Berlin Best of Awards

The Berlin Citizen is Honored to Present the 2021 Winners of the Best of Berlin Awards

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Best Home Builder • Best Home Contractor Best Roofing • Best Siding

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BEAUTY & HEALTH

DENTIST WINNER

ADVANCED DENTAL

BARBER SHOP WINNER

AMENTA’S BARBER SHOP

BERLIN

RUNNER UP

VIAGRANDE & KATZ ASSOCIATES C. SCOTT BUONANNO DMD PC

EYEGLASS & CONTACT STORE WINNER

HARVEY & LEWIS OPTICIANS RUNNER UP

RATCHFORD EYE CENTER KENSINGTON OPTICIANS

HOSPITAL WINNER

UCONN JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL RUNNER UP

THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT- NEW BRITAIN GENERAL CAMPUS HARTFORD HOSPITAL

RUNNER UP

DROP DYED GORGEOUS LLC STAR BARBER SHOP

DERMATOLOGIST WINNER

DAY SPA WINNER

NORA BELLA SALON

STARLING PHYSICIANS ROCKY HILL DERMATOLOGY RUNNER UP

DR. CHRISTOPHER W. NORWOOD, MD

EYELASH EXTENSIONS WINNER

STYLUX BEAUTY LOUNGE

NAIL SALON WINNER

ELLE NAIL & SPA RUNNER UP

BLOOMING SPA & NAILS TIP TOP NAILS II

DR. BRUCE STROBER

RUNNER UP

A MOMENT AWAY CREATIONS HAIR & SPA SALON

DIET CENTER

WINNER

ROTH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC RUNNER UP

DR. MICHELLE IMOSSI HARTNEY CHIROPRACTIC CARE CENTER

WINNER

FITNESS BY DESIGN

DROP DYED GORGEOUS LLC

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

WINNER

CHIROPRACTOR

HAIR SALON

TUTTLE NUTRITION

THE COLOR PLATFORM

SIN FITNESS

TRACY & CO LLC

Congratulations TO ALL THE WINNERS

OPHTHALMOLOGIST WINNER

RATCHFORD EYE CENTER RUNNER UP

HARVEY & LEWIS

OPTOMETRIST WINNER

RATCHFORD EYE CENTER RUNNER UP

HARVEY & LEWIS

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Thank you for voting us Best Hair Salon another year in a row!

ENJOY $10 OFF

Must mention coupon at time of appointment.

Expires 7/15/21

Also Voted #2 Barber Shop!

THANK YOU!

any service with select stylists.

1101 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037 • 860-914-8363

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As a special thank you,

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ORTHODONTIST

PODIATRIST

WINNER

WINNER

COHEN FAMILY ORTHODONTICS

DR. DAVID M. ROCCAPRIORE

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

UCONN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE

DR. DEBORAH WATERMAN

ADVANCED DENTAL - BERLIN

CRAIG M. KAUFMAN, DPM

KENSINGTON AUTO SERVICE LTD. We’re here to help!

BEST OF...

AWARDS 2010–2021

Thank you to the community for voting us for 12 years in a row!

As Berlin’s #1 Repair Center, we appreciate all of our loyal customers through the years!

PEDIATRICIAN WINNER

BERLIN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES RUNNER UP

STARLING PHYSICIANS: MARC RAMIREZ, MD

WINNER

RIGHT TOUCH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE RUNNER UP

DIVINE SOULENERGY & MASSAGE ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOCUS PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE

PHARMACY WINNER

BEACON PRESCRIPTIONS RUNNER UP

WALGREENS

URGENT CARE WINNER

KATHY’S URGENT CARE

Celebrating over 35 years of serving Berlin and the surrounding area • Full Service & Repairs, Diagnostics & Accessories • 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty • CT State Emissions, Testing & Repair

89 Harding Street • Berlin, CT 860-829-7377

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NEW BRITAIN PEDIATRIC GROUP

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Rock & Roll Ice Cream Thank you to all who voted and for supporting the Rock & Roll Ice Cream truck all season long!

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CVS

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER WINNER

TUTTLE NUTRITION RUNNER UP

SIN FITNESS WEIGHT LOSS CENTER FITNESS BY DESIGN

860-982-3313 • Rock.rollicecream@gmail.com Like us on Facebook

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Summer is a time for celebrations.

Let us be a part of your memories.

It’s Spring in Thank you Greenhouse for being our customers and friends over the past 63 years!

BEST OF...

AWARDS 2 0 2 1

Brierley, Johnson

#1 Best Florist

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Chamberlain Hwy. at Corbin Ave.

87 High Road, Florist Kensington, CT Brierley, We Deliver Johnson Phone 223-5492 87 High Rd. 860-223-5492

Corner 71A and 372 (Farmington Ave)

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Thank you for voting us 1st Place in town for Best Burgers!

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Please check out our Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram

THANK YOU

We would like to thank BEST OF...

AWARDS everyone that voted for us and 2 0 2 1 for your continued support the past four years.

FORover VOTING US BERLIN’S BEST!

THANK YOU

for all the votes and support from our friends, family and customers.

BEST BURGER, BEST F... DJ and BEST O BEST NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS BAR

#1:

American • Breakfast • Breakfast Sandwich • Diner • Family Owned Business • Bagels • Muffins • BBQ • Early Bird Dinner

2 in:0Happy 1 4Hour - Late Night Also, voting for us Live Music, Karaoke Bar, Chicken Wings, 2nd PlaceEarly Winner 3rd Place Bird Dinner, Happy Hour Winner BESTBest OF...

AWARDS

Dining!

BEST OF...

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#2 Family Restaurant • Lunch Spot • Hot Dog Outdoor Dining • Seafood • Caterer

Best Buffalo Wings!

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128 Mill St., Berlin Central Plaza, Berlin • 860-828-9920 2 0 1 6

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KARAOKE Friday & Saturday 8pm - midnight 241833

128 Mill Street (Berlin Central Plaza) Berlin, CT • 860-828-9920

83 MILL ST, BERLIN | (860) 828-3922 | EATATJOEYBS.COM

Thank You

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CLOTHING

BAKERY WINNER

WHOLE DONUT

CONSIGNMENT STORE

MOZZICATO DEPASQUALE BAKERY AND PASTRY SHOP

WINNER

GIOVANNI’S BAKERY

UPTOWN CONSIGNMENT RUNNER UP

SAVERS

KARMA’S CLOSET CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

DINING

RUNNER UP

BEST OF...

AWARDS

For Voting Us the

BEST NEW AUTO DEALER

2 0 2 1

BBQ WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

BEAR’S SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE TAINO PRIME

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • LEASING • ALLSTATE AGENCY ON SITE R241542

1 VETERANS DR, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051 SCHALLERHONDA.COM • (860) 826-2022

AMERICAN JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE AMERICAN

THE BOSS GRILL

BAGELS WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

WHOLE DONUT CAFE BUSY BEAN

BREAKFAST WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

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WINNER

RUNNER UP

JOSIE’S CORNER UNCLE D’S DINER

BREAKFAST SANDWICH WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

JOSIE’S CORNER UNCLE D’S DINER

Thank you for voting us the Best Berlin! $1.00 Coffee Off Yourin Next Order

Thank you for voting us the Best Coffee in Berlin!

$1.00 Off Your Next Order

(Please bring a cut out of this coupon to redeem – expires 7/31/21)

(Please bring cut out of this Avenue, coupon toBerlin, redeemCT – expires 848a Farmington 060377/31/21)

848 Farmington Avenue, Berlin, CT 06037 Follow us:

Current Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 7am – 2pm Current Hours: Saturday: 8am – 7am 2pm– 2pm Tuesday - Friday: Sunday & Monday: Closed Saturday: 8am – 2pm

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Follow us:

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THANK YOU

BEST O F...

Berlin’s Best Plumber A2W0A2R1DS 3 Years in a Row!

for voting us Best Eyeglass & Contact Store!

Open for appointments!

Eye Exams, Contacts & Glasses

Thank you for all your support!

Lic. # PLM.0287294-P1 and Reg. # HIC.0648888

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Kensington, CT • JMBPlumbingCT.com

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Honest. Professional. Reliable.

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JASON BORSELLE 860.748.7910

Following CDC Guidelines

90 –2 20 • 0

32 Chamberlain Hwy, Kensington, CT • 860.829.9090

LAW OFFICES OF

ERICSON, SCALISE & MANGAN, PC Building Relationships Since 1945.

You can count on Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC to provide you with sound guidance and experience.

Estate Planning Elder Law

Real Estate Probate

35 Pearl St. #301 • New Britain, CT 06051 • Tel 860.229.0369 • www.esmlaw.com

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Thank you to the community for voting us Best Law Firm!

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BURGER

COFFEE

EARLY BIRD DINNER

HOT DOG

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

PROVISION STATE COFFEE

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

ZACK’S BURGERS AND SHAKES

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

HEROES LLC RUNNER UP

ZACK’S BURGERS AND SHAKES JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

CATERER WINNER

KENSINGTON MARKET RUNNER UP

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT THE BOSS GRILL

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

HEROES LLC

RILEY’S HOT DOG & BURGER GOURMET

DELI

FAMILY RESTAURANT

ICE CREAM

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

THE BOSS GRILL

ROCK AND ROLL ICE CREAM TRUCK

KENSINGTON MARKET RUNNER UP

PUBLIC MARKET OF NEWINGTON

RUNNER UP

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

CHICKEN WINGS SLIDERS GRILL & BAR - BERLIN, CT RUNNER UP

HEROES LLC

TAVERN ON THE TRAX

DINER WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

PRALINE’S ICE CREAM DAIRY QUEEN (TREAT)

NARDELLI’S GRINDER SHOPPE

WINNER

RUNNER UP

WHOLE DONUT

FINE DINING WINNER

PORTOFINO’S RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

INDIAN WINNER

HIMALAYA RESTAURANT

UNCLE D’S DINER JOSIE’S CORNER

CHINESE

GREEK

WINNER

WINNER

GREAT TASTE CHINESE RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

WA WAH KITCHEN HAPPY GARDEN

DOUGHNUTS WHOLE DONUT

MYKONOS MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

WINNER

NEILS DONUTS JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT CRAZY GREEK

ITALIAN WINNER

PORTOFINO’S RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE

CENTRAL PIZZA

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We are an innovator, not an imitator.

Thank You for Voting Us Best Credit Union in Berlin

Thank you for voting us Best Tree Surgeon in Cheshire, Southington, North Haven & Plainville!

BEST F AWAROD..S. 2 0 2 1

Call today to find out why we are the best!

AchieveFinancialCU.com 860-828-2790 Federally Insured by NCUA

CHESHIRE • (203) 272-4485 R241504

HIC# 0581892 • B-3163 241625

Thank you for voting me #1 Real Estate agent in Berlin!

BEST OF...

AWARDS 2 0 2 1

ERA Sargis-Breen Real Estate Co.

Thank you for Voting us BEST OF... &2 2015 #1 Best Dentist 2013, in Berlin!2014 AWARDS 0 1 9

Friendly Team Convenient Hours

BERLIN

1020 Farmington Ave.

(In plaza next to Kensington Market)

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Beautiful Dentistry 39 Webster Square Rd, Berlin Friendly Team 860-828-3933 Dentistry Convenient Beautiful Hours AdvancedDental.com

860-690-8869

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chrisbrose@comcast.net

R24191

Best Dentist Office

BEST OF...

AWARDS

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JAPANESE

MUFFINS

PIZZA

SEAFOOD

WINNER

WINNER

EAST TOKYO RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

KENSINGTON PIZZA RUNNER UP

BLUE LOBSTER

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

SEVEN MOONS THAI CUISINE

WHOLE DONUT

TOKYO CAFE

NEILS DONUTS

LUNCH SPOT WINNER

BOX BISTRO RUNNER UP

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT THE BOSS GRILL

OUTDOOR DINING WINNER

TAVERN ON THE TRAX

WINNER

PUERTO VALLARTA RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

LENNY & JOE’S

POLISH WINNER

BALTIC RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

ROLY POLY BAKERY STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT

STEAKHOUSE WINNER

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE RUNNER UP

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

RUNNER UP

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT THE BOSS GRILL

MEXICAN

CENTRAL PIZZA

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT WINNER

SUSHI

PASTRY

THE AVENUE

WINNER

RUNNER UP

SANS-SOUCI RESTAURANT

EAST TOKYO RESTAURANT

CAVA

RUNNER UP

CAFE BUSY BEAN RUNNER UP

PLAZA AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT · NEWINGTON

MOZZICATO DEPASQUALE BAKERY AND PASTRY SHOP

SALSA’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

GIOVANNI’S BAKERY

WINNER

TOKYO CAFE

SALAD BAR WINNER

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT RUNNER UP

THE SALADBAR

THAI WINNER

SEVEN MOONS THAI CUISINE RUNNER UP

SIRINAN’S THAI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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Buy 2 Large Pizzas and get 2 Liter Soda

FREE

BEST OF...

AWARDS

Spend $30 or more and get

2 0 2 1

Thank you for voting us Berlin's Best Antique Store!

“WE BUY ANTIQUES – IMMEDIATE CASH PAID”

$3 OFF

Thank you for Spend $50 or voting us Best more and get Pizza of Berlin! $5 OFF Like us on Facebook

We buy antiques & collections, and handle your estate needs, just stop in with what you have and see our friendly staff - Gary, Rich or Jeph.

Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm • Sunday: 11 am – 9pm

1660 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT (860) 505-5795 • TurnpikeAntiques.com Open 7 Days a week, 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Closed every other Monday.

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366 Main St., Kensington, CT • 860.828.0949

SANS SOUCI Restaurant and Lounge

Thank you for voting us the Best

William F. Farrell

Early Bird Dinner, Family Restaurant, Romantic Restaurant and Steakhouse

Michael P. Farrell

Thank you for all your support!

(860) 225-8464 | www.farrellfuneralhome.com

Thursday Night $6 Martini Night

2003 N Broad St. (Berlin Turnpike) Meriden, CT Closed Mondays • 203-639-1777 • SansSouciRestaurant.com

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110 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051

Tuesday Evening Special!

5 Courses for $15.95 R241511

An independent, family owned business proudly serving the Berlin area since 1941

Join us on our new patio!

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

BOWLING WINNER

CALLAHAN’S BOWL-O-RAMA

HAPPY HOUR LATE NIGHT

SPORTS BAR

WINNER

WINNER

THE AVENUE

SLIDERS GRILL & BAR - BERLIN, CT

RUNNER UP

HEROES GRILL & BAR TAVERN ON THE TRAX

CREDIT UNION WINNER

ACHIEVE FINANCIAL RUNNER UP

UBI FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CONNEX CREDIT UNION

RUNNER UP

TAVERN ON THE TRAX

ELECTRICIAN DIY ART STUDIO WINNER

THE POTTERY PIAZZA RUNNER UP

CRAFTIVATE

KARAOKE BAR WINNER

TAVERN ON THE TRAX

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

WINNER

ACCELERATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

SANTORO ELECTRIC

HEROES LLC

BIGELOW ELECTRIC

ACCOUNTANT DJ WINNER

HEROES LLC

LIVE MUSIC WINNER

TAVERN ON THE TRAX RUNNER UP

HEROES GRILL & BAR

WINNER

ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC RUNNER UP

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BOURASSA AND COMPANY LLC

WINNER

MASSUCCI & ASSOCIATES

CASA MIA ON THE GREEN

PMG INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

HAPPY HOUR WINNER

THE AVENUE TAVERN ON THE TRAX

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

HERO’S, LLC, BERLIN

WINNER

RUNNER UP

HEROES LLC RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE

TAVERN ON THE TRAX

BANK LIBERTY BANK

FLOORING COMPANY

RUNNER UP

WINNER

TD BANK

BELA’S HARDWOOD FLOORING

WINNER

WEBSTER BANK

RUNNER UP

MATSON RUGS INC

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THANK YOU for voting us 2021 Berlin’s Best Hot Dog & #2 Best Burgerin the Best of Awards!

COMPLETE AUTO CARE CENTER, LUBE, FULL SERVICE CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER

We love our customers and look forward to seeing you soon!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DATE NIGHT 2 Jr. Burgers, 2 Small Fries & 2 Fountain Drinks

WE CAN FIX IT AND CLEAN IT FREE CAR WASH WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE

FREE TOWEL DRY WITH EVERY CAR WASH

$20.00

Thank you everyone for voting us Best Car Wash Here is a coupon for you as a Thank you!

Does not include milkshakes No substitutions

20% OFF

ALL CAR WASHES 1 per Customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Exp 7/31/21

520 High Rd, Berlin, CT

860.357.2089

920 WEST MAIN ST. NEW BRITAIN

CALL TODAY 860-225-5389

35

$

for a consultation, exam, and digital motion X-Rays.

Regularly $350

Roth Family Chiropractic Phone: 860-505-7278 KensingtonChiropractor.com Like us on Facebook

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Thank you to the Berlin community for so much support, especially in this crazy time. We have served the Berlin community for eight years and will continue to do our best to bring Berlin quality chiropractic care.

zacksburgersandshakes.com

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HOME BUILDER WINNER

TRIGILA CONSTRUCTION INC RUNNER UP

A BARONI BUILDING & REMODELING PHOENICIAN

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER

KENSINGTON INSURANCE LTD RUNNER UP

INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC.

LAW FIRM WINNER

ERICSON SCALISE AND MANGAN P.C. RUNNER UP

CZEPIGA DALY POPE & PERRI LLC LAW OFFICES OF MARIA RUGGIERO

ROB THOMPSON, SOUTHINGTON

HOME CONTRACTOR WINNER

A BARONI BUILDING & REMODELING RUNNER UP

PHOENICIAN

WRIGHT STEP

INVESTMENT FIRM WINNER

PMG INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

LAWN CARE WINNER

RUNNER UP

CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE REMAX

ROOFING JAMIE DUBUC

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

CENTRAL CT LAWN WOJAS BERLIN, CT

WINNER

LA RICH ROOFING PHOENICIAN

RUNNER UP

REAL ESTATE AGENT LANDSCAPING

WINNER

WINNER

MARCHETTI QUALITY PAINTING AND CABINET REFINISHING

CENTRAL CT LAWN

A BARONI BUILDING & REMODELING

SALCAL REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

HOME REMODELING

TRIGILA CONSTRUCTION INC

WINNER

SHEMETH LANDSCAPING LLC

BACH INVESTMENTS PLUS, LLC

RUNNER UP

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

WINNER

CHRIS ROSE RUNNER UP

MARY JEAN AGOSTINI, RE/MAX RIGHT CHOICE MARY GURRIERI – RE/MAX RIGHT CHOICE REAL ESTATE

SIDING WINNER

PHOENICIAN HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC RUNNER UP

TRIGILA CONSTRUCTION INC STEPHEN OUELLETTE HOME IMPROVEMENT

RUNNER UP

SHEMETH LANDSCAPING LLC WOJAS

TREE SURGEON WINNER

ROGERS, TREE SERVICE RUNNER UP

EC TREE TREE WISE GUY’S LLC

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Thank You! for voting for us!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

BEST OF...

AWARDS

Thank you to all our customers for voting us #1 Credit Union!

2 0 2 1

1st Place Best Event Venue & 2nd Place Best Golf Course

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2 0 2 1

Take Advantage of Super Low Loan Rates as Things Open Up Auto, Home, Marine, RV, Credit Cards

See Us First…Get Pre-approved

Thank you for voTing us #1!

Berlin’s BesT fuel & oil Company SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1918

Lic. # 385591 • HOD # 322

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19 WOODLAND STREET, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051 860.225.6491 | LIKE US ON

BRISTOL OFFICE 860-747-4152 363 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010

PLAINVILLE OFFICE 860-747-4152

KENSINGTON OFFICE 860-747-4152

120 Woodford Avenue Plainville, CT 06062

40A Chamberlain Highway Kensington, CT 06037

www.ubifcu.com

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Shuttle Meadow Country Club 51 Randecker Ln, Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 229-6000

BEST OF...

AWARDS

BEAUTY & HEALTH | CLOTHING | DINING | ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE | KIDS & EDUCATION | PEOPLE & PLACES | SERVICES | SHOPPING | SPIRITS | SPORTS, FITNESS & EXERCISE | VEHICLES DEALERS AND SERVICES | 17

KIDS & EDUCATION

LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR

PEOPLE & PLACES

WINNER

WINNER

DANCE SCHOOL WINNER

DANCE STEP RUNNER UP

LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL RUNNER UP

CREATIVE KID’S LEARNING CENTER

DANCE LEGACY

ORCHARD

EVENT VENUE WINNER

SHUTTLE MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB

ROGERS ORCHARDS - SHUTTLE MEADOW FARM STORE RUNNER UP

LYMAN ORCHARDS FARM STORE AT THE APPLE BARREL

RUNNER UP

BALTIC RESTAURANT

DAY CAMP

MARTIAL ARTS

WINNER

WINNER

ST PAUL’S SCHOOL RUNNER UP

LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL YMCA CAMP SLOPER

TRINITY-ON-MAIN

PLACE TO WORSHIP

VALENTIN KARATE BERLIN

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

RUNNER UP

WINNER

SIN FITNESS

JOEY B’S RESTAURANT

RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU ACADEMY

WINNER

ST. PAULS CHURCH RUNNER UP

CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

RUNNER UP

THE AVENUE

DAY CARE WINNER

CREATIVE KID’S LEARNING CENTER RUNNER UP

LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL

KENSINGTON MARKET

WEDDING VENUE

MUSIC SCHOOL WINNER

MUSICAL EXPRESSIONS

HOTEL

PRIVATE SCHOOL

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