April 3: A salute to Vietnam veterans

Citizen report National Vietnam War Veterans Day is marked each year on March 29; a significant date in America's decade-long involvement in the conflict.

On March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops departed Vietnam.

More than 9 million members of the U.S. military were on active duty during the Vietnam era. Of that group, 2,709,918 served in Vietnam, and 58,202 lost their lives in the war.

See Veterans, A13

Meet the newest member of the North Haven Police Department, K-9 Quella. The 14-month-old black lab has been paired with Officer Joseph Bianchi, and the two are slated to begin training this summer. In a recent social media post, the North Haven PD said Quella “will be eligible for tracking, evidence recovery, and narcotics work.” by Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Quinnipiac, ‘sister towns’ solidify bond

Press Release

Quinnipiac University has signed a partner tuition agreement with the towns of Hamden and North Haven. Under the three-year agreement, QU will provide discounted tuition to Hamden and North Haven full-time town employees and their families. All employees, spouses and dependents under the age of 25 are eligible to apply but must complete the regular admissions process. Those admitted will receive a 10 percent tuition discount for online undergraduate and graduate programs.

“This tuition discount program idea came to us through leadership at the Hamden Police Department who were looking to advance educational opportunities for their officers,” said Bethany Zemba, QU’s vice president of strategy and community relations.

“When we investigated the idea, we thought, why not expand access to include all town employees in our two sister towns –Hamden and North Haven.”