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ELECTION 2022 / 34TH SENATE DISTRICT
Cicarella looks to maintain senate seat By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
State Sen. Paul Cicarella has announced his intention to run for a second term. The Republican lawmaker represents the 34th District, which includes Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford and North Branford.
“It’s been my privilege to be a voice for all residents of the 34th District in Hartford," Cicarella stated. “Entering my first term as a state senator, my goal was to listen to and learn from families in our district so that I can take that message to Hartford." Cicarella said he has spoken with thousands of his con-
stituents over the past two years, and there message is clear. “They want a safe community, opportunities for well-paying jobs and a state that’s affordable," the senator said. "To that end, I have only just begun the work to fight for these values at the Capitol through commonsense legislation."
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“The response to our message continues to be positive and I am always proud to see the emails, texts, and social media messages of support throughout my first campaign season and now during my first term at the Capitol,” said Cicarella. Sen. Paul See Cicarella, A2 Cicarella
North Haven’s Mya Xeller crowned Miss Teen CT By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
A young woman from North Haven was crowned Miss Connecticut Teen USA on Sunday, April 10. Mya Xeller, 17, said she was in shock after winning the title — the happiest moment of her life. “I have been in pageants since I was 11 and to win the crown the first time participating in Miss Connecticut Teen USA was something amazing,” said Xeller. a seMiss CT Teen USA nior at North Haven High Mya Xeller at the RecordSchool. Journal office in Meriden. Xeller now moves on to the national competition for Miss Teen USA. Over the course of the next year, Xeller and Miss Connecticut USA Cynthia Dias will make several appearances throughout the state.
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Universal Drive donated bags full of sports items to the North Haven Police Department to be handed out to youngsters in town during basic interactions with officers, or to ease stressful situations children may find themselves in. Dick’s came through with Wiffle ball equipment, Frisbees, soccer balls, and more. “Strong work!,” the NHPD stated on Facebook.
Xeller isn’t planning to attend college in the fall. Instead, she wants to take a year to explore opportunities before deciding on her next step. Barbara Ewald, executive state director for Miss Connecticut USA and Teen USA,
said she’s looking forward to watching Xeller grow into her new role. “I am also excited to help her prepare for Miss Teen USA,” Ewald said. Away from the limelight, Mya Xeller is vice president of More Than Likes, a local non-profit started by her cousin Alex Ranciato. More Than Likes focuses on getting teenagers away from technology and out into the community, where they can do alot of good. See Xeller, A2
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"Everyone spends too much time on social media," said Xeller, pointing out that she gives herself one hour at night to scroll around online.
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In Hartford, Cicarella has pushed for enhanced workforce training at the high school level, and expanding internship programs for students.
“We have strong schools in our district, and I am thankful for the many great teachers, staff and administrators in our schools," said Cicarel-
“[W]e must work to reach our children at any early age to ensure that they’re aware of all career opportunities with an eye to pathways to
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When not competing in pageants or working with More Than Likes, Xeller is your typical high school senior. Currently shes's figuring out plans for prom. “When it comes to pageants, I am great at planning," she said. "But outside of that, not as much."
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Help restock food pantries The North Haven Lions need help to restock the food pantries. Please stop by our Second Saturday Service event Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at either of our two collection locations. Donations will be accepted at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. (across from the Town Green), and at the Washington Commons Shopping Plaza, 117 Washington Ave. We are collecting non-perishable food, dog and cat food, pet treats and supplies, and old eyeglasses. These dona-
tions will restock the local food pantries, provide supplies to Fidelco Guide Dogs and The Animal Haven, and support the Lions Recycle for Sight Program and Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation. The following items are most in need: Parmalat Milk, juice, canned fruit, jelly, mayonnaise (30 oz.), coffee, pasta sauce (24 oz.), rice, dried/canned beans, dog biscuits, blankets and towels. Lions International is the world’s largest humanitarian service organization with over 49,000 clubs and almost 1.4
million members world-wide. Concern for childhood cancer, diabetes awareness, the environment, hunger and vision are LCI’s primary goals. And, through Second Saturday, the North Haven Lions engage in these projects for our local community and have been serving our town since 1952. For more information about our service activities, or to be part of something meaningful, contact Ed Cohen, North Haven Lions Club president, at northhavenctlions@ gmail.com. — The North Haven Lions Club
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SCSU students sifting through Native American items The North Haven Historical Society is pleased to announce that its large collection of Quinnipiac artifacts is being sorted, identified, and catalogued. Thanks to a partnership with Professor William Farley of Southern Connecticut State University and an operating support grant received from Connecticut Humanities, the
historical society will be able to showcase this collection and provide meaningful information about the items in it. The Quinnipiac People were North Haven’s first inhabitants, and remnants of their lives have been found for centuries along the riverbanks that meander through town. The historical society has long been a
repository of these artifacts, but little is known about the items. However, under the guidance of Professor Farley SCSU archaeology students have begun the task of curating the historical finds. Thanks to the funding provided by the state, and private donations, the North Haven Historical Society will be able to purchase archival-quality
supplies to store the collection, build a permanent exhibit, and provide small stipends for the SCSU students curating the artifacts. The historical society is grateful for this opportunity to partner with experts who can provide a real understanding of what the collection tells us about the Quinnipiac People. — Press Release
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Emotions on display at military monument dedication By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
BERLIN – Area residents, government officials, and Gold Star families gathered at Veterans Memorial Park Saturday for the dedication of the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. The monument, which broke ground on May 22, 2021, honors military families and the legacy of their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. One side of the black granite monument bears the words, “Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, a tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed Loved Ones for our Freedom.” The other features four panels: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. At the center of this tribute is a cut out, which represents lost loved ones.
Gold Star families place a wreath at the monument in Berlin. Photos provided by Peter Galgano
Leslie Manselle, a Gold Star sister, sang the national anthem Saturday. Several speakers then addressed the crowd. Delivering remarks was Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Gold Star mother
Gold Star families lay yellow roses at the back of the Gold Star Memorial Monument.
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Helen Keiser-Pedersen, Connecticut Veterans Commission member Thomas Saadi, and Medal of Honor recipient Paul “Buddy” Bucha. WTNH anchor Dennis House served as the master of ceremonies. “I think it was an amazing event,” said House. “I had the great honor of meeting Helen Keiser-Pedersen a few years back, and it was lifechanging. To hear her and Bob’s story about losing their son, was heart-wrenching, yet inspiring, as they are beautiful people.”
Gold Star mother Helen Keiser-Pedersen speaks at the dedication ceremony April 23 in Berlin. Photos provided by Peter Galgano
establish a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in William’s home state of West Virginia.
According to the foundation’s website, once that With the Gold Star monumonument was complete, a ment, Berlin becomes part new mission became clear: of a nationwide project led to establish these monuby Hershel “Woody” ments in as many communiWilliams, the last surviving Marine from World War II to ties as possible in all 50 states. Since 2013, the founwear the Medal of Honor. dation has established 99 Initially, the goal of The Her- Gold Star monuments across shel Woody Williams Medal the United States and many of Honor Foundation was to more are underway.
The monument in Berlin is the first one of its kind in Connecticut. The dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park included a seven-man rifle squad from the Marine Corps League Hardware City Detachment. Also, U.S. military songs were played by a saxophone quartet from Berlin High School, and two high school trumpeters performed Taps.
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Letters to the Editor Attend this PZC meeting Editor : North Haven residents, please attend the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and voice opposition to a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Regulation which allows these businesses to operate in commercial zones near neighborhoods. The PZC meeting will take place at the library and via Zoom. THC in cannabis negatively impacts the brain's executive functions, including the ability to make decisions, remember important data, plan, organize and solve problems, as well as control emotions and behaviors. And states that have legalized medical and recreational marijuana have seen an increase in Cannabis Use Disorder and in vaping weed use. The Planning and Zoning Commission ignored the public’s health, safety, and welfare! Soon, anyone who needs or wants cannabis can have it delivered to their front door.
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Local manufacturing outfits form partnership The New Haven region’s manufacturing companies have joined together to launch the South-Central Connecticut Manufacturing Industry Partnership. The collective’s focus is manufacturing because of the density of small- to medium-sized organizations in the region.
The South-Central manufacturing partnership is an industry-led group formed from the Governor’s Workforce Council that follows the NextGen Regional Sector Partnerships model. This initiative, in partnership with the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex
Community College, and Workforce Alliance, helps bring awareness to the resources and workforce available for manufacturing companies. With over 25 manufacturing leaders actively engaged in the process, three areas of focus for the industry were identified: building a sustainable pipeline of talent,
promoting the manufacturing industry, and addressing cost competitiveness. Industry action teams are currently working to address the key areas. In addition to the work being done by the South-Central manufacturing partnership, the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce will
host its 4th Annual Manufacturing Career Fair, presented by Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Wednesday, May 18, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. For information about purchasing a booth, contact Mike Anderson at mike@quinncham.com or 203-269-9891. — Press Release
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Obituaries
Flower sale
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Nicholas S. Aurora
Northford Congregational Church will host a Mother’s Day weekend flower sale May 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and May 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. The church is located at 4 Old Post Road in the Northford Village, North Branford.
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 203-265-1070 or vicklip@ aol.com.
Mayflower banquet
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The 126th annual banquet of the Mayflower Society of North Haven will take place Sunday, May 15 at Cascades, Sherman Avenue, Hamden. Cocktail hour begins at 4 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 203-239-7722.
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 203-234-0665.
HAMDEN - Nicholas S. Aurora, 66, of Hamden, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. Beloved husband of Sheryl Lavey. Nick was born in New Haven on February 4, 1956, and was the son of Kathryn Massa Aurora and the late Salvatore Aurora. A 1974 graduate of North Haven High School, Nick had worked as a DMV Emissions Field representative for the State of Connecticut for many years until his retirement. Nick enjoyed cooking, Sunday dinner with the family and was a sports enthusiast, especially the New York Yankees and New York Giants. Father of Nicholas Aurora, Jr., (Brooke), Joseph Aurora (fiancé Angela Pasquale) and Gregory Aurora (Marissa). Stepfather of Brian Patchell (Anna Marie) and Jaimie Andrews (Brian). Grandfather of Mason and Roman Aurora, Jonathan, Brendan, Lauren Patchell and Josh Andrews. Brother of Joanne Serio (Richard), James J. Aurora (Merrilee McFeaters), John A. Aurora
Wreaths effort
Wreaths Across America volunteers work year-round to ensure military members laid to rest are remembered, their families The North Haven Garden Club’s Junior Garden Club is returning. The JGC proand living veterans are honored, and the gram introduces youngsters to the joys next generation is taught about the value (and hard work) of gardening and is open of freedom. Visit wreathsacrossamerito residents in first through 12th grade. For ca.org to help. more information, e-mail nhgc.jgc@ gmail.com.
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Dinner and a show The Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 will host a ziti dinner and celebrate the music of Frank and Dean Saturday, May 14, 6 p.m., at St. Frances Cabrini Church Hall. Tickets are $25 ($20 for members). Email sueann.mentone@yahoo.com.
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The North Haven Garden Club in conjunction with Federated Garden Club's of Connecticut and National Garden Club's announced the theme for their 2021-2022 poetry contest, "Sing with the Songbirds – Exploring the Glory of Nature." The contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade nine. Contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@yahoo.com.
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.
The North Haven Garden Club is preparLegion Post 76 ing for its May Market. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to noon, American Legion Post 76 meets the third on the town green. Vendor spots are avail- Thursday of the month. Call Phil (203-298able for $20. 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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The Wallingford Chorus was founded in 1970 to celebrate the Town of Wallingford’s Tercentenary. For over fifty years, the chorus has continuously performed and promoted choral music in central CT. It’s our way of raising spirits and inspiring new thoughts, giving our audience a chance to lose themselves in music as a break from everyday life. We perform two concerts a year, one in December and one in May. Our material varies from singing light repertoires to more complex pieces including selections of multicultural works. Most recently, however, we have performed songs from Broadway, the cinema, and the 60’s. We are a fun group! We want our audiences to have fun with us. Do not be surprised if you come to one of our concerts and you are asked to sing along! Your donation to the great give will go directly to paying our amazing Music Director and Accompanist, and allowing us to purchase new and exciting music to perform for you.
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For the past 50 years, SCOW has successfully implemented its mission, “to respond to the needs of the Latino Community by assisting them to succeed in U.S. society, and to enable Latinos to maintain and share their rich varied cultures with the broader community.” Our agency supports newcomers from different backgrounds and local clients in their transition to become full participants of our community and nation. Every program we offer is designed and implemented to build confidence, enhance skills, and offer educational opportunities. Your gifts will help our most vulnerable and underserved clients with social and immigration services, educational programs, advocacy, translation and interpretation, as well as COVID-19 recovery services.
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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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Consider these drought-tolerant plants 1. Coneflowers. These can thrive in any soil that has adequate drainage, and can handle a drought situation When the rain stops falling well. Coneflowers come in and you don't want that lots of different shades and huge water bill, here's a list add a nice pop of color to of plants that will survive dry any garden. They don’t reconditions and still add col- quire much upkeep at all. An There's a mixture of perenni- or to your garden. added benefit to growing als and a few annuals that coneflowers is that they are self-sowing, which means you will have new plants every year that can be transplanted. Coneflowers attract bees, lots of bees, which are drawn to the flower’s purple color. We never know what kind of spring, summer or fall we are going to have. But if it’s anything like the past few years in our neck of the woods, we can expect a dry and hot summer, which leads to a dry fall.
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8. Lantana. This annual is a great plant to add to any mingbirds. They grow and sunny garden or patio pot. flower best in full sun but With clusters of blossoms in will survive in part shade. a variety of colors, lantana They grow 3 to 5 feet tall and can grow from 3 to 6 feet can have either white or pur- tall, and wide. It does best in ple flower spikes. It’s a tall full sun, but can grow in part plant; a good choice for the shade (flowering will drop, back of a border. however, and plants are more susceptible to diseases 4. Yarrow. This perennial and insects). Newly-planted is known for its long-lasting lantana should be watered flowers. A North Americanregularly until plant is estabnative plant, yarrow is praclished. After that it requires tically care-free, is pest-resislittle maintenance and is tant, drought resistant and drought-tolerant. Lantanas attracts butterflies. Yarrow are like a pollinator heavhas showy flower heads en, attracting butterflies, composed of tiny, tightlybees and hummingbirds. packed flowers that rise above clusters of ferny foliage. The flowers can be yellow, red, pink, or any shade in between. It’s perfect for borders and ground cover.
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6. Salvia. Part of the mint family, salvia has colorful spikes of densely-packed flowers with tubular blossoms on top of stems and velvety leaves. They are drought-tolerant, very aromatic, and are great for cutting. They prefer full sun in well-drained soil, but will bloom in part shade. If your goal is to attract pretty pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, along with bees, make sure this is on your list. 7. Russian sage. This fastgrowing perennial is 2 to 5 feet tall, with airy spike-like clusters of lavender blue or shades of purplish blue, that sit above finely-textured, aromatic foliage. It’s a vigorous, hardy, heat-loving perennial that is drought tolerant and resists deer, rabbits and pests. Grows well in poor soil, and does best in full sun. Russian sage is a good choice if you are xeriscaping. Hummingbirds,
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TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING MAY 9, 2022 7:00 P.M. NORTH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT The Annual Budget Town Meeting will be held in the North Haven High School Auditorium, 221 Elm Street, Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM to take action on the proposed 2022-2023 Town Budget recommendations by the Board of Finance. Copies of the Budget are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Memorial Town Hall, North Haven, Connecticut as of Friday, April 29, 2022. The proposed budget is also available on the Town of North Haven’s web site. Actual 2020-21 GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen Town Clerk Election Legal Probate Court Public Libraries Cemetery Commission Treasurer-Finance Board of Finance Tax Assessor Tax Collector Board of Assessment Appeals Insurance - General Central Facilities Central Supply Services Personnel Policy Expenses Audit Information Technology
253,431 191,590 118,179 256,892 992,719 48,154 613,515 800 281,041 186,659 506 935,980 518,783 482,324 1,098,200 40,743
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
259,529 198,243 108,850 226,800 7,700 1,085,858 52,200 581,925 3,750 289,563 213,703 3,300 1,037,592 347,788 575,997 907,951 53,900
Est. Exp 2021-22
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
259,529 198,243 108,850 226,800 7,700 1,085,858 52,200 581,925 3,750 289,563 213,703 3,300 1,037,592 347,788 575,997 907,951 53,900
Request 2022-23
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Percent % Change
269,825 210,060 109,834 265,846 7,700 1,165,457 56,400 677,727 3,750 291,563 221,360 3,300 1,055,913 387,788 575,997 1,112,765 54,800
4% 6% 1% 17% 0% 7% 8% 16% 0% 1% 4% 0% 2% 12% 0% 23% 2%
Total Dollar Change
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
10,296 11,817 984 39,046 79,599 4,200 95,802 2,000 7,657 18,321 40,000 204,814 900
$
403,716
$
427,455
$
427,455
$
437,251
2%
$
9,796
$
6,423,232
$
6,382,104
$
6,382,104
$
6,907,336
8%
$
525,232
$ $
6,390,859 174,115
$ $
6,877,489 168,700
$ $
6,877,489 168,700
$ $
7,375,604 168,700
7.2% 0.0%
$ $
498,115 -
$ $ $
5,772,624 9,113 12,346,711
$ $
5,925,269 42,568
$ $
5,925,269 42,568
$ $
6,180,278 62,832
4.3% 47.6%
$ $
255,009 20,264
$
13,014,026
$
13,014,026
$
13,787,414
5.9%
$
773,388
$ $ $ $ $ $
8,708 299,508 2,202 606 916 449,015
$ $ $ $ $ $
13,400 299,648 20,000 11,750 7,050 445,591
$ $ $ $ $ $
13,400 299,648 20,000 11,750 7,050 445,591
$ $ $ $ $ $
13,400 299,648 20,000 11,750 7,050 445,591
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
$ $ $ $ $ $
$
145,850
$
191,645
$
191,645
$
274,663
43%
$
83,018
$
906,804
$
989,084
$
989,084
$
1,072,102
8%
$
83,018
$ $ $ $ $
287,312 1,872,466 1,787,252 705,976 297,909
$ $ $ $ $
329,237 2,568,640 1,823,463 616,056 339,351
$ $ $ $ $
329,237 2,568,640 1,823,463 616,056 339,351
$ $ $ $ $
381,510 2,727,116 2,014,395 682,860 352,851
15.9% 6.2% 10.5% 10.8% 4.0%
$ $ $ $ $
52,273 158,476 190,932 66,804 13,500
$ $
324,291 5,275,206
$
376,700
$
376,700
$
405,023
7.5%
$
28,323
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
$
6,053,447
$
6,053,447
$
6,563,755
8.4%
$
510,308
Sub-total
$
24,951,953
$
26,438,661
$
26,438,661
$
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Animal Control Fire Civil Defense / Emergency Management TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
LAND USE
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Budget 2021-22
Economic Development Land Use Administration Planning & Zoning Inland Wetlands Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Building Inspection-Permits Engineering TOTAL LAND USE
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Admin Streets & Roads Sanitation Transfer Station & Recycling Maintenance Parks
Actual 2020-21 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Community Services Regional Health District Regional Visiting Nurse Agency Welfare Senior Center Recreation
Budget 2021-22
$ $ $ $ $
584,985 151,622 276 282,420
$ $ $ $ $
$ $
565,839 1,585,143
$
6,494,791
$ $
6,435,071 12,929,863
Principal & Interest - Bonds & Notes
$
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
$
TOTAL HEALTH&HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Pension - Social Security Insurance - Employees TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Est. Exp 2021-22
546,704 157,545 32,161 3,000 302,547
$ $ $ $ $
$
540,246
$
1,582,203
$
6,836,812
$
7,173,400
$
14,010,212
8,578,004
$
8,578,004
$
28,330,607 Request 2022-23
546,704 157,545 32,161 3,000 302,547
$ $ $ $ $
$
540,246
$
1,582,203
$
6,836,812
$
7,030,444
$
7,173,400
$
7,483,937
$
14,010,212
$
14,514,381
8,453,853
$
8,453,853
$
9,109,970
8,453,853
$
8,453,853
$
9,109,970
Percent % Change
Miscellaneous Utilities
Total Dollar Change
634,117 167,235 25,570 3,000 237,577
16% 6% -20% 0% -21%
$ $ $ $ $
87,413 9,690 (6,591) (64,970)
$
557,875
3%
$
17,629
$
1,625,374
3%
2.8%
$ $ $ $
43,171 193,632
4.3%
$
310,537
3.6%
$ $ $
504,169 -
$
656,117
$ $ $ $
656,117 (30,000)
DEBT SERVICE
MISCELLANEOUS
7.8%
$
0
$
359,928
$
394,985
$
394,985
$
364,985
$
1,217,780
$
1,231,000
$
1,231,000
$
1,240,000
0.7%
$
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS
$
1,577,708
$
1,625,985
$
1,625,985
$
1,604,985
-1.3%
Sub Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
-7.6%
$
24,670,718
$
25,672,253
$
25,672,253
$
26,854,710
12.8%
TOTAL TOWN GOVERNMENT BUDGET TOTAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET CAPITAL RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCY
$ $ $
49,622,671 57,316,890 987,012
$
52,110,914 58,470,730 972,150
$
52,110,914 58,470,730 972,150
$
55,185,317 60,166,330 371,950
$
28,150
$
300,000
$
300,000
$
300,000
5.9% 2.9% -61.7% 0.0%
TOTAL RECOMMENDED 2022-2023 TOWN BUDGET
$
107,954,723
$
111,853,794
$
111,853,794
$
116,023,597
3.7%
$
$
-
$
$
$ $
9,000
(21,000) 1,182,457 3,074,403 1,695,600 (600,200) -
4,169,803
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ANNUAL BUDGET TOWN MEETING MAY 9, 2022 REFERENDUM: May 17, 2022 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter VII, Section 706 of the North Haven Town Charter that the Annual Budget Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of North Haven, Connecticut, will be held in the auditorium of the North Haven High School, 221 Elm Street, on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. This Town Budget Meeting will conduct the following business: 1) To consider and act upon the recommendation of the Board of Finance to take action regarding the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; 2) To establish the due date and number of installments for the payment of property taxes (Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Supplemental Motor Vehicle) in accordance with Sections 12-142 and 12-144a of the Connecticut General Statutes; and
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3) Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the Connecticut General Statutes, to adjourn said town meeting at its conclusion and to submit the question concerning the adoption of a budget for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to a vote by paper ballot on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, including the establishment of the exact hours of voting at REFERENDUM, pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-9b, that voting will take place between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the following North Haven polling place: ALL DISTRICTS: Mildred Wakeley Rec. Center, 7 Linsley Street The aforesaid recommendations will be placed on paper ballots as the following question: “Shall the Town of North Haven, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Finance, approve and adopt a budget consisting of $60,166,330 for the Board of Education and $55,857,267 for the Town Government, for a total amount of $116,023,597 for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023?” Voters approving said question will vote “YES” and those opposing said question will vote “NO”. Applications for ABSENTEE BALLOTS will be available in the Town Clerk’s Office, 18 Church Street, North Haven, CT. Please contact the Town Clerk if you have any questions and/or concerns: 203.239.5321 X 630. Thank you. DATED AT NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, THIS 7th DAY OF APRIL 2022 Michael J. Freda, First Selectman; William J. Pieper, Second Selectman; Sally J. Buemi, Third Selectman R251030
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Please take notice that the following decision was rendered by the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at 7:30 PM. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. #22-02 Approved the application of Jennifer Caldwell, Applicant & Owner, relative to 69 Kimberly Circle, (Map 96, Lot 19), per Section 2.1.1.9, requesting a front yard setback variance of 3.3’ to permit a front yard setback of 46.7’ where 50’ is required. R-20 Zoning District. Joseph P. Villano, Secretary R251067
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