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Volume 12, Number 47

New-look shelter will ‘save more lives’

GRASSROOTS POLITICS

Gary Gurecki Special to The Citizen

The Animal Haven marked completion of its new cat wing and various renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 6.

Quinnipiac University students, from left, John Hangen, of Cheshire, Joshua Gorero, of Durham, Jonathan Rosenblum and Nicholas Ciampanelli were among the campaign volunteers ahead of Tuesday's presidential primary in New Hampshire. Contributed photo

Students hit the campaign trail in New Hampshire By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

MANCHESTER, N.H. — It was a mostly clear day, with temperatures in the upper20s, as Quinnipiac University students John Hangen and Joshua Gorero embarked on the next assignment in their public service course — working for a presidential campaign days ahead of the state primary election.

among 19 QU students, traversing the Granite State, knocking on doors, attending town halls, rallies and other events. The students arrived in New Hampshire Friday, Feb. 7 and planned to leave Wednesday, the day after the Feb. 11 primary. The course, offered every four years, is taught by Scott McLean, a political science professor who led the trip.

Hangen, an 18-year-old Hangen and Gorero freshman from Cheshire, and Gorero, a 21-year-old ju- worked for Democrat Andrew Yang. nior from Durham, were

main shelter, room renovations, and the new cat wing. A new HVAC system provides 100 percent clean air, helping prevent the spread of disease among animals.

The project cost approximately $480,000. Of that “Today’s ceremony marks total, some $42,000 came the completion of a three- from a fundraising camphase construction and paign, an estimated renovation project under$368,853 came from savtaken by the Animal Haven ings, and $69,227 was almost two-and-a-half granted by the Community years ago,” Animal Haven Fund for Greater president Linda Marino New Haven, most of that told those gathered for the coming from The Lillian ribbon-cutting. and Henry A. Konopacke The three phases included Fund. a gut renovation of the See Shelter, A9

Their classmates worked for other candidates, including President Donald Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. They spent the bulk of their time knocking on doors with other campaign volunteers planned to attend a Trump rally Monday night in Manchester. McLean began teaching the presidential primary public service course in 2000 when See Campaign, A13

The Animal Haven’s new cat wing is pictured. Last week, the shelter marked completion of the wing and various renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Town looks to improve cybersecurity, reduce food waste By Everett Bishop The Citizen

The town plans to apply for over $1 million in grant money to address two very

different concerns. One grant would look at ways to fortify the town’s cybersecurity framework. The other would be used to conduct a study on food waste in local

schools and government programs. During the Board of Selectmen meeting Feb. 6, the board passed a resolution

endorsing the South Central Regional Council of Governments’ Regional Performance Incentive Program proposals. These proposals included both a regional cy-

bersecurity initiative and a school food waste diversion pilot program. See Grants, A9

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Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, has scheduled its annual Spring Fair for Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tag sale/vendor space is available for $25. For more information, contact Vicki LiPuma at 203-265-1070 or St. Patrick’s vicklip@aol.com To donate a product or service to the fair celebration auction, contact David North Haven Congregational Bogert at 203-265Church invites the public to 4746 or dmbogert@sbcglobjoin the Women’s Fellowship al.net. for a St. Patrick’s Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 6 See Briefs, A7 p.m., at the church’s Carroll Hall, 28 Church St. The night includes corned beef and cabbage dinner, dessert and special entertainment.

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COMMENTARY

FROM THE NHFD

It’s budget season. Stay informed

Don’t get burned

By Sally J. Buemi

National Burn Awareness Week was Feb. 2-8. The theme for the week was: Contact Burns - Hot Surfaces Damage Skin.

I was just thinking about the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. It’s February, so the budget season is in full swing. I encourage all citizens to pay close attention as we proceed through the next few months. Here are some important dates: The Board of Finance meeting on Feb. 19 (police deptartment budget workshop), the March 18 BOF meeting, the April 7 Public

Hearing on the budget, the May 11 Town Meeting on the budget, and the budget referendum on May 19. The budget consists of two parts: the town side (police, fire, library, public works, recreation, etc.) and the Board of Education. The current budget this year totals $103,785,950 ($49,195,637 on the town side and $54,590,313 for the BOE). The initial proposal for the 20/21 Fiscal Year bud-

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gets $53,572,447 on the town side and $57,524,245 for the Board of Ed., for a total budget of – brace yourself — $111,096,692. This initial proposal is a spending increase of $7,310,742 over the current year. First Selectman Freda has publicly promised that there will be no mill rate increase for the next budget. How can Mr. Freda keep his promise with this $7.3 million increase in proposed spending?

First, I predict that reductions in spending are likely; at least I hope so. Secondly, there will be a significant increase in our tax revenue, primarily because Amazon is fully operational, and its personal business property is now on the Grand List. See Buemi, A12

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According to the American Burn Association, in 20112015, children under the age of five were 2.4 times as likely as the general population to suffer burn injuries that require emergency medical treatment. Older adults are also at an increased risk of suffering contact burn injuries.

Januszewski offers the following tips and information from the American Burn Association: Prevent burns Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Keep hot liquids away from babies and small children. Put drinks and soups in the center of the table away from curious fingers.

Children under the age of 5 face a higher risk of non"Everyday objects that be- fire cooking burns from come hot can cause severe cooking equipment, tableware such as bowls and burn injuries if they are cups and cookware such touched," North Haven Fire Chief Paul Januszews- as pots and pans. Have a ki said. "Burn injuries can “kid-free zone” of at least be very serious and result three feet around stoves, in permanent tissue dam- grills, campfires and fireplaces. This protects kids age which is why it's imfrom cooking liquids, portant to know how to prevent burns and to ren- grease and hot metal. der first-aid if a contact See NHFD, A12 burn does occur."

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In the winter season, gardeners tend to focus on indoor gardening, and that includes houseplants.

The Bridge Club of Greater New Haven welcomes social bridge players. The club plays the second and fourth Friday of the month, 7 p.m., at Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Ave., Hamden. There is a $5 fee to play. For more information, call 203-239-2138 or email lanceearnest@sbcglobal.net.

Roberta Hillinski will present a program about the selection and care of houseplants at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 Daytime Gardeners of North Haven meeting. The talk will take place at the North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 11 a.m. to noon. Hillinski ran the garden center at Agway for many years, and now cares for the greenhouses and plants at Bell Nurseries, a family-owned nursery established in 1935. During her presentation, Hillinski will provide information about things to consider when selecting houseplants, and tips on the best care to keep them thriving. She will also discuss plant safety related to children

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association monthly meeting will take place Monday, March 2, 1 p.m., at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. All active and retired federal workers are invited to attend.

The guest speaker will be Jane Ferrall, executive director, Aging at Home, Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven. NARFE is dedicated to protecting and preserving the earned benefits of federal workers and retirees. For information, visit narfe.org.

Public works notice North Haven Public Works Field Operations advises residents that refuse and recycling collection Monday, Feb. 17 – Washington’s birthday – will be unchanged. The Transfer Station on Universal Drive is closed Mondays and will be open as usual, Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Recycling Center on Elm Street will be open Monday. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:45 a.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

ACES gala ACES Education Foundation’s 17th Annual Gala will celebrate the Area Cooperative Educational Services 50th year. The gala will be held Thursday, March 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. Dr. Cheryl S. Saloom, founder of the ACES Education Foundation and former ACES Executive Director, will be honored at the event. The other honoree is longtime supporting organization Performance Environmental Services. For more information about the gala, contact esein@ aces.org.

Speaker series The talk “The Joy of Service: Natural Evangelization Through Our Lives” will be presented Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at St. See Briefs, A10

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Lamont opens legislative session with rosy speech By Susan Haigh Associated Press

an improved economy, a more stable state budget and an uptick in economic development.

cession of recent accolades from Wall Street and bond rating agencies, some of which recently upgraded their fiscal outlooks for ConDuring his second State of necticut for the first time in the State Address, the former 18 years from neutral to posbusinessman quoted a sucitive.

HARTFORD — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont welcomed state lawmakers back to the Capitol with a pep talk on Wednesday, Feb. 5, touting

Victims of plant blast remembered MIDDLETOWN (AP) — Politicians called for action to make workplaces safer as they gathered Sunday to mark the 10th anniversary of a deadly explosion at a Connecticut natural gas plant. The memorial service was held near the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown to honor the six lives lost in the Feb. 7, 2010 explosion. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal told the crowd that those killed “didn’t give their lives. Their lives were taken from

them as a result of a workplace that was unsafe,” The Hartford Courant reported.

“We can grieve the dead, but we need to fight like hell for the living,” Blumenthal said.

Crabb, was killed. “And even though he may not be here physically, he’ll always be my side, forever.”

The explosion occurred during construction of the plant. Authorities said crews were Politicians were joined at the using natural gas at a high remembrance event by labor pressure to clean out pipes union members and family and something sparked an members of those who were explosion. killed in the explosion. Initially five men were pro“The love my father showed nounced dead and dozens me was enough to last mulinjured. A sixth man later tiple lifetimes,” said Dylan died from his injuries. Crabb, whose father, Ronald

“A year ago, I promised we would work together to ensure Connecticut’s future would no longer be defined by fiscal crisis,” the Democrat told members of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on opening day of the new three-month, legislative session. He noted how the state now has a record-high budget reserve fund of more than $2.5 billion to weather a future economic storm and various companies have announced expansion plans. “All right, Connecticut, we’ve got our mojo back,” he said, later encouraging lawmakers to stop “bad-mouthing” Connecticut. “This is an amazing state,” he said. “The rest of the country is looking at our state in a new light, and so should its leaders.” While Democrats like Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney of New Haven

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“Not only does he have rosecolored glasses on, he doesn’t want anybody to be critical of all the bad policies that they put forward,” said Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven. “I mean, that’s like telling a patient to go see a doctor and say, ‘but don’t tell them what hurts.’ That just doesn’t work. We’re legislators. We’re supposed to point out things that are not going in the right direction.”

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“What people want in this state is honesty. They want us to tell them what’s going on and unfortunately a lot of that is not positive,” said House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby. “But they want to know what’s going on, whether it’s good or it’s bad and they want to know how we’re going to fix it.”

But that doesn’t mean Connecticut’s financial challenges are over. This year’s general fund has a nearly $30 million projected deficit, due mostly to tax refunds and state agency shortfalls. And the Office of Fiscal Analysis is also projecting general fund deficits in future fiscal years: $757 million in fiscal year 2022, $1.2 billion in 2023 and $917 million in 2024.

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said Lamont hit the right tone in his midday address, agreeing the state has “turned a corner” financially, minority Republicans accused the governor of ignoring reality and targeting his comments at GOP lawmakers.

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“We’ve seen across the state there’s been municipalities who have been hacked. This From A1 develops a comprehensive The grants for these two pro- plan that each municipality can look at,” Freda said. grams are $785,000 and $420,000, respectively. Town websites, including “As we speak, every city and West Hartford, West Haven, town in the Council of Gov- Plymouth and Colchester have all been hacked in the ernments are putting these past three years alone. resolutions on their boards of selectman or town counThe $420,000 grant to examcils,” said First Selectman ine food waste would look at Michael Freda, who also ways to eliminate food waste is vice chair of the Council of up to 60 percent. If the town Governments. The 15 mugets the grant funding, a nicipalities in the regional study will look at how food council are “encouraged” to waste can be curbed in adopt the council’s recomschool and government mended performance incen- buildings. tive proposals. Third Selectman Sally Buemi According to last year’s anvoiced concerns with the nual report on the RPIP, School Waste Diversion Pilot these proposals “have the Program Proposal, saying: potential to produce mea“people get a little discoursurable ‘economies of scale,’ aged when they hear ‘This provide desired or required much money for study, public services, and lower study, study.’” the costs and tax burdens However, Freda said associated with the provithe study would lead toward sion of such services.” recommendations and a piFreda said the cybersecurity lot program that would bengrant will help “identify the efit North Haven. “This is a holes … in the framework of positive for us,” he said. (North Haven’s) cybersecuebishop@record-journal.com rity plans.” 203-317-2444

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“[W]ith all of these wonderful improvements to the shelter we expect that our animals will stay healthier,” Marino said. “And as a result of that, we will be able to adopt them more quickly. And as a result of that, we will be able to take in and help more homeless, aban-

doned and surrendered animals; and thereby save more lives in 2020 and for years to come.” First Selectman Michael J. Freda and state Rep. Dave Yaccarino also were on hand for the ribbon-cutting. In his comments, Freda spoke about the power of turning a negative into a positive.

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Because this is a short, three-month session, during his State of the State Address, Lamont unveiled changes to a $22 billion taxand-spending plan approved last year for the fiscal year that begins July 1. It calls for a 0.6% spending increase. Unlike last year’s proposal, Lamont’s revised plan includes limited tax changes. For example, one of the biggest changes is a proposed 50% wholesale tax on all e-cigarette liquid. There’s also a proposed new fee for individuals who choose to pay for state services with a credit card. Lamont’s budget proposal eliminates $50 million in planned state fee increases and maintains state aid to cities or towns. During his address, Lamont continued his pitch for truck-only tolls to help pay for transportation improvements. He’s also calling for a ban of flavored vaping products, including menthol; $1.5 million for Planned Parenthood and other family planning centers; a new regulatory framework for legalized recreational marijuana use by July 1, 2022, which is in conjunction with efforts in neighboring states; and a “responsible sports betting platform” that is

It’s part of more than $50 million in housing assistance awarded nationally.

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HUD Regional Administrator David Tille said the money will create about 22 new homes in Connecticut.

The North Haven Congregational Church's Pierpont Concert Series welcomes back, for the 11th straight year, the North Haven High School jazz and vocal ensembles. The musicians will perform Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

“fair” to the state’s two federally recognized Indian tribes with casinos in southeastern Connecticut. There’s also additional funding for mosquito management; funding for approximately 170 new state troopers; funding for a new election informational technology position in the Secretary of the State’s office; funding to test so-called “forever chemicals” in water and sediment; online lottery games to help pay for a debt-free community college program; and funding to reduce the cost of phone calls for inmates. The legislature has struggled for months trying to pass a transportation plan that includes tolls of some sort. House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, said a vote could be held this week, but acknowledged “things are always subject to change.”

As they returned to work, lawmakers were greeted by protesters, including tolling opponents. Vaccination skeptics also rallied outside the state Capitol, urging legislators to block any efforts to repeal the state’s religious exemption from certain vaccines for public school students. Other groups were also hoping to catch the attention of legislators, including opponents of a proposed natural gas plant in Killingly, and proponents of marijuana legalization and various labor-related bills.

The North Haven Lions Club will present “Misgivings,” a divine comedy of belly laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo on Saturday, March 28 at American Legion Hall, Church Street, in North Haven. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is 7:30. Join “Father” Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for his one-man show of stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic. Admission is $25 and includes a “Taste of North Haven Pizza.” Bring your own snacks and beverages.

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“This funding helps fill a critical need to expand affordable housing opportunities for seniors in Connecticut,” he said in a statement.

All proceeds support the Lions’ Service Scholarship and Lions’ Charities. To reserve tickets, mail a check to: Alan Sturtz, Treasurer, North Haven Lions Club, 136 Hartley St., North Haven, CT 06473. Make checks payable to North Haven Lions Club Charities.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. There is no charge for children 12 and under. Purhcase tickets at the door. The church is located at 28 Church St.

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Distinguished service dinner The North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy 2805 will host its annual Distinguished Service dinner on Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m., at Ill Monticello's, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden. The honorees are Nick Mastroianni and MaryJane Mulligan. The event features appetizers, a family style meal, cash bar and music by Michael Nigretti. Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets or to sponsor the event, contact Gail Norup, 203-494-1820, gail.norup@yale.edu; or Lenny Ricciardelli, 203-5076509, lric56@yahoo.com.

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Other economic development in town is also a factor, and once again, I would like to commend Mr. Freda for his tireless efforts to attract new enterprises to our town. But I’ve said it many times before, and I will say it again: new tax revenue should not equate to a spending craze.

Finally, as I stated at the Jan. 6 BOS budget workshop, I’m hopeful that money from the Debt Service Fund (created by the BOF last year and funded by bond premiums) will again be utilized to pay a portion of our debt obligation. One other factor must be emphasized. This is a revaluation year, meaning your homes have new assessments. The town must do a reval every five years.

I hope you read that November letter from the assessor listing your new assessment. If your assessment increased, your taxes will go up even if the mill rate stays the same. Likewise, if your assessment decreased, your taxes will go down even if the mill rate stays the same. Let me explain. The mill rate is currently 31.18. That means you pay $31.18 for every $1,000 of assessed value. If your house is assessed at $200,000 then you multiply 31.18 times 200 for

an annual tax of $6,236. That’s how it works. So pay close attention, folks, not only to the budget itself, but also to how your tax obligation will be impacted. On another matter, I would like to comment on the Feb. 3 Town Meeting during which we approved $2 million in bonding for school security initiatives. While I fully support this enhancement of security, I was disappointed that estimates of recurring annual costs associated with this project were not available.

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Never hold a child while you are cooking, drinking a hot liquid or carrying hot foods or liquids. Be sure to turn off unattended hot appliances such as irons or hair straighteners. Turn off hot items such as heating pads or blankets before going to sleep. Supervise young children in the bath and face them away from faucets. Babies and toddlers can turn on hot water when you turn your back.

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At the Town Meeting, several concerned citizens also questioned future costs, but no specifics were provided. It is my hope that in the future, when citizens are asked to vote on a bonding issue, that full disclosure will be made available to enable folks to fully evaluate the long-term financial consequences of a given project. Sally J. Buemi is a North Haven selectman. She can be reached at sbuemi5@comcast.net.

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“At this time in the semester we talk about media strategy, state strategy, and all the different strategies that go into a campaign,” McLean said. Students learn about fundraising and logistics later. The goal of immersing them into the campaign is to give students “active experiences,” McLean said. Gorero said he hopes to have a better understanding of the political process “to see if we are able to reform it.”

Students arrived in a caravan of vehicles. After meeting with McLean, they split off to meet their respective campaigns. Students don't have to agree on candidates, or share political views.

Gorero agreed. “Each classmate has a different political affiliation. Yet, we're completely fine with one another. We joke around,” he said.

McLean said in the course he also talks about profes“We're all students of politics sionalism. and can disagree,” McLean “You're not just supporters said. “The students really of candidates and parties. I bond over this experience. want you to learn what it's They do have big debates. like to be professional camAnd they do still like each paign organizers,” McLean other. That gives me a lot of sa id. hope.”

For example, should states consider replacing primaries and caucuses with another system, like ranked choice voting, as Gorero proposed.

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McLean said the initial lesson, knocking on doors and talking to people, is an important one. “The students are learning this slowly, all grassroots organizing is, is just the art of the conversation — being able to hold a conversation with someone, and finding out what they care about,” he said. “That's really the key to it. But it's the hardest thing to learn and the last thing we tend to master.” mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231

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