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Volume 16, Number 33
Friday, August 13, 2021
Photo contest entries highlight North Haven’s hidden beauty
A SPECIAL VISITOR
By Michael Luciano Special to The Citizen
Former North Haven Police Department K-9 Koda visited the station on Tuesday, Aug. 10, the 11-year anniversary of her first day on the job. The NHPD used Facebook to give the K-9 a shout-out: “Although now retired, Koda stopped by the PD to celebrate the milestone. We are happy Koda is enjoying retirement at home with Officer Cantele – she deserves it!”
Rocklin, a member of both the trail association and camera club. “We said, ‘If we get some Looking to promote their com- pictures out there, people will munity’s natural beauty and see how beautiful this place is.’ resources, members of the They’ll come and take a look. North Haven Trail Association That’s what the motivation and Camera Club found the was behind this contest.” perfect spot for their 2021 photo contest: The Quinnipiac Located beyond the Target off I-91, the Quinnipiac River River Marsh Walk. Marsh Walk is about three “A lot of people in the comquarters of a mile, and makes munity don’t know about the for an easy, scenic stroll; an walk trail along the Quinnipiideal situation for photograac River. It’s really beautiful,” See Photos, A2 said contest organizer Donald
Cookout & Conversation benefits food pantry To keep residents updated regarding the 2021 Legislative Session, earlier this summer, state Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and state Sen. Paul Ciccarella (R34) hosted the 10th annual Cookout and Conversation legislative update. Held July 8 at the American Legion Post 76 hall on Church
Street in North Haven, the lawmakers provided an update to nearly 25 residents regarding the Legislative Session and discussed issues pertaining to the governor’s request to extend emergency powers, taxes, state spending, zoning, legalization of marijuana, the bipartisan budget that passed, and the juvenile crime crisis.
Attendees were asked to bring non-perishable food donations to benefit the North Haven Food Bank, and some 200 items were collected. “Last year we were unable to host any post-session events in our community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which See Cookout, A6
State Sen. Paul Ciccarella, left, and state Rep. Dave Yaccarino hosted the 10th annual Cookout and Conversation legislative update July 8 at the American Legion Post 76 hall.
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