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Rocky Hill’s new sweeping smoking ban goes into effect July 1 By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
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Longtime employees of Bliss Market are back on the job Monday after the gourmet grocery was closed for three months following a serious fire. At left is Alice Scotelli, on staff for the last 29 years. Helping her is Front End Manager Ali Cormier, a three-year employee.
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Nothing can keep Bliss Market from serving the Wethersfield community the same delicious foods it has for nearly 50 years. A serious kitchen fire in March ripped through the gourmet grocery, located at 675 Wolcott Hill Road, but it came back to life again this week after three
months in the dark. Owner Sky Patel wasn’t sure what to expect when he reopened his doors, but it wasn’t long before word got around and it was like the disaster never even happened. “It’s better than we expected,” he said Monday. “We were nervous, but as soon as people in the neighborhood saw people here
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Three months after fire, Bliss Market reopens
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ownership last year. “People loved what we had here so I didn’t want to change anything,” he explained. Besides fresh produce, a deli, an extensive meat department and all your typical grocery merchandise, Bliss specializes in a wide selection of gourmet prepared foods that has long set it apart from other small grocery stores. It opened in Hartford’s south end in the ’30s before moving to Wethersfield in 1965 and quickly becoming a neighborhood landmark. When the Patels purchased Bliss from former owner John DeFrino, the founder’s grandson, they also
inherited the family’s well-loved recipes. “The store’s been here for 8,000 years; everybody loves it,” said Bill Wood, a Wethersfield High School Class of 1947 graduate, whose grocery cart Monday held some of his old favorites — fresh stuffed peppers and Bliss’s signature macaroni salad. It’s customers like Wood who keep the market going strong even after a destroyed kitchen and extensive smoke damage forced a three-month disruption in their regular shopping routines. “I definitely want to thank all the customers for their patronage — for waiting for us,” said Patel, adding, “I want to say sorry as well; we tried to
open again as soon as possible, but it took longer than we thought.” It’s not only frequent customers that Patel has to be grateful for — it’s also his dedicated 25-member staff, most of whom stuck around to return to their jobs this week. “I’ve been here 29 years,” said Alice Scotello, who knows most of her customers by name and enjoys catching up on family life and gossip with each as she rings them out. “We were surprised we were out that long; it was nice to come back,” said Scotello. “The customers missed us and we missed them.” Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.
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Ridge Park is one of the most popular venues for Continued from Page 1 that in this day and age, there’s been so much events hosted by the town’s Parks and Recreation research done on the impact of secondhand smoke Department. A Summer Concert Series begins there that the time has come the town should do some- next Thursday, and is held every Thursday through thing about the facilities it controls — mainly the August. Friday evenings feature a movie series. Both Town Hall complex,” he continued, adding, “I gave weekly events draw in lots of local families whose up smoking a long time ago in the interest of health complaints about smokers have reached enough ears and if the town can do something itself to promote that officials have finally decided to take action. better health than it should.” “Nobody appreciates smoke being blown in their Town Councilor and former Mayor Barbara direction when they’re trying to enjoy a concert,” Surwilo, who has a Ph.D in bio-chemistry and has said Sylvestro. been on the Board of Directors of Connecticut’s Although he admits to not knowing many town American Lung Association for over 20 years, called workers who are indeed smokers, those who are the action “a very good step to protecting people’s must do so on their break time off company prophealth.” erty, according to the new town ordinance. Signs will “We need to do what we can to get our air back to soon be posted around all town buildings and people as natural a quality as it was before humans started are being asked kindly, to comply. Nostill longer #1 discussed, in town! to foul it all up with all these chemicals and of our Disciplinary action has notbut yetstill been Noalllonger downtown but #1 indowntown town! activities,” she added. according to Sylvestro. 30C&Fenn In the Stop & Shop Plaza. 30C Fenn Rd. In“Ifthe Stop ShopRd. Plaza. In addition to Town Hall, smoking will be banned there’s wholesale ignoring of the ordinance and in all town vehicles, in and outside of firehouses, the the complaints continue to come in, a future council senior and community centers, and at events that will have to give some consideration to that,” he said. are sponsored by the town — no matter where they “I think our police officers have better things to do are held. than running around fining people for smoking; The Veterans Memorial Ampitheater at Elm hopefully we don’t get to that point.”
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Wethersfield moving from analog to digital radios By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
It just might be the “clearest” $3.5 million the town of Wethersfield will spend next year. That’s the figure budgeted for the complete replacement of the town’s antiqued radio system, which services all departments — including police and fire — and is pushing 12 years of age. The current system is not being manufactured anymore, so when parts break, it’s difficult to locate replacements, and many components are no longer supported by the vendor. “We are having problems keeping it up and running, and the
radios are critical to how the town with the existing system. Recently Two of the industry’s top vendors internet protocol (IP) based. “What we’re looking at buying does business,” said Assistant Town they developed a performance stan- developed design proposals and Manager Rae Ann Palmer, the council is “seriously con- is the newest technology with a life who along with Town Manager sidering” a design from Harris cycle of 15 to 20 years,” said Palmer. Jeff Bridges and the town’s Corp., an international com- “It would allow us to be interoperEmergency Management munications and information able with other towns, and improve Director, relies on the system to technology company, according the coverage so the radios work at every spot within town boundaries communicate with emergency to Palmer. responders during storms. The $3.5 million cost would and we’d also get that reliability Aside from natural disasters, be leased and paid for over the standard in there.” The Town Council will vote on the radios are used 24 hours a next 10 years. day, seven days a week by police, “One of the problems with approving a contract sometime in firemen, physical services staff the old system is that we July, after which the system will be and other town departments. bought it when the technology built and installed, a process that RAE ANN PALMER Texas-based radio Assistant town manager was at the end of its life cycle,” should take about a year. engineering firm Track she explained. Communications has been While the existing radios run Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) working with the town for the last dard to assist in choosing a new on outdated analog technology, the 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@ 12 years to troubleshoot problems system. new system would be digital, and newbritainherald.com.
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Who knew that a cherry-red, plain wooden chair would become a transient national landmark, and end up right here in Wethersfield? The Traveling Red Chair was in town this past weekend, honorable guest of John and Shireen Aforismo, owners of the Silas W. Robbins Bed & Breakfast on Broad Street. Wethersfield was just one of many stops the chair will make across New England and beyond in a tour of more than 20 states. The small piece of furniture made its humble beginnings at the Woods Hole Inn in Cape Cod, rescued from its destruction by Innkeeper Beth Colt. After it left her walls, it moved The Traveling Red Chair at the Aroma Bistro on Main Street, Wethersfield. on to innkeepers across all six New England states, being photographed What Colt referred to as “a said Shireen, who hired Rocky Hill The Traveling Red Chair made an appearance at the Silas W. Robbins Bed & Breakfast as part of a tour of more than 20 states. all along the way. It was these photos consciousness-raising experiment,” photographer Beverly Matthews — publicized online in social net- sure raised some eyebrows in to accompany her on visits to local works and blogs — that brought the Wethersfield. attractions, chronicling the chair’s “It was a lot of fun; we had a lot of “It definitely causes everybody to red chair its fame — and its name. “We had a good time with it,” unique taste of Wethersfield. conversations with people wondering see our local attractions, what we what we were doing,” she laughed. have to offer,” she said. Among its stops through town Over the weekend, only three were the Wethersfield Cove, the people were lucky enough to actually Webb Deane Stevens Museum, the use the chair for its original intended Ancient Burying Grounds, and Main purpose — sitting. That included Street businesses like the Heart of Shireen, her husband, and the perthe Country and Antiques on Main. son who helped her set up a blog to But Aforismo wasn’t just going to let document the chair’s travels. a visit to Hartford County pass withThey were sad to see their out bringing her guest to some local new friend leave Sunday. Its next We Have Over 30 Years Of Heating And Cooling Experience In... landmarks outside of town, like the stop, Rock Hall Luxe Lodging in Mark Twain and Harriett Beecher Colebrook, Conn. Stowe Houses, as well as Elizabeth Follow the Red Chair’s travels at • Installing heating and cooling equipment in new construction Park. www.RedChairTravels.com.
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Retirement for Wethersfield resident Bill Webb isn’t about vacationing on sunny beaches or spending most of the day on a golf course — it’s about companionship and giving those nearing the end of their lives a few special last moments. Webb, 66, was just honored by Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice with the prestigious D.O.V.E. Award, for his dedicated volunteer work with hospice patients across the state. Webb spent 235 hours over the last year visiting with those in the area whose doctors gave them fewer than six months to live. A retired clinical social worker with River Valley Services, the lead mental health agency in Middlesex County, it was natural for Webb to follow this path after retirement. “I’ve always been involved in jobs where I served others, and after being retired for six or seven years, I was nothing more than a
house husband with a social work background,” says Webb, whose wife, Lori and daughter, Anne, 27, were both already direct care volunteers and encouraged him to try his hand at it too. Pretty soon he was visiting with up to three people in one week — sometimes even in the same day — and offering to assist Volunteer Coordinator John Roush in the East Hartford office with other tasks. “He is always willing to help out whenever we ask and wherever he’s needed, even doing vigil volunteering at homes and facilities that are not in his regular coverage area,” Roush said, adding, “Bill is a great and amazing person, and his commitment and dedication to our hospice program is truly admirable. It’s an honor and a privilege to present him with this year’s D.O.V.E. award.” Webb grew up in the south end of Hartford, and has lived with his family in Wethersfield for the last 38 years. Aside from social work,
he also served as a firefighter with the Hartford Fire Department for 22 years. “I’ve seen a lot of death — both peaceful and not so peaceful,” he says. “I consider it a privilege to get to know these people, listen to them talk about their lives, get to know their children,” he continued. “Death is a natural thing that’s going to come along sometime or another.” Sometimes his visits are simply sitting bedside and holding someone’s hand, brushing their hair out of their eyes — being a presence. “Hearing is one of the last things to go, so it’s always nice to speak to people, just try to be as comforting as possible.” Unfortunately, in this line of work, Webb added, there’s a large turnover. “It can be difficult when you’ve been with a person for a long time … I have a heart condition, so it’s nice to see how other people handle death; I try to learn from them.” Masonicare Home Health & Hospice is always looking for more volunteers, and have a particularly high shortage of men.
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From left to right, Bill Webb, a Wethersfield resident, hospice volunteer and Masonicare’s D.O.V.E. Award winner, with Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice Volunteer Coordinator John Roush, and Bill’s wife, Lori Webb, who also volunteers with hospice patients.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was an uninvited guest Monday at the luncheon Texas Gov. Rick Perry hosted for Connecticut business executives who might be interested in relocating their companies to the Lone Star State. The lack of an invitation didn’t keep Malloy from showing up at Max Downtown, where his press secretary, Andrew Doba, snapped a photo of the two governors that he quickly sent out on his Twitter feed. After a weekend of largely unflattering comparisons of the business climates of Texas and Connecticut, Malloy appeared intent on trying to change the story line with a suggestion that Perry was promoting Perry, not Texas. “Nobody does it with quite the fanfare he does,” Malloy said. “If I was a betting person, I’d say he’s probably going to run for president yet again.” Perry, who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2012, was all smiles when he briefly met with reporters outside the luncheon, but he wasn’t afraid to throw a sharp elbow at Malloy. “Twenty-sixteen will take care of itself,” Perry said. “I think that’s a good way to deflect off a conversation that people need to have: Are your tax policies really in the best interest of your job creators?” Perry is making a special outreach to firearms manufacturers on his trip to New York and Connecticut, two states that passed gun control laws in reaction to the Dec. 14 mass shooting of 26 students and educators in Newtown. The laws ban the retail sales high-capacity magazines and semiautomatic rifles with military features, such the AR-15, the rifle used in the Newtown attack. Perry spoke Monday with executives at companies that make the AR-15. He visited Colt’s Manufacturing in West Hartford, and one of his luncheon guests was Mark Malkowski, the owner and founder of Stag Arms in New Britain, whose only product line is the AR-15. “The governor took the opportunity to try out Colt products on our
firing range and assured us that we would always be welcome in Texas,” said Dennis Veilleux, the president and chief executive officer. Perry dodged a question about whether he thought Connecticut had overreacted with its new guncontrol law. “I think every state has to make their own decisions about these issues, and that’s one of the great ideas that our Founding Fathers had,” Perry said. Perry, who also planned to give a speech on civility in politics Monday night in Stamford, said it was possible to be civil even as he competes for Connecticut jobs. “Sometimes, it’s a rough business. I get that,” Perry said. “So is competition on an athletic field,” he said. “I hope we can shake hands, realize we’re just competitors. We’re all Americans first.” Malloy said Connecticut won one head-to-head competition with Texas: CIGNA Corp. selected Bloomfield for its corporate headquarters two years ago, though only after Connecticut offered CIGNA incentives worth between $47 million and $71 million. The governor also noted he had just left a groundbreaking in New Haven at the new headquarters of Alexion, a pharmaceutical company that the Malloy administration has promised $51 million in incentives. “We’re having a good day today,” Malloy said. Malloy reacted in mock horror when asked about his crashing Perry’s luncheon. “I just said hello,” Malloy said. “I didn’t crash. I’m in and out.” Malkowski, who has publicly confronted Malloy over the gun-control law that he says sends a hostile message to the state’s historic firearms industry, said he saw Malloy at Max Downtown. “We acknowledged each other,” Malkowski 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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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The following local students graduated from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony, held on Sunday, May 19. Caitlin LeMay of Rocky Hill earned a Bachelor of Arts, and Allison Inho of Rocky Hill earned a Bachelor of Science. Alissa Anne Scalise of Rocky Hill has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the spring semester. Scalise is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. The following students have been named to Dean’s List at Western New England for the spring semester. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Brenna K. Skelly of Wethersfield, majoring in Marketing Communication/ Advertising; Erika L. Vuernick of Rocky Hill, majoring in PrePharmacy, and Brianna E. Levesque of Wethersfield, majoring in Psychology. Jerina Jorgji of Rocky Hill graduated from Goodwin College on June 6. Stonehill College recently named the following local residents to its Dean’s List for the spring semester. Rocky Hill resident Laura N. Pulcini, a member of the Class of 2013; Wethersfield resident Nicole E. Dikegoros, a member of the Class of 2014; Rocky Hill resident Nathan J. Held, a member of the Class of 2014; Wethersfield resident Michelle A. Montinieri, a member of the Class of 2014; Rocky Hill resident Megan L. Ruonavaara, a member of the Class of 2016.
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Shannon R. Skelly of Wethersfield, majoring in Elementary Education-Psychology; Marisa R. Harris of Wethersfield, majoring in Marketing Communication/ Advertising; Rebecca E. Fields of Rocky Hill, majoring in Psychology; Lindsay D. Vendetta of Rocky Hill, majoring in Social Work. The following students graduated from James Madison University during the May 4 commencement exercises: Nora Sacks of Wethersfield, Emma Sacks of Wethersfield.
Local News Reinsch of Rocky Hill, Associate in Nursing; Paola Rodriguez of Wethersfield, Associate in Occupational Therapy Assistant; Maria Savvis of Wethersfield, Associate in Human Services; Jennifer Stevens of Wethersfield, Associate in Occupational Therapy Assistant. The following local residents earned certificates, which were conferred at the Commencement Ceremony on the Goodwin College River Campus, June 6. Lisa Klavins of Wethersfield, Certificate in Medical Assisting; Jacquetta Pettigrew of Wethersfield, Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding; Celines Serrano of Wethersfield, Certificate in Medical Assisting; Maria Spinoso of Rocky Hill, Certificate in Phlebotomy & Lab Services; Stewart Tinturin of Rocky Hill, Certificate in Histologic Science.
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Shane Bromberg of Wethersfield has been named to the spring Ellen Scully graduated with a Dean’s List at SUNY Oneonta, degree in Economics and Political Oneonta, N.Y. Science from Colorado College. Ellen is the daughter of William Anneli Johnson of Wethersfield Scully of Rocky Hill and Amy has earned Highest Honors for the Snow of Rocky Hill. spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at the University of Shane Bromberg of Wethersfield New Hampshire. earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0 during the spring 2013 Adam Caporiccio of semester at SUNY Oneonta and Wethersfield received a B.A. from has been named to the college’s Lasell College during commenceProvost’s List. Of the more than ment exercises May 19. Caporiccio 5,800 undergraduates enrolled at majored in Graphic Design. the college, 140 qualified for the spring 2013 Provost’s List by earnWethersfield resident Logan ing a perfect GPA while carrying a Singerman was one of 651 stucourse load of at least 12 semester dents to graduate from Messiah hours. College on May 18 during the College’s annual commencement. Springfield College has named Singerman graduated magna the following local residents to cum laude with a degree in the dean’s list for academic excel- Christian ministries. He was also lence for the spring 2013 term. a member of the College Honors Amanda Pace of Wethersfield. Program. Pace is studying Movement and Sport Studies; William Schmid Westminster School in of Wethesfield. Schmid is study- Simsbury has announced the foling Movement and Sport Studies; lowing academic honor awards Ryan Couture of Wethersfield. for the spring 2013 term. David Couture is studying Sport Hallisey of Wethersfield, a senior, Management; Elizabeth Mokrycki earned honors. of Wethersfield. Mokrycki is studying Rehabilitation and Lindsay D. Vendetta of Rocky Disability Studies; Vanessa Banks Hill received a Bachelor of Social of Wethersfield. Banks is studying Work degree from Western New Human Services; Lauren Coletta England University on May 18. of Wethersfield. Coletta is studying Vendetta graduated Magna Cum Human Services; Jaclyn Pinney of Laude, which signifies scholasWethersfield. Pinney is studying tic excellence and is awarded at Human Services. graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average Jennifer Townsend of between 3.60 and 3.80. Lindsay Wethersfield has achieved Dean’s has also been named to the High Honors at Nichols College, President’s List at Western New Dudley, Mass., for the spring England for the spring semester semester. of 2013. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving The following area residents a semester grade point average of have been named to the Dean’s 3.80 or higher. List at Providence College for the spring semester: Tegan Crean of The spring semester Dean’s List Wethersfield, and a member of at Bryant University includes the the class of 2016; Allison Curran following area residents: Ethan of Wethersfield, and a member of Aronowitz, a senior in Finance the class of 2013; Stephen Kozak from Rocky Hill; Anthony of Rocky Hill, and a member of Dell’Aquila, a junior in Finance the class of 2016; Kyle Lewis of from Rocky Hill; Robert Donahue, Wethersfield, and a member of the a senior in Finance from Rocky class of 2013; Liana Marinelli of Hill; Kaylee Fontanella, a senior Wethersfield, and a member of the in Human Resource Management class of 2013; Kelly Miskunas of from Wethersfield; James Grant, Rocky Hill, and a member of the a sophomore in Accounting from class of 2013, Brendan Nelson of Rocky Hill; Jared Hartstein, a Wethersfield, and a member of the senior in Finance from Rocky Hill; class of 2013. Chelsey Mancini, a sophomore in Undeclared from Rocky Hill;
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ART EXHIBIT: Pencil on paper and watercolors by Wethersfield resident and UConn student Zachary Weinberg are currently on display at the Wethersfield Library. Included in the exhibit are watercolor paintings of flowers and pencil on paper surrealistic self-portraits. Weinberg is majoring in Computer Science, but hopes to use his artistic talent in a future career. For information and directions to the Library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2811. ‘FOOD FOR FINES’: Wethersfield library users will be able to pay off their overdue fines this summer by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the Wethersfield Food Bank. These are the foods most needed: Canned beans (all kinds), canned fruit, spaghetti sauce (pasta not needed), peanut butter, jelly or jam, breakfast cereal, canned tuna, granola bars, 100 percent fruit juice (in individuals boxes, cans, or plastic bottles). Please check for expiration dates on donated items, and donate
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2 through Aug. 20, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages birth to 24 months. Join us for sensory play with a story and song at 11 a.m. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary. org/kids.htm. DIGGING FUN CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” the Library offers Digging Fun! Thursdays, July 11 through Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for children of all ages. Join us for drop-in crafts and activities. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. I DIG STORYTIME CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” the library offers I Dig Storytime, Wednesday mornings July 3 through Aug. 21st at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 years. Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm.
PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading,” the library offers Ready, Set… on Monday evenings July 1 through Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 4-6. Join us for specially designed activities that make reading, math and science come alive. Topics will alternate each week. Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids. htm. READY, SET … CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading,” the library offers Ready, Set … Monday evenings July 1 through Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 4-6. Join us for specially designed activities that make reading, math and science come alive. Topics will alternate each week. Registration is required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860)
257-2801 or visit the library or www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. SATURDAY STORIES: The Wethersfield Library offers Saturday Stories for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other programs for children, call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801, visit the library or www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm. CHILDREN’S EVENTS — WEEKLY AND YEAR-ROUND: EVERY WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop in family fun with a story and a song. EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song. EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.
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ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “Grounded in Reading,” Wethersfield Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program is an exciting program for people ages 18 years and older. The adult program will run concurrently with the children’s program, “Dig Into Reading” and the teen program “Beneath the Surface.” Like last year, you can post reviews of books online and be eligible for prizes. This year you will also be able to comment on reviews by other readers. And, if you like, you can post your summer reading activity on your Facebook page. We hope you will participate in the “Grounded in Reading” program for adults this summer. You can set up your online account any time. To participate, go to http://ct.evanced.info/wethersfieldlibrary/sr/homepage.asp. Click on the Grounded in Reading (Adults) tab on the far right. The first time you visit this page, click on Sign Me Up. After that, you will log in with your user name and password using the Login button. You can begin entering book reviews on June 24. You will need the title and author of the book you are reviewing. If you enter the ISBN (the long number on the back of most books), you will see the book cover along with your review. The program will end Sunday, Aug. 18. To win awards and prizes: Enter three book reviews to be eligible for the first reader’s award. Enter three more reviews and you will be eligible for the second reader’s award. Awards will be available as long as supplies last. Beginning July 1, random drawings will be held each week for a gift card. On Aug. 19, a random drawing will be held for the grand prize! You only need to enter one review to be eligible for the gift card drawings and grand prize, but the more reviews you enter the better your chances! You will be notified by email if you are a prize winner. For further information about the Adult Summer Reading Program, check out the Wethersfield Library website at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call the library at (860) 257-2811.
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placing an ad is easy. Just call !
business hours: monday-friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; Use the Classifieds. Smart shoppers know about the bargains found within the Classified pages. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every week.
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Home Furnishings 257 BED: All new, still in plastic. Extra thick queen pillow top mattress set. Can deliver. $325. (860) 298-9732.
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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Pools/Hot Tubs 284 NAMCO OASIS POOL 33 x 15, NEVER INSTALLED. All accessories included. $3,200. 860-583-5278.
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Apartments for Rent 720 BRISTOL - 2 BR, 1st & 2nd FL, w/d hkp, gas ht, pkg. Gd loc. 860-302-6717.
Single Copy Assistant NORTHEAST NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTORS The delivery agent for
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has an immediate opening for a full-time Single Copy Assistant
In this role, you will collect coins from vending machines and invoice payments from single-copy dealers. You check our vending boxes, make light repairs and report damaged machines. You'll also monitor performance throughout our single-copy system, and help out wherever necessary to provide first-class service for our customers. Early morning shift on Sundays and a Monday-Thursday schedule. Job requires some heavy lifting, a reliable, insured vehicle (you'll be reimbursed for mileage) and friendly attitude. EDUCATION: High school/GED diploma required; associates degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous customer service. Some computer and internet skills preferred.
BRISTOL - Central loc. 1 NEW BRITAIN 2 apts. 1 car & storage, office & BA. for a Job furn,Looking both w/ht/hw, appl, Approx 1500 sf. $700. Also, elec,pkg.Sec.860-229-4293. Middle St, 3-phase pwr, $500. 860-729-1010 or NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly 860-559-9349. renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near Hosp for Special Care, on busline. Bob (860) 463-0904. NEW BRITAIN - 3 BR, very nice. Pkg. Housing vouchers accepted. 860-223-3344.
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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
Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHAND 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
HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234
CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.
CLEANING SERVICES Polish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 3rd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885
ELECTRICAL SERVICES NDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrical 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
LAWN AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE PREMIER PROPERTy MAINTENANCE is offering Newington residents one free lawn cutting when you sign up for weekly lawn cutting service. Other services include seasonal clean-ups, mulching, rototilling, organic fertilizing, etc. Free quotes over the phone or email. Dependable owner does the work. Fully insured. Call Mike 860-205-8761. Premierproperty@cox.net 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
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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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