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Classifieds - October 13, 2026

SERVICES OFFERED

Hector Pacay Landscaping, LLC. Residential & Commercial. Tree service, Painting, Masonry, Stone Walls, Lawn Mowing, Gardens, Construction. 845-636-3212. CT and NY.

Carpenter/Builder/Handy-man David Valyou Renovations, Repairs and Maintenance. Old homes and barns my speciality. Extensive knowledge and experience. 25 years serving NY, CT, MA. Licensed & insured. Based in Canaan, CT. Call or text 917-538-1617 for consultation. David Valyou @yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or:rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination

HELP WANTED

Carpenters Wanted:Local established company looking for qualified carpenters. Segalla's TurnKey Housing, LLC is looking for a few carpenters with varying levels of expertise to join an established team. Must be able to work well with others performing a varied list of tasks from siding and framing to finish trim. Competitive wages, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and health insurance offered. Please contact us at 860-824-0019.

Wanted: a mechanic to service my small Husqvarna Z254F zero-turn lawn mower. I'm in Lakeville. 860-435-2660.

Full-time Warehouse and Office positions available in Sharon, CT. We're looking for dependable, self-motivated individuals who are ready to work and take pride in doing a good job. Pay is $22 to $30 an hour, depending on experience. Applicants must have reliable transportation, be dependable and on time every day, be self-motivated and able to work independently, have a positive attitude and good work ethic. Interested? Call Mike or Greg at 800-245-8222 for more information.

HOUSE FOR RENT

2 Bedroom House. Millerton, NY. Quiet. 4 miles from town. No Dogs. $2400 monthly, plus utilities. 518-567-8277.

TAG SALES NORTH CANAAN, CT

TAG SALE. October 16, 17, 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 119 Granite Avenue Ext. North Canaan, CT 06018 (corner of Granite Ave. Ext. and Orchard St., off Railroad St). Furniture, jewelry, indoor plants, dried hydrangeas, woman's white ice skates (size 8), women's tan Birkenstock sandles (size 38 narrow), holiday decor, decorative housewares, miscellaneous.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

3 room apartment in Sharon, utilities included. $1800 per month. 860-248-0056.

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Larissa Vreeland outside the General Store in Salisbury. Vreeland took over organizing this year’s Salisbury Fall Festival from longtime coordinator Jeannette Weber.
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SALISBURY — Larissa Vreeland, manager of the General Store on Main Street, led this year’s Salisbury Fall Festival, taking over from Jeannette Weber after her 14 years at the helm.

Weber took the initiative in festival planning back in 2011 when it was primarily a church function held by the Salisbury Congregation. Weber spent the next decade expanding it to include more events and garnering more participation from the townsfolk; even starting the coveted scarecrow competition among local businesses.

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