Friday, July 24, 2020
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Volume 15, Number 18
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