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In proactive step, town officials considering marijuana rulebook By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Wethersfield officials plan to have new zoning regulations in place before anyone seriously approaches them with an application to open a marijuana dispensary. When state legislators approved rules regarding the sale and production of medical marijuana early in September, towns across Connecticut began addressing their own zoning laws to accomVolume 53, No. 37
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modate. Peter Gillespie, Wethersfield’s town planner and director of economic development, received an inquiry from a potential applicant a few weeks ago and informed the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission the next time they met. Discussion continued at Tuesday night’s PZC meeting, when Gillespie presented information on how a possible amendment might be written. “Commission members want some form of regulation to provide guidance so if someone is to approach the town, they know what our zoning philosophy would be in regard to those uses,” See TOWN, Page 11
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The ears have it Town preparing for 29th annual Cornfest By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Corn is just the beginning of Wethersfield’s annual harvest celebration. In addition to the sweet yellow treat, this Saturday’s 29th
Annual Cornfest will also feature southern barbecue from Black Eyed Sally’s, arancini courtesy of Maple Giant Grinder, Belgian waffles from Sloppy Waffle, Rita’s Italian Ice and of course, Old Wethersfield’s own Village
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Money management the topic of new workshop By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Learn how to keep your money in check before it’s all whisked away in the big holiday shopping rush. The Wethersfield Department of Social and Youth Services is inviting residents to attend a free Money Management Workshop this October. Hailing from the University of Connecticut College of Agricultural and Natural Resources School of Family Studies’ Cooperative Extension System is Extension Educator Faye Griffiths-Smith, who
will host the course. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to bring this workshop to Wethersfield,” said Smith, who urges residents to commit to attending all three sessions, because concepts introduced will be built on each other as the course moves along. Participants will begin by identifying their financial goals before developing a plan that supports achieving those goals. They will consider the factors that influence their spending decisions and learn how to plan ahead for life’s unexpected events that can challenge a budget.
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Rocky Hill church aids Haiti with annual 5K walk/run By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Parishioners at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Rocky Hill have a sister church in Saintard, Haiti, that over the last decade has benefited immensely from their good graces. This weekend they hope to extend their outreach once again with the 6th annual Hoof it For Haiti 5K Run/Walk. In 2000, through the church’s Norwich diocese, they were connected with Saint Anne’s, a parish northeast of Port au Prince, Haiti. Rocky Hill parishioners have made mission trips many times since to help with projects like the building of a school on church grounds. “Only the first floor was built; we were able to help with completion of the school by giving over $37,000,” said Jeff Cantin, the church member who made the very first visit to Haiti 13 years ago to find the parish. Since then St. Elizabeth Seton has entered into a covenant with Saint Anne’s to donate $1,000 every month. They have been true to their word thanks to past golf tournaments and the annual 5K fundraiser, which grows larger year after year. “Most of the funds we give go to fuel for their back-up generator to keep the electricity running; food; it pays teachers’ salaries; and for parishioners’ kids to attend the school,” Cantin continued. “We are able to meet our annual commitment in this one event; it’s fantastic,” he added. Every other year they fly St. Anne’s pastor to Rocky Hill to walk in the 5K. On alternative years, parishioners travel down to Haiti. “It’s just a wonderful experience to have him walk in solidarity with us; he has carried the Haitian flag with him,” said Cantin, who anticipates between 150 and 200 people at this weekend’s event. Another parish in Southbury modeled their 5K fundraiser for their own Haitian sister church after Elizabeth Seton’s, and the two parishes have partnered to gain participants for both races. “They had their third annual this past April,” Cantin said. “We’ve developed a great relationship with them.” Getting to church is much easier for Connecticut parishioners. That’s where the Hoof it For Haiti name originates from. “People walk for miles to get to church there; it’s a whole day journey just to come down from the hills
IF YOU GO: WHAT: Hoof it For Haiti 6th Annual 5K Run & Walk-a-thon WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21. Pick up T-shirts and race numbers between 7:30 to 9 a.m. before the race begins at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 280 Brook St., Rocky Hill HOW: Register at hoofitforhaiti. org or the day of the race.
where they live, go to church and go to market, then carry everything back up into the hills; they hoof it,” he explained. Male and female divisions include those ages 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over. New this year is a .25-mile kids run for ages 12 and Runners take part in the 2012 Hoof it for Haiti. The annual 5K run/walk has benefited Saint Anne’s Church in SainHaiti, which has used funds raised through the event to complete construction of a school and buy gas for their backup under, and children 6 and under can tard, generator, among other projects. The 2013 race will take place Saturday, Sept. 21. run a 100-yard “fun run.” All will receive a finisher’s medal and T-shirt. Also new this year is a 2.5K fun run/ walk for all ages. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female 5K runners and to the top three runners of each 5K division. Lite 100.5 WRCH Radio Personality Mike Stacy will be this year’s honorary chair, and will award a top door prize to one race participant, for two front row tickets to the annual “Nite of Lite Laughter” Comedy Show featuring Jason Alexander, Friday, Oct. 4 at the Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets include a pre-show VIP reception with complimentary food and drink with the entire on-air staff at J Restaurant in Hartford. All races will start and end in the church’s parking lot at 280 Brook St., Rocky Hill.
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Stand Down event offers help to veterans in need Friday By BRIAN M. JOHNSON CORRESPONDENT
ROCKY HILL — The 21st annual “Stand Down” event to support indigent veterans in need is on for Friday. The program will be held at the state Veterans Home at 287 West St. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will provide veterans who are homeless, suffering from addiction and medical problems or facing minor legal problems with free information and connect them with service providers. These providers include public defenders, soup kitchens and representatives from the state Department of Public Health and Yale School of Nursing. Transportation for veterans who pre-register for the event will be provided throughout the state. Pre-registration is not mandatory. Dr. Linda S. Schwartz, commissioner of the state Department of Veterans Affairs, said veterans should come before noon. “If you’re looking to be connected with services, come early,” she said. “Most providers leave around noon. However, informa-
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Resident makes her mark fighting for civil rights, just laws By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
When asked ‘what do you do for a living?’ Wethersfield resident Carmen Milagros Saez might answer, “I’m a civil rights activist.” Her income is not monetary, however. She gets her kicks from benevolence. Since the age of 20 — Saez, now 35 — has fought for or against at least 50 bills in front of state legislature. People tell her she should move to Washington D.C. and become a lobbyist, but that’s far from her agenda. “I love this state,” she says. “I really think Connecticut is the best state in the union; it doesn’t get better than this.” Saez was born in Hartford, but her parents and grandparents came from Puerto Rico. The family moved to Rocky Hill later on, which is where she attended high school. She’s lived in Wethersfield for the last 12 years, and that’s where she plans on staying. “I can’t even express how much I love Wethersfield; it’s where I want to grow old,” she says. Her civil rights campaign began when she was in fourth grade at Alfred E. Burr School in Hartford.
Her teacher Ms. Bellizzi, whose father was the namesake for nearby Dr. Joseph Bellizzi Middle School, was her first inspiration. Michael Dukakis, former Massachusetts Governor, visited the class to host a mock election. The press covered his visit and were taken by Saez’s participation. “After that I was like, I really want to do this,” she says. She began researching the most impactful figures in American history and people like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy Jr. became instant role models. By age 20 she was ready to get serious. The year was 1999 and her brother was doing jail time. Along with 500 other Connecticut inmates he was sent to a maximum-security prison in Virginia as part of a state experiment to minimize overcrowding here. But mistreatment of the Connecticut prisoners ended up costing the state an unexpected $2 million in lawsuit settlements. “They were shooting them with rubber bullets, they were handcuffed in the shower, they were mistreated and abused,” recalls Saez, who became “the face” of the family mem-
ber’s perspective. In advocating for their return she became well-known among state legislators and the press, a voice for those who couldn’t speak for themselves. “Because of the pressure I put on them, inmates were sent back,” she says. Since then her passion was fueled by issues like gay rights, mental health services, gun control, the death penalty and increasing opportunities for the disabled population, which she is very much a part of. Saez was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as a result of a childhood trauma, in addition to bipolar disorder. She was in the special education program at Rocky Hill High School as a result. “I was able to live most of my life without medication, but when I turned 27 I had my first manic episode,” she remembers. That’s when she applied for Social Security disability benefits and has been receiving help ever since. But just because she can’t work a typical job, that doesn’t keep Saez from making a difference in her own way. “I hope my work inspires other people with disabilities,” she says.
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“All the money we raise goes right back into the town,” said Goodin. The Chamber gives out four scholarships to local students every year, provides opportunities to businesses in town and hosts the Annual Holidays on Main, among other events. Although the crisp autumn air feeds the appetite and lunch is often at the forefront of visitors’ minds — there’s more than that to see and do. Two stages will feature local musicians including the popular swing band Simply Swing, and the Wethersfield High School Band will kick off the day with a 10 a.m. performance and anoth-
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Malloy, opponents dispute job creation numbers By MARK PAZNIOKAS CONNECTICUTMIRROR
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy trotted out a favorite statistic Monday on the tarmac of Waterbury-Oxford Airport, where he was promoting his administration’s economic development efforts: More than 40,000 jobs have been created in Connecticut since he took office. “The reality is with the creation of over 40,000 private sector jobs, we’re doing a pretty good job at it,” Malloy said of the economy. Meanwhile, Tom Foley, one of several Republicans with an eye on the governor’s office, says Connecticut’s workforce has actually shrunk on Malloy’s watch. Both have a jobs estimate to back them, and their dueling numbers come from the same source: the Connecticut Department of Labor. Confounding experts at the DOL, labor force estimates based on the department’s two main employment surveys have produced contradictory results for years, enabling Malloy and his opponents to live in parallel worlds. In Malloy World, the state has slowly been adding jobs since hitting bottom in early 2010. In GOP World, the state is either struggling badly or plunging to the bottom, depending on which Republican gubernatorial contender is giving the tour. The two estimates are based on separate monthly surveys. One measures non-farm jobs in Connecticut as reported by 6,500 employers, and the other tries to gauge jobs held by Connecticut residents, based on a survey of 1,600 households. The non-farm numbers say Connecticut has added 68,000 jobs to an employment base of 1.6 million since early 2010, when the size of the labor force hit bottom after the recession, with 44,000 of those jobs created since Malloy took office. Estimates based on the household survey paint a different picture: 32,600 fewer residents were employed in July than the 1.7 million at the start of the Malloy administration. Economists, including those who have a darker view of the state’s economy than Malloy, say the non-farm employer survey cited by the governor is more reliable and less volatile than the household survey cited by Foley, although even those are periodically revised.
“We really have to rely on the total non-farm numbers,” said Don Klepper-Smith, the chief economist of DataCore, who was an economic adviser to Malloy’s Republican predecessor, M. Jodi Rell. The sample size is larger, and focusing on non-farm jobs allows the state to produce a seasonally adjusted number that economists say gives a better view of job trends. But the reliability of one survey over another hardly settles the question of Connecticut’s health, either among economists or politicians, nor does it stop candidates from collecting evidence to build a case for voters in 2014, when Malloy is up for re-election. And, of course, it does nothing to end a practice that many economists deplore: politicians talking about job gains or losses as though any governor, especially one in a small state, deserves complete credit or blame. “The government does not create jobs. Businesses do. The role of government is to create an environment conducive to business growth,” Klepper-Smith said. Economists say the jobs data should be viewed as pieces of a never-finished mosaic. They see trends as more valuable than any monthly report. Some variations in the two labor force surveys, which are conducted in accordance with criteria set by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, are expected, since they are not measuring precisely the same things. The non-farm numbers measure jobs in Connecticut, regardless of whether they are held by residents of this state or another. New Yorkers who hold finance jobs in Stamford or Rhode Island residents who commute to Electric Boat in Groton are counted. But the Fairfield County folks who commute to Manhattan are not. The opposite is true of the estimates from a household survey, which asks only about state residents who are employed, whether it is in Connecticut or across the state line in New York, Massachusetts or Rhode Island. 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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he explained. But the lengthy process to open one of these facilities is expensive and strictly regulated, so the town doesn’t expect to be approached by a serious contender anytime soon. Applicants must obtain a permit from the State Department of Consumer Protection in accordance with Public Act 12-155 after approaching the town. In addition, only three to 10 dispensary licenses will be approved in the first wave of applications — due in to the state by the end of October. “I don’t think there’s any urgen-
cy right now in terms of timing,” Gillespie added. “The first wave of applications the state will receive I don’t think will impact Wethersfield, but we want to make sure we have things lined up for the next wave.” The individual who inquired a few weeks back has since withdrawn his proposal because he didn’t want to wait for the town to finalize its rules. “He did indicate when the dust settles and our regulations are in place he may be back, but at this point he was going to move on to new pastures,” Gillespie told com-
missioners. assistant town planner, compiled a Noting that the odds of anyone list of potential locations strictly for dispensaries. This included sites further than 1,000 to 1,500 feet from schools. While schools are scattered throughout the town’s thickly settled residential neighborhoods, other commercially zoned areas fell outside of the minimum distance. “Not surprisingly the Berlin PETER GILLESPIE Turnpike corridor is not impacted Town planner and director of ecoat all,” Gillespie reported, adding nomic development that other prospective sites could finding a place in town compat- be on the southern portion of the ible to a production facility would Silas Deane Highway, with hardly be highly unlikely, Denise Bradley, any availability in the village district
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Wethersfield Academy for the Arts has announced a juried competition Art Show of 48 artists to be held at Comstock Ferre in Wethersfield from Sept. 26 to Oct. 25. Prizes for the adult and youth categories will be announced at the opening reception Thursday Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Concurrently, a showing of additional paintings submitted to the competition will be shown at the Academy, 431 Hartford Ave., Fridays and Saturdays in the same period from noon to 4 p.m. At right, a pastel painting by Linda Gotta.
WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS: Are you over the age of 60, live in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield and are in need of a dental cleaning? If so, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) has a service for you! In partnership with the North Central Agency on Aging, CCHD is providing FREE dental cleaning
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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR WETHERSFIELD GAME CLUB MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY: Memorabilia from the Wethersfield Game Club will be on display at the Library. Items from the Game Club, which has been in existence since 1933, include mounted taxidermy, lures and posters. The display will run through September. For information call (860) 529-2665 or go to www.wethersfieldlibrary.org. ART EXHIBIT: Photographs by Wethersfield resident Chris Hall are on display at the Wethersfield Library in September. For information and directions to the Library, visit www.wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2811. WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: The Wethersfield Library Board will hold its September meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Library. All meetings of the Board are open to the public. For information, call (860) 529-2665. PIZZA AND PAGES: Fourth through sixth-graders, come join the conversation. Pizza and Pages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24. Come for pizza and join the discussion of “Candymakers” by Wendy Mass. Registration is required. Each year the Nutmeg Awards program nominates 10 quality intermediate books. Children read and discuss these titles and have fun talking about them. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the library, www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801. LIBRARY CLOSED SEPT. 25: Wethersfield Library will be closed to the public Wednesday, Sept. 25. This closure is necessary to allow maintenance of the data system, which will require that all computer systems be shut down. The Library will resume its regular hours on Thursday, Sept. 26. At any time, the library may be reached on the internet at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org where you may search the catalog, use the online databases, download an audiobook, ask a reference question, or renew, reserve or request a book. CONNECTICUT WILDLIFE PROGRAM: The Wethersfield Library will host a program titled, “Connecticut: Where the Wild Things Are” Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Plan on attending this educational program that will offer insight on various types of Connecticut wildlife, and provide safety tips on how to react if you encounter a wild animal. The presentation will also cover how we can actively condition and manage these animals so they do not become human habituated. The presenter for “Connecticut: Where the Wild Things Are” is Simsbury Animal Control Officer Mark Rudewicz. A retired Hartford Police Lieuten-
ant, Rudewicz has worked with both the Mounted Unit and the K9 unit. Rudewicz is state-certified and has handled all sorts of wildlife, from black bear and porcupines to Copperhead snakes. Truly enjoying animals, Rudewicz also volunteers with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, participated in the Iditarod Dog Sled Race in Alaska, and does work with Heroes and Hounds. This is a good time to be reminded that the woods do not belong to us alone. Recognizing the little things while having a respect for nature can open your eyes to so much more. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary. org.
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LAUGHTER YOGA PROGRAM: The library will host “Laughter Yoga” with Laura Le on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Laughter Yoga is an incredibly fun, incredibly effective way to release stress and bring more joy into your life. It is the simple yet powerful practice of using laughter as exercise. Laughter Yoga may help you feel happier and more relaxed, alleviate anxiety, loneliness, and depression, provide relief from chronic pain, burn calories and prevent emotional eating and help you maintain a positive attitude during challenging times. Le is a Laughter Yoga instructor certified through Laughter Yoga International, and a Yale graduate. She loves teaching Laughter Yoga, because she’s seen how laughter transforms people’s lives. One day after class, one man told her it felt like he laughed away five years of stress. And many people have told her that driving has become less stressful, because now they laugh as they sit in traffic! Plan on attending this special program and learn how to “laugh for the health of it!” The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. For more information or to register, call the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.
“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Marge Ruschau returns to the library to lead “Let’s Talk Murder” a three-book discussion series this fall. Join us Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “TiltA-Whirl” by Chris Grabenstein. Having recently joined the Sea Haven, N.J., police department after his tour of duty in Iraq, former MP John Ceepak investigates the murder of a billionaire real estate tycoon at a seedy amusement park, a case complicated by an undedicated young partner. Winner of the 2006 Anthony Award for best first novel. Selected as one of the best mysteries of the year by The Christian Science Monitor, The Detroit Free Press, and The South Florida Sun
AUTHOR F. MARK GRANATO AT LIBRARY: Author and Wethersfield resident F. Mark Granato will discuss and sign his new novel, “Finding David,” at the library Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. When aimless, boyhood friends catch war fever at the height of the Vietnam conflict, they dream of glory and the romance of victory. One dies a hero saving his friend. Grievously wounded, the comatose survivor fights to stay alive for the girl they both loved. “Finding David” is the haunting story of unquenchable love, broken hearts and minds and devotion to “Semper Fi” — always faithful. Granato’s long career as a writer, journalist and communications executive in a Fortune
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Sentinel. “Learning to Swim” by Sara Henry is the Nov. 14 selection and “The Cold Dish” by Craig Johnson will be discussed on Dec. 12th. Ruschau is a librarian and former newspaper journalist who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at Wethersfield Library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB: The Wethersfield Library Children’s Department Mother-Daughter Book Club for third through fifth-graders will meet Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is “No Talking” by Andrew Clements. Come and discuss great books with other moms and daughters. Registration is required. For more information, or to register, visit the library, www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The Wethersfield Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Friday morning Drop-in Playtime/ Storytime from 10 a.m. to noon. The program is an opportunity for families
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NEW BRITAIN 2 BR, recently totally refurbished. New paint, new fixtures, new carpet. $750. AlNOW HIRING SERVERS & so, Effic. $525. Mon - Fri, 9 COOKS FOR A BRAND 5 call 203-574-1166. All othNEW DENNY’S RESTAU- er times, 203-993-5655. RANT BEING BUILT IN HARTFORD, CT. Come join a positive, energetic team! NEW BRITAIN - 3 RM, Must be eager, hard-work- Gas/hw/ht, appl. $650. No ing individuals. Open Inter- pets. 860-225-2978. views at the Vernon Denny’s location on Mon. 9/23 from NEW BRITAIN - 4 RM w/ht 4-6 & Tues. 9/24 from & hw. $600. 182 Sexton St. 860-229-5569 or 5-7.Or please apply at: 860-604-0133. dennys8810@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only. NEW BRITAIN: Move-in Special. $725. Heat & hot water included. Call for details, 203-639-8271. NEW BRITAIN: Prospect St. 3 BR, 1 BA. $900. Call 860-229-7795, Peter or Phil.
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NEW BRITAIN: Spac. beautiful 5 rm, appl, w/d hk-up, off-st prkg. Near CCSU. 860-573-1118.
NEW BRITAIN: 129 Glen St. 1st FL, lg 3 BR, w/d hkp. No pets. $825 + sec. 203- 213-5661.
NEW BRITAIN - Stanley St. 2 BR, 3rd FL. $750 + util. Pkg. 860-922-0277 or 860666-4884.
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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 CERAMIC TILE LEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs.
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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 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 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 repair work in the area, please call: 860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol. ELI THE PLUMBER All Plumbing Services Bathrooms & Kitchens Remodeled. Toilets, sinks, hot water, garbage disposals. Will respond to all calls. Licensed & Insured. 860-548-0331. 10% Discount with this Ad
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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