BARRIOS ADVERTISING: Graphic design, Marketing and Web design, logo designs, identity packages, brochures, stationery packages, web design, print ads, illustration, TV and radio.
Eduardo Barrios, Owner/Creative Director; PO Box 985, Torrington, CT 06790; tel. 860-294-9371; website: BarriosAdvertising.com; blog: barriosadvertising.wordpress.com; email:eduardo@barriosadvertising.com
BETTY’S BILLBOARD: The billboard on the ridge at the Canton/Simsbury town line. DOT traffic count: 33,600.
Owner: Betty Fiora; 15 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-216-7111; email: bettyfiora@me.com.
LITERATE GRAPHIC DESIGN: Crossed-out phone numbers on your business card? Need a flyer for your next event? Make it look good, and spell it right, too. Client list includes: Bakerville Library, New Hartford Recreation, New Hartford Community Connections (Telephone Directory), and local businesses, including NewHartfordPlus.
Designer: Joan Auclair; 1320 Litchfield Turnpike, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-482-8168;
website: Literate graphic design by Joan Auclair; email: jauclair@snet.net
PEGGY’S PERSONALIZED PROMOS: Promotional products to advertise your business or event. Including flags, pens, hats, T-shirts, mugs, water bottles, 3M products, lapel pins, golf items, awareness bracelets, eco-friendly and more!
Owner: Peggy Budny; 95 Cottage St., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-7775;
website: PEGGY’S Personalized Promos; email: pegbudny@charter.net.
GALLERY ON THE GREEN / CANTON ARTISTS’ GUILD, INC. : Canton’s Gallery on the Green is one of the oldest artist cooperatives in Connecticut. For artists, it’s a place to exhibit; for the public, it’s a place to acquire fine art. Its’ Marketplace has handcrafted gifts including paintings, cards, jewelry and sculpture. You’ll find fine work at reasonable prices.
Not-for-Profit: Judy Cantwell, Pres.; PO Box 281, Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-693-4102; website: Gallery On the Green; email: cantonartists@att.net
ATTORNEY PAUL R. GRIFFIN: Paul R. Griffin, Local Attorney and New Hartford Resident. Gallicchio, Merati & Griffin, a General Practice Law Firm with an Emphasis on Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Real Estate and Business Law, Wills, Probate. Serving the Greater Torrington Area since 1963.
Contact: Attorney Paul R. Griffin; Business Address 157 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790;
tel. 860-489-6444; email: paul@gmglaw.net
ROGERS LAW FIRM, LLC: Residential and Commercial • Real Estate • Corporations and Small Business • Estate Planning and Probate.
Contact: Skip Rogers; 7 Church Street North, New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 860-379-9600; website: Rogers Law Firm; email: nrogers@rogerslawfirm.com
SANTORO LAW OFFICE, LLC : Business and Commercial • Landlord/Tenant • Real Estate • Land Use.
Contact: Thomas A. Santoro, Esq.; 280-B Main Street, P.O. Box 497, New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 860-379-6200; website:Santoro Law Office; email: t.santoro@santorolawoffice.com
DYNAMIC AUTO WORK LLC: Automotive service and general repair, brake repair, tune-ups, air conditioning, lube oil filter service for most vehicles. Specializing in Audi and VW repair.
Owner: Geoff Wolf; PO Box 458, Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-693-6355; fax. 860-693-6355
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY BANK: Northwest Community Bank is a mutually owned state-chartered bank, headquartered in Winsted, Connecticut since 1860 with branches in Avon, East Granby, Granby, New Hartford, Torrington, Winsted (Main Office & West End) and an academic branch at Regional #7. Providing a full line of loan and deposit services for consumer and small business customers.
Contact: Carol Monroe; 141 B Main St., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-693-8397;
website: Northwest Community Bank; email: monroe@nwcommunitybank.com
CHAPIN PARK BED & BREAKFAST: Chapin Park B&B is in a magnificent nineteenth-century Victorian style Connecticut home located On The Green in the charming New England village of Pine Meadow in New Hartford, Connecticut. Year-round activities include fishing, canoeing, hiking, skiing, and antiquing.
Innkeeper: Mary Ann Gunning; 45 Church St., Pine Meadow, CT 06061; tel. 860-379-1075;
website: Chapin Park Bed & Breakfast; email: info@chapinparkbandb.com.
MacDonald Building & Remodeling: MacDonald Building & Remodeling - Building new, not so big homes, additions & outbuildings. Sunrooms, screenrooms, repairs of all kinds. Interior and exterior remodeling from kitchens to barns. Working with the best subcontractors in the area. Always with energy efficiency in mind.
Owner: Patrick MacDonald; 255 Niles Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-9944;
website: PatrickMacDonald.com; email: macdonaldbuilders@charter.net.
MAIN STREAM CANOES & KAYAKS: Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks offers the outdoors enthusiast many ways to enjoy themselves. Renting canoes, kayaks and bicycles; selling used canoes and kayaks; and offering river trips for all levels of experience, providing gear, rides and instructions.
Owner: Jack Casey; 170 Main St., Route 44, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-693-6791;
website: Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks; email: safetycasey@aol.com.
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY COUNSELING: Betsy Phelan - Therapist/LPC: Counseling for individuals and for families in my New Hartford home-based office.
Owner: Betsy Phelan: Licensed Professional Counselor; PO Box 1068, New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 860-738-8362; fax 860-266-4687; email: betsyphelan@snet.net.
CHRIS SHEEHAN MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT: Singer and songwriter playing songs you know and songs you never heard before. Folk, Blues and Rock from the 60’s and 70’s, plus some laughs!
Owner: Chris Sheehan; 142 North Mountain Rd., Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-693-2826; email: cesheehan@comcast.net
THE NEW HARTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET: The New Hartford Farmers’ Market was founded in 2008. The market season runs June - October, every Friday 4-7 p.m. on the Green in Pine Meadow. The market features local farms, crafts and businesses in town. Local musicians, culinary and lifestyle demonstrations are featured each week. Other activities include the Frozen Farmers/Ice Skating Party in February, and more.
For information contact: Anita Barden; email: bardenfarm@aol.com; website: The Barden Farm; or Joanne Dahill; email: joanne@marwinfarm.com; website: MarWin Farm
COUNTRY COMFORT HEATING & FUEL OIL, INC.: Country Comfort is a full service heating and fuel oil company that has been serving New Hartford and surrounding towns for 30 years with dependable, professional service.
Owner: Robert J. Vigue, Pres.; PO Box 990, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-7629;
LITTLE BROOK ENGRAVING: Personalized gifts for all occasions, weddings, births, graduations, birthdays and anniversaries. Little Brook Engraving can engrave on black marble, glassware, wood and some leather. The company creates signs, name tags, and business awards to meet all your business needs.
Owner: Paul Amenta, PO Box 410, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-309-5393;
website: Little Brook Engraving; email: www.littlebrookengraving@gmail.com
MED-ESSENTIALS, LLC: Medical and wound care equipment.
Owner: Bruce Van Berkum; P.O. Box 343, 8 N. Wickett St., New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 888-617-7392; email: bruce@medessentials.net
OPTIMAL BEING:
Owner: Karen Kramer, RN MA HNC QTTT; 101 River Road, Collinsville, CT 06019; tel. 860-693-8070; website: http://www.iahp.com/Karen-R-Kramer/; email: kktthnc@hotmail.com
PANACEA - HEALING FOR BODY & SOLE: PANACEA offers reflexology, reiki, medicinal aromatherapy and auriculotherapy to provide clients with an all-inclusive experience and offer them the opportunity to relax, release the flow of vitality and restore balance, enabling the body to make use of its own healing powers.
Owner: Barb Porlides; 101 River Road, Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-294-1296; website:panaceahealing.com; email: panacea_healing@yahoo.com
PROSPECT DESIGNS, INC.: Manufacturing seating and positioning equipment for children with special needs.
Owner: Marshall Janes; 11 Prospect St., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-3755; fax 860-738-7505; website: ProspectDesigns.com; email: info@prospectdesigns.com
SALLY AUSTIN-FITZPATRICK, OPTOMETRIST: Sally Austin-Fitzpatrick, Optometrist, offers professional quality care with a friendly personal touch. We have just moved “across the street” to 2 Central Avenue with more, newly renovated space. We offer the latest, most fashionable eyewear and all major brands of contact lenses. We are delighted to welcome you as a patient.
Owner: Sally Austin-Fitzpatrick; 2 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-7183; website: AvonVision.net
CHRISTOPHER KELLEY & ASSOCIATES - ALLSTATE: Insurance and Financial Planning firm offering services for the individual and commercial customers.
Owner: Chris Kelly; Kim Read, Associate; 259 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019;
tel. 860-352-5661; fax. 860-693-2214
website: AllstateAgencies.com; email; a056815@allstate.com
PETER M. BAKKER AGENCY, INC.: The Peter M. Bakker Agency, Inc., established in 1974 to provide insurance products and services to personal and business clients. Dedicated insurance professionals, representing over 20 companies give our clients many choices of coverages at reasonable prices.
Contact: Peter M. Bakker, Jr.; 455 Main St., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-8555; website: bakkerinsurance.com; email; info@bakkerinsurance.com
ACE MARKETING AND SALES: Build marketing plans and place advertising • Assist with promotions and events • Assist businesses with projects or problems.
Owner: Ron Miller; PO Box 1219, Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-379-7262;
website: Ace Marketing & Sales.com; email: ronm331@yahoo.com
FOOTHILLS MEDIA GROUP: Publisher of the Foothills Trader, Register Citizen and the Canton, Avon and Simsbury News.
Publisher: Matt DeRienzo; 190 Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790; tel. 860-489-1877;
fax. 860-489-6790; website:FoothillsMediaGroup.com; email: mderienzo@foothillsmediagroup.com
NEWHARTFORDPLUS: An online community newspaper providing independent coverage of news and events in New Hartford, CT, including: Town Hall meetings, education, community events, business and more.
Contact: Maria and Bob Moore; P.O. Box 667, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-309-7526;website: NewHartfordPlus.com; email:newhartfordplus@gmail.com
RIVERSIDE NURSERY: Riverside Nursery is a full service garden center, florist and gift shop. Celebrating 35 years of business in the Valley.
Owner: Tom Hinman; P.O. Box 435, Collinsville, CT 06022; tel. 860-693-2285;
website: Riverside Nursery; email: info@riversidenursery-ct.com
WHILE UR OUT, LLC: Home and Pet Care • Pet Sitter (all types of pets) •
Dog Walking
Owner: Corrie Chambrello;105 Stedman Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-482-0861;
website: While U R Out.com; email: ccchambrello0861@charter.net
GeminEye Images: Pet photography in the comfort of your own home; Product photography, Portraits, Events and HDR images for fine art prints. Member of CPPA, PPA, NAPP, PPANE.
Owner / Photographer: Susan A. Wacht; P.O. Box 1055, New Hartford, CT 06057-1055;
tel. 860-558-5509; website: GeminEye Images; email: gemineyeimages@aol.com
PATSY KEENE & ASSOCIATES:
Owner: Patsy Keene; 337 Southeast Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-693-8048;
website: PatsyKeene.com; email: patsykeene@earthlink.net
REALTY WORKS, LLC: A full-service, locally-owned independent real estate company serving the Farmington Valley and Litchfield County. Realty Works specializes in the marketing and sales of residential as well as commercial properties. Our experienced agents live in the towns we serve and contribute their time, talent and resources back to those communities.
Broker/Owner: Gardner Graves; 124 Main St., Canton, CT 06019; tel. 860-693-6066;
website: RealtyWorksCT.com; email: info@realtyworksct.com
BLUE SKY FOODS: Restaurant (eat-in/take-out) & Catering. “Just a funky little beach cottage blown inland” featuring casual coastal cuisine… grilled (and fried) fresh fish, chicken, pork & seafood, Jamaican jerk, award-winning burgers, wraps, BBQ, vegetarian items, homemade soups, salads and desserts.
Owners: Michael and Deb Kuszaj; 431 Main St., PO Box 476, New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 860-379-0000; website: Blue Sky Foods; email: blueskyfoods@earthlink.net
PASSIFLORA CAFE, TEA ROOM and HERBAL SHOPPE: Local Organic Café and Tea Room open 7 days, specializing in nourishing, home-made breakfast and lunch. Join us for our community gathering dinner and Free Events every Thursday evening. Shop our gifts, including 140+ high quality bulk teas, candles, books and tea accessories. We provide expert nutritional and herbal advice, as well as products.
Contact: Karen Tyson or Sandy Pratt; 526 Main St., PO Box 79, New Hartford, CT 06057;
tel. 860-379-8327 (860-379-TEAS); website: Passiflorateas.com; email: passifloratea@earthlink.net
ALPHA SELF STORAGE: Super Storage Center; Personal, Household, Business, Business files, Recreational, Cars, Boats, RV’s, Jetski, Snowmobiles & Motorcycles.
Owner: Tom Briggs; Manager: Carleene Beaman; 238 Main Street, New Hartford, CT 06057;tel. 860-238-4080; fax. 860-238-4081; email: carleen@twbpm.com
FOOTHILLS INCOME TAX SERVICES: Professional year-round tax preparation. Low fees and personal attention. Serving individuals and businesses for over 25 years. Prepared by appointment, drop-off or electronically. Visit our website or call today.
Owner: Davis Hoffnagle; 358 Farmington River Tpke, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-738-1040;
fax. 860-738-9141; website: FoothillsTax.com; email: davishoff@yahoo.com
JENEL TRAVEL, LLC: Jenel Travel has been a full service travel agency serving New Hartford and the surrounding communities since 1986. Whether looking to book a cruise, resort vacation, escorted tour or simply a hotel, rental car or airline ticket, Jenel Travel is here to help and make your travel planning worry free. Please call or email to set up an appointment.
Contact: Sue Zordan; 456 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT 06057; tel. 860-379-2786;
email: jeneltravel@charter.net
CONNECTICUT WEB SERVICES, LLC: Providing website design and hosting as well as graphic design services for the local business community.
Owner: Daniel Seger; 23 Colony Road, Canton, CT 06010;
website: Connecticut Web Services; email: dan@ctwebsvc.com
FRONT STREET HD, DBA WEBBIT MEDIA: Website Development, Graphic Design, Video Photography & Editing.
President: Richard Pelzar, Manager: Kimberly Pelzar;
10 Front Street, Suite 202, Collinsville, CT 06019;
website: WebbitMedia.com; email: rpelzar@cox.net
PHILIP HAVENS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING: Computer technology consulting services, specializing in internet and website technologies; design, development, marketing and implementing value-added solutions.
Owner: Philip Havens; 15 Highview Terrace, New Hartford, CT 06057;
website: PhilipHavens.com; email: phil@philiphavens.com
