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Volume 24, Number 43

Thursday, October 27, 2022

High school hosts BOE candidates

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

A heart-shaped luminary display honoring local teenager Chase Anderson lit up the Sage Park football field Sunday, Oct. 16.

Photo provided by Theresa Lee

Local student, police cadet Chase Anderson remembered Hundreds gathered at Sage Park Sunday, Oct. 16 to honor the memory of Chase Anderson. The 15-year-old died this past summer after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on the Berlin Turnpike.

The accident occurred early in the morning Saturday, Aug. 22. Anderson was days away from beginning his sophomore year at Berlin High School.

of the Berlin Police Department Cadet program, which was well-represented at the recent memorial.

The boy's mother, Lynn Swanson, said the community has embraced her family “with loving arms and support, and we are forever grateful.”

During the memorial, attendees decorated luminary bags which formed a giant heart on the football field.

Also, messages of remembrance were placed on a potted tree for viewing.

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A Board of Education candidate forum attended by Peter Zarabozo, Melissa Gibbons, Deborah Reed and Jaymee Miller was held at Berlin High School on Monday, Oct. 24.

The forum can be viewed on the Berlin High School YouTube channel.

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“I”m really proud of the students putting the program together and for getting inWith Election Day nearing, volved with our local govseveral dozen residents aternment, in particular with tended a Board of Education the Board of Education,” candidate forum Monday, Berlin High School principal Oct. 24 at Berlin High Eileen Eustis Eustis said.

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“The students have done a really phenomenal job.”

BHS students asked BOE candidates Peter Zarabozo, Superintendent of Schools Melissa Gibbons, Deborah Brian Benigni said the foReed and Jaymee Miller a rum was "great for the comset of education-related munity." questions, while candidates “I think this was an excelJessica Patraw and Aurora lent opportunity for the canCorteville, who were not in attendance, submitted state- didates as well as the students,” Benigni said. ments. The six candidates are vying for three seats on the board.

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Berlin Historical Society and Friends of Worthington Meeting House will host a free walking tour of the Worthington Ridge Historic District Saturday, Oct. 29.

Small group tours will depart from the meeting house every 15 minutes starting at 1 p.m., and will last about 45 minutes. The final tour starts at 2:30.

The Knights Of Columbus, Lions Club and Berlin High School Upbeat are sponsoring a veterans clothing and goods collection through Saturday, Nov. 5. Items sought: new clothing (socks, T-shirts, underwear, pullover sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, winter hats, scarves, gloves – especially XL and XXL sizes), toiletries

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Residents are encouraged to drop off their unwanted textiles (clothing and shoes) at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane. The Transfer Station is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. AFAB Recycling accepts clean, dry and bagged clothing and fashion accessories (gently used, like-new or worn) including dresses, shirts, pants, suits, coats, gloves, hats, belts, ties, scarves, wallets, purses, backpacks, totes, footwear, bedding, toys, stuffed animals and jewelry. For more information, contact Public Works at 860-828-7022 or 860-828-7069.

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Boxes to Boots, an organization collecting items to be included in care packages being sent to our troops overseas, will hold an open house Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its 28 Chamberlain Highway head- Boxes to Boots headquarters is scheduled to be open quarters.

Monday through Thursday, Please stop by to see what 4 to to 7 p.m., and Saturwe’re all about and to drop days. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. of a donation. Items needed Also, donations may be include body/baby wipes dropped off at Mia Bella, 883 (travel size), water enhancers, Skippy or Jif peanut Farmington Ave., and the Town Hall rotunda, 240 butter, To Go cups, small Kensington Road. packs of sunflower seeds, nuts, salty snacks, fruit Questions? Contact Kristen snacks, Slim Jims, small Gauvin at boxestoboots@ packs of beef jerky (that can gmail.com, or 860-348-3130. fit into vest pocket), energy

(toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, razors, shampoo), lap blankets, stationary, and umbrellas.

Items can be dropped off at Kensington Auto, Kensington Opticians or at Berlin High School. On Nov. 5, a collection will take place at the VFW, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information, contact Paul Cavaliere, Jr. at paulcavalierejr@gmail.com or 860-828-1684.

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Comcast will host a Veterans Breakfast at the Boxes to Boots Operation Cares event Saturday, Nov. 5 at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. They need not be a resident of Berlin, or Connecticut even. To attend, contact Andralou Millerd at milleal@comcast.net or 860-670-5131.

Participants will walk from station to station learning about the history and architecture of one of the most beautiful places to stroll in Berlin. Donations are encouraged. Refreshments and merchandise will be available outside the Historical Society’s 1771 House. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 30. Registration is required. Call 860-828-5281 (leave name, number of people attending, and phone number).

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

By Nick Carroll The Citizen

On Election Day, along with casting votes in numerous political races, Berlin residents will be asked to weigh in on several proposed changes to the Town Charter.

At the Oct. 4 Town Council meeting, Mayor Mark Kaczynski acknowledged that the explanatory text attached to the VNA charter question could have been more clear, and his council colleagues agreed.

Now, that text, which describes the intent and purOne modification in particu- pose of the proposed lar, regarding the Visiting amendment, reads: “CurNurses Association, has rently, the Charter provides drawn a great deal of atten- that public nursing service tion from community mem- must be provided by the bers. Question 2 is this: Berlin Visiting Nurses Asso“Shall the Charter Section 8- ciation (VNA). The pro17 be amended to provide posed amendment is for the the Town with the option to VNA to continue to provide provide public nursing serpublic nursing services as vices via Ordinance, as pro- currently set forth in the vided in proposed new Charter unless and until the Chapter 11 of the Charter?”

Town Council passes an Ordinance providing for an While some believe this improved method of providcharter revision, if passed, would lead to the demise of ing public nursing service.” the VNA, local officials say In a recent Letter to the Edithe goal is to save, not weak- tor, Kaczynski urged resien, the home healthcare dents to “please vote yes” on agency.

Question 2.

“The Berlin VNA has operated for many years with approximate losses between $608,000, to as high as $953,000 per year,” the mayor stated.

“The Town Council and Board of Finance have been working to make changes that will help the VNA be more efficient with the services it provides to the residents of Berlin. The purpose of Charter Revision Question 2 is not to eliminate the VNA, but to help it thrive in a competitive health care environment.”

Deputy Mayor Charles Paonessa, chairman of the Charter Revision Commission, echoed that in a recent opinion piece.

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Reality: As Berlin Town Manager Denise McNair - Created the highest debt in town history of $117M, three times over the average for a town our size - Grossly underfunded the Pension Fund - Moody’s Investors Service gave a negative outlook on Berlin in McNair’s final year as Town Manager - Timberlin Golf Course left in a financial mess & loss

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Medical experts warn of severe flu season, urge vaccination

By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni Record-Journal staff

to be significantly more severe than previous years as the state faces reduced As another flu season is COVID-19 mask and social gearing up to sweep across distancing mandates. "We the states, local health offiare going to have a really cials and medical providers bad flu season," she said. are urging anyone over six "So, it's important that we months old to get vaccinated take precautions, including before the end of the vaccinations, to prevent havmonth. ing the flu and spreading the flu."

Chief Medical Officer of ConnectiCare, Dr. Indu War- The Centers for Disease rier, explained that this Control and Prevention year's flu season is predicted (CDC) estimate that from

October 2021 through June 2022, there were eight to 13 million flu illnesses, 82,000 to 170,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 5,000 to 14,000 deaths across the U.S. In Connecticut, the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 564 flu-related hospitalizations and 12 fatalities from June 2021 to 2022. Since restarting data collection on Oct. 1, DPH has reported 65 cases, two hospitalizations and zero fatalities due to the flu.

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According to the CDC, individuals most susceptible to flu-related complications include pregnant people, young children, seniors and people living with chronic illnesses, such as asthma and diabetes.

and also to make sure that complications from these infections can be prevented," Warrier said.

Vaccines also help create herd immunity that can protect individuals unable to receive a flu vaccine, said Warrier explained that the Mary Blankson, chief nursflu vaccine acts as a first line ing officer at Community Health Center. She explained of defense but may not prevent someone from conthat doctors often recomtracting the flu. However, the mend new parents receive a chances of hospitalization flu vaccine to protect their and developing severe or fa- newborn. tal complications are signifi"The higher our community cantly lessened. immunity is... the more protected they are, as well," she According to the CDC, an individual is 40-60% less said. "You're doing it for likely to contract the flu after yourself. You're doing it for your family." vaccination. But, the CDC also estimated that flu vacDriving factors cines prevented eight million influenza illnesses, four U.S. scientists make seasonal million medical visits, virus predictions based on 105,000 hospitalizations and information gathered from 6,300 deaths during the 2019 the Southern Hemisphere, to 2020 season. namely Australia, and their flu season, said Dr. Henry "That's the reason why we need to get vaccinated to en- Anyimadu, chief of infecsure that we are able to stop tious diseases at Midstate the spread of the infection

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State DOT invests $20M aiming to prevent wrong-way drivers

In an evaluation of the state's 700 entrance and exit ramps, more than 200 of The project entailed the inthem were assessed as ‘high stallation of four wrong-way risk’ for wrong-way accisigns along the off-ramp indents. Additional measures tegrated with sensor techhave also been considered to nology that causes lights to further improve the safety of flash at drivers who might be these ramps, such as markheading up the ramp against ings on the pavement and traffic — giving them ample the addition of reflective time to correct themselves. tape on guardrails.

Officials said the plan is a State police officials put necessity for driver safety, as their support behind the fatal accidents involving project, citing firsthand the wrong-way drivers have indanger posed by the sharp creased dramatically.

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The $20 million plan was unveiled as part of a DOT demonstration at the Interstate 84 Exit 32 westbound off-ramp on Queen Street Tuesday evening, Oct. 18.

“This year has been by far the deadliest year in recent memory, with 22 wrong way fatalities occurring on the highways. In fact, 2022 exceeds the number of wrong way fatalities from the previous three years combined,” said DOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti, adding that over 85% of reported wrong-way incidents involved impaired drivers.

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“I'm just grateful for the governor, Commissioner Giulietti, and all the folks from the DOT who have embraced this, who have taken this seriously and cut through a lot of red tape to make this happen,” Fonfara said. “This is going to make a big difference in saving lives. We know from the few states that have begun this and are experimenting how effective it's been already.

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Student loan relief website goes live WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program Monday, Oct. 17 and announced that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government’s soft launch period.

He encouraged the tens of millions eligible for potential relief to visit studentaid.gov and touted the application form that the president said would take less than five minutes to complete.

An early, “beta launch” version of the online form released late Friday, Oct. 14 handled the early stream of applications “without a glitch or any difficulty,” Biden said.

“It means more than 8 million Americans are — starting this week — on their way to receiving life-changing relief,” Biden, accompanied by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, said Oct. 17. The president called his program a “game-changer” for millions of Americans saddled with student loan debt.

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Some 8 million borrowers who have income information already on file with the Education Department would see their debt canceled without applying.

Biden’s plan calls for $10,000 in federal student debt cancellation for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that make less than $250,000 a year.

Those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college are eligible for an additional $10,000. The plan makes 20 million eligible to get their federal student debt erased entirely.

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In Brief Off-leash zone The fenced-in area at Pistol Creek, as designated by the Town Council on July 26 as a

leash-free area for dogs, is now open. The area is approximately 50,000 square feet, in the middle of the fairway, right in front of the

ATTENTION SOUTH KENSINGTON RESIDENTS This notice is to alert you to the massive 8.5 acre proposed lettuce factory to be built on Chamberlain highway.

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Spooky spots not hard to find in Connecticut Dudleytown

By Andrea Melone Special to The Citizen

The following writeup first appeared in the Oct. 31, 2013 edition of The Citizen.

October arrives briskly with chilly air, earlier nightfall, and a certain spookiness leading up to Halloween.

As such, The Citizen brings its readers five local locations of creepiness, Connecticut's own haunts and horrors.

For years, this "Village of the Damned" has sat empty.

Long ago, people abandoned the seemingly cursed area, leaving Dudleytown – which was never actually its own town, but a section of Cornwall named for multiple members of the Dudley family – desolate, deserted.

Aside from the difficulties that came with land impractical for farming, dense for-

est and three looming mountains, the cause of Dudleytown's demise can only be speculated upon.

Legend has it Dudleytown ruined the lives of its few later residents, as well.

Legend states that the Dudleys brought with them a curse, originated with English nobleman Edmund Dudley, who was beheaded for treason during Henry III's reign. The curse allegedly followed his beheading, passing on down the generations, to those who once resided in Dudleytown.

From then on, Dudleytown remained deserted.

But various visitors and ghost hunters claim to have seen suspicious orbs, felt unnatural chills, and heard strange sounds. Even if none of that is true, the idea that an area once populated and full of life, now quietly decays, is quite eerie.

According to myth, the town's misery encompassed everything from suicides and demonic visions, to a woman being struck by lighting on her front porch and her husband's subsequent dementia, to an unlucky man whose children went missing in the dark woods, whose wife died of consumption, and whose house burned down.

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HONORING THE FALLEN In a Friday, Oct. 21 message posted to berlinfire.org, Chief Jonn Massirio stated: “With heavy hearts members joined Meriden Fire Department and Hunter’s Ambulance this morning to raise a flag in honor of fallen Bristol Police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte.

Overpasses along the procession routes for Lieutenant DeMonte and Sargent Hamzy were covered by fire department flag details in a coordinated statewide effort.” DeMonte, Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato were shot Oct. 12 in what police believe was an ambush set up by a 911 call made by the shooter, Nicholas Brutcher. Iurato, who survived a gunshot wound to his leg, struggled to get behind a police cruiser and fired a single shot that killed Brutcher.

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Obituaries Mary Louise Austin KENSINGTONMary Louise Austin died on October 18, 2022 after a two year long battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Felix David Jorsey “Trix” and Mary (Healy) Jorsey.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Roger and her son, Roger Jr. It brought her comfort knowing that they would be reunited again.

She is survived by her daughter, Lu-Ann Reznik and her husband Gary of Plantsville, CT and their two children Heather Rynkowski and her husband Peter of Niantic, CT and Eric Reznik of Naples, FL; brother David Jorsey and his wife Lorry of East Berlin, CT and St. James City, FL; brother Allen of Port Orange, FL and several nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women’s Basketball but her greatest joy was supporting athletic and academic accomplishments of her grandchildren. She worked at McGee Middle School in the cafeteria while her children were school aged and then retired after

working in several dental offices in Berlin and New Britain. She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and loved to travel with Roger in their retirement, especially enjoying Florida, Cape Cod, MA and cruising.

As per Mary Lou’s wishes, funeral will be private. The family would like to thank her wonderful neighbors over the years and numerous dear friends who were always there for her. Your visits and phone calls meant the world to her.

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Theresa Lee, who knows the pain of losing a child, helped organize the Sage Park event.

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Following the tragic demise of Twain's daughter, Susy, who died of meningitis at 24, it has been suggested that her presence lingers, and her ghost still roams her old home. Multiple paranormal investigators have described hearing unexplainable sounds and seeing shadowy movement, even full-bodied apparitions, at the Twain residence.

The Mark Twain House actually advertises its reputed haunting. Seasonal ghost tours are offered, presenting

Eyes said to drift around Easton’s Union Cemetery make it distinct.

Visitors tell tales of the White Lady, the supposed spirit of a murdered woman.

Named for her white nightgown or wedding dress, she's described as having long, dark hair. Some suspect she's the ghost of a woman killed in the 1940s; others suggest that she was a woman murdered early in the 20th century, her body left to rot in a sinkhole beUnion Cemetery hind the neighboring While all graveyards possess church. There are others certain spooky qualities, par- who claim she's a woman ticularly at night, the myste- who died during childbirth and is fruitlessly searching rious White Lady and Red for her lost child. Numerous witnesses have taken photographs that appear to capture her essence.

From a woman claiming to have been briefly possessed by the ghost of Susy, to inexplicable smells of cigar smoke in the billiards room – where the author did most of his work – Mark Twain House employees and guests mostly agree the place has a creepy vibe.

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Connecticut demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, part of the New England Society for Psychic Research, wrote a book, "Graveyard," about this cemetery, and appear to have video footage of the White Lady.

Seaside Sanatorium The derelict Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford served as a hospital for children plagued with tuberculosis, a nursing home, and a facility for people with mental disabilities.

Sanatoriums – homes intended to provide fresh air and special treatment for patients – often housed misery and death.

It's been suggested that long-dead patients who met their grim end in the seaside health resort continue their stay. Ghost investigators have reported inexplicable sounds and unexplained movements at the site.

Even without the threat of ghosts, the deserted remains of the Waterford sanatorium are nonetheless chilling.

Bereft of its former child patients, the metal skeleton of the playground, without its swings or seats on the merry-go-round, is gloomy and unnaturally still.

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Friends of the Cheshire Library Fall Book Sale will be held Nov. 9 to 13. The sale will feature more than 15,000 books of every genre. Adult and children’s titles are available in both hard and soft cover editions and are priced from 50 cents to $2. The sale

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Chamber event The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7. The gathering, sponsored by Middlesex Health, will take place at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel from 7 to 9 a.m.

The chamber looks forward to welcoming Rear Admiral William G. Kelly, Superintendent, Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Coast Guard as keynote speaker.

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Yankee Peddler Inn Much like other rumored-to-be-haunted hotels and inns, Torrington’s Yankee Peddler features specific rooms that are said to be especially spooky. The bestknown room was that of Alice Conley, one of the original owners, where she supposedly died. Room 353 is reputedly still her home, and guests are told to be wary of her presence. Her rocker, which sits in the lobby, has been known to rock on its own.

The inn's pub may also be visited by one of the founders, Alice's husband, Frank Conley, a grey-haired ghost in a black suit.

Also, there are stories of lights that turn on and off unassisted and doors similarly opening and closing unguided. Guests and employees even recount the feeling of being pushed or tugged.

The haunting stories and atmosphere at the inn actually inspired a horror movie. After director Ti West stayed at the Yankee Peddler Inn, he made the film "The Innkeeper," based on its history.

Keep in mind, there has never been definitive proof to support the stories drifting around these locations. It may all be myth and superstition, historical exaggeration.

Regardless of skepticism, there are nonetheless elements of inherent eeriness regarding these areas.

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Gov. Ned Lamont announced earlier this month that his administration will be releasing $70 million in state funding to provide bonuses to child care workers, with full–time employees receiving $1,000 and part-time employees getting $400.

This was a survey conducted online within the state from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3 and which polled 946 voters.

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available – The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

Classified ads are the best way to find what you need.

They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items.

Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm 203-238-1953

16 Week Old Black German Shepherd Puppy for sale. Up to date with shots, vet checked. Very healthy.

Call 860-628-0057 for further information.

Pets For Sale

TOY ENGLISH BULL DOG PUPS FOR SALE 8 weeks old, 2 males & 1 female. Mom & Dad are our babies and are on-site. Serious inqiries only.

860-883-7689.

Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting October 17 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 wk class-$125 $135 Non-Residents Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.272.2743 9-4

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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH

Home Improvements

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs.

Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa.

Call Bill (203) 901-2136.

CT. Reg. # 0647093

Classifieds

Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling.

Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est.

203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Junk Removal

A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Partial or total cleanouts of homes, garages, basements, businesses. We Clean 203-238-1953 homes top to bottom and do demolition work Cleaning Services also. Free estimates.

No job to small or large.

EXPERIENCED CLEAN203-281-6387 or 203ING SERVICE - Res623-0166. idential and commercial, call Anna, 860.299.6611. Lic./Ins.

Open 8:30–5 Monday thru Friday. Call Us.

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins.

CT# 569127

IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed!

FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817

RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists.

Call for a free estimate.

833-668-3978.

List. Sell. Repeat.

OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Fall Cleanup, tree service, snowplowing. Comm/ Res. 860.796.8168

Painting Wallpapering

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting.

Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l.

Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136.

Ins. 860.538.5520

203-238-1953 CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817

Plumbing

Thank You for Shopping Local Power Washing POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Roofing

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

CustomColonial Painting.com Since ‘99 Lic’d 0630904 & Ins’d Senior Discount Warranty. Financing 860-306-0270

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing.

Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830 Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement.

Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL CleanUps, Call today, for free quote. 203-2136528. Lic. #616311.

Let Us BEAR Your Junk!

Junk Removal in CT GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate.

203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Landscaping MULCH, BRUSH, Hedge Trimming, Sm. Tree Removal & Overgrown Properties.

Comm. & Res. Rick’s Affordable Lawn, 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783.

203.530.4447

Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

Tag Sales BERLIN Circle, 10/22, 10/23,

- 65 Woodruff Tag sale, Sat. 10/29 & Sun. 10/30, 10-3.

Masonry FALL CLEANUPS Home remodeling, roofing, siding, misc., no job too big/small.

860.719.3953

ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443.

203-232-0257 or 203596-0652

Roofing

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing.

Senior citizen discount Insured Free est.

203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned.

CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.

Masonry

CASH

TEC ELECTRICAL

GUTTERS CLEANED - Painting Int. & Ext. Powerwashing.

Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

Moving and Storage

FRONTLINE PLUMBING - Plumbing repairs & replacements, toilets, tubs, sinks, showers, 30 yrs exp., 100% free quotes. #0286296-P1.

Bob 203-213-0691.

Turn Your Unwanted Items into

Electrical Services Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service.

Small Jobs Welcome.

203.237.2122

Masonry

203-238-1953

Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results.

GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming.

Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860.558.5430

Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326.

Cell, 860-558-5430

Carpentry

Landscaping

A23

Call Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 5PM

Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding.

Call for free estimate.

203-945-1808.

A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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