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Customers converge on garden centers
Parties working together on graduation
By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Customers converged on local garden centers this past weekend, drawn by the sunny weather and the desire to keep busy after weeks of staying home.
From drive-in ceremonies to car parades in the park, school officials must consult with local health, fire and police officials when planning high school graduation ceremonies next month.
Extra staff was on hand Sunday to guide customers browsing the rows of flowers and herbs or to tend to the checkout line stretching out the
Derek Biehn and Madison Sill, 3, browse the flower selection at Tower Farms of Cheshire on Sunday. Nurseries saw a spike in activity as warm weather brought people out after weeks of being urged to stay home. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
door. Staff said once they saw the sunny weekend forecast they knew there were would be rush.
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Drum circle facilitator goes with the flow By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Craig Norton goes with the flow. A drum circle facilitator, Norton understands life has a rhythm that ebbs and flows. His move to Cheshire could have been a little more flowy, however.
Back in March, Norton was booked to lead a drum circle at the popular ArtsDay event at Cheshire Academy. While the event was cancelled due to COVID-19, Norton would soon find himself in town anyway – as a new resident. More on that later. Drumming is what Norton does for
a living. Seeking a support community after a divorce, his boss at the time suggested he visit a drum gathering at a local church. Norton went, and recalls, “I walked in and it was like home … The beautiful thing is some of the people I met are still my friends today.” See Drummer, A12
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Local school officials are putting the finishing touches on plans that would allow students to celebrate while preventing the spread of COVID-19. After a series of conference calls with state education officials, Wallingford School Superintendent Salvatore Menzo issued a notice to district parents Sunday evening outlining the graduation restrictions. “We did receive written guidance from the Commissioner of Education on Thursday (May 14) and through a conference call on Friday,” Menzo wrote. “In that guidance, group gatherings of more than five people are not permitted under the Governor’s Executive Order 7X.” In a conference call with the Connecticut Association of Boards of See Graduations, A13
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Library Library services: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 the Cheshire Public Library is closed to the public until further notice. Staff are working remotely and are committed to providing residents with a level of library service that is as practicable as possible under the current circumstances.
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The book drops are closed and we are not accepting returns. All due dates have been extended and no late fees will accrue during this time. Please hang on to your materials until the library reopens.
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In Brief The Cheshire Food Pantry is need of the following items: tuna, canned beets, spinach, carrots, frosting, cat food, toothbrushes, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap and cleaning supplies. Dairy products also are needed. The pantry has plenty of refrigeration. Contact April Duquette (aduquette@
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As testing increases, cases rise in nursing homes By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — Nursing homes in Meriden and surrounding towns continue to see increases in COVID-19-infected patients, as the state ramps up testing at its hardest-hit facilities. The city reported 472 Meriden residents tested positive for COVID-19 as of May 8. By Thursday, May 14 that number had increased to 613. The number of cases re-
Scarpati wrote on his Faceover the last week is that book page while announcing there has been a strong push the weekly totals. to test in nursing homes, and that a large majority of Meriden had one of the Statewide, the number of the positives reported in highest per capita infection COVID-19 patients went Meriden over the past week from 6,008 on May 7 to 6,947 rates in Connecticut for the have been from nursing week ending May 11, acpatients as of May 14, with homes,” City Manager Tim 1,487 deaths and 440 proba- cording to comparison data Coon said. ble deaths, according to data compiled by CTcompiled by the state DeNewsJunkie.com. The state had planned to anpartment of Public Health. nounce the number of reCity officials attributed the coveries statewide, but those “Approximately 30 percent per capita results to the innumbers weren’t available, of Meriden’s total cases have crease in testing at nursing state officials said during a come from our nursing and assisted living facilities press conference with Gov. homes,” Mayor Kevin “The big change in reporting Ned Lamont. A spokesman reported 42 patients have been discharged from state recovery centers. Westfield Rehabilitation Center, a state recovery center in Meriden, has eight patients recovering DREAM IT, WE GROW IT! from the virus. ported in city nursing homes went from 91 on May 7 to 187 in the same time period.
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online, completing a questionnaire and scheduling an appointment. The website is www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/ covid-19-testing. According to a CVS statement, the company is planning to open additional test sites across Connecticut and the country over the next two weeks and expects to have around 1,000 locations nationwide by the end of the month. CVS Health’s goal is to process up to 1.5 million tests per month “subject to availability of supplies and lab capacity,” according to the company. Medical personnel talk to a patient in a vehicle at the COVID-19 testing station at MidState Medical Center in Meriden on March 18. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
In Meriden, city Health and Human Services Director Lea Crown acknowledged that figures showing the numbers of total tests conducted and negative test results are not readily available. “Any report of total tests, therefore, would be incom-
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have those workers tested ahead of Wednesday’s reopening.
The most recent reports, according to the state’s disease surveillance system, showed that from March 1 to May 13, 2,458 test records related to Meriden residents had been uploaded to the surveillance system. Crown cautioned the reported figure is incomplete.
“I would strongly support this as well, but we are not making it mandatory,” Esposito said in an email. “We will be providing all our restaurants with an ill health policy template to ensure their workers are feeling OK and checking temperatures and other high risk exposure questions to ensure our patrons are safe.”
According to statewide figures released by the Connecticut Department of Public Health on Friday, laboratories had so far processed 155,908 tests across the state. There were 36,085 positive results. During a news conference earlier in the week Gov. Ned Lamont told reporters officials hoped to ramp up testing, expanding to 42,000 weekly tests by next week. Testing has grown since early March — from 18,000 weekly tests in mid-April to about 29,000 tests last week. Chesprocott Health Director Maura Esposito said she hopes the increased availability of tests will identify more residents who have the virus but are not experiencing any symptoms “... so they can isolate and hopefully stop the spread.” The health district includes Cheshire. Esposito noted that other local health departments, including New Haven, are issuing guidance to local salon and restaurant operators to
State Rep. Liz Linehan, whose district includes Cheshire, Southington and Wallingford, expressed concern that while testing capacity is growing, there are not enough people utilizing it. She said it’s an issue of publicizing the availability of tests while moving to reopen sectors of the economy. “I think it’s important we still focus on the information we’re getting from our experts — the epidemiologists. And that we’re taking it slow, reopening with safety in mind, while also understanding it’s important we get the economy moving,” Linehan said. “It’s going to be an important balance. But as long as we follow guidelines from the scientists and data, we will be moving in the right direction.” mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ
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Why not try the path less-traveled? It’s the weekend. The weather is terrific. After a week of being cooped up inside, you eagerly head out to the walking trail for some muchneeded exercise. Oh no! You get to the parking lot and it is not just packed, there are so many people, there is no where to park. I feel your pain. So what do you do now? Why not go to the trail lesstraveled? When was the last time you went to Boulder Knoll? The property is a town-owned open space on Boulder Road. It was the site of the former Jackman Farm and before that it was known as the Weber Farm and also referenced as Cross Rocks Farm. Additional parcels, including the Lassen Farm, were combined for a total of 150 acres. It’s part of the town’s “greenbelt” in the eastern section of the town. The property is open to the public.
Next to the property is the non-profit Friends of Boulder Knoll with a three-acre space used for community gardening, a CSA, and an annual farm-to-table fundraising dinner in August. I’ve walked the “official” Boulder Knoll trail a number of times. Usually the trail is wet, but it’s a beautiful onemile stretch with the ridgeline on your left and wetlands on your right. It’s wonderful for birders. My walking companions and I would scramble up the traprock on the ridge and look over the other side of the ridge, catching glimpses of unawares deer. On my last visit, I saw the kiosk had been moved from the open field area to the parking area over by Friends of Boulder Knoll. This is also the area where the huge sheds were before they were torn down. See Around Town, A15
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children of his own. Now, after a busy schedule and thousands of gigs, there has been a huge change. As it turned out, the month of March was a time of disruption due to COVID-19. Many events were canceled. That included ArtsDay and Norton’s first Cheshire appearance. What had been a schedule that was booked solid, is much different now. “Most of what I do, has been cancelled,” said Norton, adding that it’s the kids he misses most.
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At 30-something-years-old, Norton found his calling. After that initial drum circle, he spent the next few years participating in workshops and taking classes all over New England. He also studied early on with legendary Nigerian drummer Michael Babatunde Olatunji. “He basically brought community drumming to the west and taught thousands of people like me,” said Norton.
In the interim, Norton is being proactive and thinking positively. He recently released an award-winning documentary about drumming called “Rhythms of Life” (roldoc.com), and looks forward to holding outdoor drum circles – using safe social distancing and a clean drum protocol – in the near future.
Arthur Hull of Village Music Circles in California also has played an important role in Norton’s drumming. “He does these workshops all over the world and teaches people how to lead drum circles,” Norton said of Hull. “I’ve had an incredible relationship with him ever since—that was 20 years ago.” By 2004, Norton decided to quit his job at ESPN, and work for himself, weaving together a life that integrated drumming, video production and photography, along with teaching “to make a living as a creative person, without any boss,” said Norton. “I am one of the very few
Drum circle facilitator and Cheshire resident Craig Norton leads a group of youngsters.
people I know, who loves what they do,” he added. Norton has been busy “building a robust business, professional service of doing drum circles and using drums in a therapeutic setting.” He takes his drumming circles to nursery schools and to nursing homes, for recreation, education and healing.
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Norton also does “a lot of work with kids.” Teaming up with the Hamden non-profit “Arts for Learning CT,” he has facilitated drum circles at schools for close to two decades. He frequently visits Hartford and Waterbury schools and after-school programs. “I integrate stories with either the curriculum topics or just positive life skills,” Norton pointed out. “I love working with kids,” said Norton, who has two
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Fernando plans to study Environmental Science and Sustainability at Vanderbilt University.
The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire is happy to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships. The three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to Cheshire residents.
Shafer plans to major in Environmental Science at the University of Tampa. The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire congratulates these students on their achievements and wishes them success in their chosen fields.
Sara Murcko, a previous recipient of the club’s scholarship, will enter her junior year at the University of New Hampshire and is pursuing a major in Environmental Engineering.
Dean’s list Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University has named Jessica D'Andra of Cheshire to its dean's list for the fall semester.
Scholarships were also awarded to two Cheshire High School graduating seniors, Minoli Fernando and Max Shafer.
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“Based on this information, all proposed plans must be reviewed collaboratively with local officials in the health, fire, and police departments,” Menzo wrote. “We have been meeting with them to discuss alternatives we have received from students and parents. As each scenario is reviewed, public health and safety guidelines are applied to determine the viability ... Again, each decision must honor the Executive Orders … We are not taking this lightly, and we do appreciate the many volunteers who are willing to support whatever is decided.”
on a large screen during the ceremony. Diplomas could be mailed instead of handed out onstage. “This is not your typical normal graduation,” Melchreit told school board members. “Under Executive Order 7X, social gatherings are no more than five people. The more people in proximity, the more you’re increasing the chance of passing the virus.”
Cushman feels many customers are more comfortable about shopping at a smaller business. “It’s been nonstop. It’s been unbelievable with everyone coming out to us,” he said.
through Hubbard Park, a drive-in program and an allvirtual graduation. Board of Education President Robert Kosienski Jr. said final plans will be announced in the next several days. Graduation is currently scheduled for June 12.
A virtual graduation with School officials in Southingstudents and families conton and Cheshire are surveynected via streaming softing students and parents to ware is the safest option, gauge their preference on Melchreit said. One hybrid different options, which inoption includes students Melchreit also advised officlude virtual ceremonies, parked in cars who get out drive-thru events and tradionly to walk to a stage where cials to track ceremonies and gatherings in the event tional celebrations that they are greeted by five or would take place in early fewer mask-wearing officials there are outbreaks in the weeks following graduations. August. positioned six feet apart. A photographer, more than six In Meriden, principals and Southington High School’s feet away, can take pictures traditional ceremony was to advisors at Platt and Malof the graduates to avoid take place on the high oney high schools have overcrowding at the stage school football field June 16, worked with students and area. Valedictorian and oth- Services Basement Waterproofing secivrideas eS gnifoorpretsaid aW tnSchool emesaB Superintendent families on potential er speeches could becombined recordTim Connellan. Now, offifor ceremonies. Some of Over 36 Years experience. . e c n e i r e p x e d e n i b m o c s r a e Y 63 revO ed ahead of time and viewed these included a car parade Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps,,spmuP pmuS ,*eetnarauG netcials tirW elare bareflooking snarT ylluFat conven-
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A flower ready to bloom at Tower Farms of Cheshire on May 17. Nurseries saw a spike in activity as warm weather brought locals out of quarantine to get a start on decorating their gardens and homes.
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John Cushman, a worker at Geremia, said staff made the farm as safe as possible by reducing the number of flower tables and widening the aisles. Two customers at a time were allowed in the individual greenhouses and the interior parts of the farm store were closed. Curbside pickup is also available.
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Be upfront with your divorce lawyer I always tell my divorce clients that I need to know the good, the bad and the ugly about their situations. They don’t need encouragement to tell me the good. They do need encouragement to tell me all relevant facts including what they perceive to be the bad and the ugly. Frequently what they see as bad isn’t so bad, or may be presented in a way that helps their case. For example, a parent may conceal ongoing therapy thinking it would damage their custody case. Actually, participating in ongoing therapy can often be an effective response to charges of mental instability or being an unfit parent. On the other hand, they may think nothing of introducing a child to a new partner. If done too soon, a judge might see that as lack of judgment on the part
Where there has been an extramarital affair, I can evaluate and help to manage the situation. But only if I know before the situation becomes generally known, as it invariably will be. With some exceptions an extra-marital affair has minimal impact on finances or custody. But, disclosure (or discovery) of the affair can have a major negative impact on the other spouse’s attitude and willingness to be reasonable in negotiations. That negativity increases the cost, emotional and financial, of the case and its duration. At our first meeting, a client told me about her affair and her husband’s suspicions about it. Knowing that, I was able to plan so that the disclosure would come up in a controlled and supportive setting. The setting allowed both spouses to understand the minimal legal
could have advised him to disclose the relationship to the Family Relations Officer and the child’s guardian ad litem who might have been able to In another case, I first learned focus the parties on the best inof my client’s affair when his terests of the child and to foster wife’s lawyer called a private in- a co-parenting relationship vestigator to testify about it in rather than recriminations for court. I was left with damage the affair. control. Had I known earlier, I could have advised the husTo get the best outcome, lawyer band to limit the child’s interand client need to work as a action with the lover and keep team. Your lawyer needs all the the lover’s finances separate to facts, the bad and ugly as well limit impact on alimony the as the good to be able to evaluhusband would have to pay. I ate and manage them. Rememimpact and to control their emotions to control emotional blocks to a resolution of the case.
ber, lawyers can’t effectively do what we are trained (and paid to do) without knowing all the facts –from the start. Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisac@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. This column should not be construed as legal advice. The content is intended for general information only.
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So, not to confuse you, the “red” trail on the other side between the ridge and marsh is still open to walk. However, you can also explore the main area behind the kiosk now. I understand horses and hikers had free and easy access to this portion of the property when it was first acquired by the town. But be forewarned, it is rugged today. If you are a paved trail walker, you’ll want to go elsewhere. If you like adventure, this is fun. You’ll walk through what was the old shed, pass rusty old feed and water troughs, tall grass, some prickly multiflora bushes, a smallish pond with some frogs and then you are on the top of the hillside. It's great for photos, whether
it’s landscape or old farm equipment. From the ridge, you have a great vantage point. Look toward the marsh, note the tops of tall grasses blowing in the wind, along with acres of phragmites and cattails, and you’ll regularly see bicyclists, some groups in lycra and team colors, on this lovely country road. If automobiles would just go slower, the sight would be more relaxing. Also on the ridge are signs of old fence posts from the farm and remains of barns that once housed a dairy operation. I have not gone farther into the property as the brambles kept me from exploring deeper into the woodlands and down the ridge. Happy trails.
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Aside from being heartbroken for their players, area baseball coaches and administrators are taking a hitter’s approach to the cancelation of the 2020 American Legion season. They’re trying not to dwell on that last at-bat. They’re looking to adjust for the next one. The question is, when will that next at-bat come? There’s no lack of ideas on how to fill the void left by last week’s move by the Connecticut State American Legion Baseball Committee. Meriden Post 45 coach Doug Wedge envisions an independent league based at Meriden’s Legion Field. He’s been talking about it with Chris Bishop, president of the Wallingford Cardinals, the organization that oversees travel youth baseball in that town. In Southington, coach Marc Verderame’s Legion team has gone under the wing of Southington Travel Knights Baseball in hopes of lining up games with other travel programs in the state.
And area players are itching to play them. In the span of one week, the CIAC high school season and the American Legion season were scrapped. In Wallingford, players are frequently on the phone with Bishop, wanting to know if they can at least get into the Cardinals’ indoor hitting facility in Silversmith Park, which has been closed since the state shut down due to the coronavirus back in March. “Coach, can we go hit yet? Coach, can we do this?” “Sorry guys,” Bishop tells them. “We have to wait until we hear from the governor.” And that, in a nutshell, is what this story comes down to: When — if at all — does Gov. Ned Lamont, as Connecticut begins to loosen social distancing and other restrictions put into place to combat the pandemic, say it’s OK to resume outdoor sports and recreation? Until he does, any talk or plans for summer baseball remains just that — talk and plans. Area baseball folks fully know the score.
“We need an answer from the governor’s office before we can do anything,” Bishop said. “Look, if we get to the “Now that there’s no Legion, end of July and we still haven’t done anything yet, I figure we might as well set then obviously that changes up a Southington one just for this year under the Travel things. Knights and we’ll see what “We’re in a wait-and-see. As we can do,” Verderame said. soon as we get the OK, we’ll jump and try to do some“We’ll play anybody,” thing.” Verderame added. “Whoever’s clever, you know? If it’s Bishop is optimistic there three teams, if it’s 10 teams will be a six-week summer … There are teams out there season, from July 1 through we can play.”
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the middle of August, which is when the preseason starts for high school fall sports programs. Cheshire Legion coach John Escoto will take those six weeks for his players, but he’s pessimistic clearance will come from the state. Escoto works in the cleaning business. Medical buildings are on his manifest and he’s talked to people in that industry.
“I hope this is an issue we’re dealing with a month from now, scrambling to put a team together,” Escoto said. “My gut tells me that’s not going to be the case, though.” Should Lamont give the green light, expect area coaches to mobilize quickly. Many are involved in baseball year round and are used to operating as independent organizations responsible for rounding up their own games.
“We do a lot of this stuff in the fall anyway,” Bishop said. “For us, it’s no really different.” The league Wedge envisions would feature 20-24 games for participating teams. It would follow Legion rules, such as for pitch counts and wood bats, and look to adhere to the Legion brand. It would be strictly independent. Both the national and state governing bodies of Legion ball have shut down all sponsorship for 2020.
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FINALIST for Best Dentist ......................................................... AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE
1170 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 634-9994 • americansteakhouse.com
WINNER for Best Ribs ......................................................... BONGIOVANNI INSURANCE & FINANCIAL / BSP INSURANCE 107 E Main St, Meriden, CT (203) 237-7900 • https://www.bifct.com/
WINNER for Best Investment Firm, Business Insurance, Place to Work (1-25 Employees) and Insurance Agent FINALIST for Best Commercial Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance and Business Insurance ......................................................... COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT 611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-9507 • colonydiner.com
WINNER for Best Diner, Early Bird Diner .........................................................
9 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-6393 • jchristians.com
WINNER for Best Fine Dining FINALIST for Best Romantic Restaurant ......................................................... MAHON, QUINN & MAHON, P.C. 636 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-1010 www.mqmlawyer.com
WINNER for Best Law Firm & Personal Injury Lawyer FINALIST for Best Elder Care Attorney ......................................................... MESLIN PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY
60 Church St # 15, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 774-0019 • meslindentistry.com
WINNER for Best Pediatric Dentistry ......................................................... PETRUZELO INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 4 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT (866) 479-3327 • petruzelo.com
WINNER for Best Home & Auto Insurance FINALIST for Best Business Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Insurance Agent ......................................................... SERENITY SALON & DAY SPA
COUNTRY FLOWER FARMS
WINNER for Best Garden Center
WINNER for Best Day Spa FINALIST for Best Hair Salon, Skin Care Treatment Center ULTRA COIN 2 LAUNDROMAT
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E C TREE LLC
1005 Amherst Pl, Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 272-4485 • ectreellcct.com
WINNER for Best Tree Surgeon HERITAGE FLOOR COVERING CO
892 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-8626 • heritagefloorcoveringco.com
WINNER for Best Floor Covering Store FINALIST for Best Flooring Company .........................................................
2019
J.CHRISTIAN’S
118 Center St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-4419 • serenityofwallingford.com
320 Baileyville Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 349-3690 • countryflowerfarms.org
AWARDS
1118 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 623-9621
WINNER for Best Laundromat ......................................................... VINCENT CERVONI, CERVONI LAW OFFICE, LLC 221 N Main St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-5789 • attorneycervoni.com
FINALIST for Best Law Firm .........................................................
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RJ MEDIA GROUP | Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | HOMEBASE Digital | Berlin Citizen | Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times | The Post Snowblowers and Wood Fuel Heating Help Wanted Wanted To Buy Wanted To Buy Throwers Equipment TREE LENGTH GRASSY HILL AUC FIREWOOD TIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic CALL FOR DETAILS & Basement Cleanout 203-238-2149 Company is Always
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Todd Shamock Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695
MERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM
Call Vinny @ 860-846-6399
R225397
Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow Autos Wanted
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Motorcyles and ATVs
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Town of Cheshire invites qualified candidates for the FT, 35 hr/wk position. Please see the Town web site @ www.cheshirect. org for job description and information on how to apply prior to the 6/5/20 deadline. Current hourly starting rate of $22.77/hr. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V
AARON’S BUYING 2009 Ariens Deluxe 27 Snowblower, one owner, like new, well maintained, runs/ looks excellent, residential use only, $800. 860-462-1170.
Lawn and Garden
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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $30 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 BUYING MACHINIST per yd: $100 minimum TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of delivery. No pickup truck machine shops, home service. Minimum 16 yd workshops and small pickup at our yard. Call lathes. Call anytime Jim @ 860-982-4819 for 860-985-5760 delivery
WILL PAY CASH - For old motorcycles, mini bikes MANUFAC& go carts. Gary, (860) GENERAL TURING HELP - At our 558-5430. millwork facility, M-F, 6 a-3 p, occasional Sat. Help Wanted mornings. Will train. Must have own transCDL DUMP TRUCK portation. Come in & PREMIUM DRIVER - Construcfill-out an application at tion Company looking SCREENED Jawor Lumber, 1068 N. for Dump Truck DrivFarms Rd., Wallingford. TOPSOIL er. (Class A CDL pre$30/yard delivered, ferred). Fleet consists SEEKING E-1 and E-2 of Single Axle and Tri 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Electrician. Also, 3-4 Call Jim 860-982-4819 Axle Dump Trucks with year Apprentice. BeneTag-A-Long Trailers. fits, Vacation & RetireBenefits; Medical, DenTop Soil, Compost ment. 203-272-9521. tal, 401K Retirement, and Holiday Pay. Send FOR SALE. Catering to resume to WSM ConComm Industrial For small deliveries. Call Bob struction, 5 Town Line (203) 415-0723 Rent Rd, Plainville, CT 06062 or Email resumes to: Employment@WSMIn- COMM. GARAGE - TOP SOIL - Screened dark organic matericorporated.com 1,080 sq.ft., perfect al, stone gravel, fill, Equal Opportunity Emfor contractor, landgrading & excavating. ployer, Drug Free Workscaper or storage. Jim, 203.623.3527. place 203.238.4555, 8-3:30.
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Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
Miscellaneous For Sale
MERIDEN - Clean, Safe HEAVY DUTY - Yale Room. 203-605-6522. Chain Hoist For Sale. Utils & fridge incl. Share Manual, good working kitchen/bath. $120 per condition, $80. Call wk + security dep. (203) 440-0299.
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Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: AnWANTED Individual tiques, Collectibles, firearms, collections & Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Sax- estates including military ophones, Trumpets, Vi- & related items.Federally olins, Flutes, Clarinets, licensed firearms dealer. Trombone & SO MUCH Gunsmith, appraisals, MORE) Advertising Richard Pleines, (860) Items, Wristwatches 663-2214. (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services
TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
GET 20% OFF! If you sign for the year w/ Affordable Lawncare. Reasonable. Reliable. 860.406.2771.
Masonry
Junk Removal
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
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HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
Home Improvements AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING 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. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
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SPRING CLEAN-UPS ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS Mulch, Brush & Tree When quality Counts Removal, Comm. & Res. 5 Year Guarantee Lawn Mowing, Meriden, CT . Fully Ins. hedge trimming. Lic.#575852 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783.
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
Yalesville Construction Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Re- Specializing in all phases of residential & pair. Flashing. #0649808 commercial roofing. 203.510.3830. lmmasonSenior citizen discount ryconstruction.com Insured Free est. A Classified ad 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937 is an easy way to sell
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Power Washing
JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893. W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
Moving and Storage
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
A-1 Quality Powerwashing Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
POWER WASH
Painting Int. & Ext. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Tree Services
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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CHESHIRE WINE & SPIRITS CURBSIDE AND LOCAL DELIVERY TO CHESHIRE
Scotch and Single Malt Johnnie Walker Red Label.........1.75L.....$36.99 Talisker Storm............................750ML...$42.99 Johnnie Walker Black Label......1.75L.....$62.99 Dewars White Label...................1.75L.....$34.99 Clan MacGregor........................1.75L.....$23.99 Scoresby Rare...........................1.75L.....$20.99 Macallan 12 yrs.........................750ML...$64.99 Chivas Regal 12 yrs...................1.75L.....$49.99 Famous Grouse.........................1.75L.....$29.99 Glenmorangie 10 Yr...................750ML...$36.99 Oban Little Bay..........................750ML...$49.99 Balvenie Doublewood 12 Yr......750ML...$54.99
Bourbon and Whiskey Makers Mark..............................1.75L.....$54.99 Jameson Irish Whiskey..............1.75L.....$49.99 Jack Daniels..............................1.75L.....$42.99 Southern Comfort......................1.75L.....$28.99 Jim Beam...................................1.75L.....$29.99 Seagrams VO.............................1.75L.....$20.99 Canadian Club...........................1.75L.....$19.99 Basil Hayden 80 - 8 Yr...............750ML...$38.99 Woodford Reserve.....................750ML...$36.99
Vodka Grey Goose All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ketel One...................................1.75L.....$32.99 Absolut All Types.......................1.75L.....$29.99 Skyy All Types............................1.75L.....$19.99 Smirnoff.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Pinnacle.....................................1.75L.....$18.98 Sobieski.....................................1.75L.....$19.99 Popov........................................1.75L.....$12.99 Grey Goose All Types................750ML...$29.99 Stolichnaya, All Flavors.............1.75L.....$27.99 Tito’s Vodka...............................1.75L.....$30.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................1.75L.....$49.99 Ciroc Vodka All Types................750ML...$26.99 New Amsterdam........................1.75L.....$19.99 Svedka.......................................1.75L.....$19.99 Dutchcraft Vodka.......................1.75ml...$22.99
Cordials Grand Marnier...........................1.75L.....$61.99 Bailey’s Irish Cream...................1.75L.....$49.99 Kahlua........................................1.75L.....$37.99 Brady’s Irish Cream...................1.75L.....$22.99 Disaronno Amaretto...................750ML...$27.99 Bailey’s Irish Cream All Flavors.750ML...$29.99 Romana Sambuca White...........750ML...$26.99 Kahlua........................................750ML...$21.99
Seltzers White Claw................................12 pk.....$16.99 Truly...........................................12 pk.....$15.99 Truly...........................................24 pk.....$25.99 Bud light Seltzer........................12 pk.....$16.99 Corona Seltzer...........................12 pk.....$16.99 Crook & Marker.........................8 pk.......$14.99
Rum
WE WILL MATCH ANY LEGAL ADVERTISED PRICE IN CT
Magnum Madness 1.5L R. Mondavi Private Selection...................$16.99 Beringer Founder’s Estate........................$16.99 Columbia Crest 2 Vines............................$14.99 Woodbridge All Types...............................$11.99 Yellow Tail All Types.................................... $9.99 Beringer White Zin...................................... $9.99 C.K. Mondavi All Types.............................. $9.99 Flip Flop, 1.5L............................................. $9.99 Stone Cellar, 1.5L....................................... $9.99 Crane Lake................................................. $7.99 Fox Horn..................................................... $8.99 Rex Goliath All Types................................$10.99 Mark West Pinot Noir 1.5L.......................$16.99 Clos Dubois Chard 1.5L...........................$19.99 Blackstone Cab Merlot 1.5L.....................$15.99 Concha Y Toro Frontera 1.5L..................... $8.99 Chat St. Michelle Chard 1.5L...................$17.99 Barefoot All Types 1.5L............................$10.99 Redwood Creek.......................................... $9.99 Mezza Corona PG....................................$12.99 Ruffino PG................................................$12.99 Bella Sera.................................................$10.99 Lindemans.................................................. $9.99 J. Lohr Cab 1.5L.......................................$29.99 J. Lohr Chard 1.5L....................................$21.99 Liberty Creek All Varietals........................... $7.99 Fetzer Anthony Hill all type 1.5L................. $9.99
Gin Bombay Sapphire.......................1.75L.....$34.99 Bombay Gin................................1.75L.....$28.99 Tanqueray Gin.............................1.75L....$29.99 Hendricks Gin.............................750ML...$29.99 New Amsterdam.........................1.75L.....$21.99
Beer Stella Artois................ 24-pk loose c/s.... $29.99 Blue Moon.................. 2x12 pk................ $28.99 Corona/Light............... 24-pk loose c/s.... $26.99 Heineken/Light........... 24-pk loose c/s.... $27.99 Sam Adams................ 12 pk.................... $14.99 Bud Light.................... 24 pk./btls............ $16.99 Bud Family................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Coors Light................. 30 pk.................... $22.99 Miller Lite.................... 30 pk.................... $23.99 Busch/Light................ 30 pk.................... $17.99 Keystone Light........... 30 pk.................... $16.99 Genesee Cream.......... 24 pk.................... $14.69 Guinness Draught....... 18 pk. cans.......... $24.99 Coors Light................. 24 pk. btls............ $18.99 Yuengling Family........ 12 pk.................... $10.99
Tequila Jose Cuervo.............................. 1.75L......$36.99 Don Julio Silver.......................... 1.75L......$64.99 Patron Silver.............................. 750ML....$40.99 Casamigo’s Blanco.................... 750ML....$42.99
Rosé Gerard Bertram Cole des Roses................$16.99 90+ Lot 33 Languedoc Rosé......................$10.99 90+ Lot 132 Languedoc Rosé....................$13.99 Kalle des Pins Rosé....................................$12.99 Josh Rosé...................................................$12.99 *NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS*
Great Value Wines! Excelsior Cab/Chard 750ML.......................$7.99 Indaba All Types 750ML..............................$8.99 Pareto Cab/Chard/Red 750ML...................$8.99 Gargouille Côtes du Rhône 750ML.............$5.99
Wines 750ML Jordan Cab. Sauv..................................... $54.99 Justin Paso Robles Cab........................... $23.99 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio.................. $19.99 Caymus Conundrum Red......................... $19.99 K. Jackson Cab. Sauv./Merlot/V.Res........ $16.99 Layer Cake Shiraz.................................... $13.99 St. Francis Cab. Sauv............................... $20.99 Coppola Claret......................................... $16.99 Louis M. Martini Ca. Sauv. Sonoma......... $17.99 K. Jackson Chard..................................... $10.99 Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir................... $19.99 La Crema Sonoma Chard......................... $17.99 Erath Pinot Noir........................................ $17.99 Primarius Pinot Noir................................. $14.99 Dr Loosen Riesling................................... $11.99 William Hill Merlot/ Sauv. Blanc/Chard..... $12.99 Ruffino PG...................................................$8.99 Toasted Head Chard...................................$9.99 Menage A. Trois All Type.............................$9.99 Cup Cake Still Wine.....................................$9.99 Hob Nob Red........................................... $11.99 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio...........................$9.99 Mark West Pinot Noir/Chard.......................$9.99 Apothic Red.................................................$9.99 Blackstone...................................................$7.99 Beringer White Zin.......................................$5.99 Tisdale All Types..........................................$3.99 Josh Cab Sauv......................................... $14.99 Oyster Bay S/Bl........................................ $10.99 Barefoot Cellars...750ML.............................$6.99 Bogle Chard/Merlot...750ML.......................$9.99 Decoy Cab/Merlot...750ML...................... $19.99 14 Hands...750ML.................................All $9.99 Sonoma Cutrer Chard.............................. $22.99 Br Cohn Cab Sav Silver Label.................. $19.99 Crane Lake All Type.....................................$3.99 Caymus Cab/Sauv................................... $79.99 Charles Krug Cab/Sauv............................ $29.99 7 Deadly Zins............................................ $14.99 La Crema Monterey Chard....................... $14.99 Matua Sauvignon Blanc..............................$9.99
Champagne Moet & Chandon Imperial....... 750ML.... $43.99 M&R Asti.................................. 750ML.... $11.99 Roederer Estate....................... 750ML.... $24.99 Segura Viudas......................... 750ML...... $9.99 Freixenet Brut/Dry................... 750ML...... $9.99 Barefoot Bubbly...................... 750ML...... $9.99 Cooks Champ......................... 750ML...... $8.99 90+ Prosecco.......................... 750ML...... $9.99 Veuve Clicquot Brut N/V.......................... $47.99 Taittinger La Francaise Brut..... 750ML.... $44.99 Bollinger Brut........................... 750ML.... $49.99 La Marca Prosecco................. 750ML.... $14.99
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Captain Morgan...........................1.75L......$26.99 Bacardi Silver/Gold......................1.75L......$19.99 Captain Morgan White.................1.75L......$19.99 Sale Ends 5/31/20
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