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Cheshire Academy to reduce tuition
Guided hike set for Oct. 17 By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
The Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire will host a hike on Prospect Ridge Sunday, Oct. 17, with Scott Ellis, Connecticut Forest and Park volunteer trail manager. Starting from the Prospect side of Cornwall Avenue, hikers will trek from the water towers at the trailhead to Roaring Brook Falls. After descending to the base, hikers will take shuttle vehicles back to the starting point. The Prospect Ridge trail, technically known as the Quinnipiac Trail, offers a different experience in every season, Ellis said. “In the spring and summer, you experience lush deciduous and conifer trees, streams, and valleys, all of which allows you to feel removed from See Hike, A2
Cheshire Academy is lowering its tuition, with day student rates reduced by nearly a third. According to a Sept. 28 press release, Cheshire Academy will become the state’s first independent school to lower tuition for all students, starting with the 2022-2023 academic year. Senior Clerk Sandy Lazor readies absentee ballots for mailing at Wallingford Town Hall Sept. 29. Municipal clerks started mailing absentee ballots Friday for the upcoming local election to all voters who have requested them so far. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Absentee voting has begun Absentee ballots are available for voters who won’t be able to vote in person, whether the absence is due to the voter being out of town, ill or disabled. Like last year’s election, COVID-19 is a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Applications are available on the Secretary of the State’s website and from municipal clerks’ offices, and can be submitted in person, through the mail or in an election materials dropbox. Completed absentee ballots received after election day are not counted. Ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Roaring Brook Falls, the highest single-drop waterfall in Connecticut.
Voters can apply for an absentee ballot up to and including the day before the election.
“We are lowering our tuition to make Cheshire Academy accessible and affordable to more families. We are not — nor have we ever been — a school solely for the financial elite,” Head of School Julie Anderson said. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and postgraduate studies. Anderson said the school wants to foster a student body “that more accurately reflects the socioeconomic diversity students will encounter in college, in their communities, and in their workplaces.” Day tuition will be reduced from $42,320 to $29,850.
Boxes of absentee ballots are seen here Sept. 29 at Wallingford Town Hall. Municipal clerks started mailing absentee ballots Friday for the Nov. 2 election. Ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters also can request an absentee ballot and fill it in at the counter in the town clerk’s office, up to and including the day before the election. Voters who request and receive an absentee ballot
are able to change their minds and vote in person. If a person tries to vote at the polls and by absentee ballot, that voter’s absentee ballot is nullified. — Record-Journal report
The school’s announcement stated that this reduction is to make tuition better aligned with the income levels of more families in the region. Seven-day boarding tuition will be reduced by 10 percent, from $63,600 to $57,250. Five-day boarding tuition will be slightly discounted to $55,250. The international boarding student fee will be adjusted to See Tuition, A2
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$10,000. The school explained that this reflects the ongoing expanded support these students receive in order to help them acclimate.
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Traveling south from Cornwall Avenue in Prospect or north from Bethany Mountain Road, a small detour offers a view of Roaring Brook Falls, the highest single-drop
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Anderson said Connecticut’s independent schools have the highest tuition in the nation. “We felt that now is the time to be proactive. We are implementing this initiative on our own terms, from a position of strength with ex-
The trail is managed by the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association, which expanded the Quinnipiac Trail approximately 1.5 miles south from Cornwall Avenue in Prospect. Hikers coming from either direction can follow this new blue-blazed section northwest through Regional Water Authority property to Kathan Woods in Prospect. The new addition to the trail is relatively level and even, with views of wooded land, streams, and a reservoir. Hikers can see deer, turkey, and even coyotes on these trails, Ellis said.
citing new developments in motion across campus from the classroom to campus life to facilities.” The cost of operation remains higher than the tuition families pay, however, endowments can meet the gap, according to the school. Recently, the school raised more than $10 million towards new and upgraded campus facilities and to support scholarships, financial aid and endowment. — Press Release
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The new tuition structure comes out of Cheshire Academy’s recent strategic planning process. “We conducted an extensive study of tuition over the past two years,” Anderson said. “From 2009 to 2019, while the average income in the U.S. rose approximately 15 percent and the Consumer Price Index rose by 20 percent, day and boarding tuition at private schools in-
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“With this plan, we are aligning value with pricing while better meeting the needs of students and families,” said Anderson. This tuition reset is designed “to increase access and affordability, encouraging more families to consider Cheshire Academy.”
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Local artist’s work part of fall exhibit By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Local artist Robin Le's work will be on exhibit at the Cheshire Art League’s Fall Show. Working mainly in mixed media with oil, Le uses markers, spray paint, inks, and other techniques. “My earlier pieces were just straight oil, so this is different,” she said. “I get to be very loose in my backgrounds, and it’s so much fun.”
Robin Le’s works can be seen on Instagram at robinle.art. and at the Cheshire Art League’s Fall Show, Oct. 917, at Cheshire Nursery and Garden Center, 1317 South Main St.
Cheshire artist Robin Le at work in her studio. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
Le recently retired and had just begun a painting class at Cheshire Adult Education when the program was cancelled due to the pandemic. But she was hooked. “I just never felt this way about anything. I love it. I paint almost every day,” she said. Le gets inspiration from nature but does not paint it. “I like getting out and walking. I look up at the blue sky and I’m overwhelmed – the colors, the textures, everything.” Le gravitates to painting women and animals, which represent strength and beauty. She calls her style “edgy,” and says her work is evolving. Le will set her intention on the canvas before she lays down the first stroke. On a standard 20-by-20-inch canvas, she’ll write words like “courage” and “strength.”
Some of her pieces come unexpectedly, like “Four-wheelin,” a painting of a skateboarder, showing only the lower third of the skater and the skateboard on an abstract background. In Le’s abstract renderings and other works, the compositions are complex, whether in the textural elements or bold color strokes. Her latest painting and current favorite is “I’m Ready,” featuring a girl with a pink braid.
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None of these reasons will avoid the divorce.
So what happened to the Potts?
Others may say the marriage can be saved to exert control over, threaten, or gain a strategic advantage over their spouse. In these circumstances, too, the divorce will be granted if one spouse says there is irretrievable breakdown. Offering to participate in counseling, refusing to participate in the case, or demanding expert testimony won’t thwart the divorce.
According to Nicole’s lawyer, as of the day I sent this article to my editor, the Potts were still married. They were awaiting the judge’s ruling on Nicole’s motion to reconsider the request to divorce.
The bottom line is that you can’t prevent your spouse from divorcing you. It’s a waste of time, money and energy to fight it. Better to conserve your resources and work with your lawyer to maximize the outcome. And whether you do it for your child, like the Potts, there are a host of other reasons for trying to divorce respectfully, if not cordially.
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Humiston is the oldest school building in Cheshire, built in 1912. The building lacks elevators and is not easily accessible for those with disabilities.
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Warrington explained that the town received an RFP (request for proposal) for development of the Jarvis-Marion property by Moser Pilon Nelson Architects LLC and the firm will begin test fits on the site, including expanding the proposal to address the alternative high school and central offices.
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Moser Pilor will look at the site for the new elementary school, which will be around 100,000 square feet, as well as adding an additional 2,000 square feet for a central office.
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Stephanie Hays, Alex Thomas and Gracie Thomas put together their scarecrow for the Girl Scouts.
The scarecrows have arrived! Scarecrows are popping up all over town, and on the First Congregational Church green, too. The Scarecrows Are Coming to Cheshire! is an event co-sponsored by Artsplace, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Cheshire Public Library and the Parks & Recreation Department. Participants make a scarecrow representing hobbies, family, their organization, business, or anything else. Judges look for creativity and originality. Scarecrows went on display Oct. 3 and will be up until Sunday, Oct. 31. Entrants submitted a $25 fee and proceeds will benefit Ball & Socket Arts and Cheshire Human Services.
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In Brief Music and Motion The 37th annual Music and Motion event – featuring 10 local marching bands – will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Cheshire High School football field.
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Oktoberfest The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will host Oktoberfest Wednesday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m., at Cheshire Craft Brewing, 125 Commerce Court. The cost is $55 per person. Register online at cheshirechamber.org by Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Recycling event The Town of Cheshire is hosting a free electronics recycling event Saturday,
Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot. Use the Elm Street entrance. Acceptable items to recycle include: computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/ VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; scanners; iPods/ PDAs; stereo equipment, cameras ; tablets/eBooks ; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and batteries. Have items in your trunk or truck bed.
Nursing assistant Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded six-week program for those seeking a career as a certified nursing assistant. The grant funds tuition, books, scrubs, testing and the Connecticut Certified Nurses Aide Exam. Sessions begin on Oct. 25 and Nov. 29. Classroom education and labs take place in Southington and clinical training takes place in Newington and Southington. Space is limited. For more information and to receive an application packet, call 860-4069050 or email CNAtraining@ hhchealth.org.
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Apple Harvest Festival continues The 52nd Apple Harvest Festival, held in downtown Southington, opened last weekend and runs through this weekend. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 8, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 10, noon to 5 p.m.
CTPrepares The CTPrepares mobile app provides information and alerts to citizens of Connecticut in emergency situations, and incorporates text messaging, email, and social networking. Also, the app allows residents to communicate with family members during an emergency. The CTPrepares app can be downloaded on both Apple and Android smartphones.
The CT Safe mobile app allows citizens of Connecticut to report on suspicious activities within their communities. The CT Safe app can be downloaded on both Apple and Android smartphones.
Crisis network The Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network is available to people in distress 24/7, 365 days a year. For adults (18-plus), call 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800467-3135) or 2-1-1. For those under age 18, call 2-1-1.
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Utility assistance Eversource customers can enroll in a payment plan or assistance program to protect them from service disconnection by calling 800286-2828.
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Cheshire Senior Center The Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., offers the following activities. Book Pumpkin Craft – Thursday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. The October craft is an easy pumpkin made of old books. All supplies provided. To register, call 203-272-8286 or email lgravel@ cheshirect.org.
Anxiety Disorders – Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join the Hartford HealthCare Institute of Living’s Family Resource Center to gain information about anxiety disorders and how family and friends can be supportive of those living with anxiety. To register, call 855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
What’s Your Funny Story? – The 5-week series will be held Tuesdays at 1 p.m. starting Oct. 19. In this writing class, you’ll discover what makes people laugh, and how the commonality of humor enriches our lives. Registration is required. Call 203-272-8286 or email lgravel@cheshirect.org.
Low Vision Therapy – Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Learn about progressive eye disease and how Low Vision Therapy can help increase or maintain one’s independence and ability to read. To register, call 203272-8286 or email lgravel@ cheshirect.org.
Movie – Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” Thursday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. To register, call 203-272-8286 or email lgravel@ cheshirect.org. Walking group – Walk the Farmington Canal Linear Trail or the Quinnipiac Trail. Call Marge at 203-272-3316.
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The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Veterans Memorial Park, 51 Lower Lane, in Berlin. To donate to the memorial, visit woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html.
There continues to be a pressing need for foster families in Connecticut. To learn more contact Michelle Martins at 860-707-5068 or Allison Casinghino at 860-6375586, or email fostercareprograms@wheelerclinic.org.
Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers ticketed for this violation can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second and $500 for third and subsequent offenses.
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Dave "The Coach" Koch tends to his Cheshire apiary at Old Bishop's Farm on a recent Sunday morning. The longtime beekeeper took advantage of nice weather to carry out routine maintenance. The bees will soon settle into the nest for the winter. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
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Pets make themselves right at home, don’t they? By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Bad pet choices are made all the time. As a child, I had mice. Bonnie and Clyde. When we moved out of the house, Bonnie and Clyde were not in their cage and nowhere to be found. I wonder if the new family who moved into our house ever caught sight of them or their progeny.
What pets have been part of your family? In this household, well before the kid, I decided I wanted birds. Neighbors gifted us two lovebirds, from their own prodigious flock, for our new home in Cheshire. That should have been a warning. But, I was in love with them. I was so captivated by their cuteness that I put them in our dining room. Their cage hung by a hook in the ceiling. Worst idea ever. Turns out birds, or at least these birds, pooped everywhere. I mean everywhere. There was bird stuff all over the wall and the floor and the ceiling. How is that even possible? They also had babies all the time. I don’t know if the hubby
That was also the house where I lived when I had a Dutch rabbit, known as a gave me an ultimatum, or if I with a very large bird Hollander, and a guinea pig made the decision myself, seemed like a very bad idea. named Charles deGaul. You but I managed to find a bird might recall, deGaul was the aficionado, a woman at a lo- That macaw was incredibly one-time French presiloud as well. When I went to cal veterinarian’s office, who dent. The guinea pig bore a visit that friend, we would be took them off our hands. striking resemblance to him. seated on the couch next to As for the bunny, we would At one time, parrots seemed the bird. The bird, without to be popular. Not for our warning, would shriek, caus- let it run free in the house. How dumb is that? There family. But we did have ing me to jump in the air, were bunny presents in evfriends who had many of coffee and all. I read someery room. them. They came in all difwhere macaws vocalizing ferent sizes. The largest, a can hit 106 decibels. For ref- I would venture to say that macaw, was gorgeous, but erence, ambulance sirens dogs are probably the most the idea of having a very clock in at 109 decibels. No popular pet. large, floor-to-ceiling cage macaw for me.
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When first relocating to Cheshire, there may have been two dogs on our street. Now there are 30. One for each house with a few extra. You may not believe it, but even though there are countless dogs, their names seem to be limited. We have three dogs named Lily on this street. Plus, I discovered another Lily, this one a labradoodle, in the neighborhood behind us. That’s not the end of it though. A cute puppy adopted by a family around the corner also has the name of Lily. While I grew up with dogs, as well as cats, bunnies, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs, we have none of those animals today. Instead, we have Doodle, Snicklefritz and Boo. They are the rescue felines, kittens that were tossed from cars or similarly abandoned, who bravely wandered up to our door knowing we would not refuse them. Contact me at jvanderlek@ record-journal.com.
Residents have many recycling and disposal options Bulky waste pick-up is scheduled for completion Oct. 15. But if you still have items to get rid of that are not allowed in the town pick-up, such as electronics and mattresses, here are some options for disposal. For stereo receivers, TVs, and other electronics, the Town of Cheshire has set aside Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for electronics recycling at the Town Hall parking lot. Mattresses can be dropped See Pick-up, A17
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It wasn’t a given Cheshire volleyball would get coach Sue Bavone career win No. 550 Friday in Woodbridge. Amity, like Cheshire, was unbeaten. But once the match started and Grace Downing stepped to the line, uncertainty began to fade. The senior setter served a 7-0 run to get the Rams running. She dished 22 assists, got to six digs and landed four aces as CHS won 3-0. Downing had 31 assists earlier vs. Guilford.
The Lady Spartans continue to make this soccer season one of compelling possibilities. With wins last week over Bristol Eastern and New Britain, Maloney entered Tuesday’s rivalry match with Platt at 4-1-1. In the middle of things, just as she’s been since her freshman year, is Mackenzie McCormack. The senior set up the winning goal vs. Eastern and scored twice vs. New Britain. She has 24 goals for her career.
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After graduating a deep senior class, Platt volleyball was bound to experience growing pains in 2021. Yet the Panthers also entered the season with some cornerstones already in place, and one of them is Eva Dudley. The sophomore is a consistent producer. She had double-doubles against Bristol Central (12 kills, 13 digs) and Maloney (10 & 13) and a near triple-double (15 digs, 9 kills, 9 aces) in Wethersfield on Monday.
The Indians snapped out of a two-game slide with a 2-1 victory at home Friday over previously unbeaten Norwich Tech/Holy Family. Wilcox goalie Joyce Vecchitto tallied 11 saves in the win. Only a freshman, Vecchitto is definitely an area rookie of the year candidate. She pitched shutouts in each of her first five varsity outings, including a 16-save effort against Platt. She and the Indians stand third in the CTC at 5-2-1.
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Night in, night out, the Lyman Hall volleyball team knows what it’s going to get from senior outside hitter Mackenzie Grady. Exactly what it’s gotten for the past three seasons: a quality outing. Grady registered double-digit kills in every match as the Trojans won four of five to even their record at 5-5 by the end of last week. That included 13 kills and 14 digs against Mercy and season-best (so far) 24 kills against Shelton.
Maya Mojo is back for Big Blue. A key player since Southington’s run to the 2019 Class LL final, Maya Wroblewski’s senior season was delayed as she recovered from an ACL tear. She returned Tuesday and promptly scored one goal and set up two others in a 4-1 win over Hall. Wroblewski also scored in Friday’s 2-1 win over Wethersfield. SHS had nine goals in five games without her, six in her first two games back.
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Bluegrass group Sperry Creek finds its groove By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Sperry Creek is, from left, Scott Freemantle, Marylin Toback-Reveley, Bill Reveley, Corrie FolsomO’Keefe and Dan O’Keefe.
When Cheshire residents Corrie Folsom and Dan O’Keefe married, it was not in their thoughts that one day they would be on stage playing music together. But that’s exactly what happened.
Corrie did not play an instrument initially, but a few years into their marriage, she mentioned to her husband that she had always wanted to play the mandolin. On her next birthday, Dan gifted her one. In the beginning, Corrie said, “Your fingers get sore
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by just playing it a minute a day.” She was adamant about learning, though, and eager to build up the calluses required to play the instrument. So she practiced every day. Some days, it was for just one minute. Other times it could be an hour and a half, or more. Before Corrie knew it, she was learning more chords and playing her mandolin alongside Dan. From there, the couple began venturing out to play and listen to bluegrass around the region. At one bluegrass festival, they met another musical
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couple. Marylin Toback-Reveley plays rhythm guitar and her husband Bill Reveley plays the fiddle. “We really hit it off with them,” said Corrie. The couples “clicked” and decided to play together, said Dan. Scott Freemantle, a former member of the band 81 South, also joined the group. He plays upright bass. The ensemble, which came to be known as Sperry Creek, plays traditional bluegrass, folk, Appalachian-influenced pieces and country.
It was during those outdoor sessions that the band found its moniker. There’s a small creek on the property adjacent to Corrie and Dan’s backyard, and the couple lives on Sperry Road. “It stuck,” said Corrie.
the group chooses from a variety of songs to cover. “That’s one thing, when you hear our band, every song is a two-part, if not a threepart harmony,” said Corrie.
As COVID restrictions eased over the summer, Sperry Creek performed at various venues, and capped the summer by playing the St. John's Bluegrass Festival in North Guilford.
The group had only played together a couple of times before the pandemic hit, and they had a long stretch of not seeing and playing together. But as the weather warmed, the musicians decided they could play outdoors in Dan and Corrie’s backyard.
To keep up with Sperry Creek, follow the band on Facebook.
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“During that time period when everything was shut down, we felt it was the one thing we could do,” Corrie said.
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O’Keefe has always been a musician. He’s played guitar and performed since high school. At some point he also picked up the banjo and liked it enough to stay with it. Dan also played with a traditional bluegrass band, 81 South, for a number of years.
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Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
FALL CLEANUPS Tree work and misc. yard work Seasons Prop. Maint. DUMPSTER Rentals avail. 860.719.3953
Roofing
ROOFING, SIDING, & STORM DAMAGE
OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
TEC ELECTRICAL
Gutters
Power Washing
POWER WASH
Electrical Services
CALL OR TEXT 203.605.2189. Senior, Vet, 1st Responder Disc. Serving CT. We haul your trash not your cash!
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Painting Int. & Ext. Gutters Cleaned. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
Junk Removal
Carpentry
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Masonry
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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
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.
Moving and Storage
Skylights. Flashing. Financing Available. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmconstructionct.com
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Painting Wallpapering Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
ROBERT’S LAWN MAIN#1 PAINTER’S EDGE TENANCE - Weekly and by-weekly lawn 15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn mowing, free estimates. 860-808-8368. Repair. Wallpaper removal. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Masonry Ins. 860.538.5520 ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Paving Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203D & G PAVING 596-0652 Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, CALL JOE THE MASON Seal Coating, Concrete, - Will do brick, stone Reg#1312085, and concrete work re203-237-6058 pairs. Over 40 yrs. exp. (203) 439-0399.
Plumbing
Advertise with us. 203-317-2312 RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.
100% Financing Avail. GAF MASTER ELITE LA-RICH ROOFING LLC 860-747-4427 860-622-9800
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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