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Volume 17, Number 16

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Medication Take Back set for April 30 Citizen report

The Town of North Haven and the Drug Enforcement Agency are teaming up, once again, to help prevent prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands. Residents can dispose of unused and unwanted medications Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at North Haven Fire Headquarters, 11 Broadway. Medication should be left in their original containers, if

possible. To ensure privacy, cross out the person’s name with a black marker. Vaping devices and cartridges will now be accepted. DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day collections are held every April and October. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. The DEA said the last Take Back Day, held Oct. 23, 2021, saw more than 744,000 pounds of medication

disposed of at nearly 5,000 collection sites. The North Haven Take Back is a drive-through collection. Visitors are to remain in their vehicles and hand medications through the window to staff. A press release regarding the local Take Back states that the following items will not be accepted: syringes, needles or other sharps, inhalers, aerosol cans, mercury ther-

Gold Leaf eyes city location

See Take Back, A2

The Lone Drummer marches on By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

In 1996, lifelong drummer Frank Zappone decided to be become a solo act. And since then, "The Lone Drummer" has performed in more than 80 parades spanning several states, as well as at festivals and charity events.

MERIDEN — The city’s Planning Commission unanimously voted to grant provisional approval for Gold Leaf Cultivation of North Haven to operate a cannabis micro-cultivation operation at 45 Gracey Ave.

“I don’t have to count on horn people, fifers, drummers, color guard people. And I don’t have to worry about who shows up and who doesn’t show up to the parades,” said Zappone, who works at GXO Logistics in North Haven. “All I have to worry about is me.”

Gold Leaf’s application is the first cannabis growing operation cleared by the commission since it drafted rules regulating the cannabis industry. Two provisional retail dispensary applications have been approved along with one medical hybrid application. All are waiting for licensure by the state before getting final city approval.

Born and raised in Torrington, Zappone came from a musical family, and early on was dubbed a "noisemaker" by his grandparents. Typical family gatherings would find the youngster on the kitchen floor surrounded by pots and pans and weilding soup spoon drumsticks.

Partners Chadd Burlingame and Jonathan Gamble of North Haven, doing business as Gold Leaf, applied for the provisional approval in February but the commission voted to continue the public hearing to allow them time to address concerns about odor control. See Gold Leaf, A10

mometers, iodine-containing medications and illegal drugs or substances (including marijuana).

Down the road, in 1964, Zappone was introduced to local drummer Since 1996, Frank Zappone has been known as “The Lone Drummer.” He’s pictured outside his home in Prospect. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

See Drummer, A2

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Take Back From A1

For more information, contact Carla Picard in Community Services at 203-239-5321 ext. 504. If unable to attend the April 30 Take Back, prescription drugs can be disposed of safely at home. Visit dea.gov for more information.

K Y A R OO E L “CertainTeed” Frank Zappone at the 2019 Harwinton Memorial Day parade.

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Jerry Carillo, who would teach the upstart all he knew about the instrument. “Everybody loves a drummer,” said Zappone, who has been a member of various musical outfits over the years. “I get my energy from the spectators, and it motivates me to drum only harder.” Zappone's drum corps experience began in 1971 when the Torrington Vagabonds Senior Drum & Bugle Corps reorganized as an all-ages parade and exhibition unit. In 1975, at the recommendation of Carillo, he joined up with St. Peter’s Drum Corps. And from 1982 until 1995, Zappone would perform with various drum corps throughout Connecticut.

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Most recently, he marched in Meriden’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Not surprisngly, Zappone struck up a friendship with GXO co-worker Ted Furman, a horn player. The buddies bonded over their love of music. “I have known Frank for over 40 years," said Furman, "and he is still the one drummer who still loves to drum."

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North Haven Police Blotter Sackett Point Road, 308, assault on a public safety person, second-degree breach of peace, 4:05 p.m. March 17 Shyan M. Stewart, 25, 89 Butler St., New Haven, disorderly conduct, 11:29 a.m. March 22 Xavier Rivera, 25, 59 Clay St., New Haven, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, 11:27 p.m. Brianna N. Pacileo, 26, 129 Shawmut Ave., disorderly conduct, 6:55 p.m. March 23 Hans S. Soderlund, 48, East Haven, disorderly conduct, 2:56 a.m. Janine E. Hoyesen, 40, 4 Oak St., third-degree criminal mis-

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chief, interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, 2:45 a.m. March 26 Gina L. Scoopo, 49, 22 Stanton Road, disorderly conduct, 1 p.m. Rodriguez Valentin, 39, 190 Saltonstall Ave., New Haven, second-degree breach of peace, 7:44 a.m. Antrum M. Coston, 39, 54 Starr St., New Haven, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, 8:30 a.m. March 27 Shane Gray, 25, 103 Oak Ridge Drive, New Haven, illegal alteration of a firearm identities, risk of injury to a child, conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, stealing a firearm, crimi-

nal possession of a pistol/revolver, 4:30 a.m. Taquasia Yancey, 19, 103 Treadwell St., Hamden, conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, 4:30 a.m. March 29 Calvin Nelson, 19, 64 Stevens St., New Haven, sixth-degree larceny, 11 a.m. Nelson Vidro, 44, 206 Glenhaven Road, L1, New Haven, sixth-degree larceny, 10 a.m. April 2 Khrissie A. Schupp, 41, 25 Peters Lane, risk of injury to a child, interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, second-degree reckless endangerment, 4:42 p.m.

April 3 Miles J. Goritski, 29, 214 Hillcrest Ave., New Britain, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 10:48 a.m. April 5 Kezlynn M. Quiles, 21, 52 Daggett St., New Haven, sixthdegree larceny, 4 p.m. Fransico Matos, 56, 529 Townsend Ave., East Haven, violation of probation, 2 p.m. April 7 Victor Ranero, 50, 45 Ward St., Waterford, fourth-degree larceny, fraudulent use of a auto teller, second-degree identity theft, 6:30 p.m. April 8 Chaz R. Bailey, 21, 47 Shiring Lane, Waterbury, sixth-degree larceny, 8:30 p.m.

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Arrests reported by the North Haven Police: Feb. 28 Michael C. Sands, 41, 288 Upper State St. disorderly conduct, violation of a protective order, second-degree threatening, 2:15 a.m. March 1 Glenn London, 36, 35 Victory Drive, New Haven, fifth-degree larceny, 12:46 p.m. Xavier Rodriguez, 19, 13 Stevens St., first floor, New Haven, sixth-degree larceny, 9:45 p.m. March 6 Patrick H. Charpentier, 36, 26 Fortune Drive, disorderly conduct, 3 a.m. Jessica R. Hackett, 35, 26 Fortune Drive, disorderly conduct, 3 a.m. Marta L. Lobazewicz, 43, 26 Fortune Drive, disorderly conduct, 2:20 p.m. March 7 Robert Vicente, 26, 1169 East Main St., sixth-degree larceny, 1 p.m. Zachary L. Thompson, 70 Grove Hill St., New Britain, sixthdegree larceny, 11:40 a.m. Cathiria Sadik, 41, 57 Irving St., New Haven, sixth-degree larceny, 1:55 a.m. March 8 Jesse J. Acri, 32, 939 Durham Road, Wallingford, second-degree breach of peace, seconddegree threatening, 6 p.m. Christa M. Maggiore, 43, 86 St. John St., tampering with a witness, third-degree illegal possession of child pornography, 5:25 p.m. Eric Jacobs, 36, 282 Spring Road, criminal violation of a restraining order, 2:20 p.m. James Lee Snead, 22, 80 Lakeview Ave., Hamden, fifth-degree larceny, 2 a.m. March 9 Joseph Threatt, 50, 67 Sackett Point Road, second-degree breach of peace, 8:45 p.m. Rohit Sawhney, 51, 456 Hillside Road, Fairfield, second-degree reckless endangerment, 7:15 a.m. March 10 Johanae Brown, 26, 10 Kneen St., Shelton, second-degree failure to appear, 9:21 a.m. March 13 John W. Notarfrancesco, 25, 22 Country Club Drive. Hamden, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 8:17 p.m. Amanda D. Powell, 23, 218 Derby Ave., Derby, six-degree larceny, 10 a.m. March 15 Marta L. Lobazewicz, 43, 26 Fortune Drive, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:45 p.m. March 16 Bori Tomashevskiy, 65, 67

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Victim Services The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many domestic violence victims, making it more difficult for them to report abuse and seek help. Help is available, however. Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc. offers residential and community services to Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire, Hamden and North Haven residents. Bilingual services are also offered. Services include a 24-7 emergency shelter and emergency assistance for individuals fleeing domestic violence. Chrysalis also of-

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Juniors, join the club The North Haven Garden Club participated in the Conservation Commission’s Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 9, which included a town-wide clean-up. Club members who participated were Cindy Adinolfi, Elaine Cioffii, Lee Fermo, Lynda O'Donnell, Marge Quinn and Carmen Sealy. Meanwhile, at North Haven High School, club members set up a table under the front entrance and reintroduced the Junior Garden

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Junior Garden Club activities will include classroom discussion, projects, planting a vegetable and herb garden, and harvesting the food and flowers. Meetings will take place Saturdays at United Faith Methodist Church starting in May. For more information, email nhgc.jgc@ gmail.com.

Meditation. Monday, April 25 and Monday, May 2, 2 p.m. Johanne Vannelli, of Peacefulmind, LLC, will lead a one-hour guided meditation that will help you pause, relax, find focus, and be present in the moment. Registration required.

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Dr. Susanna Kerio will present a program on best practices for home tree care Tuesday, April 26, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Community Center, 7 Linsley St. The talk, sponsored by the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven, will help homeowners select trees and care for them appropriately. Registration is required. Call 203-2391557.

North Haven's bi-annual large item pick-up program will take place April 25 to 29 on residents' scheduled refuse collection day. Place items at the curb by 5 a.m.

The North Haven Garden Club’s Junior Garden Club is returning. The JGC program introduces youngsters to the joys (and hard work) of gardening and is open to residents in first through 12th grade.

The bi-annual large item pick-up program does not include construction/ demolition items such as sinks or toilets.

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Reception. Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. Welcome North Haven's first poet laureate, Gabriella Brand. The reception will include a presentation by Brand and a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required. Armchair Travel Series. Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets. Monday, April 25, 6 p.m. Presenter Corey Alston is a direct ancestor of a Gullah Geechee family that has been weaving traditional sweetgrass baskets for nearly five generations. Registration required.

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The North Haven Garden Club is preparing for its May Market. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to noon, on the town green. Vendor spots are available for $20.

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At this local bakery, ‘love’ is the main ingredient The Asprelli family story is one of love. It began in 2001 at an orphanage in Russia, just 30 miles from the Chinese border.

The bakery-coffee shop employs adults with special needs and its interior can be modified as needed.

“When Lera was in school at 21, public school ended for special needs adults,” her mother said. “My husband Carol Asprelli and her husand I knew that we wanted band adopted two Russian meaningful work for Lera girls. One of them, Lera, reand something that she quired numerous brain surg- would be proud of.” eries to control her epilepsy, and while Lera faced many So Asprelli and her husband challenges growing up, she began investigating busiand her family stayed strong. nesses that would be a good fit for people with disabiliIn fact, this June, the Asprel- ties. li's will mark the one-year anniversary of their Wash“Lera was always in the ington Avenue eatery Love, kitchen baking something, Lera Bakery. and we thought, why not open up a bakery,” Asprelli “I believe that when our cus- said. tomers buy our treats, the treats are baked with love And on June 9, 2021, Love, and represent a gift from Lera Bakery opened for Lera,” Carol Asprelli said. business. “Love is the greatest gift, and certainly, our family has ex- Lera, who is 23, works at the perienced that with the bakery about three days a adoption of our two daughters.”

Carol Asprelli and her daughter Lera pose inside Love, Lera Bakery, 344 Washington Ave. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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week. “I like baking lots of treats,” Lera said. “My favorites are the triple chocolate chip cookies, cake pops, and cannolis.” Love, Lera Bakery offers cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, cannolis, muffins, and much more. Many of the treats are family recipes, such as Grandpa Joe’s Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Love, Lera Bakery, 344 Washington Ave. in North Haven. Photos by Nicole Zappone

Lera's friend Steven Mazzacco is another employee. He came up with the idea of Limoncello cookies, which have been very popular. “I taught for 35 years and decided to retire early so that we could open up this bakery,” Carol Asprelli said. “Our customers have become like an extended family. We have tables and chairs so people can just sit and enjoy themselves.”

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Gold Leaf Cultivation of North Haven recently received a provisional special permit to operate a micro-cultivation business at 45 Gracey Ave. in Meriden, pictured. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

“This has definitely been an extensive and fun learning journey this far,” Burlingame said. “I’m super excited about what Meriden has to offer and what the space has to offer. We’ve been looking in Meriden, Thomaston, East Lyme. But Meriden has that excitement to bring in micro cultivation. We’ll see if we can move forward with the application.” If approved by the state, the operation will occupy about 10,000 square feet of space in the rear of Pyramid Time Systems. A micro-cultivator is a grow facility between 2,000 to 10,000 square feet with the ability to expand up to 25,000 square feet. The company will partner with Agrify of Massachusetts on the vertical growing operation and ventilation systems. Burlingame told commissioners. Agrify, a publicly traded corporation, devel-

ops growing systems, lighting, ventilation and proprietary software to assist hemp and cannabis growers through all phases of an indoor vertical farming operation, according to its website. Deliveries will be made to wholesalers, dispensaries and direct to consumers in secure vans. The company expects to hire between 15 and 20 employees and expand in three to five years. When drafting the cannabis regulations, the commission agreed the operations cannot be within 250 feet of a residential area to prevent complaints about odors and limited the number of micro growers to three. The nearest residence on Kensington Avenue is 287 feet away. Green Leaf representatives shared an odor control plan that uses HVAC filtration technology to ensure each vertical growing unit has its own filtration system. The building will have enough parking for 30 vehicles. A traffic study showed the op-

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Spring Fair Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, will host its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 7. Tag sale/ vendor/craft space is available for $30. Contact Vicki LiPuma at 203265-1070 or vicklip@ aol.com.

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A big thank you to our friends from Quinnipiac University’s Community Action Program for planting flower bulbs and beautifying the North Haven Senior Center. Pictured: Megan Leonard, Abigail Wedehack, Maddy Johnson, Zoe Trotta, Kat Storey, Deandrea White and Laura Martins.

Senior Center Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven. Mini Trip. Universal Drive. Tuesday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. Hike and Brunch. Hike at Wharton Brook followed by breakfast/lunch at Sam’s Place. Thursday, April 28, 9 a.m. Dental clinic. Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. Presented by the University of New Haven Dental School.

Elder Law Series. Wednesday, May 4, 6 p.m. Join us for the first of a three-part series presented by Attorney Eric Duques. In this program, you will learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. Mother’s Day Clay Pots. Thursday, May 5, 9:30 a.m or 1:30 p.m. A $2 fee is charged. Participants will leave with an original clay pot, flower seeds and soil.

The Temple Sweethearts Square Dance Club hosts workshops on Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. The cost is $7. Call Jean at 203-2340665.

Wreaths effort Wreaths Across America volunteers work yearround to ensure military members laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom. Visit wreathsacrossamerica.org to help.

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Sculpture contest The North Haven Garden Club in conjunction with the Federated Garden Club's of Connecticut and National Garden Club are sponsoring a sculpture contest open to students in grades 4 to 8. Contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@ yahoo.com.

Legion Post 76 American Legion Post 76 meets the third Thursday of the month. Call Phil (203298-8017) for more information.

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The Record-Journal’s Latino Communities Reporting Lab (Reportajes de la Comunidad Latina) launched in March 2021. Our mission is: To amplify the voices of our local Latino communities. The Lab, in partnership with the national service program Report for America, is hiring a multimedia journalist who will create local content that reflects the Latino experience in our community. Report for America has agreed to match every dollar we raise up to $25,000, and we need your help to support our new multimedia journalist. You can support local reporting and provide empowering, fact-based news, information, and resources for our Latino Communities.

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Our library is raising money to host a community mural as part of Wallingford’s 350th anniversary. The mural will be a collaborative project celebrating the people who live in our town. Local artist Rashmi Talpade painted a giant tree in the library and will help residents create decorative “leaves” with images of themselves and their families. Most images will be photographs, but self-portraits in other mediums will also be welcome. As the leaf-shaped images are created, community participants will see them affixed to the tree and watch the development of the mural, akin to a tree sprouting leaves. We are seeking $5,000 to cover the costs. The Wallingford Public Library is excited to showcase this beautiful, visual reflection of the people who make up our community.

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ct-asrc.org Everyone deserves to live their best life possible. This belief guides ASRC’s mission: to provide lifelong access to opportunities for persons on the autism spectrum with the goal of being fully-included and participating members of their communities. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) presents itself differently in different people, therefore no single intervention is helpful for all individuals on the autism spectrum. Families need to make decisions based on good information & education in conjunction with what they already understand about their child/teen/adult. Your gift helps us provide good information.

As the area’s leading out-of-school youth development organization since 1963, the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club (UBGC) fills the gap when school’s out for North Haven and Wallingford youth. Our outcome-driven Club experience helps young people achieve academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Your donation during The Great Give will help close the academic learning loss caused by the pandemic. Donate today to send 50 Wallingford youth to Summer Camp.

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Master’s Manna, Inc.’s mission is to help homeless, near homeless, low to moderate income families and individuals obtain essential needs. Master’s Manna’s primary goals include: Reducing food insecurity (a condition of uncertain availability of or inability to acquire safe, nutritious food in a socially acceptable manner). Providing intervention, mental and physical health support services. Making available vocational and educational opportunities. Supporting supervised court ordered community service affording opportunity to the local youth to complete community service hours for scouts, school and/or faith community.

Founded in 1944, the Wallingford Family YMCA has spent over 77 years bringing the community together to nurture the potential of children & teens, improve health & well-being and foster a sense of social responsibility so everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow & thrive. Our mission is to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind & body. We are proud of our heritage and are committed to making our character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Your gift will help us to ensure that no one is turned anyone away because of an inability to pay.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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serial numbers — making them virtually untraceable. In addition to the firearms, authorities also seized what they described as hundreds of high capacity magazines and 30 to 40 thousand rounds of ammunition. Also seized as part of the investigation was a 3D printer, along with phones, computers and flash drives.

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The suspect, Steven GerentMastrianni, 39, faces dozens of felony charges, including firearms trafficking, nine counts of illegal transfer of a manufactured firearm without a serial number and sale of large capacity magazines. He was held on $500,000 bond and has yet to enter a plea. Rovella shared figures showing the numbers of ghost guns seized by law enforcement agencies has increased annually from 2020 to the first quarter of 2022. For example, officers in Hartford, Waterbury and New haven, seized 13 total ghost guns in 2020. In 2021, officers in those three cities seized 53 such weapons. In the first quarter of 2022 alone, officers in those cities have already seized 34 ghost guns. “So the expectation could be larger,” Rovella said. “... We want to make sure that we trace every single one of these guns down to ground: where it was manufactured, who were the buyers and how did it get into the illegal market? Because those are the guns that are hurting our citizens. Not only in the cities, but in the suburbs and they’re tied to numerous things.” Lamont described the sight of the seized items as “shocking.” “This is a flea market of illegal guns,” Lamont said, adding those weapons have nothing to do “with legitimate hunting.”

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