The North Haven Citizen

A Sopranosstyle car is on display at the Cars for a Cause event held Sunday, May 7 in North Haven.

Cars for a Cause honors fallen police officers

By Nicole Zappone

The Citizen

Sunday, May 7 was a sunny day and car enthusiasts were out in force for the Cars for a Cause event held at Acura by Executive in North Haven. The car show was held in honor of Bristol police officers Dustin DeMonte and Alex Hamzy, who were killed responding to a domestic violence call in October of 2022. DeMonte was a resident of North Haven, and his wife, Laura, and their children, Porter, Phoebe and two-month-old Penelope, attended Cars for a Cause.

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The 2023 CIAC state baseball tournament will be dedicated to Bristol police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte, who was killed in the line of duty in the fall of 2022.

Each year, the CIAC dedicates its baseball state tournament in honor of an individual closely connected to high school baseball in the state.

DeMonte settled in North Haven, but came of age in Middletown. He was a catcher and pitcher on the Middletown High School

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Police from throughout Connecticut came out to support Cars for a Cause, including Officer Chris Nolan (West Haven PD), Officer Alysha Pirog and K9 Frankie (Bristol PD), Officer Joe Bianchi and K9 Quella (North Haven PD), Officer Jason Diaz (North Haven PD) and Lt. Robert Osborne (Bristol PD).

Brazen purse-snatching at BJ’s caught on camera

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

An 84-year-old woman was the victim of a daytime purse-snatching in the BJ’s parking lot on Universal Drive in North Haven, and the Monday, May 15 incident was caught on video. The video shows the woman loading items into the back of her SUV from a cart, when

a second SUV pulls up next to her. A man hanging out of the second SUV then grabs the woman’s purse from her cart and the vehicle he’s in speeds away.

North Haven police say that vehicle was stolen and has been involved in similar crimes in neighboring towns.

Alto is on display at the Cars for a Cars show. The model, which is currently in its ninth generation, first came out in 1979. See Baseball, A11 See Crime, A11

A 1976 Plymouth Fury dressed up to look like a NYPD car. See Cars for a Cause, A8

eball tourney dedicated to DeMonte

Photos by Nicole Zappone

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North Haven Knights add to their ranks

Press Release

Two new members of the Council of the North Haven Knights of Columbus were inducted into the Order this month at council headquarters, 22 Church St. The new Knights are Victor Palma and Rob Berey.

The North Haven Council of The Knights of Columbus consists of over 200 practical Catholic men from North Haven and surrounding towns. The Knights provide charitable support to many groups and causes, including to our local fire and police departments and Catholic churches, and to organizations supporting special needs persons.

You've seen our Knights at Stop & Shop at their "Tootsie Roll" and food drives, as well as on the town green serving free hot chocolate and home baked cookies during the Christmas tree lighting.

Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 at St. Mary's Church on Hill-

Holiday notice

North Haven Public Works

Field Operations advises residents that refuse collection for the week of May 29 will be delayed one day due to Memorial Day. The Recycling Center on Elm Street will be closed May 29. It will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday.

Card game

A Military Whist card game will take place Friday, May 19, at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church

At North Haven Council of The Knights of Columbus headquarters are, from left, Brother Knight Victor Palma; Sir Knight Vincent Costanzo, Grand Knight; and Brother Knight Rob Berey. The picture on the wall is of Father Michael J. McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882.

house Avenue in New Haven to provide protection for the widows and orphans of immigrants. That principal has grown into a broad-

based organization with more than 2 million members around the world devoted to charity and patriotism.

St. Doors open at 6 p.m., game begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Players must register in advance. Call Carol at 203-668-0608 or the church office at 203-2395691.

Autism walk

Join friends, family and the autism community at Quinnipiac University's North Haven Campus on Sunday, May 21 for the 26th Annual Walk and Festival for Autism. There is no charge, but participants must be registered. Visit ctwalkforautism.com.

Chamber event

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s 81st annual meeting and awards dinner will be held Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Road, Walling ford. The keynote speaker will be Rand Pecknold, head coach of the national cham pion Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team. For tick et information, visit tinyurl.com/3ve89zcz.

Open house

Saturday, June 10 is CT Open House Day, and the North Haven Historical Society will participate by opening its doors to the public. Join us from noon to 4 p.m. as we welcome you to the Cultural Center at 27 Broadway.

The event will include tours, a scavenger hunt, a “Show ‘ n Tell,” and much more. Refreshments and goodie bags will be available for all who stop by.

Pride event

North Haven's inaugural Pride celebration will be held on the town green, Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Business sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available. Monetary donations up to $1,000 will be matched by a private donor. Following the gathering on the green, the group North Haven Pride will host a 21-and-over party at 12% Beer Project, located at 341 State St. For more details, visit northhavenpride.org.

Torch Run

This June, members of the North Haven Police Department will once again participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. To support Special Olympics and the NHPD Torch Run team visit give.soct.org/team/492030.

Pathway project

The North Haven Garden Club announced its membership in the Pollinator Pathway Project, an effort which brings awareness to

the need of planting trees, shrubs and flowers to support pollinators such as birds, insects and wildlife. Residents are invited to participate in the project by identifying their own pollinator garden. Register your property with the Pollinator Pathway Project online, at pollinator-pathway.org.

Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. All shows on sale now: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12. For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.

Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of the

month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org. Attendees from all towns in the greater New Haven area are welcome.

Preservation CT

Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets all over the state. For more information, visit preservationct.org.

Renters rebate

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Applications are accepted through Oct. 1. Visit portal.ct.gov/OPM.

Food bank

The North Haven Community Services Food Bank has a constant need for: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, instant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and graham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup. Items can be dropped off at the Community Services office, Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fire Explorers

Comprised of high school students age 14 to 18, the North Haven Fire Explorer program provides opportunities to explore a career path in emergency services

as a firefighter, EMT or paramedic. Email NOHFDExplorers@gmail.com or visit northhavenfire.org.

Trail association

The North Haven Trail Association maintains several trails for residents to enjoy. As stewards of these trails, the NHTA is in need of volunteers. The group meets the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Recreation Center. For further information, visit northhaventrails.org.

Donate

Bring your used clothing donations to Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave. Hope Christian Church is partnering with St. Pauly Textile Inc. to provide a wood-frame drop-off shed for community use. Accepted items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.

MONEY MATTERS: Take a fresh look at your finances

By Jeff Jolly

Remember those financial resolutions you committed to at the beginning of the year? If they seem like a distant memory, the start of summer is an excellent time to reset and take stock of your progress.

Follow the tips below to recommit yourself to your financial goals:

1. Start with a clean slate. Review your financial situation and recent spending patterns. Is your spending aligned with your financial goals? Re-evaluate any bad money habits that may be holding you back from making better financial deci-

sions. Remind yourself that healthy financial behaviors can become part of your daily routine.

2. Commit to financial stability. It’s easier to do something when you are intentional. Just like you set aside an afternoon to clean out the garage, set aside a few hours to clean up your finances. During this time, reflect, organize and make a conscious commitment to take responsibility for your financial future.

3. Create, update or review your plan of action. A financial plan provides a roadmap for spending and saving, and encourages you to allocate your money toward the items or experiences that matter most to you. Your plan should artic-

ulate how you intend to handle your day-to-day finances, while working to achieve your long-term goals such as paying off your home mortgage and confidently retiring on your terms. If a large expense comes along, you may need to re-evaluate your financial priorities. Adjust as necessary and then get back on track as soon as possible. Likewise, if you receive a raise or windfall, consider how the additional funds can be applied to your financial plan.

4. Spend within reason. Your plan can provide you with guardrails to keep longterm goals in sight as you satisfy near-term wants and needs. When you know your emergency fund, retirement and other goals are on track,

you can purchase tickets to the big game or plan a family trip without feeling guilty or worried that the costs will prevent you from achieving your larger financial goals.

5. Prepare for the unexpected. Life can throw challenging curveballs. Unexpected events such as unplanned medical bills or losing your job can greatly impact your bottom line. The only certainty is uncertainty, and that’s why it’s critical to assess your insurance policies to ensure you’re fully covered, and establish an “emergency fund” to cover surprise expenses. Consider reviewing your life, disability health, home and auto insurance policies with a financial professional who can help you identify and close any gaps in coverage. If you’ve acquired artwork, collectibles, technology or other valuables, make sure they are covered under your current home insurance plan. Also, use this as a time

to update beneficiaries on your policies if needed.

6. Find joy in the process. The desire to keep your finances in good order is an admirable aspiration, and it has lasting impacts. Focusing on your finances today may help you to achieve a more comfortable financial future for you and your family tomorrow. Consider working with a financial professional to help create a plan to reach your goals. With renewed energy and a well-defined plan, you can feel good about your financial choices.

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.

Understanding and mitigating youth fire-setting

Press Release

National Arson Awareness

Week is marked each year during the first full week of May. The focus of this year's campaign was “Understanding and Mitigating Youth Firesetting Issues.”

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than half of all intentionally set fires are started by youths under the age of 18. Each year in the U.S., fires set by children and adolescents are responsible for hundreds of deaths, thousands of painful burn injuries, and millions of dollars in property loss.

Youth often set fires due to easy access to ignition materials, lack of supervision, curiosity and experimentation.

To educate the community and combat youth firesetting, Chief Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department would like to share the following safety tips from the U.S Fire Administration:

Inspect your house for fire hazards; Keep lighters and matches out of reach and away from children; Install residential sprinklers in your house; Ensure your house is equipped with working

smoke alarms on every level inside and outside of sleeping areas; Plan and practice your house fire escape plan; Talk to your children about the legal consequences of firesetting; Increase adult supervision around flammable materials; Teach children of all ages that fire, even small fires, can spread quickly; Teach children to alert an adult if they find unattended lighters or matches.

The North Haven Fire Department would also like to share the following youth firesetting safety tips from the U.S Fire Administration: Provide fire safety education from preschool through high school; Raise awareness in your community about youth firesetting; Support community-based programs to provide services such as fire safety education and counseling using community resources.

For more information, visit the U.S. Fire Administration website.

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Cars for a Cause

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“The support from the community means so much,”

Laura DeMonte said. “Everybody’s kindness and generosity and showing support for police officers, and that they care, means so much.”

DeMonte added, “I have a tight community, a wonderful family, and my kids keep me going every day.”

The May 7 car show drew in vehicles – including trucks and motorcycles –from all over the state. Various vendors were there as well.

Kristi Lavacca, sales manager at the North Haven Acura, said, “With Executive Cares Auto Group, our community outreach program,

we wanted to put this on to support our community and the fallen officers. Dustin was a resident of North Haven, and we have ties to the family, and we just wanted to show them our support and that we love our first responders.”

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Lamont to Realtors: More housing inventory needed

By Ginny Monk

The Connecticut Mirror

Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday told Connecticut real estate agents that the primary solution to one of the industry’s most pressing problems a dearth of houses to sell is to build more housing.

Lamont gave the statement in response to a question posed by a presenter at the Connecticut Association of Realtors conference in Hartford about how he would help incentivize homeowners to sell. “First of all, you need more housing inventory,” Lamont said. “Let’s start with that. I mean, we’re desperately short right now.”

Lamont gave a speech about the draw of moving to Connecticut, real estate agents’ role in marketing the state to potential buyers, and housing and population growth. The state’s cities are growing, he said, and more young families want to live in Connecticut than in past years.

Yet the real estate industry has seen a drop in the number of homes for sale.

As of Jan. 14, there were about 3,600 homes for sale compared to about 15,000 in 2019, according to data from a presentation members of the National Association of Realtors gave to lawmakers earlier this year. The Realtors’ presentation tied that low inventory to underbuilding and delays in finishing new construction. The state also lacks about 89,000 units of housing that are affordable and available to its lowest income renters.

Lamont’s remarks came as the state legislature is considering measures to increase housing stock and improve affordability for Connecticut residents.

Legislative session

“We’ve put $600 million over the next two years into housing,” Lamont said. “And that’s not just affordable housing, and what I call workforce housing those are our studios and one bedrooms often in downtown areas, hopefully next to major transit areas.”

Earlier in the year, Lamont announced his plan to spend $600 million on housing ventures, including to build thousands of units of new housing in Connecticut over the next two years.

The bonding proposal that emerged from the committee process includes money for the state’s housing trust fund, a flexible housing fund and a homeownership program.

It would add money to the Connecticut Housing Receivership Revolving Fund, which aims to improve housing conditions at large apartments in the state.

It also has funds to retrofit apartments in environmental justice communities certain communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change.

The state budget is still a work in progress, and lawmakers will work with the governor to hash out the final figures in the coming weeks. Lamont also said he’d support transit-oriented development in downtowns across the state, a proposal that’s received harsh backlash from some local groups and officials.

Laura DeMonte, the wife of Sgt. Dustin DeMonte, poses with their children, Porter, Phoebe and Penelope, at the Cars for a Cause event.

Garden Club marks Earth Day

The following was submitted by North Haven Garden Club member Cindy Golia.

The North Haven Conservation Commission’s Earth Day 2023 celebration was held April 29 at North Haven High School, and members of the North Haven Garden Club displayed posters on pollination and highlighted the Pollinator Pathway Project; how residents can join and put their garden on the North Haven project page.

Gerri Giordano put together a large map and highlighted all of the club’s gardens, the town’s gardens and many other gardens that requested to be part of the Pollinator Pathway Project.

We also had poster boards detailing a lot of information about our Junior Garden Club. The junior program was started in 2019 and is going strong. We meet Saturdays at the Faith United Methodist Church on Clintonville Road.

If you would like information on the Pollinator Pathway Project or the Junior Garden Club, contact nhcgcindy@yahoo.com.

Check out the North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining information and pictures of all our club does in our great town of North Haven.

For membership information, email Italia at italia_a@ comcast.net.

The North Haven Garden Club display at the town’s 2023 Earth Day celebration.

Garden Club members Sue Dannenhoffer, Maria Yankura, Fran Notaro, Gerri Giordano, Lynda O'Donnell and Marge Quinn are pictured with First Selectman Mike Freda.

The Junior Garden Club display.

Maria Yankura chats with a family about the Junior Garden Club.

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6th Grade High Honors: Hafsah Ahmed, Savanna Alleyne, Jacob Asfaw, Adrian Awudu, Sophia Bacon , Connor Battipaglia , Eva Benigni , Rego Benko , Giuliana Bimonte , Brooklyn Brandt , Kian Cafe , Maria del Carmen Canca-Barroso, Ava Cappiello , Nyla Carpenter , Kaylee Chiaraluce , Tyler Cohen , Kamryn Cohen , Mikayla Cretella , Audrey Cruz , Conor Cullagh , Isabella DaCunto , Dante D’Angelo , Cameron De-

North Haven Middle School Quarter 3 Honor Roll

Nuzzo , Ava DiPalma , Thi Thanh Tam Do , Jeffrey Dong , Sofia Dowling , Thomas Drennen , Adele Eisley , David Esposito , Abigail Esterheld , Tessa Everone , Gianna Faulkner , Adeline Fee , Sarah Feinberg , Emily Fretts , August Fuller , Lillian Garbati , Chloe Gash , Krishav Gazzarapu , Joshua Glassman , Elizabeth Gomez , Frank Grasso , Avery Hartline , Dylan Hatton , Veronica Hilton-Moreno , Evan Howard , Brooke Jeffery , Kardelen Kan-

demir , Marielena Keaney , Patrick Kemp , Miles Klingaman , Maxwell Klingaman , Dante Komanetsky, Michael Kozlowski , Carson Lamb , Hayul Lee , Molly Lindenbach , Chase LivieriGagne , Claudia Loebick, Lily Lu, Zain Makarem , Francis Marinuzzi , Elle Matthew , Ashlin McCann , Claire Miller , Mia Monaco-Lizotte , Ethan Montesclaros , Liam Mullen , Henry Nagler , Iaroslav Nakonechnyi , Aria Napolitano , Lilah Orozco , James Papa , Sofia Pepe , Giuliana Prisco , Hannah Ray , Gabriella Ricci , Ariana Rodriguez , Marcos Rodriguez , Macey Rollier , Raj Rose , Evan Royka , Alexander Russo , Frank Rybaruk , Charles Salemme , Luciana Sandru , Gianna Savo , Nathan Schobert , Demitri Shedd, Hattie Sisco, Marc Stoker,Jackson Tancreti , Joseph Tarasuk , Choezom Tenzin , Chloe Tesla , Marcin Tobiasz , Nicolantonio Tolomeo , Charlotte Tupper , Devyani Underkofler , Sofia Valentino , Connor White , Emelia Wisneski, Sophya Wittig , Selim Yavuz , Henry Zubek.

6th Grade Honors: Charlotte Ainsworth , Bence Amarone , Morrigan Asbury , Saydee

Baldino , Robert Ball , Josselyn Banks , Evelyn Bennett , Jana Blanch , Mason Bourgeois , Cali

Boyarsky , Jack Boyd , Rebecca

Bradley , Fiza Butt , Adriana Cardona , Kali-Rose Clark , Christopher Consiglio , Madelyn Corcoran , Sephon Craig , Bella Crocco, Riley Crouch , Giuliana

D’Aria, Antonio De Pascale , Mia

De Pascale , Hannah DiPalma , Hannah Eiseman , Luca Esposito, Olivia Faulkner , Nicholas Frigo , Owen Giaquinto , Jayden

Gilliams , Michael Glynn , Hannah Grimm , Garrett Grover , Charly Halkovetz , Tyler Handy, Nicholas Husband , Ruby Huston, Peyton Johns , Jaxon Kehoe, Simon Killheffer, Darek

Kremzar , Christos Kyriakis , Ju-

lianna Laboy , John Lambert , Evangeline Lanza , Grace

Leonard , Kaylani Lopez-Negron, Grayson Marcarelli , Isabella

Marchitto , Nicholas Masto , Edward Mattei , Laniyah McCrea , Avery O’Connor , Angelina

O’Connor, Lucas Pannone , Izzabella Shyya Perez , Ngoc Pham, Logan Prum , Valentina Quijano , Anthony Raffone , Henry Reed , Sofina Rubino , Brett Runlett , Amalia Santino , Julian Sarmiento Verdezoto , Benjamin Schaeffer , Madison Selmquist , Bella

Senger , Carter Simonson , Sophia Slais , Isabella

Songhurst, Noah Sousa , Anthony Squeglia , Samuel Stevens , Kara Sweet , Dominic Tata ,

Nicholas Tseperkas , Kerem Turkan , Alessandro Varriale , Jake Villabona , Gianna Vitiello.

7th Grade High Honors: Adriana Acevedo , Shafin Adian , Elena Alexandro , Grace Alfano , Falak Awais , Nicholas Barry , Aaron Bidwell, Caroline Carriere , Ashley Chen, Zoe Claude , Cathleen Coughlin , Eric CouvertierRafala , Avery Cretella , Luca D’Angelo , Aydan Davis , Madalena de Lencastre , Kyriakoula Diakogeorgiou , Austin Donle, Brandon Dougan , Camryn Fassnacht , Mya Fernandez , Peyton Fox , Talia Gallucci , Elizabeth Garcia , Sofia Genova , Gia Giaimo , Jason Giering , Parker Gouin , Hayleigh Hettrick , Connor Kissel , Liliana Landino , James Mannochi , Liam McBride , Arthur McCormack , Benjamin Mello , Leo Mineur , Jack Minnix , Kendall Montabana , Avalene Morrison , Diana Ngo , Aaron Nicholas , Jessica Nutile , Jynasis O’Connell , Maeve O’Shaughnessey , Brianna Palmese , Thomas Palmieri , Olivia Palmieri, Kelsey Perkins, Olivia Prisco , Sarthak Shah , Prisha Sheth , Emersyn Silvestro , Ava Sochocki , Luca Spadacenta , Anthony St. Germain , Lila Stone , Amia Sutherland , Kiera Swanson ,

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The NHPD put the video of the purse-snatching on social media, stating that criminals prey on females shopping alone, and that the elderly are often targeted.

In the post, the NHPD says, “One way to prevent purse snatching is not to carry a purse, or to carry it in a way that makes it quite inaccessible, such as wearing it under your coat. Many women think that wearing a shoulder bag with the strap diago-

nally across their body is a good idea but, in fact, if someone grabs the purse in that position and tries to run with it, it can catch the strap around your neck. Keeping your purse close to your body, and your arm over, it makes it a little bit harder for someone to grab the purse. Also, being aware of who is around you is also very important.”

When at a store, the NHPD advises placing one’s purse in a shopping bag, not simply in a shopping cart, and says never to carry anything more valuable than you can afford to lose.

Baseball

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baseball team, graduating MHS in 2005. A writeup on the CIAC website states, “Coaches and friends recall Dustin as a quiet leader, who led by example.”

DeMonte’s uniform number in high school was 51, and the Middletown High

baseball team honored the former player this season by wearing No. 51 patches on their jerseys.

The CIAC baseball state finals will be played at Middletown’s Palmer Field on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.

A brief pregame ceremony will take place on June 10 to formally honor DeMonte and his family.

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Honor roll

Derrick Tang , Lucas Wolf , Logan Wolf , Seungmin Yoo.

7th Grade Honors: Amina Abbas , Matthew Almeida , Enzo Arduini , Brandon Asprelli , Ava As-

prelli , Camila Avila-Mercado , Michael Benson, Brianna Boafo , Ainsley Brooks , Aaron Buhrer , Xavier Calderon , Sophia Cayuela , Rocco Ciaburro , Anabelle Cimini , Nella Clark , Matthew Clark , Brianna Conlan , Brynley D’Angelo , Talia De Pascale , Laila Dennison , Ella Donaldson , Zoe Drum , Adam Elabd,

Christian Espinosa , Gabriella Foster , Alice Gabriele , Emma Galati , Sophia Gambardella , Sofia Gamboa , Marcus Gao , Mario Gomez , Devin Haeckel , Eva Hall , Abriella Horowitz , Noor Ibrahim , Ava Jerome , Jillian Kerzner , Elijah Leite , Blake Lizotte , Kaitlyn Maduri , Serena Maldonado , Emma Martin , Joseph McDonough , Marquis McGraw , Anthony Mendillo , Lucas Muralles , Philip Nelayev , T’ashja Nivens , Anna Oduro , Jack Oliveira, Lilyana Onofrio , Rebecca Ortiz , Jordyn Otto , Payton Palmese , Mahi Patel , Aryan Patel , Lucianna Pellegri-

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no, Gabriella Pesticci , Noah Pileggi , Alexander Porto , Addison

Prunier , Hayden Pugliese , Giavanna Riccio , Evline Richo , Tyler

Robinson , Alissandra Roman

Ildefonso , Else Roosevelt , Olivia Ruggiero , Yusuf Saribasak, Lennox Sealy , Nathanael

Stacey , Maximilian Taupier , Aylin Uddin , Victoria Wargo , Jahmyle Williams , Justin

Wolkovitz, Lillian Wrocklage , Bo

Ran Zheng.

8th Grade High Honors: Julian Adu , Zainab Alhooti , Kali

Banks , Ava Barone , Makayla

Bialecki , Camilla Bianchi , Giovanni Bimonte , Benita Boafo ,

Reaghan Brandt , Sophia Cafe , Lia Calderon , Matthew Campbell , Ava Celentano , Kyla

Champagne , Kayla Cherian , Braden Cohen , Evan Conlan , Maia Cusack , Andrew DeLeo, Lily Donahue , Maxwell Farago , James Ferraro , Robert Fisher , Logan Florio , Kaydence Ford , Vincent Fratta , Anna Gali , Kailyn Gilmore , Tessa Grillo , Lucy Grotzke , Johnny Ha , Estelle

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Honor roll

Starkey , Leila Sweet , Ava Tarasuk , Christian Temfack , Priyam

Upadhyay , Hakan Uzun , Addison Whitcomb.

8th Grade Honors: Jianna

Angelini , Emma Arenberg , Karter Ballard , Aaron Baraquin , Stephen Baraquin , Andrew Boemmels , Daisy Brennan, Fatima Butt , Momna Butt , Pierson Canavan , Bryan Capuano , Cristopher Carcamo , Alexandra

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The bill, known as Work, Live, Ride, would push towns to increase residential density near train and bus stations by offering certain money for infrastructure. The goal is to develop walkable communities where people can easily access transportation and local businesses.

Restrictive local zoning has long depressed hous-

ing development in Connecticut, particularly multifamily apartments, housing experts say. Multi-family housing tends to be more affordable to people with low incomes.

Legislators are also considering a land use reform proposal known as Fair Share. It would require the state to analyze the housing need by region, then divide that need between municipalities.

Towns would be required to plan and zone for a set number of units.

Both proposals have met fierce resistance. Opponents say they would weaken local control, force a one-size-fitsall approach and are onerous, particularly to smaller communities that may not have many city planning resources.

And opponents fear that the Work, Live, Ride proposal would mean that towns that

don’t participate will be deprioritized for infrastructure funding.

But housing advocates have said that towns have had their chance to change their zoning regulations, and widespread resistance to building enough affordable housing means the state needs to step in.

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that the Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation and Community Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room 2 at 7:00 PM., to consider the following application. A copy of this notice is filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

1. #I23-06 Application of Frank Izaguirre, Grants, LLC, Applicant, Charles & Katherine Casey, Owners, relative to 19 Valley Brook Lane, (Map 45, Lot 107), seeking a Permit to Conduct Regulated Activity. Plan Entitled: Culvert Replacement Plan, Property Located at #19 Valley Brook Lane, North Haven, Connecticut. Prepared by: Criscuolo Engineering, LLC. Dated: 3/27/2023. Scale: 1”= 10’. R-20 Zoning District.

Frank H. Bumsted, Chairman R261260

ACCOUNTANT JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

CHEMIST

The Town of Wallingford Sewer Division is seeking qualified applicants to supervise and perform high level tasks in the chemical, bacteriological and physical analyses of raw (untreated) and potable (treated) water and wastewater. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field, plus 2 years’ experience in chemical laboratory analytical work. Experience with water and wastewater analysis, atomic absorption, graphite furnace, complex analytical equipment and standard laboratory QA/QC practices is preferred. Must obtain and maintain Laboratory Director Certification for chemistry and microbiology from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified, certified candidates for the position of Assistant Building Official. 40 hr/ wk. Position available 7-1-23. Starting hourly rate:$37.74. For additional information on how to apply, see the Town’s website at www.cheshirect.org. Job description also available at the Human Resources Office, Room 217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Deadline for applying 5-26-23. The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL $30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

BUYING MACHINIST

TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

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

TOP CASH PAID

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

Performs accounting tasks and other related duties of a financial nature in the Business Office of the Wallingford Electric Division.

Applicants must have 6 years of accounting experience with some accounting classes; or in lieu of thereof, a B.S. in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Wages: $27.47 to $34.36 hourly, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time.

Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of May 30, 2023. Phone: (203)294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

Salary: $73,068 to $93,488 annually, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time.

Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.

gov by the closing date of June 13, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

WANTED - Short term rental, 3-6 months maybe longer, whole house must have 2 BRs, must accept little dogs, (203) 470-1828.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified candidates for the 35 hr/week position of Engineering Technician. Job description & information on the application process can be found on the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org.

Position available on or about 7-1-23. Starting hourly rate:$38.39.

Submissions must be received NLT 4:00 PM on Friday May 26, 2023. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Capable of answering phones, animal restraint, assisting in medical procedures and surgery. Experience preferred. (860) 828-4717.

PISTOL PERMIT - Certification class for CT Pistol Permit, 1 session only, small groups, $140. (203) 415-1144.

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR

ANTIQUES & JEWELRY

- Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate 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 & Uni forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Foun tain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Win chester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Na tive American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hot wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Fur niture, 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. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

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

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping

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

GOOD RATES BEST SERVICE Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, We’ll take it to the dump for you!

DECKS & PORCHES

Give some new life to your old decks and porches. We can repair or replace stairs, deck boards, railings. We also construct new decks. HIC#647093 Insured. Call Bill for a free estimate, (203) 901-2136.

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

GUTTERS

DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

JUNK REMOVAL 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 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

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

Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS.

DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

JT’S LANDSCAPING

LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

LUNO MASONRY - We deal in all types of masonry, repairs & new projects, decks. Refs. avail. Free ests. Lic. HIC0643330 & Ins. Call 203.770.9273.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l.

POWER WASHING

Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

TREE BROTHERS TREE

EXPERTS - Specializes in all aspects of tree removal and trimming with twenty five years of experience. We offer a free quote and military and first responder discount. Call 203-5122453.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

OVER 35 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

W. BOOBER MASONRYOver 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

JASPER’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Roof ing, painting, siding and remodeling, fr estimates. 10% off with this ad. (203) 535-9817.

RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

TREE REMOVAL Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.