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FREE! Hundreds of Readers Select Best of North Central CT We asked and you answered by the hundreds. And what follows are the top businesses in North Central Connecticut in each of their respective fields. There was nothing high-tech about it. Just our capable staff sorting through the ballots and tallying up the totals with that “four sticks, then a slash” system we all learned in grade school. But when all was counted, we do believe that all of the winners – as well as those who took time to fill out the ballots – should be proud. After all, feedback from critics and peers is always valuable, but a ringing endorsement like this from customers and community members is a true sign a business has reached the highest level of success. So again, congratulations to all of our winners and those who voted to make them winners. Best Restaurant Hazard Grille 39 Hazard Ave., Enfield 860-239-0004 For the fourth year in a row the Hazard Grille has taken the most votes for best overall restaurant. The Grille features classic American food with an upscale, but not stuffy, twist. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, even while the food is amazing. Seafood, pasta, chops and steaks are featured, along with signa-
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In This Issue • EAST WINDSOR: Town agrees to pay $5,500 unanticipated bill ....p. 7 • EAST WINDSOR: Senior Services offered ................................................p. 8 • EAST WINDSOR: Rubber Ducky Race helps fund skate park ......p. 10 • SUNDAY DRIVE: Sampling the Killington Wine Festival ................p.11 • ELLINGTON: Police union contract renewed for one year ................p. 13 • ELLINGTON: High school honor roll announced ..........................p. 14
The staff of the Ellington Chuck Wagon stand by their lunch menu, voted the best in North Central Connecticut. Back row, from left: Jose Cornejal, Freddie Stomberg, Christine Desmond, Wanda Duquette, Tina Voukounas, Demetri Voukounas, Gus Voukounas, Alex Voukounas and Dimitrios Skiriotis. Front row, from left: Kim Ivan, Leanne Golden and Betty Angeloni. Photo by Deb Stauffer
• SOMERS: 2 unaffiliated candidates on November ballot ..................p. 16 • SOMERS: Finishing Touches has an eye for design ..........................p. 18 • STAFFORD: Selectmen forced to make more budget cuts ............p. 26 • STAFFORD: Polen honored with Flower Garden Musicale ..............p. 27 • STAFFORD: High school honor roll announced ......................................p. 28 • AUTOS: Mercedes-Benz M Class an impressive SUV ....................p. 37 • CLASSIFIEDS:..................pgs. 38-39
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