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Friday, July 12, 2019

Winemakers will compete at Italian-American fest

Former chamber director returns

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Local amateur vintners will compete in a wine-making contest at the Italian-American Festival later this month.

The leader of the Southington Chamber of Commerce during the 1990s will return to her former position as executive director next week.

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The chamber’s board hired Barbara Hekeler to fill the job vacated by Taylor Crofton, who resigned in May.

“She’s already heading into the office today and checking in,” Miceli said July 1. “She’s just so ready to get started.”

Hekeler, a Cheshire resident, was the chamber’s executive director from 1993 to 1999 before resigning to raise her twin daughters. Dawn Miceli, board chairwoman, was impressed with Hekeler’s experience and knowledge of the town and its businesses. During her tenure, the chamber tripled its membership and posted surpluses.

Hekeler said board and chamber members suggested she apply for the position.

Northeast Produce in Plainville sponsors the contest and has presses that can mash grapes for those without equipment at home. Barbato said he uses the company’s California grapes. The festival is scheduled for July 26, 27 and 28 on Center Street. Homemade wine will be judged and prizes awarded on July 27, a Saturday, at 2 p.m. The contest, in its 12th year, gets between 40 and 50 entries from locals. Most age their wine about a year, according to Barbato. Grapes bought in the fall are mashed and the juice fermented in a glass jug or steel container. How long to age the wine depends on the grapes, Bar-

Luigi Barbato, a Southington resident and organizer of the Italian-American Festival’s winemaking contest, pours grapes into a crusher at his home. Courtesy of Antonietta Barbato

bato said. Some wines are better if aged longer, which Barbato found out by asking professional vintners in Italy and the United States. “I’ve been to a lot of vineyards,” he said. “The more you ask, the more you learn.” His wife Antonietta Bar-

bato is president of Sorelle d’Italia and a festival co-director. She said the contest is still gathering applicants. A group of dancers from Sorelle d’Italia, including Antonietta Barbato, will again be doing a traditional Italian dance. Last year the group did the Tarantella. See Wine, A42

“She will be able to jump right into the position and gain ground immediately with moving the Chamber forward in a positive manner — from strengthening our member base to forming civic and community partnerships,” Miceli wrote in a statement announcing the hire.

“I’m really going to be spending my first few weeks at the chamber on the internal structure of the organization,” she said. Hekeler will also be looking to hire and fill vacant positions. The chamber had a number of recent departures.

Embrace the mission Membership in the Southington Chamber of Commerce has declined by about half over the past four years, according to Lisa Jansson, the chamber’s former events See Chamber, A42

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While he’s not entering his wine, contest organizer Luigi Barbato is among those who buy or grow grapes and make wine at home.

Hekeler’s official first day was July 9, but Miceli said Hekeler had already begun working.

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Allenback named district teacher of the year By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

“They pop up at the best times,” she said. “It’s fun to see them ... to still want to peak into my life and let me be a part of their life too.”

High school teacher Heather Allenback knew early in her life that she loved school and wanted to be an educator.

Allenback described her job as new every year with a fresh crop of students and a chance to adjust her teaching. As the daughter of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, Allenback said she’s comfortable with frequent change, new faces and new situations.

“I made my sister do worksheets and all kinds of things,” Allenback said. Allenback, social studies department leader, was named the district’s teacher of the year recently. The New Britain resident has spent her entire 23-year teaching career at Southington High School, teaching civics, U.S. history, world history and AP psychology, a program she started two decades ago. She’s also the head cheerleading coach.

Chris Palmieri, Depaolo Middle School principal, led the committee that selected Allenback.

“We are very lucky to have a district with phenomenal teachers at all levels,” See Teacher, A4

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School meal prices increase By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

School meal prices will rise for the first time in several years. Lunches and breakfasts will cost 25 cents more when school resumes after summer break. Education officials said the increase was needed to keep up with rising food and labor costs, as well as equipment replacement. Starting in the new school year, lunches will cost $3 for an elementary school student, $3.25 for a middle school student and $3.50 for a student at the high school. On average, a little more than 2,000 students buy school

lunch each day, according to school business and finance director Sherri DiNello. Lunch prices haven’t increased since the 2015-16 school year and breakfast since it was first offered in 2009-10. DiNello said the cost of food, wages and benefits for unionized food service workers and pay for transportation workers have all risen in recent years. While the food service program has three months of operating expenses in reserve, she said without a price increase the service could fall behind financially. “Our overall operating costs are increasing,” DiNello told board members in May.

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The Board of Education voted in May to increase prices. Board member David Derynoski was the only opposing vote, saying he preferred to see increases go into effect incrementally to ease the burden on families. “I had a concern about such a big increase all at one time,” he said. For a student buying lunch every day, the increase would add $45 to the yearly food bill, DiNello said. Most students don’t buy lunch every single day, however, and tend to buy lunch when their favorite meals are served. The price changes increases food service revenue by about $60,000 per year.

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Mixed opinions on Palmieri promotion By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

had in the past because I love what I’m doing and I’m fully committed to DePaolo. I consider it a family,” Palmieri said.

Town leaders have mixed opinions on Town Council Chairman Chris Palmieri’s recent appointment as principal of DePaolo Middle School.

Palmieri was appointed by a 7 to 2 vote. Usually such appointments are unanimous.

Goralski, a Republican, said his vote last week wasn’t against Palmieri, but in the Palmieri said he feels he’s best interest of the district. been successfully managing He was concerned about his commitments since “the perceived conflict of instarting as an administrator terest in the community and at DePaolo 14 years ago. Stu- the real conflict that he’s the dents will remain his top top administrator of the priority, he said. building.” “I have turned down other opportunities I could have

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cumstances,” Goralski said. “Chris has 100 percent of my support moving forward, he just didn’t have my vote that night.” Terri Carmody, education board vice chairwoman and a Republican, said she didn’t agree with the concerns of the two board members who voted against Palmieri’s appointment.

Mark Sciota, town manager and former town attorney, has advised Palmieri that he’s allowed to vote on budgets as long as the vote doesn’t specifically involve payroll. The Town

An auction for the 32-acre campus, slated for August, will start at $5 million. Fontana Fitzwilson, executive sales vice president for Williams & Williams, said there’s a walk-through for potential bidders next month. The property has attracted interest from around the country and even Chinese schools.

Council doesn’t determine pay for administrators, who are Board of Education employees, and doesn’t have line-item control over how the education board spends money allocated to it. As a member of the administrators’ union, Palmieri’s salary and benefits are determined through collective bargaining.

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Palmieri said a second opinion from Town Attorney Carolyn Futtner agreed with Sciota’s previous positions. State law allows Board of Education employees to serve on any elected groups, with the exception of the school board, Palmieri said.

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Palmieri said. “The decision becomes harder and harder every year.” Allenback will be Southington’s candidate for the state honor as well. Palmieri and other committee members were impressed with Allenback’s knowledge of educational issues and trends, her involvement with the school culture and her work with other teachers as a department leader.

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“Those are their personal opinions,” Carmody said. “Chris has put 13 years in as an assistant principal … I felt that he deserved that.”

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Two board members, including Chairman Brian Goralski, said they had reservations about Palmieri’s ability to devote the necessary time to each job as well as the possible complications from holding the two positions.

The educator and Democratic councilor said he feels the two positions won’t conflict and a majority of the Board of Education agreed when it voted to promote him from assistant principal to principal of the school last week. He also oversees lifeguards during the summer with the town’s Parks and Recreation Department.

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industrial use might be possible if the commission expanded nearby commercial zones to include the campus property. Diana McDougall, a local real estate agent, said the college buildings date from the 1960s. Demolition could be complicated by the presence of lead paint, asbestos or other contaminants. She said the property might be attractive to a senior rehabilitation center. The campus has seven buildings totaling 113,000 square feet with space for more than 200 people.

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Visitors ‘cuddle’ with goats at Bradley farm By Jeniece Roman Record-Journal staff

Bradley Mountain Farm visitors can choose from a variety of activities this summer, including soap making and goat cuddling. Goat Cuddle Instructor Terri Battaglia herded the goats Saturday for a session. Participants sat on the grass in a fenced in section of the farm to pet the goats and a few chickens that also wandered over.

“This is Goat Cuddle Therapy but sometimes we cuddle with our chickens,” Battaglia said.

Clow’s youngest daughter — Sydney — found out about the class and encouraged the family to visit the farm.

Naugatuck Resident Alexandra Silva said she was originally planning to attend a goat yoga class, but when she found there were none offered on Saturday she opted for cuddle therapy.

“(Sydney) somehow found it online and just super wanted to do it,” Clow said. “It’s great.”

Middletown Resident Mark Clow sat with his family during the cuddle session and took photos.

Farm Owner Anneliese Dadras said the farm also has a Goat Academy, which teaches participants how to herd, milk, clean and take care of goats. The academy is available throughout the year and open to all ages. Instructor Karen Perry was teaching a group in the soap making workshop. Participants used a variety of natural ingredients and fragrances to make and design their own soap. Perry helped to stir batches of soap mix throughout the

Bradley Mountain Farm Owner Anneliese Dadras with a goat at the Goat Cuddle Therapy at the Bradley Mountain Farm.

lesson. Each participant made about four pounds of soap to take home.

“Bring your family, bring your friends. Young, old, doesn’t matter,” Perry said. “It’s such a fun time.”

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State will study local bus route after council vote By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

State officials will study and plan a local bus route following a unanimous vote by the Town Council. Council leaders still have questions about details, such as where bus stops will be located, but on Monday night supported the state Department of Transportation studying the issue.

Water Dept. replaces well on Route 322 By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

lowered on the footings surrounding the well, is completed before installaA crane lowered a partially tion. Sukuru said the complete building over a crane’s availability pushed newly drilled well on up the installation. Route 322 Tuesday morn“We wanted to get this ing, a major step forward in a project that’s been in here today,” she said. the works for years. The brick exterior will

match the old pump house as well as the aerator tower. The well is next Bill Casarella, Water Dedoor to a plaza that conpartment superintendent, tained a dry cleaner, said the old well’s produc- Casarella said. Dry cleantion had dropped from 500 ing chemicals are present gallons per minute to 300 in small quantities in the gallons per minute and well water and must be rewould likely decline more. moved through an aeraIt will remain as a back-up tion process before the to the new well, which will water is pumped to homes be online in a few months. and businesses. The well building protects Casarella said the water the pump and other medepartment received a chanical systems. Both the $2.1 million loan at 2 perbuilding and the roof were cent interest to complete lowered in place by crane the work. Tuesday. The final courses of brick will be finished on “You can’t beat it,” he said of the state’s fund for site, according to Valli Sukuru, a project engineer drinking water projects. “That’s the only way we with Woodard & Curran. could do infrastructure.” Usually the building, built on a concrete slab and The new well will replace one dating from 1953.

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The short meeting was held to avoid delays with the restaurant’s construction, according to commission Chairman Michael DelSanto. At its meeting last week, the commission delayed a decision on the Wendy’s application after one member raised concerns about the building’s placement on the property.

Town Planner Rob Philips had recommended against the commission denying the restaurant site plan based on the building placement. He said the plans met the town’s setback regulations and that owners were within their rights to place the building where it was proposed. “State law says if a site plan meets the site plan regulations, the commission has a duty to approve it,” Philips said. That doesn’t prevent commission members from suggesting or requesting changes for aesthetic reasons, according to Philips. Sacco said construction could start in August. The five PZC members at the special meeting voted unanimously in favor of the See Wendy’s, A42

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ing the summer and weekends. His primary job at DePaolo hasn’t suffered from From A4 his involvement elsewhere, he said, and there haven’t Michael Riccio, a Republican been issues. councilor and prior council chairman, said he feels “I think actions speak louder Palmieri has to choose bethan words,” he said, citing tween his different roles. his record. Riccio said he is concerned Victoria Triano, Republican about Palmieri’s paid roles minority leader, said career of principal and lifeguard and volunteer position decicoordinator. sions were up to Palmieri. “You can’t be getting a paycheck for the same time pe- “We all have things we’re inriod for two different jobs in volved in,” she said. “It the same municipality,” Ric- comes down to a question of cio said. “Chris has some se- what our feelings will be about how much time is inrious choices he needs to volved, is it an indirect conmake. He can’t continue to flict of interest? We all have do everything and be effecto answer that for ourselves.” tive in all these roles he plays.” jbuchanan@record-journal.com Palmieri said the pool supervision work takes place dur-

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Southington Police Blotter May 17

Main St., Meriden, possession of drug paraphernalia, Derrick Gwynn, 22, 240 Long 11:01 p.m. May 8 Hill Cross, Shelton, seconddegree failure to appear, 1:50 Dean Freer, 26, 298 DeerJoey Ouellette, 35, 18 Meridi- a.m. brooke Circle, reckless drivan St., Pequabuck, sixth-deing, 8:27 p.m. gree larceny, 1:57 p.m. May 18 May 23 May 11 Chante M. Perry, 33, 33 Buckland St., disorderly con- Joshua D. Wells, 30 58 Swift Jennie Valentine, 23, 20 St., S. Burlington, Vt., six-deduct, third-degree assault, Cedar Circle, Beacon Falls, gree larceny, conspiracy to 5:04 a.m. possession of drug paracommit sixth-degree larcephernalia, 4:23 p.m. May 20 ny, 4 p.m. May 12 Luis Torres, 36, 140 Dean Justin Benton, 24, 67 Center Drive, New Britain, secondSt., Lyndon Center, Vt., sixthShawn LaChance, 44, 565 degree criminal mischief, degree larceny, conspiracy Clark Ave., Bristol, disorderly second-degree breach of to commit sixth-degree conduct, 4:17 p.m. peace, interfering with a po- larceny, 4 p.m. Stephen Reid, Jr., 608 Â˝ Mar- lice officer, 8:56 p.m. Danielle Bouvier, 33, 134 W. ket St., Lewisbury, Pa., secRichard Tully, 75, 134 Bristol Main St., Plainville, two ond-degree breach of peace, St., cruelty to animals, 1:12 counts probation violation, third-degree assault, 2:11 p.m. 7:42 p.m. a.m. May 21 Jaith Coughlin, 44, 105 May 14 Lounsbury St., Waterbury, Andrew Fiondella, Jr., 57, Anthony Grazioso, 29, 118 second-degree failure to ap105 Poitras Road, Bristol, Pondview Drive, second-de- possession of a controlled pear, 5:15 p.m. gree breach of peace, 10:56 substance, 3:45 p.m. May 24 a.m. Dianne B. Magnoli-MathWilfredo Carrillo, Jr., 40, 27 Bronwyn Hodgkinson, 24, ews, 57, 425 Main St., crimi- Mills Lane, Bloomfield, vio508 Main St., second-degree nal damage to landlords lation of a restraining order, breach of peace, 10:56 a.m. property, 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Jeffrey Moore, 55, 77 Kenney May 22 Sean Reardon, 25, 44 School St., Bristol, violation of reSt., Marion, second-degree straining order, 8:40 a.m. Justin Sirois, 19, 1695 West St., possession of drug para- failure to appear, 7:10 p.m. May 15 phernalia, possession of Tyler Liversidge, 29, 42 marijuana with intent to sell, Meadow Lane, Middletown, Garr Puzycki, 19, 465 Ridge 10:19 p.m. Road, Middletown, secondoperating under the infludegree failure to appear, ence of drugs or alcohol, Joshua Kiliany, 31, 528 E. 12:50 p.m. 1:03 a.m.

May 25 Chantell Evans, 28, 33 Landry St., Bristol, interfering with a police officer, assault on a police officer, second-degree breach of peace, 1:45 a.m. Thomas Griffin, 50, 65 Knights Court, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, carrying a firearm under the influence, 1:45 a.m. Michael L. Adams, 55, 107 Newell Ave., Bristol, probation violation, 3:20 a.m. May 26

Laura A. Sullivan, 33, 22 Lawrence St., Hartford, three counts second-degree failure to appear, first-degree failure to appear, 3:20 p.m. Steven Zack, 26, 25 Redstone St., Bristol, violation of a protective order, 10:34 p.m. May 29 Anthony Tyson, 55, 38 Faneuill St., Windsor, possession of burglary tools, thirddegree criminal mischief, third-degree larceny, 5 a.m. Cloudi A. Villarreal, 44, 156 Smith St., New Britain, sixthdegree larceny, 1:45 p.m.

Cristal Perez-Estrada, 25, 159 Swindy Aquaiza, 19, 5 Florence St., Hartford, six-deBlatchley Ave., New Haven, second-degree failure to ap- gree larceny, 12:04 p.m. pear, 2:34 a.m. May 30 Kristopher Aldi, 31, 41 Laurent Gagnon, 50, 145 Brooklane Road, third-deMitchell St., New Britain, ilgree assault, second-degree legal possession of conbreach of peace, 9:18 p.m. trolled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Lloyd Smith, 34, 1581 Meri1:13 a.m. den Waterbury Turnpike, disorderly conduct, 7:54 p.m. June 1 May 27 Anthony Dileo, 37, 10 Miner Lane, Barkhamsted, thirdJustin Mathews, 40, 690 E. degree assault, third-degree Johnson Ave., disorderly strangulation, 1 a.m. conduct, 3:30 a.m. May 28 Kevin Robinson, 18, 35 Stuart St., Newington, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1:54 a.m.

Thomas R. Foss, 46, 4 Cottage Green, Enfield, thirddegree larceny, third-degree forgery, 10 a.m. See Blotter, A10

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“We’ve been very busy, The department replaced we’ve been very proactive,” Well Seven on Rustic Oak Casarella said. Drive two years ago and jbuchanan@record-journal.com has other projects underway, 203-317-2230 such as water main replaceTwitter: @JBuchananRJ

Essential oils workshop Maria Egidio returns for another essential oils make and take workshop, Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Egidio will show participants how to make a summer sugar scrub and a summer-inspired room spray with essential oils. These products are all natural and beautifully packaged for use at home or for gift-giving. All supplies provided. Register at southingtonlibrary.org by clicking on the Events Calendar or call the Reference Desk at 860-628-0947, option 5.

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June 2 Jamie Kirsch, 22, 55 Crouch St., Groton, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:45 p.m. Jan Robin Willicka, 61, 29 October Lane, interfering with an officer, second-degree breach of peace, 5:45 p.m. June 3 Tiffany Johnson-Tonn, 32, 110 Berlin St., second-degree failure to appear, 2 p.m. Ronald Petrucci, 56, 76 Liberty St., disorderly conduct, 3:30 p.m. Matthew J. Harbut, 33, 58 Carey St., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 12:25 p.m. Glidden Ruberte, 32, 15 Niagara St., Waterbury, three counts sale of narcotics, three counts possession of narcotics, 3:30 p.m.

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Christopher Wantek, 44, 19 Echo Valley Road, fifth-degree larceny, 9:01 p.m. June 5 Kenneth Jones, 40, 37 Columbus St., Seymour, risk of injury, three counts second-degree breach of peace, three counts of third-degree assault, 9 a.m.

of drugs or alcohol second offense, 12:25 p.m. June 9 Nathan Hunter, 23, 197 Allen Ave., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 2:39 a.m.

Parbattie Ramja, 37, 43 Bateswood Road, Waterbury, two counts fifth-deRyan Czywczynski, 36, 27 El- gree larceny, two counts conspiracy to commit fifthros St., Manchester, thirddegree burglary, second-de- degree larceny, 7:35 p.m. gree criminal mischief, Christopher Kowaleski, 34, sixth-degree larceny, 8:13 1506 West St., sixth-degree p.m. larceny, 2:03 p.m. June 6 Ryan Garry, 25, 84 Beecher St., first-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, 2:20 p.m. June 7 Cameron Nelson, 20, 2 Carter Heights, possession of drug paraphernalia, 9:19 p.m.

Sharon C. LaBarre and Steven LaBarre, to Jennifer Colella, 440 East St., $332,000. David Boehm and Matthew A. Yeow to Matthew A&C M Yeow RET, 1250 Pleasant St., $374,000. Vickie J. Williamson to Joseph Zell and Nicole Zell, 66 Ciccio Road, $459,900. Scott Griffin and Danielle Griffin to Feroze Riyasat and Bibi Riyasat, 259 Russet Lane, $325,000. Jade Property LLC to Adam D. Brown and Danielle C. Brown, 53 Todd Road, $295,000.

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Thomas R. Hollowell to Marc J. Revis, 61 N. Stonegate Road, $275,000.

Justin Caez, 20, 836 Marion Ave., possession of drug paraphernalia, 10:54 p.m. June 10 Steven Kloss, 21, 1 Deer Run, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree assault, third-degree assault, 9:40 a.m.

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Nominate us for Best Chamber of Commerce!

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A North Haven tradition in family dining, situated right on RTE 5 this 24 hr diner favorite has been delighting its hungry customers for over 30 years... whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, pie a la mode and coffee or just a late night munchie – the long time family run staff at this clean and tidy restaurant is happy to host you with a smile again and again – easily one of CT’s top diners!

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David Zoni, a festival orga“It was exciting for us,” she nizer, said this year the event said. “Last year they said it will feature some new food was the highlight of the festivendors, such as a food val.” truck from Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale. Entertainment inThe festival will also have a cludes New York-based Italchildren’s carnival, booths, food vendors and live enter- ian singer Biagio, a Frankie Valli tribute band – Jersey tainment. On Sunday, there will be a Mass in Italian and Four – and New England’s Head Over Heels, a show then a procession with a statue of the Madonna Della band. Strada. “We’re looking forward to a good festival,” Zoni said. The festival will run 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. jbuchanan@record-journal.com on Saturday and noon to 6 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ p.m. on Sunday. The Sons of Italy, UNICO

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Chaplinsky said he didn’t have any further concerns if the rest of the commission supported the application. He said the town should raise concerns and work with developers on changes when possible.

restaurant plan. Chaplinsky wasn’t in attendance since he was out of town. DelSanto said the commission’s next scheduled regular meeting wasn’t until July and thanked commission members for meeting sooner. He didn’t want to make the restaurant owners wait until next month for approval and push construction back.

“Sometimes it’s going to happen, sometimes it’s not. But that’s part of the process,” Chaplinsky said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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SEEN & HEARD

A flower is much more than just a plant By Barbara Parent

Writing a recent column brought to mind a front yard filled with the bluest of blue irises. I haven’t seen them since 1995 and it saddens me that they are gone. I would drive the long way home from Southington’s Queen Street and pass by the small cape style house on North Pleasant Street just to see the irises. The woman who owned the small cape had beautiful gardens I was told. I could see for myself that she most certainly did, but what I could see was visible only on the road side. Was there more behind the house and out of my view? Those who were in the know about gardens told me the garden club would tour hers and she would give talks on gardening at the local library. All this was very new to me and I found myself

gleaning more and more information about this woman and her gardens. There is a lovely thing about living in a town for a very long time. You know history. You know background. You know people. Most us acquire the knowledge within our own hometowns without thinking about it. It’s just always been. Even though I’ve lived in Southington longer than any other place, I missed out on its history.

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That kind of knowledge should be helpful as she tries to reverse a reported downward trend in membership in recent years. In selecting Hekeler to serve again in the top post, the chamber has chosen a known quantity with thorough knowledge of the job and of the town’s business community.

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I can tell you there was a house in Newington the town I grew up in that we kids passed on our walk to our elementary school. Come spring, instead of a lawn such as the lawns in front of our houses, there were flowers. I thought it very odd. And yet, as one gets older and acquires vari-

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Back in the 1990s, when Barbara Hekeler was executive director of the Southington Chamber of Commerce, she got to know a lot of local business leaders. Now, as she returns to the post, she will be dealing in some cases with the children or grandchildren of those chamber members.

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Hekeler, who was the chamber's executive director from 1993 to 1999 before resigning to raise her twin daughters, will replace Taylor Crofton, who resigned in May.

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During Hekeler’s tenure, the chamber tripled its membership. However, membership has reportedly declined by about half over the past four years, and it will take skilled leadership to turn that around. “She will be able to jump right into the position and gain ground immediately with moving the Chamber forward in a positive manner — from strengthening See Editorial, A47

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Hires boost staffing, volunteers still needed By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

The fire department has two new career firefighters with long-requested funding added earlier this year by the Town Council. The fire board hired Christopher Martin, a volunteer lieutenant with Company 3, and Jeremy Hiriak, a career firefighter in Cromwell, last month. Fire Chief Richard Butler said they’ll start training in August and be ready for shifts in Southington in December. “We’ll be using them to help offset some of the overtime and increase crew efficiency,” Butler said. The Board of Fire Commissioners has repeatedly requested town funding for more firefighters and this year received enough to add two positions.

“I couldn’t be happier getting two guys,” said fire board member John Moise. “Both are well qualified.” Department leaders have been working to reduce overtime costs which are particularly acute when firefighters are sick or injured. Two more firefighters allows some shifts to go from six, the department minimum, to seven, according to Butler.

Volunteers needed After hiring two more career firefighters, the town is also looking to add volunteer firefighters. Several months ago, two career firefighters were sent to staff Company 5 on River Road and remaining volunteers were sent to Company 1. Butler said the volunteer Company 5 isn’t disbanded, just moved. Moise said the fire board has set up a group that will be addressing volunteer recruit-

ment and retention. The restructuring at Company 5 could be temporary if the department gets enough volunteers to allow career firefighters to return to headquarters.

By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

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Teen & Adult Crafternoon: Celestial Scarves: July 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. 860-628-0947. diciccos@ southington.org.

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Veterans Coffee Hour: July 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. chubete@southington.org.

Faces of Southington: July 12, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. 860276-1581. southingtonarts@ gmail.com. Fairy Goatmothers: July 12, 6 - 7 p.m. $15 ( $10 each for up to 3 additional Fairy Goatmothers). Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860385-4628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. Freeze Pop Friday: July 12, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Southington Farmers Market: July 12, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. Southington Town Green, 75 Main St. info@ southingtonfarmersmarket.org. STORYTEAM: July 12, 9:3011:30 a.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St.

Saturday Faces of Southington: July 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. 860-276-1581. southingtonarts@gmail.com. Goats n Pajamas: July 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $15 per ticket. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.

Sunday Goat Yoga: July 14, 9 - 10:30 a.m. $35 per person. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Intro to Expressive Movement Class: July 14, 2 - 3 p.m. (First Sunday of the month.) Wilcox Wellness Center for Personal Growth, 92 North Summit St., Southington. Join the Herd: July 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $10 per person. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.

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Thursday Open Farm Day - Bradley Mountain Farm: July 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. info@ bradleymountainsoaps.com.

Monday Knitting and crocheting meetup: July 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Learn to Solve the Rubik's Cube: July 15, 6 - 7 p.m. Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. Make It Monday: July 15, 9 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Summer Storytime (for kids age 10-36 months): July 15, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St.

Pages to Color Adult Coloring Meetup: July 16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. chubete@southington.org. Summer Storytime (for kids age 3-5): July 16, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Tattoo Tuesday: July 16, 9 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Teen Foreign Films and Food: July 16, 2 p.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St.

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- 10:45 a.m. In-person registration required. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Chamber in the Morning: July 17, 8 - 9 a.m. Free. The Orchards at Southington- Community Room, 34 Hobart St. 860628-8036. taylor@southingtonchamber.com. Faces of Southington: July 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. 860-276-1581. southingtonarts@gmail.com. Music on the Green: July 17, 7- 9 p.m. Free. Southington Town Green, 75 Main St. 860-276-6219. recreation@southington.org.

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Blood Drive: July 18, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Milone and MacBroom, Inc., 99 Realty Drive, Cheshire. Books and Bagels: July 18, 10 - 11 a.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Faces of Southington: July 18, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. 860-276-1581. southingtonarts@gmail.com. Fairy Goatmothers: July 18, 1 - 2 p.m. $15 ($10 each for up to 3 additional Fairy Goatmothers). Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860385-4628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.

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Worship Services Central Baptist Church, 1505 West St., Sunday - 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. services; Sunday school - 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. service. 860-621-6701. Faith Baptist Church, 243 Laning St., Sunday worship - 9 and 11 a.m.; Adult bible study - 9:45 a.m.; Nursery to middle school classes - 11 a.m. Saturday – 6 p.m. 860-628-8147. First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Ave., Sunday - 10 a.m. service. First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Sunday - 8 a.m. chapel communion; 9:30 a.m.Traditional worship and church school; 11:15 a.m. - Contemporary worship and church school. 860-628-6958. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., Sunday 9:30 a.m. service; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. 860-628-9001. First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St.; Sunday Camp Sessions and Eucharist Worship Service– 9:30 a.m.; Refreshments &

Fellowship – 10:30 a.m. 860628-9001. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Sunday - 10 a.m. worship service and Sunday school. 860-6286996. Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Saturday - 5 p.m.; Sunday - 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., English Mass; 9 a.m., Polish Mass; 860-628-2181. Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Sunday - 10 a.m. service. 860-628-5595. St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Saturday – 4 p.m.; Sunday services – 9 and 10:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St., Sunday - 8 and 10:15 a.m. service; Christian foundation for all ages, 9 a.m. 860-628-8486. Zion Lutheran Church, 531 Woodruff St., summer worship time, Sunday 9 a.m. Beginning July 7 through Aug. 31, Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. 860-628-5759.

By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — The Wayton Open is in full swing at Southington High School. Thank Dog Rescue is the main beneficiary for the third straight year for the 12th annual community tennis tournament. The action began over the weekend and tournament director Matt Wayton said four dog rescue places were on hand on Saturday for the opening day. “We have 12 divisions in our 10-day tournament with all of the proceeds going to rescue dogs,” Wayton said. There are 180 entrees, about the same as last year. “I’m feeling pretty good about the tournament,” Wayton said. “People are

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having a good time and we have had a lot of good matches. There are also players coming from all over the state and some out of state. It’s a good mix of familiar faces and new faces.” Wayton said the team has players of all different skill levels on the court, nearly all of the matches are held at Southington High School. With dry weather in the forecast, the matches are expected to remain on schedule. “I have the scheduling down flat after doing this for over a decade,” Wayton said. “It was great having no rain the first weekend. Everyone plays that weekend and we use the days during the week to set up the semifinals and finals. With the weather being what it is, our players will be able to June 2 have SATURDAY some days off.”

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Last year, Wayton gave a check for $2,100 to Thank Dog after raising $1,000 in 2017. “I still enjoy running SATURDAY Junethis 23 tournament and I hope to keep it going for many years to come,” Wayton said. “Raising money for dogs is a big motivator for me. I’m constantly telling players to have SATURDAY July 14 friends and family to join. Every entry means more money I can give to the dogs.”

players donate SATURDAY money for the June cause. “Help comes from where you least expect it,” Wayton said. “At the tournament, a bunch of people came up to me and handed me money or wrote SATURDAY June me a check for the dogs on the spot. My goal is to break what we won last year.” The action runs all week and will conclude on Sunday with SATURDAY July all of the championship matches.

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viding. Ah, subdividing. Now how could a field of the most beautiful bluest of blue irises top that?

What I should have done, and failed to do and perhaps might have been detained for, was to toss my handy spade into my Mustang and stop by the house on North Pleasant Street and dig up a few of the irises before they Today I drive by the Newing- were pushed right into the ton house that used to have dirt. Because of course they flowers filling its front yard were. The back hoe had and see a manicured lawn. done its job and the big Now that may not mean so trucks dumped their loads much in the scheme of and everyone who knew her things, but it’s something I gardens said, what a shame, know that used to be, my what a shame. They were so history, that the new kids in beautiful. town that pass by on their Had she ever wondered, as walk to our old elementary many gardeners do, what school do not know. would become of the fruits The “For Sale” sign that of her labors once she was went up in front of the small gone? The dream, of course, cape on North Pleasant is to grow old among the Street after the woman died flowers. But like children said nothing about beautiful one must tend to them and gardens. What caught the hard work that most certainpotential buyer’s eye: ly can be. And once it does acreage suitable for subdious interests an appreciation develops for what is not the norm. In Colonial America, front yard gardens, especially those enclosed within a picket fence were very common.

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our member base to forming civic and community partnerships,” Dawn Miceli wrote about Hekeler in a statement announcing the hire. Miceli is the chamber’s board chairwoman and the Town Council vice chairwoman.

expanded their base and perhaps cut operating costs by affiliating into multipletown chambers. Whether that would work for Southington — and whether it is even being considered — will be up to the board.

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come to pass, will the new owners continue what she began or see the expanse of a thick green lawn in place of what came before? The tragic disappearance of the bluest of blue irises on North Pleasant Street sprang me into action. Scheduled development of Neal Road had necessitated my great Aunt Mary to leave her Wallingford home and move into an assisted living facility. Progress would chomp its way through her lovely home and lick its chops on the patch of lily of the valley that grew in abundance by her side stoop. Should these plants have been left to be devoured by the insatiable appetite of yet one more big box store and acres of asphalt?

like their new garden, speaking to them in a gentle voice because that’s what gardeners do. They yielded and settled nicely into the flat cardboard boxes for the ride home in the Mustang’s trunk. As I left Neal Road I glimpsed a parked bull dozer through the rear view mirror. The morning sun glistened off its wide blade like the smile of the

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Cheshire Cat, eager to devour breakfast the next day. Too bad for you I shouted out the Mustang’s window, pushed down the right blinker and escaped down Route 5 with Aunt Mary’s lily of the valley safely headed for their new home. Do you have an idea for Seen & Heard? Tell us about it at news@ thesouthingtoncitizen.com.

I pushed my handy spade into their humus bed and pried them from a Sunday morning’s sleep. Reluctant at first, their roots resisted. I assured them they would

As for now, the chamber has taken a solid step by bringing Hekeler back. We wish her and the chamber well. Previously published in the Record-Journal.

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Department presents the Kids’ Entertainment Series scheduled for Tuesday evenings, through Aug. 13, at the Community Pavilion on the Southington Drive-In property at 995 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. All shows take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment – all ages welcome. A complete schedule of performances is available on the department’s webpage, southington.org/KES.

July 31: Tony Susi; Vanilla Swirl’s Flea Circus

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and compassion, thus breaking the stigma and isolation created by the disease. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield.

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The Southington Recreation Department’s 26th Annual “Music on the Green” Concert Series will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evenings through Sept. 11 (rain date – Thursdays) at the Southington Town Green, Main Street (Route 10). Enjoy free live music and weekly car shows. Visit southington.org/music for more information.

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The First Congregational Church of Southington has scheduled the following support groups for youth and families: LGBTQ+ & Youth Empowerment – Monday July 15, Relationships and Boundaries; Monday, July 29, Recognizing Stress and Coping; Monday, Aug. 12, Trauma; Monday, Aug. 26, Self-care.

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For more information call Rachel at 860-225-4681 ext. 226. A support group for parents, caregivers and loved ones of LGBTQ+ youth will be held in a separate room at the same time and place. The Proud Families schedule – July 15, relationships, Dating and Boundaries; July 29, Family, School and Community; Aug. 12, Stress, Mental Health and Trauma Response; Aug. 26, Showing Support.

Groups start at 6 p.m. at the church at 37 Main St. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you want. The group is open to For more information call Lindsey at 860-225-4681 any youth 21 or younger self-identifying within the ext. 209. LGBTQ+ community.

Register for the second and final session of swim lessons. Lessons are open to Southington resident children only, ages 5 and up. Registration for lessons at Memorial Park will be held on Monday, July 15. from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall’s Finance Department conference room, 75 Main St. Proof of residency is required (a driver’s license is sufficient). Parents of returning students should bring the child’s last swim card if available; a birth certificate must be presented for any child who has not

previously taken lessons through this program. Specific lesson times will be determined at registration; however, all classes will be held between 10 a.m. and noon.

children within the same household. Checks should be made payable to “Town of Southington.” Class size is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Program details are available online at southington.org/swim2.

The cost is $55 per child. There is a family rate of $125 for 3 children or $150 for 4

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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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

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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

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99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com

Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a caucus of all enrolled Republican electors of the Town of Southington on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Back Nine Tavern to endorse candidates for municipal office. Should you have any questions, please contact Chairman Steve Kalkowski at (203) 981-4753. Paid for by the Southington Republican Town Committee, Johanna Furgalack, Treasurer. R218678 Autos Wanted

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Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROGRAM ASSISTANT F/T M-F, exc. benefits, at CEDF in Meriden, a Small Business Mission Lender. Admin, database, reception, lending program & customer service support. Maintain office, supplies and files; process loan inquiries, maintain data in CRM, & administrative support. HS/additional training, 2-5yrs exp., outstanding computer/customer service skills a necessity, bilingual (Spanish) a plus, ability to lift/bend/file. CL/Res & for full desc. kmaciorowski@cedf.com AFTERNOON TEACHER - Cromwell, 2:30-5:30, Monday through Friday, July or September start. Call Suzanne, 860 635-3485 or email suzrutner@aol.com

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Meter Technician A – The Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to perform skilled work on alternating current and direct current circuits, metering devices PARALEGAL and meter equipment. Growing law firm located Requires graduation from in central CT seeks an a high school /trade/ or experienced Litigation technical school with Paralegal to handle a vacourse of study in the riety of interesting insurelectrical field and 4 ance defense claims. Exyears experience as a cellent writing, spelling, Meter Technician in an proofreading & grammatelectric utility or related ical skills required. Ideal experience. Experience Activate your digital candidates will possess and training may be a four-year degree as substituted on a year for access today: well as demonstrate year basis up to 2 years. strong organizational/ Must have a valid State time management skills, of CT Driver’s License. a thorough understand$34.08 to $36.24 per /allaccess ing of Practice Book, hour (Wages currentexperience gathering, ly under negotiation) plus an excellent fringe NEWSPAPER DELIVERY analyzing & summarizing ROUTES AVAILABLE discovery/investigabenefit package. Apply $400-$600 - Every 2 tion/medical records, to: Human Resources weeks + Tips (Dependdrafting & responding to Department, Town of ing upon area.) Routes available in the motions/pleadings/IRPs, Wallingford, 45 South following towns: Me- maintaining deadlines/ Main Street, Wallingford, riden, Wallingford, calendar. State & FedCT 06492. Fax #: (203) Southington, Cheshire, eral Court experience a 294-2084. Closing date Middletown, Middleplus. Email resume to will be July 31, 2019. field, Durham and Berresumes@nuzzo-roberts. lin. EOE. com, No phone calls Make extra cash before you go to work making please. early morning newspaper deliveries using PART-TIME your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Early morning warehouse position; necessary Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 training provided. Driver days a week starting at positions also available. 2:00 A.M. MUST be de- Must have valid/current pendable, able to read a map and a route list drivers license. Apply at with specific delivery Gulf Shrimp, 240 Atwater Street, Plantsville. instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No Apartments For Rent collections required. Not Temp Work, Long MER - 3rd fl, 1 BR, renTerm Contracts. ov’d, $575, sep. util., no Call Vinny at (860) 846pets, cred chk, income 6399 before 11 a.m. verified, owner-broand start tomorrow. ker, 860.621.7503.

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Wood Fuel Heating Equipment - Cleanest firewood in CT! PRESEASON SALE $180/cord delivered. Discount over 4 or picked up. Mike (203) 631-2211.

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Drawn Style, spring Wanted To Buy tooth. Adjustable height, 4’W x 5’L, $50. 1,2,3 Items or an Estate (203) 272-4574. $$$CA$H$$$ Todd Shamock Furniture 203.494.1695Estate Sale Service Costume JewelSERTA LIFT COMFORT ry, Antiques, paintings, RECLINER CHAIR Meriden-made. Brand new, never used, $300. 860.621.2959. 1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Appliances Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499 GE - 10,000 BTU air conditioner, $85 obo. Call AARON’S BUYING 475-775-6669. Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. Lawn and Garden (203) 525-0608.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $14 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery

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BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home $25/yard delivered, workshops and small 3 yd, $100 min. delivery lathes. Call anytime Call Jim 860-982-4819 860-985-5760

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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. 203.235.8431.

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

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Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.

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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

MALTESE PUPS (2), male & female, ready to go. $1,000 ea. (860) 329-5623.

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Waterlines, sewer, septic, drainage, sidewalks, additions, tank removal, pavers. Lic# 571435, Ins. & refs. Call (203) 379-0193.

Fencing

Gutters Yorkies, Yorkipoos, Bullies, Shih Tzu’s, $750+ 860.930.4001

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