The North Haven Citizen

‘Newsies’ coming to NHHS stage

Press Release

North Haven High School’s production of “Newsies” will be performed March 2 to 5 at the NHHS Theater, 221 Elm St. Set in turn-ofthe century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.

The talented North Haven High School cast is led by director Jackie Giordano and musical director Sarah Iadarola, both North Haven teachers; and choreographer Jared Andrew Brown, of Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford.

Lawmakers: Nip bottle surcharge doesn’t help with clean-up

By Kate Ramunni Record-Journal staff

WALLINGFORD It’s a routine that state Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford, knows well getting off the train and walking home, a trip of just less than a half-mile. Along the way, she encounters nips small bottles of alcohol sold at liquor stores that are frequently strewn along roads, highways and parks. “I’m walking home from the train right now and I’ve already taken pictures of about 10 of them and I just found another four, so that’s 14 and I’ve only gone two blocks,” Mushinsky said during a phone interview last Friday afternoon.

By the time the veteran lawmaker got home, she had counted 39 along the way.

It’s an issue every city and town faces, and in response, the state legislature in 2021 passed a bill placing a five-cent surcharge on each 50 mL bottle, with the money going to municipalities to help pay for environmental

cleanups, including efforts to remove nips from public places.

The bottle surcharge funds are released to cities and towns in April and October of each year, and payments are based on the number of nips sold in the municipality.

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Third Hard Hat Café location set to open

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

By the end of the month, a new dining option will be available in the town of Durham, Hard Hat

at 100 New

Haven Road, business owner

John Acanfora said the eatery will be a “middle-of-road, bluecollar type of restaurant for people who don’t want to go out and spend $150 on a dinner. ”

“What we want to go after is really good food. We want the experience to be something you remember,” added Acanfora, who also runs Hard Hat Cafés in North Haven and Wallingford.

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A discarded nip bottle in the parking lot of the Grog Shop of Meriden.

Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Mushinsky

Fireside Chat with Judy Monday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. This month’s topic: Reminiscing about childhood homes and favorite childhood memories. Share pictures, laughter and more. Come join us for a wonderful morning.

Holiday Fair meeting Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m. Open to all committee members and new volunteers.

Memory Matters presentation. Friday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. Join Kim from Home Care Plus Community Healthcare & Hospice for a fun and interactive program on how memory works and how to improve it. RSVP by Friday March 3, 203-2395432.

St. Pat’s dinner

The Women’s and Men’s Fellowship of North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m. The meal will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Also, a kid’s menu of chicken nuggets and mac & cheese will be offered. The cost is $17 for adults, $7 for children under 12. Reservations can be made by calling 203-2395691 no later than Sunday, March 5. Take-out meals will be available but must be prepaid. For more information, visit NorthHavenUCC.org.

Food drive

North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy’s Community Outreach Committee is coordinating a collection of non-perishable food items for distribution to the North Haven Community Services

Happy Hour at La Lupa’s: Friday, March 10, 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $8 for drinks; $10 for appetizers. RSVP by Friday March 3, 203-239-5432.

AARP free tax prep. Fridays, March 10, 17 and 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Appointments are limited. Call 203-2395432 for more information.

AARP safe drivers course. Friday March 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This refresher course is designed for drivers age 50-plus. Participants may benefit from a discount on auto insurance.

Cost is $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. Registration required. Call 203-239-5432.

In Brief

Food Bank. Items can be dropped off at the following locations by Friday, March 31: Arnold’s Jewelers, 117 Washington Ave.; Hello Gorgeous Hair Studio, 460 Washington Ave.; Nick’s Char-Pit Restaurant, 22 Middletown Ave. To add your business to this list, or for more information, call Denise Krause at 203-7107397.

Gardening 101

Whether you are a novice or veteran gardener, you will learn new tips and techniques to enhance your gardening experience by attending a Tuesday, Feb. 28 presentation with the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven, 11 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. A $5 guest donation is requested. RSVP to 203-239-1557.

FD fundraisers

Upcoming fundraisers to benefit the family of fallen North Haven firefighter

Senior Center

Virtual trip to Ireland. Friday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. Experience St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland with Deb from Hamden Rehabilitation. Enjoy this virtual visit, trivia and some flavors of Ireland. Registration required. Call 203-239-5432.

Mini Trip. Tuesday, March 7, 9:30 a.m., to Universal Drive in North Haven. Call 203-239-5432 to reserve a spot.

Veterans breakfast

Wednesday, March 29. In recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day, the Senior Center will host a free continental breakfast for all veterans. Registration begins Wednesday, March 1. If you have a picture from your time serv-

ing in the military, bring it to the center. A copy will be made and placed on display during the month of March.

For non veterans, there will be a $2 charge for breakfast. RSVP to 203-239-5432 before Monday, March 20.

Schools

Locals in college

Curry College, Milton, Mass., named Katelyn Matos to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., awarded Evelyn Pearson a bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology.

University of Hartford, West Hartford, named Lauren Card to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Western New England University, Springfield, Mass., named Alexandra Ferriouolo to its president’s list for the fall semester.

Matthias Wirtz: JRoos Restaurant, 243 State St., will hold a Tip-A-Firefighter fundraiser Thursday, March 2 from 4 to 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged; La Lupa Restaurant, 344 Washington Ave., will host a fundraiser with live entertainment Sunday, March 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. This event is on a first-come, first-serve basis; A third fundraising event will be held at Ludal’s Restaurant, 28 Broadway. Details to follow.

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Singers sought

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced National Anthem auditions will be held Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to noon, at Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St., Hartford. Singers of all ages are welcome to audition for the opportunity to perform at a Yard Goats home game or event. Singers must register at yardgoatsbaseball.com. A time slot will be assigned.

Photo program

North Haven Camera Club will present the program

“Infrared Photography”

Tuesday, March 7, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Presenter William Barnett of the New England Camera Club Council will explore what infrared (actually, near-infrared) radiation is and how it renders photographs of the world. To attend, email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com.

Soccer club

North Haven Soccer Club Spring 2023 registration is open. Visit northhavensoc-

cerclub.org. If you have questions, run into issues while registering or are interested in volunteering with NHSC, email nohavensoccerclub@gmail.com.

Crisis prep

Masonicare will host "Planning Before a Crisis"

Wednesday, March 15, 3 to 4 p.m., in the Knapp Auditorium at Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Attorney Steven L. Rubin will discuss the legal aspects of having a plan for your future care vs. making decisions at the time of a crisis. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by calling 203-679-6460.

NARFE meeting

The monthly meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 1 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. Guest speaker Steve Anderson of Amston Home Transition Solutions will discuss how to create an action plan to free yourself of clutter. Active and retired federal workers are invited to attend.

Hospice volunteers

Masonicare Hospice volunteers assist in many ways. Volunteers set their own

schedules and receive ongoing support and training.

To learn more, contact Jolan Szollosi at 203-679-5342.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ ‘Expanding Potential’ gala

Press Release

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut, the state’s premier youth mentoring organization, will hold its annual

gala Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Society Room in Hartford. This year’s theme is “Expanding Potential.”

The fundraising gala will in-

clude testimonials from mentors (“Bigs”) and mentees (“Littles”), and the organization will present its Visionary Leader Award to prominent state business

executives and philanthropists Rebecca Corbin Loree and James Loree.

Andy Fleischmann, President & CEO of Nutmeg Big

Brothers Big Sisters said, “Rebecca and Jim Loree are truly Visionary Leaders. With a vision for a more equitable

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At a recent meeting, members of the North Haven Rotary packaged toiletries and other donated supplies for the Ronald McDonald House of New Haven, which serves families seeking care at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital andother facilities. North Haven Rotarians were able to put together 18 “welcome” bags, which were delivered by project organizers LuAnn Cottiero Buono and Laura Pellegrino. Anyone interested in joining the North Haven Rotary should contact Rick Bassett

at Dgvg7980@gmail.com.

and empowering world, Rebecca and Jim Loree have made it their purpose to support young people in need. Together, they have demonstrated a readiness to support and dedication to inspire others to meet the needs of children and families. We are proud to honor Rebecca and Jim as leaders and champions of our mission to help children reach their full potential. And we look forward to raising a glass in their honor on Feb. 25 – and encourage others to join us!”

Rebecca Corbin Loree is the founder and CEO of Farmington-based Corbin Advisors, a strategic consultancy accelerating shareholder value for public companies globally. She is a trusted advisor and partner to boards and executives who seek her firm’s research-based insights and counsel.

James Loree is the former Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black & Decker,

where he served for 23 years, including six years as CEO, seven years as President and COO, and 10 as CFO. He currently sits on multiple public and private boards, participates in many associations and is deeply involved with the Jim and Rebecca Loree Foundation, which works to build stronger communities by investing in educational opportunities for underserved youth.

“My husband, Jim, and I are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said Rebecca Corbin Loree.

“Since the mid-1960s, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a bright light for underserved children in Connecticut’s communities, doing tremendous good and transforming lives. Our association with Big Brothers Big Sisters has been educational and inspiring and we have enjoyed working with Andy and the BBBS organization in support of furthering their mission and impact.”

For more information on the Big Brothers Big Sisters gala, contact Marisa Rader at marisar@ctbigs.org.

“The money is supposed to go to picking up things like this,” said Mushinsky, a member of the Environment Committee. But lawmakers have doubts that is actually happening.

“Just today, we sent a slight adjustment to the bottle law and it has language in it to have the Council on Environmental Quality find out what happened to the money sent to each town, so hopefully we will get a report on that,” she said. “I don’t think it works, to be honest, I don’t think the money does anything. It was the liquor industry’s idea but it’s not effective.” The program is administered by the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut, which collects the money and distributes it to municipalities.

“They put an extra fee on themselves so they wouldn’t have a deposit,” Mushinsky

said. “They take five cents per bottle and give it to the town to clean up the environment, but clearly it does not work well and their product is all over the streets anyway.

“I personally am unhappy with how it’s playing out and feel we need to put them in the deposit law along with the other liquor containing beverages,” she said.

In the last round of payments sent to cities and towns in October, Meriden received $47,069 for the period of April 1 to Sept. 30, 2022, and received a total of $82,592 for the year the program has existed. Cheshire received $9,766 for the sixmonth period and has received a total of $17,360 in the last year. Southington has received a total of $53,825 in the last year, including $31,307 for the sixmonth period, and Wallingford received $59,442 in the last year, of which $32,443 is for the six-month period.

Cheshire hasn’t decided yet what to with the money, ac-

cording to Assistant Town Manager Arnett Talbot.

“The Solid Waste Committee of the Town Council is considering a combination of programs and some cleanup events,” said Talbot. “They are in the process of planning how to spend this money and any future money we might get. Hopefully within the next month or so we will have that in place.”

In Wallingford, the issue came up recently when Long Hill Road resident Bob Gross asked the Town Council and Mayor William Dickinson Jr. how the town would be spending its share of the money.

“We have received the money, ” Dickinson said. “It hasn’t been appropriated yet. My chief concern now is the 2023-24 budget, so that’s occupying time and concerns. ”

“It’s a shame it’s just sitting there,” Gross said. “It could be used to fix parks.”

According to the State Office of Legislative Research, “the

law requires municipalities receiving the funds to use them for environmental efforts to reduce the amount of solid waste generated in the municipality or impact of litter. These efforts can include such things as hiring a recycling coordinator; installing storm drain filters to block debris or buying a mechanical street sweeper, vacuum, or broom to remove litter from streets, sidewalks, and abutting lawn and turf areas. ”

“It’s not working,” Mushinsky said.

“They’re all over the streets and people like me and volunteers, we clean them up every year, but I get tired of cleaning up the liquor in the streets. I really get tired of it.”

“They’re all over the place. My personal preference would be either to put a deposit on them as soon as possible or if we can’t do that, to ban them. But they’re here now and they’re all over the streets of Wallingford, I can tell you that,” she said.

It’s a problem that is costing taxpayers money because municipalities and the state have to devote time and staff to cleaning them up, Mushinsky said.

While the payouts are supposed to fund those efforts, Mushinsky hasn’t yet seen any results, she said.

“When the stuff is left along the roads and parks, the public volunteers, the Department of Public Works, the Parks Department and the Department of Transportation, they all have to clean up this stuff,” Mushinsky said.

“And it’s every year, and in some of these neighborhoods it’s every week depending on how close you are to the liquor store, and it’s pretty bad. So I don’t think this fund works very well. I’m not a fan of this fund because it doesn’t make a dent in the problem.”

Obituaries

MERIDEN - Edmund

“Ed” Morris Sorenson, 70, of Meriden, passed away on January 8, 2023 at MidState Medical Center, Meriden. Ed was born in Bangor, Maine, on October 23, 1952, a son of the late Morris Sherwood and Wilma Francelia (Houston) Sorenson. He is survived by sisters

Bonnie Sorenson and her husband Mark Gauthier, Becky Vigneault and her husband Edward, brother Dana Sorenson and his wife Susan, brotherin-law Robert Buck, nephews Erik Henderson, Jonathan Vigneault, Aaron Sorensen, Todd Healy, and Christian Buck, and niece

Heather Calhoun-Ahava. He was predeceased by sister Holly Buck and niece Wendy Vigneault. Growing up, Ed lived in Forest City, Iowa, as well as Newport and Norridgewock, Maine. He graduated from Skowhegan H.S. in 1971 and attended Bowdoin College with a 4-year degree and 2 years post graduate work in Biochemistry. While in college, Ed had several part-time jobs including lab assistant at Bowdoin College and Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, as well as summers as a sternman on a lobster boat in South Freeport. After leaving

R.I. trip

Take a trip to Wright’s Farm in Blackstone Valley, R.I. Thursday, April 20 for an allyou-can-eat classic chicken dinner. Stroll the gift shop and keep your winning streak going with a visit to Bally’s Twin River Casino. For age 18-plus. Cost is $99 for residents, $109 for nonresidents. Trip will depart from North Haven Senior Center.

college, Ed worked many years as a researcher with several pharmaceutical companies. In his later years, Ed taught chemistry in many private schools, including 10 years in China, before retiring. Ed was an adventurer and a life long traveler. In addition to most of the U.S. and Canada, Ed traveled to many parts of China, while teaching there as well as travel to the mountains of Tibet, safaris in Africa and many other places too numerous to list. Although he had traveled the world, Ed always looked forward to spending time on the Maine coast. All that being said, if we had one word to characterize Ed’s life it would be “books.” Regardless of where he was, Ed would usually be found with a book in hand. Services will be privately held at the convenience of his family.

Church celebrates Mardi Gras

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In Fat Tuesday-Mardi Gras style, members of Faith United Methodist Church celebrated the spirit of the season with a pot luck Creole luncheon. Some dressed up in theme, others were just there to enjoy the festivities, and all joined in friendship and fellowship to share in conversation and good times.

For more information, call the Senior Center at 203239-5432.

Tax credits, exemptions

The North Haven Assessor's Office is taking applications for Additional Veterans Exemptions through Oct. 1. If you are not sure if you need to renew this year, contact

the Assessor’s Office at 203239-5321 or assessor@northhaven-ct.gov. The North Haven Assessor's Office is taking applications through May 15 for tax credits for elderly homeowners and the disabled. Applications must be submitted every two years to continue benefits. If you are not sure if you need to renew this year, contact the Assessor’s Office at 203-239-5321 or assessor@ northhaven-ct.gov.

We extend an open invitation for all to come share in the Lenten season with our spirited and friendly congregation, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are also simulcast on Facebook via faithumcct.org.

The church is located at 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven.

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Housing plan

A draft of North Haven’s 2022-27 Affordable Housing Plan is available on the municipal website. The state require that all 169 Connecticut municipalities prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan at least once every five years. The statute requires that the plan specify how a municipality intends to increase its number of affordable housing options.

Lions Club

The North Haven Lions Club has served the town since 1952. Through Second Saturday activities, the Lions engage in service projects for the community. For information about North Haven Lions' service activities, or to be part of something meaningful in town, contact North Haven Lions Club President Jim Bennett at pdgjim98@ gmail.com.

Edmund Morris Sorenson

The North Haven Knights of Columbus recently donated $2,500 to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish in North Haven. Founded on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, the Knights of Columbus are practicing Catholic men in unity with the Church and its parishioners. Established in 1882, the Knights have more than 2 million members across the world. Pictured: The Reverend Eugene Charman, Sir Knight Vincent Costanzo, Grand Knight and Sir Knight James Dacey.

MONEY MATTERS: The SECURE 2.0 Act

By Jeff Jolly

The newly-enacted SECURE 2.0 Act contains significant changes that may affect how you plan for retirement. The bill, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in late 2022, could

help you bolster your retirement savings and income strategy. Here are some of the key provisions included in the law, which are being phased in:

New rules

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) start after age 73: Until recently, RMDs

from traditional IRAs and workplace retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) or 403(b) accounts, had to begin after reaching age 72. Now individuals can wait until reaching age 73, extending the benefit of taxdeferred growth of earnings. Distributions must commence by April 1 of the year after turning 73.

New rules in effect in 2024

Matching contributions for those paying student loans: Employers will have the ability to offer contributions to workplace retirement savings plans that match the amount of student loan debt repaid by an individual employee in a given year.

Rollovers of 529 education savings plan balances to Roth IRAs: Beneficiaries of 529 plans that have been in place for 15 years or more can transfer assets from the 529 plan to a Roth IRA. The transfer is subject to the beneficiary’s annual contribution limit and up to a lifetime maximum of $35,000.

Hard Hat Café

Acanfora said he takes pride in serving highquality food for an affordable price. He also operates Sam the Clam Grub & Pub in Southington, a seafood restaurant which has been in business since 1991.

Acanfora’s Hard Hat Cafés feature American bar food classics, local

beers and specialty drinks. And the restaurants are known for their “Doob” chicken wings, which are seasoned, fried and grilled; a smokey twist on the classic buffalo wing.

Hard Hat Café’s Durham location, which has housed other restaurants over the years, was recently renovated. The local landmark has seating for 160 in the bar and two dining rooms, along with a sizeable outdoor patio area. Also, Acanfora said he is in the process of expanding the parking lot.

The 4,620 square-foot New Haven Road facility, set on 1.9 acres, was sold to Hard Hat Tavern LLC for $700,000 on Nov. 18, 2022.

“Durham will be slightly different because it’sa much bigger location than our other restaurants,” said Acanfora, who hopes to introduce live music that would be suitable for people to listen to while eating. He said Durham currently lacks an entertainment option such as that.

Acanfora said the new Hard Hat Café is already fullystaffed. Now, he waits to see how the community responds to the place.

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Hard Hat Café is set to open this month at 100 New HavenRoadinDurham. Photo provided by Joseph D’Errico

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This provision may alleviate a parent’s potential concern that they are over-funding a 529 plan. For example, if a child qualifies for scholarships, or school expenses are less than anticipated, leftover 529 amounts could be transferred to the beneficiary’s Roth IRA.

Requires catch-up contributions to be made as Roth contributions using after-tax dollars: Catch-up contributions for participants aged 50 or older must be made on a Roth basis under 401(k), 403(b) and governmental 457(b) plans. However, the requirement applies only if the employee’s prior-year wages from the employer sponsoring the plan exceed $145,000 in the previous taxable year. The option to make pre-tax catch-up contributions will continue in 2023. When deciding whether to make pre-tax or Roth contributions for 2023, consider that your future catch-up contributions will have to be Roth contributions if you earn more than $145,000.

No RMDs for Roth workplace plans: Under current law, those with Roth 401(k)s or Roth 403(b) plans are subject to the same required distribution rules as standard workplace plans. However, the new law will elimi-

‘Newsies’

From A1

Each night, a different NHHS educator will play Teddy Roosevelt in the “Newsies” production.

As a fundraiser leading up to the show, NHHS students voted to choose the four teachers who will fill the role.

“Newsies” will be performed Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m.

nate RMDs for workplacebased Roth savings plans, comparable to current rules for Roth IRAs.

Emergency savings: New emergency savings accounts, associated with an employer’s retirement plan, can be established for many employees. It will allow them to accumulate up to $2,500 in the account, with penaltyfree access to the funds allowed once a month, to meet current needs.

Other key changes beyond 2024

Other provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act that will take effect in 2025 include: The ability of workers age 60 to 63 to make catch-up contributions of $10,000 per year above the standard limit for workplace retirement plans; A requirement that employers with 401(k) or 403(b) plans automatically enroll eligible employees in a workplace savings plan, starting at a contribution rate of at least 3 percent (workers can choose to

opt out of the plan); The ability of part-time workers to participate in a workplace retirement plan once they’ve worked at least 500 hours for two consecutive years, rather than the current three-year threshold.

What does it mean for you?

How can these changes enhance your own retirement savings plan? It may be beneficial to talk to your financial advisor to determine how you might be able to leverage the new rules listed here and others to help secure your retirement savings plan.

Jeff Jolly, CFP, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. Contact him at 203-407-8188 ext. 330.

Church

From A7

If you are alone (or not) and are looking for a place to gather in fellowship, Faith United Methodist Church is the place to be. We are an open-minded congregation, where all are welcome. The church can be reached at 203-239-2469.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

The following Self Storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by Drive-Up Storage at 483 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06493, (203) 239-1144 to satisfy a lien on 3/14/2023 at approximately 12PM at www. storagetreasures.com:

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF DECISION

Please take notice that the following decision was rendered by the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at 7:30 PM.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #22-14 Continued to the 16 March 2023 meeting the Special Permit Application of John Magliochetti, Applicant, G.V.L. Inc., Owner, relative to 45 State Street, (Map 66, Lot 28), per Section 8.11.1, seeking a Certificate of Location for a Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License. IL-30 Zoning District.

Joseph P. Villano, Secretary R259170

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Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

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buying your fine jewel ry, watches, coin col lections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

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Is looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out ser vices available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

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TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

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2 rooms, $89. Sofa, $75. 20% disc. new customers w/ad. 203-427-5165.

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Condos, offices, windows. Oven & Fridge free. Refs. 16 Years Exp. Fabiana, 203.565.7745.

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Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS

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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

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IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES

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