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June brings graduation season to high schools throughout north central Connecticut. To the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” members of the Class of 2018 will begin a new chapter of their lives as they leave high school for higher education, employment or the military. At the same time, these schools will honor their top two students — the valedictorians and salutatorians — who in addition to their academic success seem to be involved in nearly everything in their schools and their communities.

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East Windsor residents glimpse inside a Where’s the best place in the area for a slice of pizza or ice cream cone? Who bettime capsule buried 50 years ago during ter to ask than the locals that live and work here? As in YOU! the town’s 250th anniversary celebration The North Central News loves to hear from its readers, and in the June and July GRADUATION/page 5 Photo by David Butler issues, we do just that — asking you to vote for your favorites in a multitude of catagories. It’s your opportunity to recognize the area businesses you know and love in a contest effectively run by the people they care most about: their customers! Let the trained professionals at Homestead ensure your So be sure to keep a look out for the Reader’s Poll ballot in the next two issues. Air Conditioning system is ready As always, our winners will be both announced — and honored — in August. and running ef ciently PLEASE SEE BALLOT ON PAGE 29. Appointments ll quickly. Call for a Quote Today! - Gary Carra, Publisher

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Stone Temple Pilots’ “Gutt” Check There’s a saying creative types have coined to describe a seemingly inexplicable confluence of circumstances that yield almost mystical results. They call it “lightning in a bottle.” In a cruel twist of fate, any given musician or band has about the same odds of “making it” in the music biz as they would, say, to be physically struck by actual lightning. But to have a second iteration of a “made” band enjoy continued success? That has to rank somewhere on the odds table next to getting struck by lightning WHILE walking out of the lottery office after cashing in your winning Powerball ticket. And that’s exactly what San Diego's Stone Temple Pilots had accomplished in a nearly three decade career that saw original frontman Scott Weiland

replaced by Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington in 2013…followed by the untimely demise of both Weiland in 2015 and Bennington, July of last year. Now, the brotherhood battery of bassist Robert DeLeo and guitarist Dean DeLeo could have easily retired Stone Temple Pilots to the hangar after such a traumatic turn of events. But after an exhaustive search that was reportedly devoid of any chronological or geographic boundaries, the band has opted to go for the "threepeat" and continue with moniker they rode in on. Rarefied rock air for sure, as few have even attempted the dreaded third frontman - and even fewer have been successful at it. (Need we remind everyone again of the great Gary Cherone/Van Halen debacle of 1998?). Early critiques of the new STP's scant

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Regional Pomp, circumstances that will long be remembered received department awards, including excellence in chemistry, French and several math courses. He is a Society Honoraire de Francais member and volunteered for programs including the Food Shelf. He played on the volleyball team the past two years. He plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in chemical engineering.

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East Windsor High School East Windsor High School’s graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 19 at Maneeley’s Banquet and Catering in South Windsor. The names of the valedictorian and salutatorian were not available at press time.

Ellington High School Ellington High School’s graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 22 at the school. Names of the valedictorian and salutatorian will not be announced until early June.

Somers High School Somers High School’s graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 21 in the gymnasium. Names of the valedictorian and salutatorian were not available at press time.

Enfield High School Enfield High School’s graduation will be at 7 p.m. June 21 on the football field. The valedictorian is Aurelie Barry. Barry was a part of the Connecticut Association of Schools, where she helped facilitate leadership workshops. She was president of the National Honor Society and the Enfield Youth Council. She was class secretary as a sophomore and junior. She also played on the girls soccer team and was a junior varsity captain for two years. She also was a member of Riley’s School of Dance for 14 years. She plans to attend Emmanuel College in Boston to study health science. The salutatorian is Jason Chen. Chen is a member of the EHS chapter of the National Honor Society. He

Stafford High School Stafford High School’s graduation will be at 7 p.m. June 25 in the gymnasium. The names of the valedictorian and salutatorian were not available at press time.

Suffield High School Suffield’s High School’s graduation will be at 9:30 a.m. June 16 on the turf field. The valedictorian is Joseph Longo. Longo also attended the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science. He has been a member of student council for four years, where he has been the treasurer for two years, and is the Student Senate president. He has been a mem-

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East Windsor

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GROTON — A 2012 East Windsor High School graduate and Broad Brook native is serving in the U.S. Navy supporting nuclear-powered, fast-attack, submarines homeported in and visiting the Groton area. Seaman Zachary Ames is an information systems technician. A Navy information systems technician is responsible for providing technical support for sailors aboard the submarine as well as ensuring information security. “I enjoy learning about my future career, especially about the world of IT (information technology),” Ames said. “It’s something that me and my pops have in common, because he was in the

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East Windsor residents inspect some of the items found when a time capsule buried on the same date in 1968 was opened on May 19 as part of the town’s 250th anniversary celebration. Photo by David Butler

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Ellington

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ELLINGTON — It began as a 2013 summer day-camp experiment with a cast of 30 children performing in a local church basement. Five years and four productions later, Ellington Community Theatre is pleased to announce that it is in the process of obtaining 503-c nonprofit status and has appointed its first Board of Directors. Jane Roets, owner of Music Together studio Arts From the Heart, llc, and driving force behind the town’s past musical productions, will serve as the group’s first chairman of the board. Other board members include town residents Jennifer Palmer, Jeff Roets, Paul Ballasy, Alana Di Corcia, David Joy, Kristen Deptula, and Alicia di Leo. Past productions include “Honk!,” “Suessical the Musical,” “The Music Man,” and “Annie.” This year’s summer musical will be the beloved Peter Barrie children’s classic “Peter Pan,” complete with a gigantic family dog and small children who appear to fly through the air. ECT actively seeks out all ages for its productions, in awareness that multigenerational activities enrich all participants and strengthen town bonds. “We’ve had a goal of becoming a nonprofit from the earliest days of this endeavor,” Roets said. “This will enable us to partner more efficiently with the business community of Ellington. More importantly, though, this Board will work toward weaving community theatre into the fabric of the town, so that the entire town feels pride of ownership.” In addition to all manner of corporate sponsorship, Ellington Community Theatre will continue to nurture partnerships with the Ellington Schools, Youth Services, and Parks and Recreation. For more information about Ellington Community Theatre or the July 2018 production of Peter Pan, call Roets at (860) 338-3038 or email at jane.roets@icloud.com.

Low turnout, but voters OK budget; boost in state aid keeps mill rate steady By Linda Tishler Levinson

ELLINGTON — Residents voted 362-308 to approve a $58,396,875 budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year at a May 15 adjourned town meeting. The budget represents an increase of 2.11 percent or $1,205,961 over the current spending plan. The budget includes $18,738,972 for general government, a decrease of 0.43 percent or $80,456; $1,356,542 for capital outlay, a decrease of 9.53 percent or $142,975; and $38,301.361 for the Board of Education, an increase of 3.88 percent or $1,429,392. The tax rate was set at 31.7 mills, the same as for the current fiscal year, so residents will see no change in their tax bills. For the average homeowner in town with an assessed property value of $204,155, taxes will be $6,472 annually. The $58,396,875 budget proposal originally would have brought a 0.9 mill increase to 32.6. First Selectman Lori Spielman said they were able to keep the mill rate at 31.7 after learning the town would receive more state aid than had been anticipated. “They actually ended up giving us some extra money,” she said. Spielman said putting the budget together required tremendous effort. “It takes a lot of people to work on the budget,” she said. Unfortunately, Spielman said voter turnout was low despite efforts to communication information about the budget through newspapers and social media. Just 7 percent of the town’s eligible voters participated in the budget referendum.

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Plants, music, cold cases at Hall Memorial Library ELLINGTON — June brings edible plants, warm music and “cold cases” to Hall Memorial Library, 93 Main St.. On Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m., naturalist John Root will discuss “Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping.” Learn how to establish and maintain a variety of perennials, including trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous plants, for harvests of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Perennials for edible landscaping and attracting songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees will be offered for sale. This program is free but pre-registration is required at www.library.ellington-ct.gov or call the library for assistance at (860) 870-3160. On Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The Cartells will perform jazz, swing, Motown, R&B, rock and roll; popular music of all styles is equally represented in their impressive repertoire. The Cartells’ dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants andneeds of their audience results in every appearance, making it an event to remember.

Doors will open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. show. Light refreshments, featuring cookies provided by Subway of Ellington, will be available for a donation. The music is free but pre-registration is required at www.library.ellington-ct.gov or call the library for assistance at (860) 870-3160. Seating is limited, so those interested in attending are urged to reserve a spot early. On Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m., Michael Sullivan, chief inspector, and Michael Gailor, executive assistant state’s attorney, both from the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State’s Attorney, join the library for a discussion on “Cracking Cold Cases in Connecticut.” They will explain the investigation and prosecution of several cold cases in our state. The programs listed above are free unless otherwise noted, but pre-registration is required at www.library.ellington-ct.gov. For more details, call the library for assistance at (860) 870-3160.

FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer. Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Summer schedules, vacations, and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every day. Upcoming area blood drives: Ellington June 4: 1-6 p.m., Apostolic Church/Longview Village, 34 Middle Butcher Road June 12: 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 2 Maple St. Vernon/Rockville June 7: 1-6 p.m., Rockville Baptist Church, 825 Hartford Turnpike June 15: 1-6 p.m., Vernon Manor, 180 Regan Road.

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live appearances and recently released, self-titled album indicated that the band's "Gutt" instinct was correct - ex "X Factor" contestant Jeff Gutt could pull off the "Plush" catalog of hits AND usher the band into a new era. On a recent, hazy evening at Wallingford, Conn.'s Oakdale Theater, some 5,000+ turned up on a Sunday night to witness the third coming for themselves. What they found was a frontman who As featured in last month’s installment, could reliably shift gears from sweet the 22nd Nantucket Wine Festival spilled falsetto to rock howl and punk growl in across the island May 16-20, ironically much the same fashion as his STP predecoinciding with the royal wedding while cessor Scott Weiland without ever being simultaneously reaffirming itself as the a cliche himself. crown jewel of the New England Spring Perhaps spurred by the powerhouse Festival circuit. Jumping into June, there vocals they had been lacking in recent appears to be less to “wine” about but years, the band also upped the audio ante plenty of other events good for what as they throttled through proven arena “ales” ya. Namely, The Worthy Brewfest rockers like show opener "Wicked in Springfield (6/16), Casa Bella in Garden," "Vasoline" and "Dead and Hampden’s Beer Dinner (6/7) and Bloated" as well as chestnuts including Europa’s in Ludlow 6-course Beer Dinner "Glide" and "Sex and Violence," the last (6/14). Find the first two on Facebook two both from 1999's No. 4 album. and more on Europa page 35, this issue! Further evidence of Gutt's ability to

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ENFIELD — Christopher W. Bromson will be the acting town manager. The Town Council unanimously voted May 7 to name Bromson, the town attorney, as acting town manager from May 29 to Aug. 27, according to the meeting minutes. Town Manager Bryan R.H. Chodkowski announced in March that he was planning to resign to become city manager of Moraine, Ohio, in June. Chodkowski came to the town two years ago after leaving a position in Riverside, Ohio, following the resignation of former Enfield Town Manager Matthew Coppler, who left to become city manager of Lincoln Park, Mich. “Chodkowski has more than 18 years of executive leadership experience in local government. Since 2016, he has served as the town manager of Enfield,

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ENFIELD – The Enfield Historical Society will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Wallop School Museum, 250 Abbe Road, on the corner of Wallop School Road. There are only four open houses this year. The Wallop School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in use in Connecticut. The original structure was built in 1754, the same year that the local citizens voted to establish school districts. It was destroyed by fire about 1800 and replaced by the present one-room brick building. The “new” school housed several different grade levels and operated continuously until 1947. The Enfield Historical Society recently completed a multiyear restoration of the school, carefully recreating the atmosphere and character of its last years as an active school. Everyone is welcome to the free open house. For details, visit www.enfieldhistoricalsociety.org or e-mail the society at questions@enfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

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HARTFORD – State Reps. Greg Stokes, R-58th District, and Carol Hall, R-59the District, voted in favor of a compromise state budget agreement on the last day of the legislative session May 9. Without adding new taxes, the agreement restores more than $2.7 million to Enfield between education cost sharing and town aid. It prohibits holdbacks to municipal funding by the governor, restores the Medicare Savings Program and provides additional funding into retired teachers health care. The budget also respects the revenue volatility cap instituted in 2017 and will

deposit the influx of unexpected onetime revenue collected this year into the rainy day fund. “I have fought hard for the restoration of funds for the town of Enfield,” Hall said. “The last two years have been a struggle in the Education Committee and Appropriations Committee to keep our town adequately funded. We also fought to keep funding for military honor guard burials that were left out of the Democrat’s initial budget proposal. “I was proud to stand with my House and Senate Republican colleagues to offer a balanced budget proposal that would have taken more proactive steps

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to put our finances in order. This agreement was an acceptable compromise that takes care of Enfield’s near-term needs.” Stokes said, “Protecting Enfield’s education funding has been one of my highest priorities for the past two legislative sessions, and this agreement does right by the town by restoring funding to our town and our local school district.” “The agreement also provides funding for our veterans in need by appropriating $2 million to the Veteran’s Hospital in Rocky Hill and provides funding for burial honor guards,” Stokes added

The agreement also begins the implementation of some of the recommendations from the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth. As recommended by the economic growth commission, it requires a study of pro-growth tax rebalancing to produce a report for the legislature by December 2019. The deal also requires the hiring of outside financial consultants to identify $500 million in savings from general fund expenditures to be acted on by January 2019. Also, it requires a study of reforms to the teacher retirement system to pay down unfunded liability.

ENFIELD – Christians from the community will gather at the Enfield Town Green at the Gazebo on Tuesday, June 12, from 7-8 p.m. rain or shine. Come and participate in praying for our town and see how prayer can make a difference. Those taking part might find it helpful to bring a folding chair. Call (860) 745-5211 for details.

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ENFIELD – For information on these and all Recreation Department offerings, call (860) 253-6420 or visit www.enfield-ct.gov/recreation. The Recreation Office at 19 N. Main St. is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Picnic Packs The Recreation Department offers picnic packs available for Enfield residents to use for a maximum of three days. Payment and proof of residency is required to secure your reservation. Reservations must be made in person at the Recreation Department at least 24 hours in advance of equipment pick up. Payment is by cash or check only. Fee: $12 plus a $20 refundable deposit. Rental equipment includes: croquet, badminton, wiffleball, lawn games, horseshoes, Frisbee, sports balls, throw down bases, volleyball/badminton net. Picnic packs are available for rent through Oct. 1. New York Yankees trip Travel to New York on Saturday, July 28, as the Yankees take on the Kansas City Royals. Trip includes round-trip motor coach transportation, game ticket in the 400-level grandstand. The bus will depart the Enfield Town Hall parking lot at 8 a.m. and will arrive in New York at approximately 11 a.m. Game time is tentatively scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m.

The bus will leave immediately following the game and will be back to Enfield at approximately 8 p.m. Fee is $71 per person. Preregistration is required. Boston Red Sox trip Travel to Boston on Friday, Aug. 17, as the Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Trip includes round-trip motor coach transportation, game ticket in the bleachers and free time for shopping or dining. The bus will depart the Enfield Town Hall parking lot at 2 p.m. and will arrive in Boston at approximately 4:30 p.m. Game time is tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. The bus will leave immediately following the game and will be back to Enfield at approximately 12:30 a.m. Fee is $79 per person. Preregistration is required. Swim lessons The Enfield Recreation Department offers a variety of swim lessons including preschool swim, progressive swim, and adult swim. Lessons will be held at either Angelo Lamagna Activity Center Pool or at the Enfield Annex Pool, depending on your class. Classes are held in two-week sessions, starting July 2. Preregistration is required. Tiny Hawks Camp The essentials of soccer and basketball are intro-

duced in a fun and safe environment, with lots of encouragement. Participants must be at least 3 years of age and parents are encouraged to participate. Camp will be held Monday-Friday, July 23-27, from 9-9:45 a.m. at the Angelo Lamagna Activity Center Gym, 19 N. Main St. Fee is $70 for residents, $80 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. Mini-Hawk Multi-Sport Camp This multi-sport camp allows children ages 5-7 a positive first step to explore soccer, baseball, and basketball in a day-program setting. There is no pressure – just fun while young athletes participate in all three sports through unique Skyhawks games.Mini Hawk Camp will be held Monday – Friday, July 23-27 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Angelo Lamagna Activity Center Gym, 19 N. Main St. Fee is $115 for residents, $125 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. Skyhawks Tennis Camps Red ball camp for ages 6-9 years, orange ball for ages 7-10, and green ball camp for ages 8-12. Camps will be held Monday-Thursday, July 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Enfield Annex Tennis Courts, 124 N. Maple St. Fee is $115 for residents, $125 for non-residents PreRegistration is required.

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Dining Guide

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Whether you’re looking for that special place to celebrate that special graduation, want to enjoy Sunday brunch, a chance to enjoy barbecue without putting Dad to work on Father’s Day, need catering for that special party or just want to relax and enjoy a meal, restaurants around North Central Connecticut cater to every palate. Check out our Dining Guide to find the right place for that special meal or a quick alternative to cooking. EAST WINDSOR

Golden Irene 18 Mullen Road 860-627-5971 Italian and Greek cuisine in a space with banquettes, booths and a leafy patio. Good Mornings 75 S. Main St. 860-254-5399 Breakfast restaurant.

Henry’s Pizzeria 255 S. Main St. 860-623-4020 Pizza, pasta, salads.

Hot Cakes 238 S. Main St. 860-623-9969 Nostalgic breakfast and lunch fare, and homemade pastries. Jimmy Chen’s Asian Cuisine and Cocktail Bar 122 Prospect Hill Road 860-623-8882 Asian food and cocktails.

Maine Fish Market & Restaurant 60 Bridge St. 860-623-2281 Fresh seafood retail counter and traditional New England seafood restaurant.

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Dining Guide

A tasty serving of options for your dining pleasure Sky Diner 4 Prospect Hill Road 860-623-0074 American restaurant.

(continued from page 31)

EAST WINDSOR Mei Tzu Sushi Bar & Kitchen 4 Prospect Hill Road 860-254-5797 Casual, contemporary restaurant with sushi, Chinese standards and Thai favorites.

Stir the Pot 142 North Road 860-386-6726 Breakfast restaurant.

Nonna’s Pizza Restaurant 140 S. Main St. No. 1 860-903-1403 Italian restaurant, pizza.

Nutmeg Restaurant and Banquet 297 S. Main St. 860-627-7094 American fare, including a fixedprice menu and Sunday brunch. Robert’s Real American Tavern 31 S. Main St. 860-370-9888 An American tavern.

Sofia’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 136 Prospect Hill Road 860-623-9477 Classic Italian-American fare, including pizza and pasta.

Sunny House 75 S. Main St. 860-254-5399 Breakfast restaurant.

ELLINGTON Casey’s Café 127 West Road 860- 870-8784 A family restaurant that includes barbecue, pasta and Mexican theme nights along with other options. Chic’s Restaurant and Catering 41 West Road 860-875-5387 Breakfast, lunch and catering.

China Eagle 175 West Road No. 15 860- 875-1221 Chinese restaurant.

Holiday Restaurant and Pizza 12 Main St. 860-871-6733 Italian cuisine and pizza.

Ellington Pizza 188 Windsorville Road 860-872-3554 Pizza restaurant.

Lakeside Deli and Market 99 Stafford Road B 860-871-8588 Deli and market.

Chuck Wagon Restaurant 12 Church St. 860-872-3950 American restaurant.

The Hidden Still 87 West Road 860-896-3333 A restaurant and moonshine bar, The Hidden Still, Connecticut’s first restaurant and moonshine bar, has the area’s largest selection of moonshine brands, as well as your favorite cocktails. Its wings are an area favorite. The menu includes pub favorites and unique recipes prepared and presented in an upscale fashion without an upscale price.

Hometown Pizza 175 West Road 860-875-7293 Pizza restaurant.

Panda Garden 99 Stafford Road 860-872-7700 Chinese restaurant.

Pizzeria Davinci 117 West Road 860-872-2700 Pizza restaurant.

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Dining Guide Variety is on the menu in north-central Connecticut (continued from page 32)

ELLINGTON Trattoria Da Lepri 89 West Road No. 4 860-875-1111 Modern Italian and French dinners and chef specials with a local focus. Wen Ming House II 89 West Road Suite 3 860-858-5699 Authentic Chinese cuisine and sushi.

ENFIELD Angelinaâ€™s Restaurant 555 Hazard Ave. 860-763-0399 Breakfast restaurant.

Angeloâ€™s Pizza 240 Brainard Road 860-741-6033 Pizza restaurant.

Annâ€™s Pizza and Restaurant 97 Raffia Road 860-749-9185 Pizza restaurant.

Asian Grill 55 Enfield St. 860-741-0888 Chinese restaurant with modern interpretation of classic dishes. Astroâ€™s Pizza 1593 King St. 860-745-1944 Pizza restaurant.

Bacoâ€™s Pizza 410 Enfield St. 860-741-8085 Pizza restaurant.

Buona Vita 284 N. Maple St. 860-749-5903 An Italian restaurant offering pizza, hearty plats of pasta and other basics. Chengâ€™s Chinese Garden 34 Hazard Ave. 860-741-3749 Chinese restaurant.

Cold Harbor Seafood & Market 465 Taylor Road 860-763-0522 Cold Harbor Seafood & Market offers the freshest fish & shellfish along with delicious homemade â€œgrab â€™nâ€™ goâ€? meals, salads, soups & chowders.Â Stop in for our famous lobster rolls, Cajun shrimp wraps or fish tacos anytime too!Â Havin' a party? Ask about our LOBSTERS BAKE TO-GO! Commonwealth Kitchen and Craft Bar 89 Enfield St. 860-741-7711 Burgers, ribs and hearty American fare with a large bar and outdoor tables.

Country Diner 111 Hazard Ave. 860-763-5338 Hearty breakfast, sandwiches and barbecue. Dadâ€™s Pizza 304 Hazard Ave. 860-749-9749 Pizza restaurant.

Dannyâ€™s Pizza 535 Hazard Ave. 860-763-5511 Pizza restaurant.

Enfield Pizza 106 Pearl St. 860-741-3679 Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and classic Italian entrees. Enfield Sorrentoâ€™s II Pizza 321 Hazard Ave. 860-698-6400 Pizzeria with a variety of thin crust and specialty pies, as well as wings and subs.

Figaro Restaurant Enfield Square, 90 Elm St. 860-745-2414 Red-sauce Italian fare served family style. First Wok 136 Elm St. 860-253-9600 Chinese restaurant.

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ENFIELD For Love and Food 117 Hazard Ave. 860-749-0813 Serving foods that are fresh, local and full of flavor. Frankie’s Firehouse 138 South Road 860-749-4012 Pizza restaurant. Great Wall 132 South Road 860-749-0321 Chinese restaurant. Liberty Pizza 169 Elm St. 860-745-0300 Pizza delivery.

Lulu’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant 151 Hazard Ave. 860-763-2377 Italian-American entrees, pasta, pizza, seafood and steaks, plus full bar.

Main Kitchen Chinese Restaurant 935 Enfield St. 860-745-5333 Chinese restaurant.

Mark’s Restaurant 37 Pleasant St. 860-990-2051 Comfort food.

New China 284 N. Maple St. 860-749-1668 Chinese restaurant.

Oyama Japanese Cuisine 136 Elm St. 860-741-6406 Japanese restaurant.

Panini Grill 1 Bright Meadow Blvd. 860-741-2211 Grill and bar.

Peking Restaurant 530 Enfield St. 860-741-3634 Chinese favorites served in modern, compact quarters.

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Pizza Palace 524 Enfield St. 860-745-0715 Pizza and Italian fare, including calzones, grinders and pasta. Rinaldi’s 17 Enfield St. 860-745-1534 Pizza restaurant.

Sarapes Restaurant 917 Enfield St. 860-745-7781 Homestyle Mexican fare, including mole poblano made with hand-ground chiles.

Silvia’s International Restaurant and Catering 23 N. Main St. 860-741-6969 Restaurant and banquet facility offering Eastern European fare, regional meals and Romanian wines. The Yarde Tavern 1658 King St. 860-254-5778 Relaxed American grill, large beer list, trivia nights, happy hour and live music.

Somers 3 Ace’s Pizza 48 South Road 860-265-3005 Pizza restaurant.

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Cedar Castle 446 Billings Road 860-749-4877 American restaurant.

China City 166 Main St. 860-763-4888 Chinese restaurant.

Frankie’s Firehouse Restaurant 112 Main St. 860-749-1230 Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches and Italian entrees.

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Dining Guide

SOMERS Hometown Kitchen 48 South Road 860-265-3690 Home cooking meals and a few upscale dishes. Hong Kong Garden Restaurant 612 Main St. 860-763-4869 Chinese restaurant. Italian Villa Restaurant 15 South Road 860-763-1342 Pizza restaurant.

Joanna’s 145 Main St. 860-763-5060 A restaurant and banquet facility, Joanna’s offers everything from pizza, pasta and burgers to seafood and salads on their restaurant menu, along with daily specials. The banquet facility offers a variety of menu options for that special occasion, and catering also is available. Owned by Joanne and Jeffry Lipton, they are going on their 20th year in business.

Pleasant View Banquet Hall 145 Main St. 860-763-5060 Banquet facility.

T. Maria’s 106 Main St. 860-265-7811 Specializes in the Aegean Mediterranean cuisine of Greece. STAFFORD Basil’s Restaurant 64 W. Stafford Road, Stafford Springs 860-684-9000 American restaurant.

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Bonnie-Jean’s Kitchen 107 W. Stafford Road, Stafford Springs 860-851-9595

Four Seasons by the Lake 51 Old Springfield Road, Stafford Springs 860-684-3273 Located at Sun Valley Beach Club,

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Four Seasons by the Lake is Stafford’s only outdoor dining by the lake. he restaurant features classic homestyle cooking, including bar bites, wings with over 40 flavor options, burgers and dinner entrees. They also have a banquet room for weddings and special occasions and offer catering. J & D Pizza Pub and Grill 81 Main St., Stafford Springs 860-851-8903 Bar and grill, along with pizza. Kolossos Pizza Restaurant 30 W. Stafford Road, Stafford Springs 860-684-4500 Pizza restaurant.

Ming Moon Chinese Restaurant 7 Main St. 860-684-6200 Chinese restaurant.

Ric’s Place 328 East St., Stafford Springs 860-851-9911 Café. Stafford House of Pizza 1442 19 Main St. 860-684-6331 Pizza delivery.

SUFFIELD Cheng’s Gourmet Restaurant 130 Mountain Road 860-668-5360 Chinese restaurant. Coco Thai Kitchen 801 Thompsonville Road 860-758-7557

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Francesco’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 43 Mountain Road 860-668-0200 Pizza and Italian food. M & M’s Restaurant 82 N. Main St. 860-668-0100 Serving breakfast and lunch.

Pacifica Cuisine 78 Bridge St. No. 120 860-668-1291 Chinese, Thai and Japanese fare, including sushi rolls. Three Figs 94 Mountain Road 860-668-7081 Steak, pasta, burgers and wine. Tosca Restaurant 68 Bridge St. 860-668-0273 Seasonal Mediterranean fare. Zanto Suffield 43 Mountain Road 860-668-0200 Pizza restaurant.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS June 25th - August 3rd, 2018 Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program How does it work? All you have to do is sign up beginning June 25. You will receive a reading log and a bookmark. Keep track of the library books you have read, or your time spent reading, in your reading log and bring it with you when you visit the library. Each week that you visit the library, you’ll receive a reading incentive and ra e tickets for wonderful prizes. Our ra e will take place on Fri, August 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. Mon, June 25th - Pet Rock Adoption 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Drop in to adopt your very own rock. You can personalize your rock, decorate a carrier for them to live in and pick out a rock-sized blanket. No registration required. Tues, June 26th - Sharks Rock: The Magic of Sharks 2 - 6:00 p.m. Join magician Steve Woyce, for an entertaining show packed with amazing shark magic, facts and fun! Fun for the whole family. Registration begins on June 18th. Wed, June 27th - Kid’s Movie Matinee - 2:00 p.m. We will show the recently released movie Paddington 2, rated PG. No registration required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free popcorn for kids!

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Thurs, June 28th - Let’s Move with My Gym En eld - 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5 years. Join My Gym instructors for a fun, interactive class that will include relays, gymnastics skills, an obstacle course, games, a puppet show and more. Registration begins June 18th. Mon, July 2nd - Meet the Animals w/Animal Show on the Go - 11:00 a.m. Come and meet some cool animals including scaly reptiles, slimy amphibians, creepy arthropods, birds and super furry mammals. See the animals up close and have a chance to pet them too! All ages. Registration begins June 18th. Thurs, July 5th - Sonic Sounds w/Mad Science 1:30 p.m. For grades K-5. Join an instructor from Mad Science for sound experiments and live demonstrations showing the properties and transmission of sound waves.

Listen to sounds made from ordinary objects and try the pitch-changing machine. Registration begins June 18th. Fri, July 6th - Storytime Rocks! - 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Registration begins June 18th. Mon, July 9th - Ice Cream Magnet with Jumping Clay - 2:00 p.m. For ages 6 & up. Make a cool ice cream treat out of clay with Aime from Jumping Clay. Registration begins June 25th. Wed, July 11th - Vehicle Day! - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ages are invited to our big truck event. Come and see a re truck, an ambulance, a plow truck, a loader, an ice cream truck and many more. Drop-in. Thurs, July 12th - Storytime Rocks! - 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5 with parents. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Registration begins June 25th. TEEN PROGRAMS Thurs, June 7th - Teen Advisory Board - 3:00 p.m./ 4:30 p.m. Join the teen librarian to discuss ideas for teen events, help plan future activities, and o er your thoughts on how the library can better serve the needs of teens and preteens. Snacks will be provided. Please call 860-763-3501 or email Som-Teen@Biblio.org to sign up. Thurs, July 12th - Teen Trivia Challenge - 3:00 p.m. Join us at the library for a friendly trivia competition. Test your knowledge and compete for prizes. Please call 860763-3501 or email Som-Teen@Biblio.org to sign up. Thurs, June 21st - 3:00 p.m. or Thurs, July 26th 3:00 p.m. – Teen Acoustic Jam Bring your ukulele, guitar, or any other acoustic instrument to play along 2017 Summer Reading Programs with us. Singers with or without instruments are welAdults: comefor too!Children, It’s important Teens for us toand have an approximate June 19th – August 16th or email head count, so please RSVP at 860-763-3501 Stop by thetoLibrary Som-Teen@Biblio.org sign up.to sign up

Library Hours: Monday: Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: (July - August) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Library Closed: Saturday, June 2nd – Bowers Lacrosse Tournament Wednesday, July 4th All Sundays Reader Reviews Thurs, June 7th - 6:30 p.m./Thurs, July 5th 6:30 p.m. - Join other readers on the rst Thursday night of the month for a cozy book chat session! Every participant will be asked to tell the group about the last book that they absolutely loved. Movies for Adults Mon, June 18th - 2:00 p.m. or Tues, June 19th 6:00 p.m. - The Commuter (PG-13/105 mins) Mon, July 23rd - 2:00 p.m. or Tues, July 24th 6:00 p.m. - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13/119 mins) Mon, June 11th - Elder Law Presentation - 6:30 p.m. Attorney Dale Roberson of Marder, Roberson, & DeFelice Law O ces in Vernon, CT will speak about property transfers, trusts, guardianship, asset plans and more. Sign up at the library or call 860763-3501. Wed, June 13th - Author Talk: Pauline Audette Sciaretta - 6:30 p.m. Ms. Sciaretta, a former Somers resident and wife of the previous Fire Chief, has written a book Why am I Here. She will discuss the book’s theme of living a purpose- lled life. Books will be available for purchase ($8.00 – check or cash) and signing at the event. Sign up at the library or call 860-763-3501. Mon, July 9th - Docent led Skype tour of the Hill-stead Museum - 1:30 p.m. Somers Public Library will have one of the rst live “virtual visits” to the Hillstead Museum. A docent will tour the rst oor with its wonderful Impressionist paintings, stunning architecture and furniture. Call 860-763-3501 to register. Sat, July 14th - Superfoods 101 - 11:00 a.m. Join Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations to celebrate superfoods that are powerhouses of nutrition and antioxidants. Tips and techniques for preparation will be shared and samplings of superfoods will be available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library.

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ADULT PROGRAMS Book Discussions Fri, June 8th - 1:30 p.m. Cozy Mystery – Murder in an English Village by Jessica Ellicott Fri, June 15th - 1:30 p.m. Non-Fiction – Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo Wed, June 27th - 2:30 p.m. Fiction – The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Fri, July 13th - 1:30 p.m. Cozy Mystery – Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander Fri, July 20th - 1:30 p.m. Non-Fiction – *TBD

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The 17th annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Somers High School took place May 26. Amidst performancs by numerous bands and choirs, Somers’ own Danny Rocket (above) was honored for a citation he received for his valor and U.S. Navy veterans Sherri Marquis and Ronald Collyer (at left) illustrated the proper method for folding the United States flag.

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SOMERS — The Congregational Church of Somersville will be holding its annual fundraising family-style Strawberry Supper on Saturday, June 16. Sittings take place at 5 and 6:15 p.m. The cost is $12 for the dinner, which includes baked ham, potato salad, home-baked beans, cole slaw, fresh strawberry bread, beverage, and fresh strawberry shortcake. Reservations — for dine in and take out — for this popular meal should be made in advance by contacting the church office at (860) 749-7741. Reservations may also be made by emailing somcong@aol.com (beginning June 2). The dining hall of the Congregational Church of Somersville is handicap-accessible and air conditioned.

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KofC game dinner to benefit Loaves and Fishes

SOMERS — Enfield Loaves and Fishes will be having a game dinner and barbecue fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at 236 Main St., Somers. Bear, venison, and elk will be among the offerings. There will also be spare ribs, potato salad, dessert, coffee, and more to choose from. Raffles will also be conducted, including two shotguns. Win a trip for two anywhere that Jet Blue flies. For tickets call Priscilla at (860) 741-0226 or John Pizzimenti at (860) 250-3861.

Gillette’s Brook information session planned

SOMERS — The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in the Town Hall Auditorium to present a project proposal for bridge/culvert replacement on Turnpike Road over Gillette’s Brook. For more information on the plans for the bridge/culvert replacement work, visit the town website at www.somersct.gov.

Golden Gavel honored as “Business of the Year”

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SOMERS — Voters approved the $32,258,577 budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year at a May 8 budget referendum by a vote of 476-327. Of the town’s 5,855 eligible voters, 13.7 percent or 803 voted in the referendum, 798 in person and five by absentee ballot. The adopted budget represents an increase of $25,584 or 0.08 percent over the current spending plan. The budget includes $7,469,645 for town government, a decrease of $286,776 or 3.7 percent; $22,822,511 for the Board of Education, an increase of $263,884 or 1.17 percent; $1,716,421 for debt service, an increase of $48,476 or 2.91 percent; and $250,000 for capital improvements, the same as in the current spending plan. The budget brings a tax rate increase of 0.9 mills from 26.47 mills to 27.37 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. A home assessed at $200,000 will pay annual taxes of $5,474, an additional

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Rockville High School Rockville High School’s graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 19 at the school. The valedictorian is Shayna Rae Real. The salutatorian is Lucas Perkins.

Windsor Locks High School Windsor Locks High School’s graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 19 on the football field, weather permitting. The valedictorian is Ali Rana. He was inducted into the National Honor Society, made Windsor Locks High School Honor Roll every year, was an American Legion Boy’s State 2017 Delegate, was awarded the University of Rochester, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, is a UConn Presidential Scholarship recipient and a Dollars for Scholars Scholarship recipient. He volunteered with the Knights of Columbus and the Nutmeg Festival at the school.

Rana has varied interests, which include being a web designer and a video creator. He plans to attend the University of Connecticut, where he will study writing. The salutatorian is Kaileigh Perez. She was inducted into the National Honors Society, received the Superintendent’s Award, the Harvard Book Award, is a Quinnipiac University Trustee Award recipient and a Dollars for Scholars Scholarship recipient. She has been the captain of the cross-country team for the past two years and has been on the team fall four years. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old. In both her junior and senior years, she choreographed the dance for the school’s plays, “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Perez is a member of Vocal Motion, has been her class secretary all four years and has volunteered through Vacation Bible School at her church. She plans to pursue a degree in occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University.

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Stafford High honors announced STAFFORD — The third quarter honor role has been announced at Stafford High School. HIGH HONORS, SENIORS: Adrianna Barnett, Aaron Crease, Luke Dabek, Hannah Davis, Carlie Dreyfus, Megan Eaton, Autumn Gagnon, Sarah Gallison, Emily Glidden, Karmen Jensen, Samantha Klapproth, Tessa Kopec, Michaela Lauf, Kathryn Liebler, Kaylee Miller, Abbe Minor, Sydney Perez, Cassandra Rogers, Brody Roy, Shelby Shayler, Devin Stachelsky, Kylee Teats, Rachel Ulitsch, Joe Wilson, Jamie Yeo, Claire Zopelis JUNIORS: Allisha Bakker, Paige Beaudoin, Angelina Chaverri, Julianna DeSantis-Raymond, Steven Downs, Erin Duffy, Isabelle Garreffa, Jeffrey Kology, Lynesey Maloney, Luis Medeiros, Kody Messier, Brenden Pontz, Loren Pontz, Julien Rivas, Abby Rose, Gabrielle Thayer, Chalan Whelan SOPHOMORES: Cassidy Babcock, Hilary Bareiss, Stephanie Brown, Shannon Frazier, Angelina Gill, Koehl Lindsey, James Missell, Nikolas Neuhofer, Benjamin Olsen, Jose Santiago, Meghan Toomey, Jessica Winston FRESHMEN: David Christofferson, Sydney Dolbier, Rose Fountain, Dominick Gray, MacConall Gray, Giana Guida, Morgan Hanks, Emma Hatch, Spencer Hill, David Hirsch, Trentin Kology, Kaylee Levesque,

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STAFFORD — The Stafford Library, 10 Levinthal Run, plans these events, which are free and open to the public. The library requests pre-registration by calling (860) 684-2852 or at www.staffordlibrary.org Special Open House: June 16, 10:30 a.m., to celebrate the planting of the “Fruit Tree Trail,” which has been made possible by the Stafford Garden club and the Community Garden Projects Grant from the North Central Health District Health Department. Come enjoy refreshments, children’s activities, special guests, and the planting of the fruit trail. Community Art Display: During June the Stafford Community Center will have items on display at the library that were done by participants who attended classes at the Community Center. Evergreen Health Care Art Display: During June art made by residents of the Alzheimer’s unit at Evergreen Health care will be on display at the library. Rhyme Time: Mondays, 10 a.m. for children 2 and under. Rhymes, songs, finger plays and board books followed by a short playtime. Teddy Bear Time: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. for children 2 and up. Rhymes, songs, finger plays & stories followed by a short craft. Animal Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, songs, puppets and possibly a visit from an animal friend. Open Art Studio: June 11, 5:30 p.m.: Paint a sea turtle picture. For teens and adults. Learn to Crochet: June 12 and 19, 3-5 p.m. Odessa Tagabis will teach the basics of crocheting. DropMix: June 13, 6:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Movie: “San Andreas” (PG13), June 22, 6:30 p.m. Register as space is limited. Book club: June 27, 6:30 p.m.: “H is for Hawk.” by Helen Macdonald will be featured. Friends Used Book Sale-Preview Sale: June 28, 4-7 p.m., $5 admission fee. Regular Used Book Sale: June 29, 4-7 p.m., free admission. Regular Used Book Sale: June 30, 10-4 p.m. Pet Show: June 30, 10:30 a.m.: Bring your pet and show him/her off in our annual Pet Show. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage. Call (860) 684-2852 to register.

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Voters to decide budget’s fate at June 7 referendum By Linda Tishler Levinson

Barring any changes at the annual town meeting, which was scheduled for May 31, the spending plan is 0.015 percent lower than the current budget.

STAFFORD — Residents will vote on a $40,617,086 budget proposal for the 2018-19 fiscal year in a June 7 referendum. Barring any changes at the annual town meeting, which was scheduled for May 31 — after the North Central News went to press — the spending plan is $6,143 or 0.015 percent lower than the current budget, but would bring a $42.90 tax increase for the average taxpayer with a home assessed at $130,000. The tax increase is due to the loss of state revenue, although the legislature did vote for more aid to cities and towns than had originally been anticipated. The proposed budget includes: — $10,215,167 for the Board of Selectmen, a decrease of $26.729 or 0.26 percent; — $542,109 for the Stafford Public Library, an increase of $3,926 or 0.73 percent; — $2,200,810 for debt service, an increase of $16,660 or 0.76 percent; — and $27,659,000 for the Board of Education, which is unchanged. The mill rate would be set at 4.26, an increase of 0.33 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

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Annual Firefighters Walk/Run sure to spark plenty of interest

SUFFIELD — The Suffield Firefighters Association has announced that the 22nd annual Firefighters 5K Walk/Run will take place at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 3. Walkers/runners again this year set off from South Grand Street at the start of the annual Suffield Firefighters 5K road race running and walking on a beautiful Sunday morning through some of the most picturesque streets in Suffield passing tobacco farms, open fields and other rural charm the Town of Suffield has to offer. The Suffield Firefighters will once again host the annual road race. The race route remains the same beginning on South Grand Street going south to Sheldon Street, then to Mountain Road and ending at Bruce Park. The event was renamed a few years ago and is now entitled a Paul R. Simison Memorial Annual 5K Road Race, named for Simison who was the founder of the race. Simison’s hopes for the race was to draw attention to health and fitness— important attributes for firefighters and for volunteerism. Each year trophies and medals are awarded for the first place male and female winners in various age group categories. Additionally, there are numerous door prizes to local businesses for the participants. Registration forms will be available on line at www.suffieldct.gov Interested participants may also pick up race forms at the Suffield Fire House on Mountain Road as well as Suffield Town Hall, Kent Memorial Library, Suffield Police Department and First National Bank of Suffield.

Residents voice their approval for $58 million budget package By Linda Tishler Levinson

The mill rate was set at 29.14 mills, an increase of 0.25 mills. The taxes on a home with an assessed value of $210,000 would be $6,119, an increase of $52.

SUFFIELD — Residents approved a $58,009,479 budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year by voice vote at the Town Meeting on the budget on May 8. The budget is an increase of 4.2 percent or $2,340,215 over the current spending plan. The budget includes: — $34,719,732 for the Board of Education, an increase of $107,888 or 0.31 percent; — $3,206,275 for debt service, an increase of $396,471 or 14.11 percent; — $2,928,904 for capital expenditures, an increase of $412,880 or 16.41 percent; — $360,000 for contingency, which is unchanged; — $148,220 for transfer to OPEB, a decrease of $30,551 or 17.09 percent; — $500,000 for transfer to insurance fund, a 100 percent increase; — $500,000 for transfer to CNRE fund, a 100 percent increase; — and $15,646,348 for general government operations, an increase of $453,527 or 2.99 percent. The mill rate was set at 29.14 mills, an increase of 0.25 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The taxes on a home with an assessed value of $210,000 would be $6,119, an increase of $52.

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Licensed and insured. Quick and reliable. Winter Services.

Relax and call Steve

860-684-4973

860-658-0268

860-684-6517

800-292-1102

860-817-4108

AUTO

DRIVER Needed

PD Electric LLC

$AVE MONEY

ALLIED

INSURANCE Real Good Rates! Call

Mike DaDalt at

Tolland County Insurance

860-684-2566

BUYING GUNS

FOR SOUTHERN AUTO AUCTION East Windsor, CT Guaranteed Weds (8:30 a.m. 12/1 p.m.), other possible days avail. 8-4. $10.45 p/h. Must have clean driving record, be over the age of 18. Proof of auto insurance. CALL KYM AT

20’ Starting at $2300 40’ Starting at $2800 Kelly Container, Inc. Su eld, CT www.kellycontainer.com

860-668-2817

FOR SALE

202 Union St., Vernon, CT

Sales & Service, LLC

Affordable, reliable, high school high honor student available for tutoring. $25 for 45 minutes.

860-896-5256

860-394.2041

860-798-1551

HELP WANTED:

CAPTURE

CARR’S

P/T AUCTIONEER ASSISTANT East Granby,CT Shift/Hours: Tuesdays only, 3:30pm-8pm *Pay Rate:$14.50 Data entry for auto auction. Must: Multi task, Strong listening skills, be computer literate. Fast paced. Busy environment.

860-752-0874 HELP WANTED:

Call for more details any day before 8 p.m.

Shift/Hours: Tuesdays only, 3:30pm-8pm *Pay Rate:$10 Driving and parking vehicles at auto auction. Never leave the parking lot!*Must have clean driving record and valid drivers license *Must have held a valid drivers license for at least 2 years.

or email us at: connecting535@gmail.com

CARR’S

Sales & Service, LLC

needed inside your local Costco store to perform routine tasks, with minimal supervision. $11.50 hourly. Apply online at:

REPAIR & RESTORATION

P/T AUCTION DRIVERS

860-977-7337 860-668-2727

VW, BMW, JEEPS, Mercedes, trucks, project vehicles & more!

TUTORING

2008 Fores River Sunseeker RV Excellent Condition - 27,000 Orginal Miles 30 FT Self Contained - 16 FT Canopy Sleeps 6 - Shower/Bathroom Separate Plenty of Storage

Will unclog all kinds of drains. Snaking prices: Mainlines: $155; Sink/Tub: $85; Toilets: $65; Video Inspections: $175 FREE ESTIMATES Fully Insured Call Phil or visit: www.allieddraincleaning.com

HELP WANTED

202 Union St., Vernon, CT

CONTAINERS

Call Paul

We do it ALL and you $AVE money!

GAS TANK & RADIATOR

Peter Emmelmann

STORAGE

Licensed in: CT 195651 MA 12182

Drain Cleaning

Catalytic converters, ex pipes, y pipes, dual exhaust and patch jobs

860-214-2671

Motorcycles, cars, trucks, chippers, hot rods, mowers, etc.

STEEL

Electrician Services Somers, CT

CUSTOM EXHAUST

860-654-8740

All types Modern & Antique Single or Whole Collections

860-416-1989

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BUYING

East Granby,CT

860-752-0874

DEMONSTRATORS

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EVERY MOMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY Manchester, CT

Portrait, senior class photos, candids. Book one session, get 15% o another session. www.captureeverymoment.jimdo.com

860-432-7169

ROUGH LUMBER FOR SALE 65¢ - 70¢

PER BOARD FOOT

860-684-3458

860-896-5256

AVAILABLE

CONSTRUCTION

860-798-8200

HOME PRO

ROOFING + SIDING 860-698-9555

NEW HOLLAND SUPPLY, LLC

WANT A CT

Garages, Barns, Arenas & Sheds Local & Amish Builders

Private lessons available Day - Evening - Weekends

CUSTOM BUILDING KITS

CT Sales Representative

Patrick Corrigan

NewHollandSupplyCTrep@yahoo.com

PISTOL PERMIT?

Call NRA Certi ed Pistol Instructor

Robert Titus, Sr

860-847-1076

860-324-8208

BUYING

BUD’S

Old books, old costume/antique jewelry, postcards, paintings, coins stamps, silver, antiques, etc. 25+ years experience.

GALLERY ONE Ed or Tami tami.zaw@gmail.com

860-658-0268

TREE REMOVAL FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

860-729-0546

Suffield

A ‘Landmarks’ event: ‘Cocktails in the Hatheway Garden’

SUFFIELD — On Friday, June 15 from 6 to 9 p.m., savor farm-to-table offerings by The Federal, wine, and signature cocktails at Connecticut signature summer Landmarks’ event “Cocktails in the Hatheway Garden.” Tour the 18th-century PhelpsHatheway House and splendid garden, lovingly maintained by the Suffield Garden Club for over 50 years. Enjoy music by The Chris Marolda Duo. Bid on a variety of Connecticut products and experiences in our silent auction. All proceeds benefit Connecticut Landmarks and the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. Individual tickets are $75; patron tickets are $150. Registration is required. Register by Friday, June 10 at www.ctlandmarks.org, https://coc ktails-in-the-hatheway-garden2018.eventbrite.com, or (860) 247-8996 x 23.

Ready to Take the Leap? We’ll Hold Your Hand. First Time Home Buyer Program We’re ready to help you realize the dream of homeownership, with down payments as low as 3% and a $700 closing credit. Stop into a branch today for more details.

OF SUFFIELD

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• 860.668.3950

www.fnbanksuffield.com

Member FDIC. Contact a First National Bank of Suf eld representative to determine your eligibility as a rst time home buyer, as restrictions and conditions apply, including but not limited to, past ownership interest in real property, property type and occupancy status. A down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price will subject the loan to Private Mortgage Insurance approval. Contact a First National Bank of Suf eld representative for further information, as additional restrictions and conditions apply in determining your eligibility for Private Mortgage Insurance. $700 closing credit will be issued as a lender credit by the First National Bank of Suf eld at closing.This is not an offer for extension of credit, nor a commitment to lend. Rates, Terms, conditions and fees of accounts, programs, products, and services offered in conjunction with this advertisement are subject to change on a daily basis without notice at any time. All loans are subject to credit and property approval, other restrictions and conditions may apply. Property insurance is required and ood insurance may be required, other restrictions and conditions may apply. Contact a tax advisor for deductibility. Contact a First National Bank of Suf eld representative for further details.

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