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Volume 16, Number 22
Friday, May 28, 2021
Legislators rail against tax hikes
Animal shelters, pet businesses notice changes
Local Republican lawmakers gathered recently for a “Stop the Gas Tax/Food Tax” Rally, a response to a proposed tax hike on gas and mileage. The rally took place Friday, May 14 at Mobile Gas, 1001 North Colony Road in Wallingford.
By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
As the pandemic eases, one issue local animal shelters are noticing is an uptick in surrendered cats and dogs.
A letter signed by state Sen. Paul Cicarella and state representatives Vincent Candelora (House Minority Leader), Craig Fishbein and David Yaccarino states:
“We can kind of assume that people were very lonely last year and maybe adopting an animal might not have been something they would have done had we not been on lockdown,” said Karen Annis, secretary of the Meriden Humane Society’s board of directors. “And now it’s a matter of how is that animal going to fit into whatever your real life is whenever we’re allowed to all go back to it.”
“The Governor and legislative Democrats have a plan that would increase the price of gas and another that would result in you paying more for everyday services and goods such as groceries. With help from dozens of residents, we sent them a very public message in Wallingford (May 14): Enough is enough.
After a decrease in surrendered animals last year, Annis expects an overall increase this year based on the first four months. A total of 67 animals were surrendered through the end of April.
Robin Whitright, owner of Paws Pet Resort & Spa, comforts Chihuahua “Ruby” while in the quiet room at Paws Pet Resort & Spa, 312 E. Johnson Ave., Cheshire, on May 20. Paws Pet Resort & Spa has seen an increase in grooming and daycare clients. Boarding slowed down when Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See Pets, A2 the pandemic hit, but has since picked up.
“We’re writing to thank those who joined us at our local rally against their new Transportation and Climate Initiative gas tax as well as their proposal to install a mileagebased tax on heavy trucks. These plans under consideration right now See Taxes, A3
Conservation group gets help with townwide cleanup
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By Michael Luciano Special to The Citizen
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The Conservation Commission works on several environmental projects in the North Haven community aimed at educating people and raising awareness. It usually has a large exposition around springtime, but
it was necessary to cancel the event this year and last due to the ongoing pandemic. Instead, the commission decided to organize a townwide cleanup, which turned out to be a tremendous success. In recognition of Earth Day, various North Haven-based
groups participated in the April 17 cleanup, almost 70 individuals in total. This included the Conservation Commission, North Haven Trail Association, the Peter’s Rock Association, North Haven High School Key Club, North Haven Land See Cleanup, A10
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