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George A. StoughtonFounder, Treasurerand DirectorThomaston SavingsBank, 1874-1914

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Being Prepared forThose Rainy DaysNot every day can be sunny. At Thomaston Savings Bank we're prepared for whatevercomes along in this economic climate. Through some of the most difficult andchallenging times in our country’s history we have remained steadfast and committedto our core principals and beliefs. We have never adopted risky lending practices andcontinue to operate in a conservative, prudent and safe manner. We are and will continueto be one of the best capitalized banks in the State of Connecticut.

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Thomaston Savings Bankbegan a tradition of familybanking for people of thecommunity. George A.Stoughton, a localbusiness man, collectedsignatures for a petition tothe Legislature. After thecharter was granted inAugust 1874, Mr.Stoughton made roomin his store, Burr &Stoughton, for the Bank.In September1874, David

Merriam made the first deposit. Undersuccessive presidents, vice-presidentsand secretary-treasurers, the Bankcontinued to serve the growing manu-facturing town from varying locationsuntil it moved into its own building onDecember 15, 1939 – a new colonial-style office built on the same site whereSeth Thomas had originally built hishome. From its humble beginningsin the Burr & Stoughton departmentstore, Thomaston Savings Bank hasexpanded its role to meet the financialneeds of individuals, families, andbusinesses located throughout westernConnecticut and is now one of thestrongest financial institutions in thestate. Today, in the spirit of enterpriseand endeavor that is the heritage of theformer farming hamlet that becameits own small city, Thomaston SavingsBank looks back with pride to itsachievements – and looks ahead withdedication to a continued tradition ofcommunity banking.

New Bristol BranchConstruction of a new financialbanking center to be built at 40 MiddleStreet in Bristol, Conn. is underway.This will be the bank’s tenth full-service banking location and will offerall the convenience and service of thebank’s existing branches. This state-of-the-art facility will be located at40 Middle Street and will include

convenient hours, a drive thru and 24-hour driveup ATM. Along with these amenities there willbe a dedicated commercial lender and residential

lender on-site to serve our loan customers aswell as a financial planning specialist to help thecommunity with their financial planning needs.

“The bank is very excited about thisexpansion into Bristol. We have an existingcustomer base in the marketplace as wellas surrounding towns. This is a niceopportunity to serve both new andexisting customers.”

– Stephen Lewis, CEO and President,Thomaston Savings Bank

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The challenges facing Bristoland New Britain are numerous,but they�ve both displayed anability to redefine their businesssectors so that when one indus-try fails, another helps breathelife into the local economy.

Michael Nicastro, presidentand CEO of the Central Connecti-cut Chambers of Commerce inBristol, notes that Bristol is oftenviewed as a microcosm of NewEngland during the IndustrialRevolution and its aftermath.Beginning in the 19th centurythe city became known for itsclock and watch-making. Later,city manufacturing expandedto toys, hardware, springs andwires. Today the city is known forits clock museum, ESPN and itsChrysanthemum festival.

In 1980, Bristol welcomedESPN, now the largest cablechannel with more than 1,200employees. Associated Spring,

Dana/Warner Electric Corpo-ration, Otis Elevator, CIGNAInsurance and Bristol Hospitalare among the largest privateemployers. In recent years, Bris-tol developed one of the mostsuccessful industrial parks inConnecticut. More than 1,600people are employed in 23 citybusinesses.

Nicastro stresses that despitethe similarities in the two cities,New Britain is a far more denseurban area. The city is roughly13.4 square miles with a popula-tion of 72,000 (down from wellover 80,000 decades ago) andhas direct access to three multi-lane highways in Interstate 84,Route 9 and Route 72.

Bristol is much larger geograph-ically, encompassing 26.8 squaremiles, but smaller by populationat 62,000. Unlike New Britain,Bristol only has a link to a multi-lane restricted access highwaywith the extension of Route 72via a boulevard-style connector.

As the two cities have evolved,

the new big employers are asdiverse as possible. New Brit-ain still enjoys the presence ofStanley, and Bristol the Barnes

Group. But the footprint andnature of their presence isdifferent today. Alternatively,

Businesses adapt to changing times

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Bristol’s North Main Street Bristol in 1925.

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Local businesses are thebackbone of our communi-ties. From the Mum City tothe Hardware City, CentralConnecticut has a long his-tory of working hard to builda future. And that�s what wesee today � manufacturers,retailers and services striv-ing to leave their mark forgenerations to come. Theyprovide the jobs and the taxbase to make all of our livesbetter. Good times and bad,they�re the ones that helpnonprofit groups and chari-ties help others all yearlong.

We encourage you to sup-port your neighbors throughyour purchases and yourword-of-mouth advertising.That�s what made thesebusinesses strong in thepast, community support-ers today and pillars of thecommunity in the future.

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In 1839 Abijah Flagg moved his furniture store and funeral home fromBerlin to New Britain. In 1857, his son, William, sold the business to Joseph G.�ompson who sold it to Bryan Churchill Porter in 1869 and it became B.C.Porter’s, Inc. �e company rented a three-story building on Main Street nextto the railroad tracks north of the intersection with West Main Street. �e �rst�oor was the furniture store, the second �oor was the funeral home and thethird �oor was the Porter family residence. In 1885, the company moved to itsnewly constructed location at 222 Main St. on the green in the center of town.�e funeral home operated in a portion of 222Main St. with the furniture store,and was soon a�er moved to the 19 Court St. location. Upon his death in 1891,Bryan’s sons, Frank and Eugene, followed their father and the company becameB.C. Porter & Sons. �e furniture store and funeral home became two separatecorporations under the direction ofMaxwell S. Porter (grandson of the founder)in 1959. Eliot H. Porter II (great-grandson of the founder) then presided overthe funeral home until 1984 when his son, Christopher H. Porter, representedthe ��h generation, and became the president of the funeral home presentlyoperating at 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington. Other members of thesta� include Dr. Paul N. Warren who joined the �rm in 2009 and is a licenseddirector and embalmer, Peggy Porter, Ronald Lindgren, David Alkas, JohnDumin, and Paul Kristopik.Well-versed in the traditions of amultitude of faithsand continuing to be a leader in the industry, Porter’s has been one of the �rstfuneral homes to serve customers with legally accepted pre-need requirements,with cellular phones that enable better availability to families, and with on-line communications with the newspapers for obituary accuracy. In the day ofmergers and big corporate takeovers, Porter’s is proud to maintain that familyto family tradition of trust and faith that has spanned 136 years.

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the new players, ESPN and Rich�sFood products (formerly Celebra-tion Foods) are also very differentin nature and location.

With New Britain�s compactsize, the growth of CelebrationFoods has been an influence ondowntown. ESPN�s growth, on theother hand, is on the periphery ofthe city.

According to William Miller-ick, president of the New BritainChamber of Commerce, there isa healthy renaissance in precisionmanufacturing in New Britain.�The kinds of precise, highly

technical jobs that can�t be donein China or Mexico are being donehere and are being done betterthan anywhere in the world,� hesays.

From Integracast to Metalformto Okay Industries to Acme Mona-co to Arkadia Plastics, medium-sized manufacturers have founda niche in the global market andare filling it.

These are the offspring ofthe great manufacturers whobuilt New Britain: Fafnir Bearing,

Landers, Corbin Russwin and oth-ers that saw so much of their busi-ness shipped overseas, piece bypiece until there was nothing left.

Stanley Black and Decker, onceone of New Britain�s iconic manu-facturers, is today a global com-pany that has adapted, changed

and evolved, specializing in high-tech security along with tools.�To have Stanley enjoying the

success it is experiencing todayunder [president and CEO] JohnLundgren and to see the medium-sized, precision manufacturersexperience renewed growth make

it a terrific period for manufactur-ing in New Britain,�Millerick says.

Currently there are programsthat place area vocational techstudents together with local man-ufacturers for internships, part-time jobs and mentoring. Whenthese students graduate, they

will be ready for manufacturingcareers.�Young women are going into

manufacturing and moving up toleadership positions,� says Miller-ick. �The career opportunities fortoday�s young people to fill tomor-row�s jobs are growing.�

Arlene and Dan Palmer, ownersof Leaves and Pages Bookstore& Coffee Shop in downtown NewBritain, say they are witnessingthis �renaissance.�

Arlene Palmer, former librarycurator, said she�s excited aboutthe work being done next door toLeaves and Pages.�The former New Britain Nation-

al Bank, now Anvil Place, has 26of the 28 apartments leased,� shesays.�New Britain may not be the

industrial city it once was,� saysDan Palmer, �but nothing inthe Northeast is any more. Thedays of the big conglomerateslike Fafnir are gone. So much ofindustry went south or overseas.It seems to me that the businessfuture of the city lies in smallerfirms.�

Industry continues to play role in New Britain and Bristol

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Fafnir Bearing in New Britain was booming during World War ii.

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When the former New Britain General Hospital opened in

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Hospitals treat some of the same ailments today — along with

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more than 100,000 patients a year visit what is now The Hospital of

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now has 414 beds and 32 bassinets and more than 2,000 employees

and 500 physicians.

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Today, HOCC offers advanced procedures and technology

unimaginable even in the 1940s. These include Novalis radio-

surgery, which treats brain and spine tumors without incisions;

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Short-term/Outpatient RehabilitationWith physical, occupational and speech therapists, JeromeHome specializes in orthopedic and post-surgical conditions,joint replacements, strokes and more. �e 120-bed facility alsoo�ers private rooms for short-term stays. �erapy extendsthrough Jerome Home’s outpatient rehabilitation services,where recovery continues in a familiar environment, and withthe same sta� that was part of the initial recovery.

�eAttwood Residence�e Attwood Residence is for seniors who are able to handlethe normal activities of daily living, yet 24-hour assisted livingservices are available at all times. Sadie Albino, a nine-yearresident of Attwood, came to the facility a�er having a stroke. “It’sa hard thing to get through, and some people don’t get through it,”Albino said. “I was one of the lucky ones.” Now, Albino entertainsfellow residents playing the organ, occupies her time with tripsand the Good Life Fitness program, and uses the computer tokeep in touch with her children and friends. Attwood o�ers 26private rooms in a cozy home-like setting, three prepared meals aday, housekeeping and laundry services, and access to a variety ofsocial and recreational activities.

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Arbor RoseArbor Rose opened in 2008 as the only assisted living facility inthe city of New Britain. Arbor Rose has 62 apartments – 46 forindependent and assisted living and 16 in�e Gardens, a securesection for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. Barbara andCharlie Lorch joined the Arbor Rose community shortly a�erCharlie was diagnosed with dementia. “He has done very wellhere,” Barbara said of her husband. “He calls Bingo and still drivesto church and bowling.” Together the couple has made manyfriends, and has even reconnected with some acquaintances fromCharlie’s high school graduating class. Residents are served threemeals a day in the dining room. Other amenities include weeklyhousekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, an inhouse hair salon, and 24-hour sta�ng.As a longtime neighbor ofJerome Home, Viola Gustafson witnessed Arbor Rose being built,and became a resident a�er her husband suddenly passed away.“I’m very grateful that I had this place to go to,” Gustafson said.“I love the sta�; they helped enormously with the transition.”

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ther, has passed away. Today his son Bobis the owner. He says the store openedright around Memorial Day 61 years ago,

but isn’t positive about the date.One thing is for sure, over the past 61

years, there is almost no one in Plainvillewho hasn’t bought gas, had their vehiclesrepaired, or in many cases, worked, at An-thony’s. If is, in the truest sense, a smalltown institution, much the way RogersBakery or Petit’s General Store arepart of the economic and social fabric ofthe town.Starting at 11 years old, Bob Guerriere

raked the stones around the pumps because

there wasn’t asphalt. He also �lled the sodamachines and helped wash, by hand, the 50or so cars a day that went through the old-fashioned car wash.“I had no choice; it was all work,” he

says with a smile.Gone is the car wash, the driving school,

the cabs and the great big statue of PaulBunyon that sat on the roof in the late ‘60s.�e likeliness was too popular with pass-ing motorists.

“It caused a bunch of accidents andthey had to tear it down,” Guemere said.When Anthony’s Service Center

opened, you could buy gas, get your carwashed, and get an oil change but therewas no mechanic on duty.Today, there’s a 10-bay garage that will

take care of everything from a tune-upto an engine rebuild - anything but bodywork.To anyone paying for gas, his younger

brother, Donald Guerriere, is a familiarface. In all, there are over 20 employeesand many have been there a long time.For 26 years, Mary Johnson has an-

swered phones and processed bills. Whyhas Pierre Cabrila been a mechanic for20 years?“It’s the family environment,” he says.And it’s service, with the smile, that’s

kept Anthony’s in business.“You give good service, you pay atten-

tion and work hard; that’s it,” the ownersaid. “Unless you have real good people,you can’t compete. You just have to staywith the times.”


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349West Main StreetNew Britain860-223-7340

Fax 860-826-7326www.angelosmarket.comCirca noi

Angelo's Market was founded in 1956 by an Italian opera singer named Angelo. Angelo was amoonlighting opera singer with an insatiable taste for life, and a passion for making people happywith some of Italy's many delights. In his quest for mortadella and proscuitto supremacy, Angelostumbled upon a young Italian immigrant named Joe, whom he mentored in the ways of �nebutchery, meat curing, �ne Italian cuisine and traditional Italian grocery.

Joseph Tropea has now added a new-world twist to this old-world deli, combining authentic Italiantechniques with today's pallet. Featuring virtually any Italian import you may desire, Angelo's Marketis truly a taste of Italy. We serve a large and loyal lunch crowd daily, and put smiles on the faces of allour customers with�in Crust Italian Style-Pizza, Strombolis, Gourmet Entrees, Gourmet Soups,unbelievable Desserts, Fresh Fruits and other Mediterranean delights. Always made from scratch, ourproducts are prepared with love, consistency and the very highest quality ingredients.

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Today, Angelo’s Market successfully caters hundreds of events annually, making everyoccasion a memorable one with spectacular food, unsurpassed professionalism, anda con�dent, positive and friendly attitude. Our reputation most certainly //precedes//us, as many of our clients have written wonderful “�ank You” letters, gladly spreadingword of our talents and abilities, and contracting us time and time again. We are rated

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and Lucas Karabin. The company has proposed expansion plans here in New Britain for

Acme Monaco is dedicated to the community and supports the New Britain/Berlin

Acme Monaco World Headquarters75 Winchell Rd., New Britain, CT

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Blast from the pastRemember these stores from

Bristol Plaza’s history? From top rightclockwise, Woolworth’s, Ed BeattiesRestaurant, Bristol Savings Bank,

D&L Department Store, and Bradlees

ROLAND DUMONT AGENCY, INC.985 Farmington Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

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Count On Us to Work for You!!

Our commitment to the Greater Bristol Community isas strong today as it was when we started our businessover 55 years ago. We truly appreciate the opportunityto work for you. As always, please continue to call usfor your Insurance and Financial Service needs!

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Formore than ��y years, SaintMary School of Newington has o�ered stu-dents in the greater Hartford area a faith-based, top quality education ina safe and nurturing environment. Our pre-Kindergarten through grade8 program is among the most technologically advanced in the area. Ourhighly quali�ed teachers, many of whom hold Masters degrees in their�elds, use interactive Smart Boards in every classroom. Spanish instruc-tion begins in Pre-Kindergarten, and a exible before- and a�er-schoolcare program is designed to meet the needs of today’s busy families. Callfor a tour today, and see why Saint Mary’s truly is a school where everychild belongs.

Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade652 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

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Bristol’s Landmark DinerFor Over 50 Years!Bristol’s Landmark DinerFor Over 50 Years!

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Since its inception in 1968, Brittany Farms Health Center has beenserving the needs of the community for long-term care. Brittany Farmsis a 282-bed, state-of-the-art, not-for-profit healthcare facility and hasbeen a member of the Hospital for Special Care community for the last12 years.

Through the years, Brittany Farms has expanded its specialization tosubacute rehabilitation and dementia care. It has the distinct honor ofbeing one of ten skilled nursing facilities in the state of Connecticut tobe Joint Commission accredited. At Brittany Farms, quality assurance isthe focus and is interwoven in daily operations.

With a mission to provide exemplary care and meet the needs ofthe community, Brittany Farms offers five areas of specialization:Orthopedic, Stroke, Cardiac, Medically Complex and Neurosurgical.

The long-term care program uses an interdisciplinary approach andprovision of services in order to support, maintain and improve theresident’s functional status and quality of life. Residents enjoy manyrecreational activities throughout the day, including Bingo, coffeesocials, and live music as well as trips to various area restaurants, parksand shows in the handicapped-accessible van.

The Special Care Dementia Unit focuses on providing quality of lifethrough maximized levels of dignity, autonomy, function and freedomin a home-like environment. State-of-the-art interventions such as theSnozelen room, a room with controlled multisensory stimulation, areused to benefit the residents. Recreational activities are geared towardresidents’ specific level of dementia.

Brittany Farms is currently partnering with hospitals to developprograms to reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and has receivedlocal recognition for their Congestive Heart Failure Program.

Brittany Farms will continue to strive to provide committed andcompassionate service to the community in subacute rehabilitation,long-term care and dementia care.

BRITTANY FARMS HEALTH CENTER HISTORICAL EVENTS

1968 – Brittany Farms established as a 180-bed rest home

1972 – 120 skilled nursing beds added via new construction – total isnow 300 beds

1985 – Brittany Farms creates position for Geriatric Nurse Clinician towork as a liaison between M.D. and resident - first proprietary facilityto do so

1993 – The 60-bed Special Care Dementia Unit established forAlzheimer and Dementia residents

1996 – Joint Commission accreditation achieved for Long-term CareUnit and Special Care Dementia Unit

1997 – Awarded National Rankings five stars out of five by NationalEldercare Referral Systems

2003 – Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Rehabilitationestablished

2010 – Specialty Program for ConjestiveHeart Failure management established

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ANINTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH.

www.brittanyfarms.org A Member of the Hospital for Special Care Community


Hospital for Special Care (HSC) has been an industry leader respondingwith innovative and emerging initiatives to healthcare needs in thecommunity, state and beyond. HSC is renowned for setting the standardand best business practices model in meeting healthcare needs. Hospitalfor Special Care serves a vital role in the continuum of healthcareservices that the public has come to expect, and HSC’s history andmission best typifies its ability and willingness to specialize in thecomplex medical care beyond that of mainstream hospitals.

Since its inception, the Hospital’s public responsiveness has been clearand focused. In 1938, the New Britain community was strained by thecritical need for a venue to accommodate those afflicted with Tuberculosis.As a result, George J. Coyle, Mayor of New Britain, made a request tothe New Britain Common Council to establish a temporary rest homefor Tuberculosis sufferers. On July 21, 1938, the Council approved hisrequest. The “New Britain Rest Home” was built, starting on the journeythat would lead to what is known today as Hospital for Special Care.

The Rest Home grew, and in January 1941, the Connecticut GeneralAssembly classified the facility as a municipal hospital for “the medicaland surgical treatment of all persons suffering from chronic or otherdiseases.” The first 13 patients were admitted on June 25, 1941. In1943, the facility was renamed The New Britain Memorial Hospital asits rehabilitation specialties evolved. By 1961, the hospital bed capacitygrew to 215, with a highly competent staff of nurses and a dedicated,specialized professional staff of attending physicians.

The hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1991, the same year itreceived approval and funding to renovate the existing structure, build anew patient wing, establish new day rehabilitation and create a modernfacility for chronic care – the advanced progressive hospital that it is today.As the hospital celebrated its expansion and officially opened its newpatient wing in October 1993, the new and current name, “Hospital forSpecial Care,” was established. Hospital for Special Care is now a long-term acute care hospital providing specialized care with a full spectrum ofmedical treatments for complex rehabilitation and chronic disease.

Now in its 70th year since first being established, Hospital for SpecialCare maintains its dedicated focus of “rebuilding lives” by providingindividualized care to each patient it serves in the ever-changing healthcareindustry. HSC is led by David Crandall, FACHE, President and CEO, andDr. John Votto, FCCP, President and CEO. They believe that Hospital forSpecial Care’s ability to remain flexible, quality conscious and financiallyefficient will make HSC the hospital of choice in the future, as it has beenin the past, for people with complex medical needs.

Our country has faced many difficult challenges over the past few years.One of these challenges has been the rising cost of healthcare. Hospitalfor Special Care’s mission statement has been the outline for ensuringthat it stays focused on the people that it serves as it navigates the changesbrought on by healthcare reform. HSC has often been on the forefrontof innovation in healthcare delivery and program development, and itwill continue to be the answer to solving difficult healthcare problemsfor other hospitals, for state and federal government agencies, and forthe community. Hospital for Special Care remains fortunate to have suchdedicated employees that understand the complexity of its patient careand the trials of the healthcare system. HSC’s mission remains strong andrelevant; it will be, in all of the above, responsive and accountable to ourcommunities, for whose benefit Hospital for Special Care exists.

As the only long-term acute-care hospital in the nation serving adultsand children, Hospital for Special Care is nationally recognized foradvanced care and rehabilitation in the highly-specialized areas ofpulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics,neuromuscular disorders (a leader in ALS research), and spinal cordinjury. Also, responding to an important patient population on the rise,Hospital for Special Care led Connecticut by opening the first inpatientunit dedicated to comprehensive heart failure care in 2011. Locatedin New Britain and Hartford, Connecticut, HSCoperates inpatient and outpatient facilities servingSouthern New England on a not-for-profit basis.Today, HSC is one of the ten largest, free-standinglong-term acute care hospitals in the United States.

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE – ALWAYS RESPONSIVE TO

HEALTHCARE NEEDS ON A LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL

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The Stanley Works rail road in a photo from about 1890.

In 1907 Bristol-based New Departureof North America sells 1,000 YellowCabs to a New York City taxicab com-pany for an undisclosed sum.

By 1910 immigrants and their chil-dren account for roughly one-third ofBristol�s population (13,502); mostimmigrants are of Italian and Polishdescent.

A 1917 Bristol Press editorial com-plains that the �pike� (Farmington Ave-nue) is badly crowded and recommendsthis and other city thoroughfares bewidened. The Press estimates that cityresidents own 400 motor vehicles.

In 1918 employment at Bristol Brasssoars from 300 to 1,000 munitionsworkers, as the manufacture of shellcasings for American soldiers in WorldWar I is stepped up.

BUSINESS FACTS

74 Farmington Ave., Bristol, CT 06010860-582-8858

www.shannonsjewelers.com

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58 SHANNON�S DIAMONDS ANDFINE JEWELRY opened theirdoors in 1975 and has been help-ing their customers to celebrate jewelry ever since. Shannon�s merchandise and superior service

along with a commitment to honesty and integrity. This commitment has led them totheir tagline �A Store You Can Believe In�.

Shannon�s completes most jewelry repairs and appraisals on the premises. At the at Shannon�s will be happy to help you.

L to R: Anna Rohon/Owner, Jerry Dionne, Marcus Graff, John Warseck,Chris Benincasa, Jim Wartonick, Justin, Brett Benincasa, Jack Martin, Richard Santana

Anna Rohon is the owner and manager of Perron’s-FlooringAmerica which has been here since 1971. She purchased the flooringstore from the previous owner in February of 2008. She had beenmanager at that location for 4 1/2 years but all total has 31 years ofexperience in the flooring industry so she is well versed on handlingyour flooring needs whether is be in carpeting, hardwood, laminate,vinyl or ceramic.

As a part of Flooring America they are 1 of 500 stores strongacross the US and Canada. The stores are individually owned but aremembers of this large buying group which allows them to offer verycompetitive pricing to their customers.

Anna and her staff are constantly providing education in thenewest products and applications in flooring by Flooring America.Perron’s was recently voted First Place Carpet & Flooring Store inthe Citizen 2010 and 2011 Awards Contest. They have received 5 starcertification for superior service to their customers which Anna believesis the foremost of importance. Stop in and see them today or visit theirwebsite at www.perronsflooringamerica.com. You can contact Anna bye-mail at [email protected].

Perron’s Flooring America

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In 1920 Bristol�s population is 20,620;by 1930 it has grown to 28,451.

In 1920 80 percent of Bristol indus-try is powered by electricity; 19 per-cent by steam; less than 1 percent byhorsepower.

In 1925 the Bristol Chamber of Com-merce organizes the city�s first air show;planes from various airports in the stateoffers city residents rides.

In 1932 Bristol Brass lays off nearly

one-third of its workforce. At New Depar-ture, more than 3,000 workers lose theirjobs.

In 1932 with the city of Bristol morethan $3 million in debt, Dewitt Page,president of New Departure manufac-turing, uses his influence to obtain a$500,000 �emergency� loan from WallStreet financiers.

In 1940 close to 1,700 Fafnir BearingCo. (New Britain) employees receive abonus of 8 percent of their earnings forthe first quarter of the year.



Main Street in New Britain seen in about 1957.

BUSINESS FACTS

Nuchies Restaurant1976: Carmen Nuchie Morrocco and

David Pasqualicchio relocated their cateringbusiness, Esquire Caterers from Race St.Bristol to Central St. Forestville, operating aslunch, dinner, bar and banquet facility.

1979: Nuchie Morrocco retires andDavid’s brother Michael became co owner ofNuchies. With dedication, hard work, reliablesta , consistency and cleanliness, Nuchiesstill thrives today aer thirty-six years.

Interesting fact: Johnnies Restaurantwas a landmark throughout the state foryears. No one ever envisioned that Nuchieswould be that landmark today. In fact, whenNuchies opened most people didn’t give usmuch of a chance. �ey told us our restaurantwas a white elephant. Today, thirty-sixyears later David and Michael, owners ofNuchies Restaurant are still the mainstay inForestville center, and are grateful to servethe community over the years.

Nuchies will continue to thrive, servingBristol community and surrounding townswith excellent food and creative menuoptions.

�ank you for your continued support.

Sincerely, David and Michael Pasqualicchio

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we offer food every member of the family will enjoy.

Established in 1978,Frankie’s of Bristol has beenoperating and under the same

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Jimmy and Daryl Alatsatianos are the proud owners of Aqua Terra Oyster Bar & Restaurant in Plainville. �eyare not newcomers to the business, having previously owned and operated the establishments in Queens, NY, and�e Golden Key in Bristol.

In 1987 Jimmy and Daryl took on the adventure of renovating the old Columbus Pizza to �e New ColumbusRestaurant, also known as “the boat” because of its unique style and portholes. In 1995 they reopened this land-mark as Valentino’s Restaurant.

�eir latest creation at this East Street address opened in December 2004 as Aqua Terra Oyster Barwith the famous motto “See the di�erence - Taste the di�erence”. �is restaurant has become a favorite for dinersnot only from Plainville but surrounding towns as well. Patrons rave about an excellent meal at such a reasonableprice. ‘�ey are greeted with friendly service and generous portions in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

�eir menu features the freshest lobsters, seafood, raw bar, prime meats, chicken, pasta, veal, lamb and muchmore, all of which are exquisitely prepared.�ey also o�er the most phenomenal homemade desserts and breads.Ladies nights are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when choice dinners are o�ered for $12 including appetizer to des-sert. �ursdays and Sundays they o�er Super Specials for $12.95, which includes co�ee and dessert. �ey willprovide a free cake for special occasion parties of 5 or more with advance reservations. Aqua Terra Oyster Bar &Restaurant looks forward to providing you with your next memorable dining experience.

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Brooks Energy was established in 1989. Mark Brooks, it’s owner andpresident has 30 years experience in the heating and cooling industry. Asa full service company, we provide personalized service to over 25 com-munities- specializing in the delivery of home heating and diesel fuels andpropane gas. Our fully licensed, top-notch sta� specializes in the installa-tion of boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, oil and propane tanksand central air conditioning. Automatic fuel deliveries and budget plansare available, as are senior and dual fuel discounts. Oil prices are fair andcompetitive. Our company’s strengths lie in our experienced ownershipand sta�, our solid reputation in the community and most importantly,our loyal customer base-as positive, word of mouth advertising is price-less. For that we thank you, our customers, for voting us the best oil com-pany in Bristol for the 6th consecutive year. At Brooks Energy we believethat if we take care of our customers, they will take care of us. Worry-free,personalized service is just a phone call away.

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Je� DiCosimo, owner of Premier Portraits Studio established the company in the summer of 1999. He had previ-ous experience working as a photographer for other companies. Je� started the company out of his home photograph-ing a handful of schools and senior portraits. Premier was one of the �rst photography companies in the state topurchase a complete digital system to print photos on location. �is capability allowed Je� to grow his business intoother areas over the years. Premier began accepting jobs all over the Eastern part of the United States and sometimeseven further. Premier has been the o�cial photographers for the International groups Odyssey of the Mind andFuture Problem Solvers International Conference for the past eleven years.

In 2003, Premier began using digital photography in their school accounts. Premier Portraits continued to remaina leader in the industry by introducing background replacement technology to its schools in 2007 and purchasingtheir own lab. Premier produces 99% of their own portraits and products allowing them complete control over qual-ity and production. In 2007 Candace, Je� ’s daughter joined the business full time and now runs the company withhim.

Premier moved in 2009 fromMiddletown to their present location in Plainville on Route 10. It was a great movefor them, allowing Premier easier access and better exposure to the surrounding areas. �eir business is growingconstantly; now photographing weddings, babies, children, pets, families, and business portraits. Customers call allthe time for appointments. Premier is currently at the height of their senior portrait season.In January Premier Portraits expanded their camera room. �ey now occupy two stores at their Cristal Commons

location. Half of their facility is o�ces, processing lab and production facility and the new section is a larger studiowith many new backgrounds and sets. Premier can photograph everything from high school seniors, product photog-raphy, large families and groups.

�e main reason for their success is the quality of the work and being able to have control over their product. �eyo�er their clients the best possible product at very reasonable prices and fast turnaround. Premier Portraits looksforward to the future as they are now expanding into video production. Premier Portraits is a family owned companyand when they acquire a new client they treat them as if they are a part of our family. Premier Portraits Studio looksforward to many more successful years in Plainville.

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Term Interest Rate Annual Percentage Rate

7 year fixed 2.990% 3.115%

8 year fixed 3.125% 3.236%

9 year fixed 3.250% 3.350%

10 year fixed 3.375% 3.466%

11 year fixed 3.500% 3.584%

12 year fixed 3.500% 3.578%

*Interest Rates and Annual Percentage Rates (APR’s) shown are discounted by 0.25% and require an automatic payment deductionfrom a Farmington Bank personal checking account, and are applicable only to loan amounts in an amount equal to or less than$417,000. The automatic payment deduction must be maintained for the life of the loan in order to obtain the discounted interestrate and APR. The interest rate and APR will increase if the automatic payment deduction is cancelled. Discount does not apply toGovernment Assisted loans, Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit. Offer applies to new or refinance loans only, notvalid for current loans. Interest Rates and Annual Percentage Rates (APR’s) are effective as of 8/10/11, are subject to change with-out notice and may be withdrawn at any time. Payment and APRs shown do not include taxes and insurance premiums. Subject to

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credit approval. Maximum Loan-To-Value (LTV) equal to 80%. For example, with a down payment of 20%, if you borrowed $100,000for 7 years at an Interest Rate of 2.990% and APR of 3.115%, your monthly payment would be $1320.80; For 8 years at an InterestRate of 3.125% and APR of 3.236%, your monthly payment would be $1,178.64; For 9 years at an Interest Rate of 3.250% andAPR of 3.350%, your monthly payment would be $1,069.18; For 10 years at an Interest Rate of 3.375% and APR of 3.466%, yourmonthly payment would be $983.01; For 11 years at an Interest Rate of 3.500% and APR of 3.584% your monthly payment wouldbe $913.83; and for 12 years at an Interest Rate of 3.500% and APR of 3.578% your monthly payment would be $851.45. Monthlypayments shown include principle and interest only and do not include insurance premiums or taxes.



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