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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY IS AUG. 11: MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD The Presidential Preference Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11. Absentee ballots became available for the primary Tuesday, July 21. If you cannot make it to the polls to vote, you may vote via absentee ballot. Your completed ballot should be mailed to the North Haven Town Clerk's office, or you may deposit your absentee ballot in the new drop box located outside Memorial Town Hall, 18 Church St. Absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. the day of the primary. If you have any questions, call Town Clerk J. Stacey Yarbrough, 203239-5321 ext. 630.

Bears entering homes at unprecedented rate By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Wildlife encounters have been spiking thus far this year, including as many bears entering peoples’ homes in June as all of 2019 combined. “Some of these interactions have been serious, including bears entering homes and gravely injuring both leashed and unleashed dogs,” says a statement from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. “Already in 2020 (through July 8) DEEP has received more reports of bears entering homes (25) than in any previous year and we are on track to triple the average number of home entries of 2018 and 2019.” Bears rarely harm humans and most local interactions with them involve damaged bird feeders and tipped over garbage containers and grills, said Cheshire Animal Control Officer April Leiler. When she does respond to a call, it’s usually to ensure that the bear doesn’t make it onto a major road like Route 10, where it can be struck by a vehicle. “We haven't had any real issues with bears. We do sometimes have them getting into unsecured trash and we do have them ripping down bird feeders,” she said.

In this July 18, 2018 photo provided by Julie Sonlin, a black bear explores the yard of Steve and Julie Sonlin in Avon. Julie Sonlin via AP

Cheshire only has a few bears living in the area, Leiler said, but since it’s a more densely populated region they tend to be spotted more often. Residents should still be taking precautions to deter bears from approaching residential areas, however, and she walks callers through the recommendations DEEP has to remove attracSee Bears, A7

Summer concert series returns, with some changes In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced that the town would like to offer an option for concertgoers to attend an alternative version of North Haven’s summer concerts, which will take place at a

new site, the North Haven Fairgrounds. This summer, performers will be live on the mobile stage and their music will be amplified over a sound system and played on local FM radio.

There will be no food trucks or vendors this summer and attendees are required to stay in their cars during performances. Cars will arrive and exit via Washington Avenue. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and shows will begin at 7.

Cars will be parked on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.

Rocks; Aug. 18 – Rock & Roll Roadshow; Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Primetime.

The summer concert schedule is as follows: Tuesday, July 28 – The Classics; Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Timmy Maia Experience; Tuesday, Aug. 11 – The Pop

More more information, contact the Department of Recreation, 203-239-5321, ext. 530. — Press Release

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Blood drive St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, will host a blood drive Friday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit americanredcross.com or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800733-2767) to schedule an appointment.

Beautification awards The North Haven Garden Club Civic Committee invites public participation for our annual Beautification

Connex campaign To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Connex Credit Union is inviting members to share how the credit union has helped them improve their financial lives. Through Friday, July 31, members who submit a story highlighting how Connex helped them achieve their financial dreams will have the chance to appear in an up-

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Elderly, disabled homeowners Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Governor has issued Ex-

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Awards. Over the last several years and again this year, The North Haven Garden Club will award private and or business properties for their gardening and beautification efforts in our town with a framed award certificate. Do you know of a property which should be considered for the 2020 award? If so, please nominate them (or yourself ) to the Civic Committee of The North Haven Garden Club by contacting the chair person at nhgccindy@yahoo.com, or The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook.

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For more information about special circumstances or to obtain an absentee ballot application, visit portal.ct.gov.

The registration deadline is Oct. 27 for the Nov. 3 election. For information about candidates visit vote411.org. Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a letter in the mail confirming your registration and where you will go to vote. There are two primaries on Aug. 11 – one for the Republican Party and one for the Democratic Party— but Connecticut is a “closed” primary state so that only those registered in those two parties may participate. If you are already registered in a party (and this includes the Independent and Working Families parties) it is too

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The Town of North Haven is asking residents to avoid flushing disposable hand wipes and other inappropriate items (disposable gloves, towels, etc.) into the town’s sewer lines and sanitary sewer system as people practice sanitation guidelines to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Public Works is working closely with Veolia North America, which operates and maintains the town’s wastewater treatment plant, to educate people about the need to avoid flushing inappropriate items down their toilets.

risk to the town’s wastewater management system and require costly repairs, both for homeowners and the town. Although many so-called “disposable” hand wipes are advertised as being safe for flushing, in reality, they regularly cause backups in the sanitary sewer system and contribute to buildups of foreign materials.

Town officials believe the recent buildup of sanitation wipes and gloves is connected to stepped-up efforts on the part of residents to comply with guidelines for avoiding the coronavirus. Officials said they continue to encourage the use of wipes for this Veolia workers have nopurpose, but ask residents ticed a significant increase to dispose of used wipes in in backups and blockages their trash bins, rather than in the town’s sanitary sew- flushing them. er system and collection — Press Release network, which can pose a

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Library The North Haven Memorial Library is located at 17 Elm St. Visit northhavenlibrary.net or call 203-2395803. No-contact pick-up: The library started a contactless pick-up and return service on Monday, June 22. The library, working in conjunction with First Selectman Michael J. Freda and Quinnipiack Valley Health District, has developed a multi-phased reopening plan. The first phase of the plan allows North Haven residents to schedule no-contact pick-up and item return appointments. This method ensures social distancing requirements are met, and that returned books and materials can be safely quarantined. Business Owner / Service Provider?

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Pool’s open: Some things to know When will the pool be open? Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How will social distancing be maintained? Changing areas will be marked and numbered that are at least six feet apart. All lockers will be secured closed and cannot be used.

Do I have to reserve a swim time? Yes. Do so at nhpool.getomnify.com. Reservations are for one hour. You must be a resident to make a reservation. If you do not have a pool pass, be prepared to show proof of residency at the pool and to purchase a daily pass. No out-of-town guests will be allowed.

There will be marked designated areas for patrons to leave their belongings while they swim. Nothing is to be left in the locker rooms.

When does my swim time start? When you get in the building. To maximize your time, it would be beneficial to arrive swim-ready. Will there be swimming lessons this summer? No. Because so much of swimming lessons are hands-on, it is impossible to social distance.

Staff will assist in keeping people safely distanced both in and out of the pool. Only swimmers will be allowed on deck, no spectators. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents not swimming with their children 9 years and older must be present at check-in. The pool will be divided into eight lanes. You are reserving a lane when you make your reservation. The only time more than one person can reserve the same lane is when more than one household member shares it. If you are bringing more than

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Bears tants like food outdoors, and even indoors in cases where bears are more of a hazard. “If you have the slider open and you’re making brownies and there’s just a screen between them and the deck and the kitchen they’re going to come in,” she said. The DEEP statement says that removing food that attracts bears is the most important step to making one’s home less attractive to scavengers like bears, since they have a strong sense of smell and can remember a food source for years. Not only will they return to homes where they were able to successfully find unsecured food in the past, over time bears will lose their fear of humans. Regularly cleaning trash bins, removing bird feeders between late March and November, avoiding leaving pet food outdoors and keeping dogs on a leash when outdoors, can all curtail interactions with bears. “Black bears should never be fed — either intentionally or unintentionally,” said Jenny Dickson, DEEP Wildlife Division director. “Bears that are attracted to homes by easily-accessible foods lose their fear of humans. Such bears spend more time in neighborhoods and near people, increasing risks to public safety, the likelihood of property damage, and the possibility that the bears may be hit and killed by vehicles.”

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State may expand absentee ballot use for the election By Susan Haigh Associated Press

Government Administration and Elections Committee during a virtual “lisState lawmakers on Tuestening session” on a bill day heard from voters who that would expand eligibilwant to cast their ballots by ity for casting absentee balabsentee because they’re lots in just the November afraid of going to the polls general election. in November during the “While I feel blessed that coronavirus pandemic, as well as from those who say we live in Connecticut, where the governor made they’re more concerned the decision to close and that expanding eligibility quarantine, I don’t think might lead to fraud. this is over. Not here in the Merla Porter a retired United States and not here teacher from West Haven, in Connecticut,” she said. whose husband survived a “I need to make a choice life-threatening bacterial that protects my husband. I infection last summer, said need to she’s scared of possibly in- decide whether to vote in a fecting him with the virus voting booth or by absenthat causes COVID-19 if tee ballot.” she has to vote at her But Eric Belk of Marlborpolling place. ough said lawmakers “Frankly, I absolutely fear shouldn’t risk it, arguing what could happen this that fraud, by its nature, is fall,” Porter told members difficult to detect. of the General Assembly’s

“Vote by mail is a method that works well in theory, but never in practice,” he wrote in written testimony. “Fraud in vote-by-mail not only exists in theory; it is rampant in the real world.” Meanwhile, a Superior Court judge on Wednesday rejected a lawsuit filed by four Republican candidates who argued it’s illegal to expand the use of the absentee ballots in the upcoming primary. The decision came a day after Supreme Court Justice Richard A. Robinson dismissed it for technical reasons. The House of Representatives is expected to vote Friday, and the Senate on Tuesday, on a bill that aims to make COVID-19 an eligible excuse for requesting See Absentee, A10

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Tax exemptions available to veterans The North Haven Assessor's Office is accepting applications for Additional Veterans Exemptions through Oct. 1. Applications will be processed by appointment only. Only one person at a time will be allowed to enter the building to process applications.

Call the assessor's office at 203-239-5321 ext. 610, or email assessor@northhavenct.gov. The assessor’s office is located in town hall, 18 Church St.

Veterans receiving the base $3,000 exemption only need to apply once unless they move out of town. Veterans receiving income-based exemptions must reapply every two years. Additional exemptions are available from the state and town. The maximum income for the additional state exemption is: Married, $45,100; Unmarried, $37,000. The maximum income for the additional town exemption is: Married, $70,100; Unmarried, $44,000.

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Renter’s Rebate Program explained The North Haven Assessor's Office is accepting applications for the Renter’s Rebate Program through Oct. 1. Applications will be processed

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The Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club is looking for adult volunteers to mentor children. Executive Director Carlos Collazo says 10 kids are waiting for a match right now. Mentors and kids come together once a month for a group activity, like roller skating or basketball. Volunteers are also needed to help with Front Desk check-in, reading and academic programs and other community events throughout the year.

Ways to Support the Club Your Support Makes A Big Difference every day for our club members. Our academic year after school program costs $150 for a Club membership. In reality, our professional programming costs closer to $1,200 per club member. Through the generosity of our corporate and community partners as well as the community supporting our events throughout the year we are able to provide a safe, optimal club experience for all. Two Campaigns to Support Our Youth Join The 1963 Club In honor of the Club's founding year, we are launching a new monthly giving program called The 1963 Club. Please consider making a minimum monthly donation of $19.63. You will be recognized on our website and in a prominent place at the Club. Go online to www.ulbrichbgc.org/donate or Text 1963 to 860-852-4123

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University of New Haven, West Haven has awarded Kimberly Barre a master’s degree in healthcare admininstration, Matteo Cirioli a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Vincenzo Defilippo a bachelor’s degree in business management, Samantha Dorman an associate’s degree in dental hygiene, Kevin Ennis a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Zachary Esposito a bachelor’s degree in national security studies, Douglas Jowett a master’s degree in public administration, Rachel Myjak a bachelor’s degree in business management, Devon Riley a master’s degree in public health and Matthew Vastarelli a master’s degree in computer science.

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More to worry about? Officials warn of bug-borne illnesses By Philip Marcelo Associated Press

Sophia Garabedian had been dealing with a persistent fever and painful headache when her parents found her unresponsive in her bed one morning last fall. Doctors ultimately diagnosed the then-5-year-old Sudbury, Massachusetts, resident with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but severe mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling. Garabedian survived the potentially fatal virus after about a month in Boston hospitals, but her parents

say her ordeal and ongoing recovery should be a warning as people take advantage of the outdoors this summer. “It’s been a rough year,” said David Garabedian, her father. “With any brain injury, it’s hard to tell. The damage is there. How she works through it is anyone’s guess.” As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE and other insect-borne illnesses. EEE saw an unexpected resurgence last summer

across 10 states: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Tennessee. There were 38 human cases and 15 deaths from the virus, with many of the cases in Massachusetts and Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most years, the country sees just half a dozen cases of the virus in humans, the agency said. In Massachusetts and New Jersey, officials have already detected EEE in mosquitoes this year, the earliest on record in those states. There

Chipmunks are driving people nuts By The Associated Press

Plentiful acorns last fall meant there was still plenty of food on the ground when the chipmunks emerged from

into homes, Webb said.

“We can’t grow a tulip without them digging it up,” Steven Parren, wildlife pro-

“It’s unnerving,” said Scott Crans, who heads up mosquito control efforts for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. “It could signal a busy year.” Crans and other state health officials say EEE, which has no cure in humans, tends to come in two- to three-year cycles, but they also stress that mosquito borne-diseases are notoriously tricky to predict.

Plenty remained on the ground this spring. In addition to chipmunks, he said, he’s seeing more squirrels, See Chipmunks, A12

In Michigan, an invasive mosquito known to transmit dengue, Zika and other tropical viruses has already been detected for the first time this season, said Mary Grace Stobierski, the state’s public health veterinarian.

The state also had its first case of West Nile virus this season. A more common but less severe mosquito-borne A relatively mild winter may disease than EEE, it can have benefited mosquito cause fevers, headaches, populations, but below-aver- body pain and other sympage rainfall could have also toms. The infection was provided a welcome counfound in a captive hawk in terweight, he said. early June. Local health officials are also See Bug-borne, A13 warning about the risk of

gram diversity manager for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, said of the chipmunks in his yard. “They don’t even pause.” There were so many acorns in one of the areas that he monitors that the rodents that rely on them couldn’t stash them all away for the winter.

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Because of the pandemic, the Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some operations to protect the health and safety of staff and the public while still making sure the population is counted. See Census, A13

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Ticks are also expected to be out earlier and in larger numbers this season because of the relatively mild winter, warned Aaron Bernstein, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and a director at Harvard’s School of Public Health. That could mean more cases of debilitating Lyme disease and other tick-related illnesses for local health care systems already feeling the pressure of responding to the coronavirus, he said. “Some of the people going into the woods more now might not be experienced with how to protect themselves in the forest, and that’s a concern,” he said.

The CDC has offered states additional help with mosquito testing this season as the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed state public health offices, said Candice Hoffmann, an agency spokeswoman. Officials in eight states and the District of Columbia have so far taken up the offer: Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Maine, Florida and Arizona.

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In Michigan, where six of that state’s 10 cases of EEE last year proved fatal, officials this summer have launched a pilot program to improve the state’s response to mosquito-borne illnesses.

Ned Walker, a medical entomologist at Michigan State University heading up the effort, said the goal is to create the kind of regular mosquito surveillance system already in place in Massachusetts and elsewhere to better predict and prepare for disease outbreaks.

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