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MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

Tuesday

night,

be ready to dance

Citizen report

North Haven's free concert series, Music Under the Stars, takes place Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., on the town green. On July 25, The Signature Band takes the stage with a set described as “decades of dance.” The group’s Facebook page says it brings “ an amazing range of crowd pleasing material for any event.”

The remaining concert lineup for 2023: Tuesday, Aug. 1: American Honey (modern country); Tuesday, Aug. 8: Jukebox 45

LOOK WHO CAME TO TOWN

July 15, the Christmas spirit was in the air at the North Haven fairgrounds as locals gathered for some shopping and an early visit from Santa Claus. The Christmas in July craft show featured pet goods, jewelry, handcrafted items, and much more. The event included activities for children and a Touch-aTruck area. Also, St. Nick stopped by and promised to return to the fairgrounds for the Nov. 25 Winterfest craft show.

Showband (oldies from the 50s and 60s); Tuesday, Aug. 15: Raise Your Hands (Bon Jovi tribute);

Tuesday, Aug. 22: Avenue Groove (rhythm & blues/funk); Tuesday, Aug. 29: Worlds Apart (Journey tribute); Tuesday, Sept. 5: Primetime (party band).

Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and town pool lots.

If weather is a concern, call the Recreation Center Info-Line after 5 p.m. at 203-672-0541. In rare cases, concerts will take place at North Haven Middle School.

NHFD: Don’t be caught off guard this hurricane season

Press Release

Chief Paul Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department wish to share guidance on hurricane awareness and preparedness. June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. And, recognizing the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather, the National Weather Service declared July 10-14 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Southern New England.

Most hurricanes and tropical storms that impact New England occur during late August and September, and residents are encouraged to prepare early.

Hurricanes can bring many types of wind and water hazards, including storm surges, strong winds and flooding. The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency offer several tips to help residents better prepare for extreme weather.

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North Haven Camera Club

The North Haven Camera Club season runs from September to June, and new members are always welcome. The club has beginner, intermediate and Master levels, allowing members to learn photography and participate at their own pace. If you're interested in photography and want to sharpen your skills, visit northhavencameraclub.com or email northhavencameraclub@ gmail.com.

Beautification Awards

The North Haven Garden Club Civic Committee invites the public to nominate properties to be considered for its annual Beautification Awards (the property can be your own). The club will be looking for gardens, primarily in the front of a property, demonstrating: color coordination, organization, design and plant arrangement. Email dsch59@aol.com or camoo67@gmail.com.

Tip line

In response to growing statewide complaints of a spike in so-called street takeover events, the FBI rolled out a tip line for residents to report instances of mass gatherings in parking lots and roadways. Residents looking to report a street takeover are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI and select the “Connecticut Street Takeovers” option from an operator or visit the website fbi.gov/cttakeovertips.

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.

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 visiting ctbigs.org.

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.

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain CT is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member. The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Dr. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-6146188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Renters rebate

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are el-

derly 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.

Wreath-laying

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The group’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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

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In Brief

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.

Rally for animals

North Haven-based Bikers Against Animal Cruelty is a nonprofit which advocates against animal cruelty and neglect, promotes responsible pet ownership and helps provide the cost of emergency care for ownerless victims of cruelty and neglect. BAAC’s annual fundraising rally will be held Saturday, July 29, noon to 5 p.m., at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden. Food trucks, vendors, bands, pet adoptions, and more. Admission is $5.

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.

Donations

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 woodframe drop-off shed for community use.

Accepted items for donation: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.

Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center

Painting. The Senior Center’s Oil and Acrylic Painting class is held Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. through Sept. 26. To learn more, and to register, call 203239-5432.

Walk at Wharton Brook. Kick off your Tuesday with a walk around Wharton Brook, located off Rt. 5. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance at 9 a.m. Remember to bring water, and wear sneakers, as some terrain may be uneven. If you plan on walking with us, contact the office at 203-239-5432 the Monday prior.

Teen Tech Support. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m., through Aug. 24. Learn how to get the most out of your phone, laptop or tablet. Our volunteers can help with general device use and special topics like setting up email accounts, browsing the internet, resetting passwords, and more. Register for a 30-minute session. Call 203239-5432.

Healthy Brain Series. Thursdays in August, 11 a.m. to noon. Residents age 60-plus are invited to attend this complimentary, five-week series. Topics in-

clude activites to help challenge your mind, the importance of diet, nutrition, sleep and finding meaningful engagements. Presented by dementia specialist Angela Christie, of Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging. RSVP by Thursday, July 20. Call 203-239-5432.

Summer gathering. Celebrate “National Beer Day” with friends Friday, Aug. 4, 3 p.m., at Twelve Percent Beer Project, 342 State St. A pizza truck will be on site, or bring your own picnic. RSVP by Friday, July 21. Call 203-239-5432.

Research has shown there is a direct link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, which in individuals with Alzheimer’s predisposition can accelerate the disease.

• Ototoxic medications can cause hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hyperacusis, dizziness, or vertigo

• Ototoxicity can occur in all age groups, affecting between 23%50% of adults and up to 60% of children who are taking ototoxic medications

• Around 10% of people taking aminoglycoside antibiotics experience ototoxicity

To prevent a decline in cognitive abilities and to keep your brain healthy, it’s important to be proactive about your hearing.

Dr. Micacci and her team have helped thousands of people hear better.

Remembering veterans of the ‘Forgotten War’

From the Berlin (Conn.) Veterans Commission:

The Korean War was fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953.

The war began on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea.

On June 27, 1950, the United States officially entered the Korean War. The U.S. and allied countries supported the Republic of Korea (commonly called South Korea) in repelling an invasion from the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (commonly called North Korea). North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union.

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In the United States, the battles were controversial because of the large number of soldiers killed for terrain with no strategic or tactical value. According to U.S. sources, Chinese losses were far greater than our own.

The first battle was described in the work “Pork Chop Hill: The American Fighting Man in Action, Korea, Spring 1953,” by S.L.A. Marshall, from which the film “Pork Chop Hill” was drawn.

The Battle of Pork Chop Hill was significant because it

enabled the United States to prevent North Korea from harnessing the hill. On June 6 and 7, 1952, the 279th Infantry Regiment seized the six northern hills, while the 180th Infantry advanced on the six southern ones. Company I of the 180th took Pork Chop Hill after a onehour firefight and immediately fortified the position. Battles continued throughout Korea, and at dawn on April 18, 1953, an additional U.S. rifle company (Company A, 17th Infantry) climbed Pork Chop Hill to

reinforce the 2nd Battalion companies.

Together, the three companies spent the bulk of the day clearing the trenches and bunkers of enemy combatants and securing the hilltop.

The battle ended that afternoon on Pork Chop Hill, and three months later, on July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed.

Welcome home, Korean War veterans!

Women educators come through for nonprofit

Contributed

Members of Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently collected and organized donations for North Haven non-profit Mary and Joseph’s Place, which

serves women and their babies in need in the Greater New Haven area.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education, provides

scholarships and grants, and funds initiatives to assist children and families. The Zeta Chapter consists of key women educators in New Haven County.

Mobile screening ‘no different than going to a hospital’

By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN On a recent Wednesday morning, residents passing by the city’s Department of Health and Human Services were surprised to find a massive, hot pink van outside. The words “Hartford HealthCare,” “Take the Time” and “ mammograms ” were etched all over the outside of the vehicle, promoting a singular goal to maximize access to comprehensive breast cancer screenings at no out-of-pocket cost.

About one in eight American women develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to Breastcancer.org. In Connecticut, the American Cancer Society estimated there were about 3,600 new cancer diagnoses related to breast cancer in 2022.

Funded by the state Department of Public Health, Hartford Hospital's Take the

Time bus is a mobile mammography van visiting towns throughout Connecticut to provide mammograms to women for free. The screenings take about 15 to 20 minutes and have no wait time. All the mammograms are read by the hospital's radiologists, according to Hartford HealthCare's website.

The Central Region Outreach Coordinator for Hartford HealthCare's Cancer Institute, Tina Rodriguez, said that the bus primarily goes to spots that can be easily accessed, such as job sites and local health departments.

Rodriguez said that life responsibilities, like jobs and kids, can deter a person from seeking regular medical treatment. Lack of health

insurance can also contribute to an individual pushing back their routine screenings. However, having the van go to different spaces allows the technicians to meet patients where they are while creating more opportunities to get screened.

For example, Rodriguez said that the van recently hosted an event at the North Haven Amazon warehouse so that

employees could get screened. "It's awesome that these jobs and agencies are willing to request for the mammography van to come out and provide a service that's so important for women…[who] have been too busy to take care of themselves," she added.

Ellie Traver learned about the van through the Meriden Senior Center. She said that she was long overdue for a

Educators

From A4

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Zeta Chapter members Lorna Mangles, Lenore Martinelli, Nancy Tingley and Carole Franceschet deliver baskets of donated baby items to Mary and Joseph’s Place administrator Mary Cornwall.

The Hartford HealthCare Take the Time mobile van is seen here parked in front of the Meriden Health Department on Miller Street. The Take the Time mobile van aims to fill breast cancer screening gaps by bringing free mammograms and preventative care to cities and towns across central Connecticut.

mammogram and loved how quickly she was seen and able to leave.

Before leaving the Take the Time mobile mammography van, Traver said the technicians spoke with her about the importance of monthly breast exams.

"It's easy," said Traver. "It's convenient when you're here for 15 to 20 minutes."

Earlier this summer, retired North Haven special education teacher Nancy Tingley led a Zeta delegation to deliver baskets of donated baby items to Mary and Joseph’s Place at the Village Medical Center in North Haven.

The baskets included diapers of all sizes, lotion, bibs, socks, toys, books, and more. Zeta members brought donations to their May 17

meeting, and Tingley organized the items into beautifully-decorated bags and baskets.

Mary and Joseph’s Place was very grateful for the generous donation.

Women educators in any field of education, and at all stages of their professional career, are invited to inquire about membership in DKG, Zeta Chapter. Contact Page Pelphrey, membership chair, at 203-909-4000, or wesleymama@gmail.com.

Photo by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Know your evacuation zone: The best action to protect yourself and your family from the flooding and high winds caused by hurricanes is to evacuate when ordered to do so, before those conditions hit your area. Know and follow the directions from local officials for community evacuation and fol-

low posted evacuation routes.

Make an emergency plan: Have an emergency plan for how your family would communicate, evacuate and shelter in place should there be an emergency. An emergency plan should address the specific needs of all of your family members and those you are responsible

for. Consider the following: How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? What is my shelter plan? What is my evacuation route? What is my family/ household communication plan? Consider specific needs for everyone in your household, including seniors, children, individuals with special needs, and pets. Also, dietary needs, medical needs (including prescriptions and equipment), disabilities or access and functional needs (including devices and equipment) and cultural and religious considerations should all be taken into account when creating an emergency plan. Once your plan is in place, practice for an emergency with the members of your

household.

Build an emergency kit:An emergency supply kit should sustain your household for 3 to 5 days without power. A basic kit might include the following: food and water; battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert; flashlight and extra batteries; First Aid kit; whistle (to signal for help); dust mask (to help filter contaminated air); soap, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes; prescription and nonprescription medications; eyeglasses and contact lens solution; infant formula, bottles, diapers and wipes; important family documents and cash or traveler's checks; plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place); moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation); wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities); manual can opener; local maps; cell phone with chargers and a backup battery. Items should be stored in airtight plastic bags. Then, put your supplies in one or two easy-to-

carry containers such as a plastic bin or a duffel bag.

Prepare your home: You can improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricane conditions. Consider cutting weak branches and trees that could fall on your house. Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage your home, and move bikes, lawn furniture, grills, propane tanks and building materials inside or under shelter. Keep drains, gutters and downspouts clear of debris. Cover up windows and doors by using storm shutters or plywood. Secure all doors on your property and find a safe location for your vehicle.

Stay informed: Every family should have multiple methods for receiving emergency alerts. Learn more about different types of alerting and information tools including the Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, social and traditional news media, and local notification systems.

GAME DAY Pearce Real Estate unveils Top Producers

Press Release

Recently, Barbara L. Pearce, chair and CEO of Pearce Real Estate, announced the company’s Top Producers for the second quarter of 2023.

The top individual agent for the company is Eileen Smith of the Wallingford/ North Haven office. The top team company-wide is the Edgehill Team from the New Haven office, comprised of Wojtek Borowski, Ray Baldelli, Judith Normandin, Liisa Lindholm, Fran DeToro, Cecilia Jaoude, Isabel Pocock, Rob Davis, Aneesah Langley, Izabela Blackwood and Michele Benson.

Other individual agents cited as Top Producers for 2023 Q2 are, in order: Chris Nolan, North Haven

Commercial office; Linda Teixeira-Ohr, Wallingford/ North Haven office; Linda Amplo, Guilford office; Dave Melillo, North Haven Commercial office; Janice Dreier, New Haven office; Rob Curry, Guilford office; David Mayhew, Guilford office; Gerri Sutfin, New Haven office; Vin Masotta, Wallingford/North Haven office.

Pearce Real Estate is a local, independently-owned, full-service real estate company with more than 100 agents and seven offices in the greater New Haven and Shoreline areas. Find the company’s residential agents, offices, listings and other services at hpearce.com. For its commercial agents, offices and listings, go to hpearcecommercial.com.

COMMENTARY

Half-measures in Hartford: Why change is needed

By State Sen. Paul Cicarella

While summer is in full swing, topics like the mechanics of the legislative session, or what laws your elected leaders supported, are unlikely to be front and center at your next cookout or family vacation. It is still important keep in mind that what happens during the legislative session has a direct effect on you and your family.

My approach as your state senator continues to be to listen, learn, and make decisions that best serve the families in the 34th District. This approach guides me in every decision that I make

under the Gold Dome. Working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle has been critical to positive measures that we advanced in 2023. I am proud of the work that we did and the laws we passed that benefit families in our district and state. A prime example of this collaborative spirit is my efforts to bolster our state’s workforce in particular, our emerging workforce.

The core of workforce readiness is financial literacy. I introduced this concept to provide an opportunity for all high school students receive financial literacy education before graduation.

I was also pleased to work across the aisle to co-spon-

sor a commonsense law that strengthens protections of our personal information. It also bolsters protection for children in this age of social media.

Unfortunately, when bipartisanship is missing from the process, problems often arise. It should be incumbent on the majority to recognize the importance of collaboration. With the great power that it holds through its large numbers in the Senate and House, comes great responsibility to do right by all families in Connecticut.

Look no further than the issue of public safety. Far too often, families and business owners in the 34th District have fallen victim to the rise in crime. Ongoing catalytic converter thefts are a prime example. Criminals brazenly steal these valuable parts from vehicles, often leading to violent encounters. We even saw a violent incident in Wallingford where the criminal fired gunshots.

As a member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, in 2022 I proposed bal-

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anced solutions, including increased penalties for criminals along with stricter regulations for auto parts dealers and metal recycling businesses. However, the majority focused only on restricting private business owners, enacting laws that increase penalties and impose additional regulations.

Will these measures alone change criminal behavior?

Placing restrictions on lawabiding residents will do nothing to solve the problem. Then, in 2023, another half-measure was introduced that establishes a “task force” to study the existing laws and look at a regional approach. I did support this measure because supporting it is better than not acting.

However, rather than address the problem directly, the majority chooses incomplete solutions that bring unintended negative consequences for people who follow the law. In short: criminals continue to get a pass. There are many examples of this type of legislation.

From a public safety standpoint, what is missing is the recognition that we already have laws in place to prevent this illegal activity. Through the majority, we are not enforcing these laws and are instead burdening everyday people through increased costs, additional regulations, or both.

What can we do? I have never been a person to criticize an idea without offering a solution. I’ve written many times about my efforts to meet with local law enforcement professionals and other stakeholders to bring their ideas to Hartford presenting these ideas in our Better Way to a Safer CT plan. The same holds true for my approach to workforce development.

This summer, I continue to work with local police departments and community leaders to find solutions to these issues that plague our state. I remain optimistic and believe collaboration can solve problems for families in our district. We have seen, though, that the minority’s voice is seldom considered. This is unfortunate, as I represent over 100,000 people whose voices matter. How can we bring about change? The only way to accomplish this is by having the votes through a balanced legislature. I will continue the fight to implement these policies in Hartford and work with all stakeholders. In the meantime, I encourage you to share this column and my ideas with your friends and coworkers. Change begins when people like you come together and hold all elected officials accountable.

Please reach out to my office at any time with your questions and concerns. As always I am here as your voice in Hartford.

Meaningful climate legislation lacking in Connecticut

By Shannon Laun The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut’s General Assembly has officially gone home after failing to pass a single piece of significant climate legislation.

As Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner

Katie Dykes and several legislators pointed out in exasperation, the failure to act came as smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Hartford and the rest of the region, a harbinger of things to come if we continue failing to curb emissions.

Despite repeated claims to be a national climate leader, Connecticut is falling further and further behind our more ambitious neighbors including New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts in passing meaningful climate legislation. After months of effort by concerned legislators and virtually unanimous support from environmental advocates, bills that would strengthen the state’s climate law, shift new buildings and schools away from fossil fuel heating, and require a comprehensive roadmap to meet our climate goals all failed.

This is not the path we promised to take.

Fifteen years ago, Connecticut was a climate leader when the General Assembly first passed the Global Warming Solutions Act. This law currently requires Connecticut to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45 percent by 2030 and 80 percent

by 2050. But Connecticut is not on track to meet either of these goals. Even worse, the state has pursued an accounting gimmick to cover up its lack of real progress.

Alarmingly, Connecticut only met its “ easy ” 2020 target (10 percent reduction from 1990 levels) by switching to a consumption-based methodology for the electric sector. Consumption-based accounting fails to include all the emissions from electricity generated in Connecticut that is exported to other states. But these emissions still exist and continue to harm the health of Connecticut communities. It’s deeply concerning that state leadership has chosen to obfuscate our lack of progress instead of taking meaningful action. There’s a real accountability problem here.

Unlike Connecticut officials, climate change isn’t just twiddling its thumbs; it’s affecting our health, our coast-

line, our pocketbooks, and our environment in deeply adverse ways as we speak. Warmer winters are contributing to increased flooding and causing tick-borne illnesses to run rampant. Sea levels are rising rapidly, with communities along Long Island Sound expected to lose two to seven feet of coastline in the next 80 years. Storms fueled by changing weather patterns have caused $443 million in damage since 2010. And our continued reliance on gas and diesel cars and trucks leads to poor air quality that shows no signs of improving.

We can’t just wait around for the General Assembly to act legislators don’t return until February and then only for an abbreviated session. What we can do right now is drive real progress on some crucial but slow-moving regulatory efforts at DEEP.

We need to inject some urgency into the 2022 Compre-

hensive Energy Strategy (CES), which will focus on decarbonizing the buildings sector. Buildings are the second largest source of emissions in Connecticut, but the state currently has no plan for reducing them. A final CES is urgently needed to guide our progress. But the CES is way behind schedule, with no action since DEEP held technical meetings in Fall 2022. This is the kind of foot-dragging that can’t continue if we are going to make any progress on our climate goals.

At the same time, DEEP continues to sit on draft regulations that would strengthen emission standards for cars and trucks in line with California and other climate leaders, including Vermont and Massachusetts. Transportation is the largest source of emissions in Connecticut. Yet DEEP is moving at a snail’s pace in proposing these regulations, even as

our neighboring states act swiftly and decisively to finalize them.

Climate change isn’t waiting. It is putting a brown haze over the entire state, crumbling our coastline and flooding streets, threatening our health with declining air quality, and increasing mortality from heat in our inner cities. And, of course, the worst of these burdens are borne by those who can least afford it, making Connecticut’s climate problem an environmental justice problem as well.

Time is running out. Our state officials must take decisive action to reduce emissions now and reestablish Connecticut as a true climate leader.

Shannon Laun is vice president of the Conservation Law Foundation. This commentary originally appeared on the website of the Connecticut Mirror, at ctmirror.org.

MAINTAINER II

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, July 26, 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. #I23-08 Application of The Slate School, Inc, Applicant & Owner, relative to 5100 Ridge Road, (Map 97, Lot 2), seeking a Site Plan Referral. Plan Entitled: Proposed Parking Plan, 5100 Ridge Road, North Haven, Connecticut. Prepared by: SLR International Corporation. Dated: June 5, 2023. Scale: 1”= 20’. R-40 Zoning District.

FRANK H. BUMSTED, CHAIRMAN R262778

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.

LOOKING FOR:

1-st piece inspector, QC manager, Shop manager, programmer, Swiss screw machine setup and operator.

Contact: gary@bnaerospace. com or at 860-665-0134

The Town of Wallingford is seeking qualified applicants for Maintainer II. Applicants must possess 2 years’ experience as a laborer in construction work involving the operation and care of trucks and other mechanical equipment, or two (2) years training in one of the skilled trades and one (1) year of experience in construction operations, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain a valid (CDL) Class B to operate equipment of which a copy must be provided with your application. Wages: $23.73 - $27.82 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package that includes medical insurance and pension plan. A complete job announcement and application 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 July 31, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

WALLINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD

CALL FOR DETAILS

203-238-2149

BUYING ALL - Costume

Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

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

BUYING MACHINIST

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

PUPPIES - MORKIE, BICHON SHIH TZU, YORKIE CHIHUAHUAS

First shots and worming. Call 603.630.2258.

DRIVERS - Needed immediately, part-time, 24’ box truck to deliver fresh produce to several grocery stores. Position includes loading and unloading truck, and warehousing. Power and hand jack operation needed (will train). Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, CDL desired but not required. Must be friendly to customers and co-workers. Please respond in person between 9:00 and 3:00 at Norton Brothers Fruit Farm, 466 Academy Road, Cheshire.

Is seeking candidates for a part-time Municipal Bid Writer/ Project Manager. Ten years experience in one or more of the following areas: Architectural/Drafting (State of CT license a plus), Engineering (State of CT license a plus), Construction Project Management; State of CT driver’s license and transportation; $30 per hour. Please visit our website @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us to complete our on-line application as soon as possible. EOE

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.

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.

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 & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, 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

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping

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

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

K&A ENTERPRISES

Sewer & Water Lines, Septic Systems, Site Work. Lic & Ins 203-379-0193 kaenterprisesllc.com

GUTTERS

DON’T WORK

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

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

GOOD RATES BEST SERVICE

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

HEDGE TRIMMING Res. Mowing, Top soil, grass seed, gutter cleaning, brush removal, comm./res. HIC0622783.

(203) 530-4447.

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL

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

RT RELOCATION

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

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate.

203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

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

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

LUNO MASONRY - We deal in all types of masonry, stonewalls, walkways, patios, 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. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

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

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.

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

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

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals

A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING

Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008