is joined by other local members including fellow Wethersfield residents Dr. Carl Braren, Mal McMillen, and Larry Stone, along with Peter Arico of Rocky Hill, Bob Westgate of Newington, Craig Minor of Bristol and Jerry Carchedi of Burlington.

These particular members are all over 50 years old — most in their 70’s. Silk City has about six love songs they hop between during the 60 to 100 appearances made within the two-day singing spree. Each of the 10 quartets delivers 10 to 16 Singing Valentines per day. Typically they’ll sing classic Barbershop songs everyone recognizes, like “Sweet Roses of Morn,” “I Love You Truly,”or “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.”

Because they’ve been doing this for so long, the quartets have some sweet

They’ll present the special person with a fresh red rose and a card — from you — before singing two love songs in four-part a capella harmony.

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Barbershop quartets comprised of members of the Silk City Chorus will deliver singing valentines to homes, businesses, schools and care facilities anywhere in the greater Hartford area on Feb. 13 and 14.

stories to tell. “We sang for a member’s mother on her death bed. She was expected to die within a week and I don’t know if we deserve any credit, but she lived for another nine months after that,”Holtz remembers.

Silk City President Jim Kew has been taking all the orders and the specifics of each and assigning quartets to a geographically-logical route.

“It’s not a particularly easy job but its very rewarding,” said Kew, who remembers a time when his own quartet was sent to a hospital to surprise someone, but it happened to be

a doctor in the operating room at the time. So they waited until the surgery was over to sing.

“The guys might choose a song based on the situation as they see it,” Kew explained, adding that reactions range from being moved to tears, to embarassment.

Although the $40 cost of Valentines sometimes doesn’t even cover the gas to get to the places people request deliveries, the guys enjoy it so much they do it anyway.

“We don’t really care, we make it work,” Holtz said, adding that the

trips are planned within proximity of each other so time can be used efficiently.

And thus far, there are indeed trips planned to both Newington and Wethersfield, so if you’re reading this you might be one of the lucky ones.

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Board of Education approves $63.78M budget

If passed, budget would mark 3.59% increase

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The Board of Education unanimously approved a $63.78 million budget for the 2012-13 school year after cutting $734,000 from the budget submitted by Superintendent Dr. William Collins.

Although Collins’ submitted budget would have constituted an increase of 4.78 percent from the current year, with the board’s cuts, spending would increase only 3.59 percent.

“It’s a pretty responsible budget, most of the increase is made up of things we have no control over,” explained Board Chairman Marc Finkelstein, referring to the recent state mandates in special education and magnet schooling that now

require municipal funding.

12.8% of Newington students are in the special education program. Now that the town, instead of the state, will be funding the services it provides, the Board’s budget saw an increase of $521,000 for the upcoming year.

Another change is that now the town is accountable for Newington students who attend magnet schools. This is a $400,000 addition into the budget. And it’s also the end of out-of-school suspensions for Connecticut kids.

Those suspended have to remain in the school building throughout their sentence, under faculty supervision. Newington High School has a staff member who assumes that responsibility, and in the middle school the Assistant Principal will take on the duty.

Although teacher salaries saw a “hard zero” increase (none) this year, ‘steps’ bring an automatic increase in pay for those with advanced degrees, the longer they teach. Health insurance for staff members has risen to $451,255 as well.

The largest cut in the budget proposed by Collins was $557,768, due to recent updates in school and town insurance. Also cut unanimously by Board members was funding for a $40,000 van for student transportation, $40,000 for two staff monitors to supervise suspended students (as they have been assigned internally) and $98,500 for a special education position.

Board member Nancy Petronio put forward a motion to hire two math intervention teachers at a cost of $101,928, but the proposal failed in a 5-4 vote. For the past 5 years that she has served on the

that $2.5 million in technological upgrades recommended by teachers and administrators was also cut.

Although Town Council may have still declined these propositions due to a tight budget season, Petronio says it’s irresponsible for the Board not to propose what have been identified as educational needs.

“There are so many needs that aren’t being addressed by the current budget but people on the Board felt strongly they needed to propose the lowest possible budget to the Council,” she said of her frustration.

After being reviewed by Town Manager John Salomone, the final plan will end up in the hands of the Town Council in March, who may make more revisions before giving their stamp of approval.

“We will probably have a little more of an adjustment as figures evolve in coming weeks,” Finkelstein said.

The largest cut in the budget proposed by Collins was $557,768, due to recent updates in school and town insurance. Also cut unanimously by board members was funding for a $40,000 van for student transportation...

Board, Petronio says there has been a proposal for six math teachers and it has been cut repeatedly.

“Because this was a year we renegotiated the teachers’ contracts,” Petronio explained, “I thought this would be the year we could propose two of the six positions ... I don’t know how if we didn’t do it this year we’re going to do it next year.”

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“In my house...maybe in a hotel room in Atlantic City; certainly not on the busiest road in Connecticut,” he said.

This was also Kaiser’s chance to get even after he suffered from another bet the two made about a month ago when the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos. Fisch dressed his co-worker in a Santa suit and invited listeners to come fire paintballs at him. In under a minute, the group made more than 400 shots.

The public had their share of fun this time, too, stopping to pose for photos with Fisch, who donned a Patriots beanie on his head, which Kaiser made him take off at one point and stomp on. Newington police even came by to get a look at the man strutting along the turnpike in his blue Tommy Hilfiger boxers. Luckily, his boss promised to bail him out of jail if there were any problems.

“They said you’re not doing anyAnnalisa Russell-Smith thing wrong, just be careful,” said After losing a bet on the Super Bowl, Dave Fisch, morning DJ at 104.1 Fisch, adding, “I think they got a WMRQ, broadcasts in his underwear in front of Turnpike Motors on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington Tuesday morning. chuckle out of it.”

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Parade will serve as ‘welcome home’ for vets returning from Iraq, Afghanistan

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Newington’s annual Memorial Day Parade will be a different sort of celebration this year, according to parade Chairman Ken O’Brien, who spoke at this week’s Newington Rotary Club meeting.

With troops from Iraq and Afghanistan returning home, the event will not only honor those whosacrificedtheir lives in the line of duty throughout American history, but also those who gave their service more recently. “Soldiers are different today,� said O’Brien, a 37-year Newington resident and a retired Command Sergeant Major with the Army Reserves. “This is not ours, or our fathers’ military. They’re better educated, better equipped, but equally as brave.�

O’Brien also depicted the parade’s 30-plus year history in town for the Rotarians. It began under the leadership- and out of the pocket- of resident Frank Zaraski, a WWII veteran of Iwo Jima that has since passed. Most people don’t know that Zaraski financed the event himself. “When he died we had to break into his house to see if he had any family and we found his checkbook,� revealed Rotarian and former Newington Police Chief Tom Ganley, who discovered checks made out to the different groups that marched in the event in the possession of the late Zaraski.

This year, the parade is expected to cost upwards of $10,000.

Although the town helps with funding, there will be no parade without community support and involvement. “Newington is one of a handful of communities in Connecticut that brings such a joy to its citizens,�

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Newington High School have organized a special week to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

From Feb. 7 through Feb. 14, the NHS Athletic Leadership Council, comprised of 21 of the school’s team captains and other CHRISTOPHER MEYERS athletic leaders, will be host- Newington High School athletic director ing Coaches vs. Cancer at To highlight the fight against canfive home sporting events.

“They’ve done a tremendous job cer, they will be selling $1 bracelets

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that are the color of cancer awareness- lavender. $5 donations will go to die-cut memorials to be placed on their ‘Wall of Hope.’ The purpose of the wall is for everyone to recognize just how many people in the community are affected by the disease, as each memorial is placed there by a survivor or someone honoring a loved one who passed away.

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Although this is the first time Newington has hosted such an

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BY STEVE MORTON STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Shooting 30 percent from the floor and missing about 70 percent of their free throws didn’t help the host Newington girls basketball squad defeat Farmington Friday night, but it was solid defense that paved the way for the Indians’ 33-29 victory. “We’re amazed that we’re, 11-6,� said Newington coach Al Ford after the intense, albeit sloppy game. “We’re not shooting well at all. The last game we were five-for-17 from the free throw line. We shot less than 30 percent [against Farmington]. It’s definitely a rebuilding year.�

Despite their offensive troubles, the Indians did manage to thwart a late attempt at a comeback by Farmington which only managed to score five points in the final quarter. Newington held a 14-11 lead at the interval, but after three quarters failed to increase the margin as they held a slim, 26-24 advantage.

Defensively, Kayla Guest, Stasha Greenalch, Jalen Middlebrooks and Eileen Hogan stood out for Newington. “We’ve got to remember, it’s a team game,� said Ford. “This is how the season has gone.� “I didn’t do as well as I would have liked to in the paint,� said Guest. “I have to make smarter decisions.�

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NEWINGTON — It’s nice when people remember us and the contributions we’ve made. On Friday night, Eileen Hogan received such recognition from her team, fans, family and friends during Newington High School Senior Night.

Of course, Hogan got all the attention, being the only senior on the girl’s basketball team. So not only did she get flowers and an ovation from all that gathered in the Newington gymnasium Friday, but she even had her own name spelled on the chest of five classmates sitting on the top row of the Newington bleachers. “That was crazy,� Hogan said. “I had no idea I had a fan club. Then I looked up and I was like oh my God.�

Hogan, who plays forward for the Indians, has played on the Indian’s team for four years since joining her freshman year in the 2007-08 season.

So it was an nice extra special treat that her team, even while in a rebuilding type of year, could hang on to win a close game on her behalf. “I’m really happy we won,� Hogan said of her team’s 33-29 win over Farmington. “It was a close game but we went out with a bang.�

Hogan, a team captain this year, admits she’s not one to steal the spotlight away from anyone. No, she would rather just blend in with the crowd instead of trying to steal the show. “It was definitely a lot of adrenaline,�

Hogan said. “I’m not used to having it all center around me so it was definitely crazy. I definitely felt my blood pumping.�

Hogan and her teammates admit to playing extra hard for a win against a Farmington team that would not go away easily.

In the game Newington went on an 8-0 run in the opening period that EILEEN HOGAN seemed at the time like it would be a Newington blowout. Instead, however, a defensive battle ensued in which Newington clung to a three-point lead at halftime and by the same margin in the game’s waning minutes.

But Hogan and company kept coming up with ways to win. A blocked shot here; a steal there; and Newington managed to hang on to the lead with every quickly passing minute. “You feel the stress after awhile, Hogan said. “It’s a little overwhelming when you know all the fans are there for you and you don’t want to let them down. You want to give them a show. And then everyone else on the team feels this too because they see all the fans and they want to show them something.�

Teammate and junior guard Jalen Middlebrooks looks up to her senior captain and the role Hogan has played on the team this year. “I feel like its harder for her because she has more responsibility,�

Middlebrooks said. “She doesn’t have another senior here to back her up on something. I think she handles it very well.�

Teammate Kayla Guest felt an obligation to win for Hogan. “I promised my senior we have to win this for you because you’re the only senior on the team,� Guest said, Guest, a sophomore, plays forward on the team.

Guest, by the way, lived up to her promise leading the team in scoring with 13 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots.

She had Farmington coach Russ Crist scrambling for a way to try and slow her down. “I was just OK,� she said modestly.

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POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Michael Hennigan, 25, of 423 Center St., Manchester, was charged Dec. 15 with possession of narcotics, possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Christopher Abreu, 27, of 93 Glenwood Drive, Wethersfield, was charged Dec. 31 with driving under the influence, failure to drive in the proper lane, speeding, disobeying signal of officer, failure to use signal and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

James Roy, 18, of 22 Richard St. was charged Jan. 2 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Jeremiah Sheehan, 20, of 77 Clarendon Terrace was charged Jan. 3 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Kayla Salce, 20, of 76 Shuttle Meadow Ave., New Britain, was charged Jan 3 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Raymond Flores, 24, of 2 Park Place, Hartford, was charged Jan. 3 with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, possession of amphetamine with intent to sell and no front license plate.

George Matulis, 28, of 24 Walnut St. was charged Jan. 7 with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alfred Williams,27,of 72 North First St., Meriden, was charged Jan. 9 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana, operating with a suspended license, no insurance, and suspended registration.

Nicholas Nelson, 21, of 303 West Hill Road was charged Jan. 10 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Robert Midura Jr., 21, of 138 Harding Ave. was charged Jan. 10 with headlight out and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Jeffrey Ersenia, 21, of 66 S. Burritt St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 15 with failure to illuminate read plate, narcotics not kept in original container and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana Derek Palmisano, 24, of 165 Mechanic St., Bristol, was charged Jan. 15 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Ryan Terrenzi, 25, of 32 Oak Ridge Drive, Meriden, was charged Jan. 15 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Michele Mancini, 31, of 177 Newington Road, West Hartford, was charged Jan. 16 with tinted windows and driving under the influence.

Nathen Negron, 19, of 82 Harwich St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 18 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Kevin Jachimowicz, 19, of 112 Apple Hill, Wethersfield, was charged Jan. 19 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana.

John Czop, 37, of 16 Walnut St. was charged Jan. 19 with possession of narcotics.

George Matulis, 28, of 24 Walnut St.was charged Jan.19 with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jamie Cirigliano, 19, of 56 Brentwood Road was charged Jan. 20 with possession of alcohol by

a minor.

Amir Syed,20,of 165 Gloucester Court was charged Jan. 22 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Franklin Gonzalez, 22, of 186 Glen St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 23 with posession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of school and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Jeffrey Santiago, 20, of 48 Millard St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 24 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

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St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 23 with operating under suspension, suspended registration, no insurance and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Omar Rivera, 29, of 75 North St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 25 with possession of narcotics and sale of narcotics.

Victor Vega, 33, of 17 Glendale Ave., Hartford, was charged Jan. 25 with misuse of plates, no insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Jasmin Ayala, 32, of 156 Cambridge Drive, East Hartford, was charged Jan. 28 with breach of

peace and second-degree criminal mischief.

Bryan Moyles, 51, of 358 Lydall St., Manchester, was charged Feb. 1 with headlight out, driving under the influence and operating with unsafe tires.

Giuseppe Milardo, 18, of 115 West Hartford Road was charged Feb. 3 with tinted windows and possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

Briona Ritone, 21, of 15 Iris Way, Berlin, was charged Feb. 3 with improper turn, tinted windows and driving under the influence.

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Charles Poventud, 20, of 28 Sherbrooke Ave., Hartford, was charged Feb. 3 with improper number of headlights, possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana and failure to carry insurance card.

Rocco Defilippo, 40, of 99 Butternut Lane, Rocky Hill, was charged Feb. 4 with threatening, third-degree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.

Frank Tirabassi, 23, of 223 Maple Hill Ave. was charged Feb. 4 with speeding, disobeying officer’s signal and driving under the influence.

Abimanuel Vega, 22, of 242 Main St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 5 with third-degree identity theft and illegal use of a credit card.

Jaquan Milner, 21, of 109 Earl St., Hartford, was charged Feb. 6 with driving under the influence, failure to illuminate rear marker plate and failure to carry driver’s license.

John Hardy Jr., 46, of 98 Coronado Drive was charged Feb. 7 with second-degree failure to appear.

Jolene McCusker, 21, of 53 Broadview St. was charged Feb. 7 with second-degree failure to appear.

George Haig Archibald Jr.

George Haig Archibald Jr., 94, of Cornish Drive, Newington, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen T. (Strunce) Archibald.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 20, 1917, he was the son of the late George Archibald and Eliza “Mae” (Tunstill) Archibald.

He graduated from Northeast High School, Philadelphia, and attended Temple University and Central Connecticut State University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and after Officers Candidate School, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Signal Corps. George served in World War II in the invasions of Tunisia, Italy, and Southern France and earned a battlefield promotion and later served in Germany, France, and Taiwan. He was signal advisor to the Connecticut National Guard in the late 1950’s. Prior to his retirement as a Lt. Colonel in 1964, he was Signal Officer of the Yukon Command at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.

After the Army, George joined

the Travelers Insurance Co. where he assisted in the development of one of the first real time data processing networks. He and his wife Ellen were ardent golfers and longtime members of the Indian Hill Country Club. He had resided at Cedar Mountain Commons for the last several years.

A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his two sons, Donald Archibald and wife, Patricia (Gill) Archibald, of Cheshire and their son, Daniel Archibald and his wife, Ellie (Boragine),Archibald of Harrison, N.Y., and David Archibald and his wife, Laurie (Costa) Archibald, and their son, Kyle Archibald of East Granby. He also leaves his nephews and their families, Bill Magee of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., Alan Magee of Little River, S.C., and Ken Magee of Dewitt, Iowa.

Contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301. Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.

No cuts in Malloy’s budget

HARTFORD (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a former mayor of Stamford, is not proposing any cuts to the state’s formula grants to Connecticut cities and towns, such as funds for local road improvements.

Rather, his plan adds $50 million to the state’s largest local education grant.Also,Malloy’s suggested budget changes, unveiled Wednesday during

the opening day of the new legislative session, include a multi-pronged program to help relieve municipalities of unnecessary costs.

Malloy has proposed phasing out a 1.75 percent tax that cities and towns must pay the state if they purchase health insurance policies. This year, the tax is supposed to cost municipalities almost $9 million.

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ROOFING LA RICH, LLC - Master Elite Roofing Contractor with over 500 satisfied customers. Our workmanship is warranteed for 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Best warranty in writing. “Quality you can count on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinyl siding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest, competitive pricing. No hidden costs. Free estimates. Fully insured. Written warranties.

Clean and courteous installers.

CT Lic #565709. GAFELK ME #11852. 860-622-9800 or 860-747-4427. www.larichroofing.com TREE SERVICE TOTAL TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace.

Commerical & Residential.

75 ft. bucket truck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal.

Registration #608808. Fully insured.860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.

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NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

CONGRATULATIONS to

Newington Health Care Center

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Ratings determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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