www.northhavencitizen.com
Volume 16, Number 27
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Friday, July 2, 2021
NHCC members Sandy Stetson, Sue Dannenhoffer, Fran Notaro and Gerri Giordano, and town selectmen Mike Freda, Bill Pieper and Sally Buemi are pictured during a COVID-19 rememberance on the Town Green. Photo by Audrey Notaro
Lives lost remembered
‘Indian’-related mascots could cost schools funds Connecticut lawmakers included in the state budget implementer bill a provision that would withhold aid from tribal gaming revenues from municipalities where a school uses a mascot, name or image associated with Native American tribes. The language, which appears more than 70 pages into the legislation, lists several municipalities, including North Haven, which re-
ceive local funding derived from gaming revenues. According to that list, North Haven is scheduled to receive a little less than $269,000. The North Haven High School mascot is the Indian. Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation spokeswoman Lori Potter responded to the Record-Journal with a written statement, which said
the tribal nation “opposes the use of any and all Native American-related nicknames, mascots, and imagery except: (1) when a school/sports team using a specific tribal name has the written consent of the federal or state-recognized tribe whose name is being used to do so; or (2) in the case of non-specific terms generally associated with Native See Mascots, A2
“These past 16 months have certainly been challenging times for all of us,” Freda said. “[A]s we move forward out of this pandemic it’s very important for us to pause and reflect and glance back on all the wonderful people who have passed away. This tree and memorial will endure the test of time here in North Haven and will always be a power-
ful reminder and symbol as to never forget these residents who have lost their lives.”
More than 260 people residing in North Haven have died as a result of COVID19.
MEDICARE Submitted by North Haven Conservation Commission ENROLLMENT CAN member Fran Notaro. BE CONFUSING! NO COST MEDICARE GUIDANCE AND CONSULTING
Office
203.909.6003
Mobile
203.233.2610
R242980v2
The North Haven Police Department hosted “Mission ImPopsicle” Friday, June 25 at Grover Wyman Park. The event allowed locals to get to know members of the NHPD – including K-9 Taro – while enjoying games and icy treats.
On a sunny June afternoon, the North Haven Conservation Commission, joined by First Selectman Mike Freda and selectmen Bill Pieper and Sally Buemi, stopped to pause and reflect on those North Haven residents who died from COVID-19. In remembrance, a dogwood tree donated by the NHCC was planted on the Town Green.