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Above, from left, Emily McLean, Christa Pizzoferrato and Bridget Corcoran of the Newington Children s Theatre Company rehearse The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road. Bottom left, NCTC cast members rehearse. Bottom right, Diana Lenares of Newington in the role of Beth Bradley. The final weekend of performances will take place through this weekend. For tickets, call (860) 666-6282 or visit www.NCTCarts.com. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and children.
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A committee chaired by Town Manager John Salomone formed to update this code. The The standards established by group was made up of a varithe town for property mainte- ety of town officials including nance were redrafted by town See NEW, Page 3 officials and will be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Volume 52, No. 47 50 Cents Commission after Christmas. The Blighted Premises Code sets regulations that protect public health, safety and welfare of residents, but the recent ordinance makes it applicable not only to vacant, abandoned properties, but also occupied, residential areas. By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
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Town Council seeks nominees for Volunteer of the Year award By ERICA SCHMITT
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Many people in Newington have volunteered in the community, helping their neighbors without asking for anything in return. That is why the Town Council is once again seeking nominations from residents for ideal candidates to recieve the 2011 Town of Newington Volunteer of the Year award. According to town officials, this individual should be someone who has voluntarily dedicated time and/or resources for the benefit of
others and to the community at large. They recognize that many devote unlimited time to volunteer efforts and extend appreciation to all who have made such commitments. However, they would like to recognize the one individual who has extended him or herself beyond what can reasonably be expected and has touched others in a way that their lives will be affected for many years to come. “We have a tremendous amount of volunteers in the community, but we’re looking for someone that goes above and beyond what a volunteer normally does,” said
Town Manager John Salomone. If a friend, neighbor, relative or coworker comes to mind, submit that person’s name to the Town Council using a nomination form. Forms can be found in the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, Lucy Robbins Welles Library, the Town Manager’s office and online at newingtonct. gov. All nominations must be received by the Office of the Town Manager by Jan. 4 for Town Council consideration; a decision will be made sometime in January.
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New blight code may force citizens to fix up properties Continued from Page 1
Central Connecticut Health District Director Paul Hutcheon, Newington Human Services Director Ken Freidenberg, Chief of Police Richard Mulhall and Council members Maureen Klett, Scott McBride, David Nagel, among others. Each individual played a different role in the redraft since blighted properties can bring all sorts of issues to the table — health, safety and quality of life. “Our role is dealing with situations where people are lowincome and struggling or we may get a referral from the health district or police department about an elderly person or individual with a chronic illness,” explained Freidenberg of Human Services’ responsibility. “We might assess the situation in terms of people who may be eligible for financial
assistance, or assign volunteers to assist if we can help with a cleanup,” he continued. Hutcheon worked previously as a property maintenance code enforcement official in Wethersfield, so he brought a couple of different areas of expertise to the committee. “I was charged with the responsibility of enforcing that code,” he explained. Blighted premises are defined by deteriorating building structures, overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, or other conditions deemed hazardous to the public. The recent ordinance makes the code applicable to basically any property — residential, commercial, occupied, or vacant. Before the ordinance, the town had very little leverage to remedy a blight situation. Action could only be taken if the blight posed a health
risk. Now, violations can also be minor — grass that is five feet high, a broken window, etc. If a violation is determined, a warning letter is left on the property giving the owner a deadline to fix the issue. If it is ignored, a citation is issued that may include a fine or penalty. At this point, the owner can contest his liability by requesting a hearing with the town’s Citation Hearing Officer who will make a decision based on the testimony. The new Town Council as well as the Town Planning and Zoning Commission are reviewing this new ordinance and also seeking public input through the hearing process. The next hearing will be in January. Check the town’s website for scheduling updates and to view the ordinance, at: newingtonct.gov.
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Town of Newington — Highway, Park & Recreation, other additional departments and vendors that helped with the Storm Alfred clean
Mill rate disagreement To the editor:
I have to disagree with the article stating that a mill rate increase was inevitable. Was not the elected mayor complaining about his opponent’s so-called “gimmick” of a 0 percent tax increase pledge? And didn’t the mayor elect promise the same thing? Assuming the mayor elect is a man of his word, there will be no mill rate increase at least for the first year. I know it probably won’t be too easy, but we’ll only get the kind of government that we expect. And I expect honesty. Dario Anastasio Newington
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Paper Scissors Hair Salon that just opened on the Berlin Turnpike each have their own style — and Clean-cut ambience: sunflower- they can’t wait to find yours. tinted walls, black leather chairs, “When you walk in we think, spotless mirrors — the perfect setting for a clean cut. Or a more edgy, more modern, maybe more colorful one. Whether you throw rock, paper or scissors, you’ll leave with a fabulous hairstyle. There are many hair salons in what can we do to make her Newington, but this one’s unique. fabulous?� said owner and stylist The four stylists at the Rock Cathryn Ziegler Kral. “I love to
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Labor dispute could leave Health Care Center employees out of work By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Six Connecticut nursing homes, including one in Newington are considering locking out employees represented by the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199 due to their disagreements in contract negotiations over the last year. Only one of the centers — West River Health Care Center in Milford — has gone forward with the lock-out so far. They’ve replaced the union employees with trained, certified, qualified nursing assistants, dietary, laundry, housekeeping and other service and maintenance workers until the union accepts its final offer, according to the centers’ spokesperson Lisa Crutchfield. “The centers have a wage increase on the table that would give employees an increase by as much as 8 percent in the first year, with 1½ percent increases annually after that,â€? said Crutchfield. Healthbridge Management, the
company that owns the centers, has also offered to modernize the employee benefit programs. The last negotiating session was Dec.6, when the union resubmitted contracts that had already been rejected and were told that starting this week, each of the centers would consider an economic lockout of their bargaining unit employees unless the union agreed to the final offers on the table or “at least made significant and meaningful counterproposals.â€? “It is a shame that these employees have to suffer,â€? added Crutchfield. “I believe that this could have been avoided if the union had taken a different approach to these contract negotiations. But, after 10 months of bargaining with virtually no progress, we felt that we had no choice. We felt we needed to take this action to try to bring these negotiations to a conclusion.â€? W hile Healthbridge Management officials have placed the blame for the impasse on the Health Care Employees Union,
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Downtown Newington has been e the renewed and streamlined over last couple of months — particularly Market Square. The busy area of shops, restaurants and offices received a makeover that town officials say will basically be finished before the snow begins. The main change was the widening of the once-crumbling, pot-hole-filled sidewalks and the addition of granite curbs, reducing the width of the roadway from 50 to 44 feet. This highlights the pedestrian-friendly goal of the project, which cost a little over $1 million. The town’s Capital Improvements fund contributed about $650,000 to the budget, while the remaining cost was paid through state grants. “I can safely say that the majority
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In front, Danielle Kling-Joseph of Newington. In back from left, Abigail Arky, Jacqueline Bashaw, Sarah Berg, Catherine Kandrysawtz, Jessica Shannon, and faculty member, Susan Reeder-Moss. All pictured were involved in the Miss PorterÂ’s School annual Bowlathon fundraiser wherein volunteers sculpt, paint and glaze then sell bowls.
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EVENTS CALENDAR SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED: The General Federation of Womens’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at an institute of higher learning. For more information, contact Maureen, of the Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, (860) 666-5325. Deadline for return of application is Feb. 10. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE: The Newington Art League will end the year with a holiday dinner at a member’s home. The next formal meeting will be the second Wednesday in March. Workshops for members will continue at the Art League Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Three art exhibits, with many different styles and types of paintings have opened in town and can be viewed by the public during regular business hours. They are at The Chamber of Commerce, 1060 Main St., Tavern On Main, 1076 Main and Total Vision, 485 Willard Ave. The exhibits will continue through January. HEALTH DISTRICT SELLING BICYCLE HELMETS: With the holidays just around the corner, a great gift idea for the active child or adult in your life is a helmet. The Central Connecticut Health District has been selling low cost bicycle helmets to residents since 1997. Currently, the Health District is offering
bicycle helmets for sale. As with any athletic activity, safety should always be of primary concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury, resulting in 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 1.365 million people receiving treatment in emergency departments every year. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for TBI a third (30.5 percent) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. Many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized with the use of properly-fitted helmets. The helmets come in a variety of colors for children and adults, ranging from toddler sizes to adult XL. The cost for the helmets is $10. The bicycle helmets are available for purchase at the main office of the Central Connecticut Health District at 505 Silas Deane Hwy. in Wethersfield. For further information, contact the Health District at (860) 721-2822. TICKETS FOR NCTC’S HOLIDAY PRODUCTION ON SALE NOW: Tickets for The Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are on sale now. The next performance is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, students and children. The NCTC Performing Arts Theatre is located at 743 N. Mountain Road. For tickets or for more information, call (860) 666NCTC (6282) or visit us online at www. NCTCarts.org.
THREE ART EXHIBITS: The Newington Art League has announced the opening of three art exhibits in three venues in the town of Newington. Two exhibits are on Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce, 1060 Main St., and Tavern On Main, 1076 Main St. The third is in Total Vision, 485 Willard Ave. The exhibits contain many different types of art done in various medium. All three are open to the public and may be viewed during regular business hours through January. The Art League is located in Newington Town Hall and has monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of month September through November and March through May, with demonstrations by talented artists. Workshops for members are held every Monday morning and Tuesday evening in a relaxed and informal setting. For information, call (860) 666-5026 or visit the website, www. newingtonartleague,org. ART TREATS FOR DECEMBER/ JANUARY: Ellen Schuman will display her paintings in the Newington Senior and Disabled Center’s cafeteria, 120 Cedar St. Pat Tanger livens up the Senior Center’s south foyer gallery with her paintings of felines and canines. The Newington Senior & Disabled Center is open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays and from 1 to 4 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST ‘WELCOME TABLE’: Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave., is offering a Free Community Breakfast, a “Welcome Table,” from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 in the parish
hall downstairs. As Christmas approaches we want to warm you and your family with the gifts of friendship and good food. We want you to be our guest as we serve pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, cereal, tea, juice, and hot coffee. Please join us and bring your friends and family! No RSVP required. Just show up! Contact Mitch Page with any questions at (860) 667-3141. NEWINGTON GIRLS SOFTBALL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST: Avoid the mall lines and join Newington Girls Softball for an “All-you-can-eat” Pancake & Sausage Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Masonic Lodge, 80 Walsh Ave. and includes fun for kids of all ages. Activities include letter writing to Santa, a bake sale and raffle. Professional pictures with Santa will be offered for $10 so bring your smile and an empty stomach. Ticket prices: Adults $10; children 5-12 yrs. $5 and under 5 yrs. free. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will benefit Newington Girls Softball. Bring this ad and $1 will be donated from proceeds to Newington Food Bank. For more information call Kim Skehan at (860) 729-4680. HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM: The Central Connecticut Health District is offering a free educational course designed to assist individuals in managing healthy and affordable eating habits. The program will consist of four educational sessions, each covering a different aspect of nutrition
management including how to shop on a budget, properly reading food labels as well as incorporating more fruits and vegetables in their diets. Classes will be held at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, Room S-2, 30 Greenfield St.,Wethersfield, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on four consecutive Thursday evenings: Jan. 12, 19 and 26 with a tour of Stop & Shop Supermarket in Rocky Hill Feb. 2. In the event of a snowstorm, all classes will be pushed to the following week. The Health District received funding from the Connecticut Department of Public Health to present this program. The class is open to residents of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield who have an interest in changing their eating habits, incorporating more fruit and vegetables in their diet or need to grocery shop for healthy, family-friendly foods on a budget. Debbie Brinckman, RD, CDN will discuss healthy eating and nutrition management through the use of the USDA recommendations from their new program ChooseMyPlate. Participants will receive free materials, recipes and sample menus. At the last class, Brinckman, RD, CDN will host a tour of Stop & Shop Supermarket in Rocky Hill Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to provide information on how to read food labels and what to avoid when shopping. Arrive in the store by 6:15 p.m. Preregistration is required — RSVP by Jan. 9 to be part of this class. All participants must commit to all four classes. To register for the program, residents should call the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.
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Come join us for a special needs play group giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. PLAY WITH US! Tuesday, Dec. 20 and 27, Jan. 3, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. No registration necessary. READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesday Dec. 20, Jan. 3, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register.
DECEMBER FAMILY STORYTIME, Thursdays, Dec. 22 and 29, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration necessary.
JUST A STORY AND A SONG! Wednesdays, Dec. 21 and 28, Jan. 4, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. No registration required.
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the shared joy of parents and children reading together. We are holding a family book discussion this month and our theme is “Adventure.” Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register and pick up a set of books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. TALES TO TAILS, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 to register. COOKBOOK CLUB, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. Do you like chocolate? This month you will make a Sweet Chocolate Treat. Put your chef’s hat on and team up with a friend to make this delicious dessert. Chefs in grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FAMILY STORYTIME, Thursdays, Dec. 22 and 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration necessary.
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PUMPERNICKEL PUPPETS, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. Come watch a rollicking rendition of “Sir George and the Dragon,” presented by the nationally known Pumpernickel Puppets. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. Call early as space is limited. WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. The young and youngat-heart are invited to hear the Sam Pasco Orchestra perform in the library’s Community Room. The audience will receive a lesson on the sounds of each musical instrument and how notes are strung together to make beautiful songs. Admission is free and no registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis. JR. COOKBOOK CLUB, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m. Let’s get ready for winter! We will read “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats and then warm up with some hot cocoa. Junior chefs in grades K-2 may sign up by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. CARTOONING WORKSHOP, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m. Learn how to create your own comic strip, or add your own speech bubbles to a pre-illustrated strip. Cartoonists in grades 3 to 6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. VOTING FOR NUTMEG CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD, Children in grades 3 through 8 are invited to use a real voting booth to cast ballots for the 2012 Nutmeg Children’s Book Award, Intermediate and Teen levels, from
Jan. 3 through 27. Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Book lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments. EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, Thursday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m. Start the year with a discussion of a good book. This month’s selection is “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. All are invited to attend. TAX TALK — HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR TAXES DURING JOB TRANSITION OR LOSS, Monday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Changing jobs or being out of work may impact your tax situation and it pays to stay informed about valuable tax deductions that may be available. Topics will include tax rebates and deductions for the unemployed, rules governing COBRA, using your home as an office and things you should know before tapping your 401K to cover expenses. The speaker will be Steven Bafundo of AJ Bafundo & Co. LLC. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register. ADULT WINTER READING KICK-OFF SNOW BETTER TIME TO READ, Friday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in or register online between these hours to receive a free gift and a chance to win the kick-off prize giveaway basket. Adults will earn a prize ticket for each book they read or listen to, which will be entered into the weekly drawings for special gifts. All tickets collected will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held Friday, Feb. 24. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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NEW BRITAIN – On Wednesday the State Elections Enforcement Commission approved Peter Steele’s application for a public grant from the Citizen’s Election Program for the special election of the 24th General Assembly District. The CEP required Steele to raise $3,750 in small contributions and have at last 113 donors that reside within New Britain and Newington. The approval of the application means that Steele’s campaign will receive a grant of $19,500. Steele’s report submitted more than 140 individual donations totaling over $3,900. “I’m happy with the overwhelming support I’ve received and I’m encouraged that so many people want me to run for the seat,” Steele said. “As I meet with the district residents and listen to their concerns, it’s clear that we have to change the way the state government is operating. New Britain and Newington residents worry everyday that they will be hit with another
tax bill from Hartford. People can’t afford it they are fed up, and so am I.” “Residents need an experienced jobcreator, like myself, to help bring jobs back to Connecticut and get our state working again. I will bring common sense and balance back to the Connecticut Legislature,” Steele added. Steele is a 62-year-old lifelong resident of New Britain; he is a U.S. Army veteran having served our country in Vietnam. In addition to being a real estate agent, Steele worked for eight years under former New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart, as his executive aide. He has also served on numerous boards and commissions within the city including Chairman of NB Housing Authority, board member of NB HRA, member of NB Parks and Recreation commission, and former president of PAL board of directors. The Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 10.
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Boys hockey looks poised for another strong season By JOE FORTUNATO STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — The Newington-Berlin boys hockey team was dealt two massive blows this offseason. Then they got two bouts of fantastic news. With both starting goaltender Mike Reynolds and 30-goal scorer Matt Coco lost to graduation, the Indians got some reinforcements to replace them. Goalie Drew O’Leary and forward Nick Briganti transferred to Newington from junior hockey, giving the Indians a needed boost at the two weakened positions. And while hockey is a team game,
Indians coach Dave Harackiewicz recognizes the importance of a solid goaltender. “It’s a key position in high school hockey and we had inexperience coming back this year,” he said. “So for Drew to decide to play for us is a huge addition to the program and what we want to accomplish.” It’s not just O’Leary’s goaltending that has Harackiewicz smiling either. “One thing he does have, that we haven’t had in a while, is he handles the puck very well,” he said. “He’s almost like an extra defenseman out there for us.” Newington is also bringing back
a fair amount of players, making them an experienced team who knows what it’s like to make a deep playoff run — the Indians lost in the second round of the CIAC Tournament last year. And with all the returning players, and the addition of Briganti, Harackiewicz feels he has a very solid lineup from top to bottom. “I don’t think we’re a one-player team that another team can try to shut down in any one specific way,” he said. “Briganti is very good, so they can’t key on just one guy.” Harackiewicz also thinks his team will find some offense from the blue line as well. “We have defenseman who can
score too, so it’s nice to have that option,” he said. “It’s more than just one guy. The focus has been to spread the offense around to more players and based on early returns from the scrimmages we’ve seen the goal scoring spread.” Experience is going to end up being a major factor for the Indians, especially since they’re returning six players from last season who played significant minutes. “I think the last two years we have been really close to getting to Yale, and in one case we came a double overtime away and last year we were four or five minutes away,” Harackiewicz said. Harackiewicz also believes his
team is hungry after last year’s disappointing finish. “I think for the returning guys we’re really motivated to get there,” he said. “I think the outdoor game and the Maine tournament develops a lot of the team bonding aspects and I think them being so close as a unit last year and the two impact players we got means a lot to us early in the season.” Even with the new players Harackiewicz thinks the team bonding is a strength. “I think the team chemistry is there for us right now,” he said. “We’re a veteran club and I think that can carry us a long way.”
Malloy refuses lawyer’s call to slow Irene disciplinary hearings By MARK PAZNIOKAS ©CONNECTICUTMIRROR
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy brushed aside a lawyer’s complaint today that his administration was moving too quickly against 24 state employees suspected of fraudulently obtain-
ing disaster aid after Tropical Storm Irene. “The reality about Connecticut’s government is it routinely moved too slow, if at all, particularly in incidents like this,” Malloy said. “I think what we’re trying to do is send a very clear message to the citizens
of Connecticut that we take this as seriously as they take it, and we’re going to move in an expeditious fashion.” Rich Rochlin, a lawyer who says he is representing some of the state employees facing administrative hearings and possible termination,
told the administration by letter Monday that chaos surrounded the administration of the program, suggesting that some employees may have been misled into applying for aid. “Perhaps the administration is aware of these facts but has yet to
report that it is conducting an internal investigation,” Rochlin wrote in a letter to Andrew McDonald, the governor’s general counsel. “Workers’ jobs and lives can and will be impacted by how this investigation proceeds.” Malloy, a former prosecutor, was dismissive of the letter. “If somebody is being paid $250 an hour to represent somebody, what do you think they’re going to say?” Malloy said. Rochlin could not be reached for comment. The administration says it is unsure whom Rochlin is representing. “He refused to disclose who his clients were,” said McDonald, who says he spoke to Rochlin on Saturday. McDonald wrote Rochlin a letter challenging him to identify and provide his clients if they have information indicating they were the victims of misinformation by the Department of Social Services, which administered the aid program. With their permission, the state would then release their applications for D-SNAP, the Disaster-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, McDonald said. This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.
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LOST DOG- Yorkshire Terrier. Vicinity of Howard St/New Brit- NEW BRITAIN - 2 BR, beauti- NEW BRITAIN: Move-in WANTED: Lease to own: fully upgraded. Starts at Special. $600. Heat & hot Condo, single or multi fam. ain Ave in Newington. Gold & $750. Bill, 203-709-1038 water included. Call for de- home (860)709-2445, lv msg Black. Answers to “Odie”. Missing for 4 mos. REWARD. NEW BRITAIN: 4 rms, 92 Gold tails, 203-639-8271 Having a tag sale? 860-665-8080. St., $500 mo. 860-229-5569, Don’t forget to advertise 860-604-0133. 645 GENERAL it with a fast-acting 245 HOUSES FOR RENT Classified HELP WANTED NEW BRITAIN: Basement apt. 230 APARTMENTS to let everyone know! 1 br $825/mo, 1 mo. dep. UNFURNISHED Call 231-2444 Gas heat & electricity in- NEWINGTON: 4 br, 2 ba JANITORIAL POSITION house, detached garage, cluded. Call 860-796-7741. 645 GENERAL Bristol-3 BD. Off-st pkng. fenced yard. Anna Reynolds Working in a warehouse will inW/D hkup, appliances, NEW BRITAIN: Nice, 2 BR, School, near library/park. HELP WANTED volve: $950 mo. 203-634-1881 2nd floor. Burritt St. $745. Dogs ok. $1350. 1st, last d Cleaning office area/mop860-508-1060. dep. 860-830-2501. ping floors & dusting BRISTOL 5 RM, 2 BR, applid Cleaning cafeteria/mopping ances, laundry, no pets, garPUBLISHER’S NOTICE FULL TIME CUSTOMER SER- floors and cleaning tables & age. $925. 860-621-0694. VICE REP chairs Bristol-5 rm, 3 bd. 1st fl. Wa- All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the d Cleaning mens’ & ladies’ ter incl. Off-str pkg. Sec. dep. Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 revised March 12, 1989 Central Connecticut Communibathrooms $1200mo. 203-721-1132 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, cations, publisher of the New d Emptying all trash throughout * BRISTOL - Downtown. Lg 2 or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national oriBritain Herald and Bristol the warehouse BR, util inc. Laundry rm. No gin, gender, handicap, or familial status or intention to make Press, is looking for a Cus- d Cleaning all work areas, any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. It is also pets. 860-729-1010 or tomer Service Representa- cleaning up of clutter subject to Connecticut Public Act 80449 and the New Haven 860-559-9349. tive for its New Britain office. d Breakdown and recycling of Ordinance to stop discrimination against families/single parResponsibilities include han- cardboard BRISTOL ents with children. All residential property advertised in this dling inbound and outboard d Sweeping throughout the Sec dep: $740. Remodeled 2 newspaper is subject to the Connecticut General Statutes phone calls, working with warehouse Bdrms. Fully carpeted & ap- Sections 46a-64c which prohibits the making, printing, or pubcustomers to resolve any deplianced, from $740. lishing or cause to be made printed or published any notice, livery or payment issues, Hours are: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Near ESPN. No fees. statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental data entry, payment process- Rate of pay: $9.00 per hour Pine Brook Terrace of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or dising and other office duties as 585-0286 crimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, genrequired. Early morning and Please send resume to: PO Box der, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial BRISTOL: Single fam., 3 br, weekend hours when re- 7499, c/o The New Britain poss 4, 2 car gar, also 1 br, status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation or quired.Full time hourly posi- Herald, 1 Court St, 4th FL, an intention to make any such w/d hkp, 860-302-6717. tion, incentive program, paid New Britain, CT 06051. Attn; preference, limitation, or discrimination. vacation and healthcare. Joanne NEW BRITAIN: newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisInterested applicants should 1 & 3 br apts., including ht/hw. This ing for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential e-mail their resume to kelliDo want ads work? 860-985-5760. property which is in violation of these laws. son@centralctcommunicaDo mice like cheese? tions.com. Call 231-2444.
645 GENERAL HELP WANTED
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VOLVO AERO Located in Newington CT, Volvo Aero Connecticut specializes in machining large aerospace components such as fan cases for aircraft engines and gas turbines. We produce components for commercial and military aircraft engines and are a leading supplier to major aircraft engine manufacturers. NOW HIRING 1st & 2nd SHIFT OPERATORS!!
Aerospace and Mill/Turn experience preferred. We offer competitive wages, 15% shift differential for 2nd shift, excellent benefits including 401K, medical, dental, educational assistance, pension plan and much more! Apply online @ www.volvoaero.com EOE/DFWP/M/F/D/V Having a tag sale? Don’t forget to advertise it with a fast-acting Classified to let everyone know! Call 231-2444
Having a tag sale? Don’t forget to advertise it with a fast-acting Classified to let everyone know! Call 231-2444
819 FURNITURE BED: All new, still in plastic. Extra thick queen pillow-top mattress set, $295. King set, $395. Can deliver. (860) 298-9732.
881 WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS BUYING - Vintage electronics, Ham, CB, shortwave, radios, guitars, amps, hi-fi audio, watches. 860-707-9350.
Old Tools Wanted
Always Buying old, used and antique hand tools, carpentry, machinist, engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory
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HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MULL BROS., INC. - We are a family business that’s been catering to your cooling & heating needs since 1945. We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842). Call 860-666-9737 CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs. Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805
CLEANING SERVICES Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 2nd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885 HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234 ELECTRICAL SERVICES NDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrica work, additions, new homes, renovations, pools, hottubs, etc. Main service up-grades from fuses to circuit breakers. Fast, quality workmanship. Nick 860-665-7202. CT Lic #E1-180139 GUTTER CLEANING #1 First In Reliability - We Show Up!!! One day service. Our 10th year. Reasonable rates. Senior discounts. Reliable service. Call Rob (860) 982-3300 “A West Hartford Resident� Visit our web site: robpolo.com
PLUMBING POSITANO PLUMBING, INC. 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement. CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol. PLUMBING & HEATING DEMAIO PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC - Free estimates. We specialize in bathroom & kitchen remodeling, new additions and new houses. Water heaters, zoned heat & more. We also specialize in high efficiency boilers and all types of heating and hot water systems. We install radiant heat, new or additions. Fully licensed and insured. Call Rick at 860-342-3365. REMODELING FULL SERVICE REMODELING Windows, bathrooms and kitchens. All interior and exterior home or business remodeling and handyman service. You name it - I’ve done it! Excellent references and competitive rates with over 10 years experience. BBB Accredited. Call Mike 860-690-6505 or
Kris 860-348-076 today for your free estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969. 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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