Volume 15, Number 29
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Drive-thru flu shot clinic set for Oct. 14
New chief sworn in; McLoughlin caps stellar career
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, another layer of public health concern will be added with the arrival of flu season.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Larry Lazaroff, chairman of the North Haven Board of Police Commissioners, swore in Kevin J. Glenn as the seventh Chief of Police in the history of the North Haven Police Department.
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To help members of the community obtain their important annual flu shot while maintaining social distancing and protecting everyone from exposure to COVID-19, VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice is offering drive-thru public clinics this year. The North Haven clinic will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Joyce Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road. Pre-registration is required at vnacommunityhealthcare.org/flu.
The North Haven Police Department posted the following to its Facebook page:
Influenza is a serious lung disease caused by a virus, which spreads from person to person. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, muscle aches, headache and sore throat.
“Chief Glenn is a 20-year veteran of the department, having held every rank along his career. He has commanded the Uniformed Services Division, Investigative Services Division and South-Central Regional Swat team. He also acted as Public Information OffiSee Police, A2
Although many are only sick for a few days, thousands die each year. Most deaths are in people over age 50 and the flu is particularly dangerous for young Kevin J. Glenn is sworn in as Chief of Police in North Haven.
Business showcase turns 25 The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th Annual Business Showcase presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Due to the challenges of the health crisis, the usually in-person trade show held at the Best Western Plus in North Haven was transitioned to a Zoom event. The showcase was hosted by chamber officials Garrett Sheehan and Gary Ciarleglio, and featured guest speakers John Traynor, Chief Investment Officer from People’s United Bank; and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.
Friday, October 9, 2020
The event also included an online auction, musical entertainment from Shaded Soul Band and video commercials from area businesses. See Showcase, A14
Gary Ciarleglio, of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce; Wanda Lary of Workforce Alliance; and Garrett Sheehan, chamber president and CEO, discuss workforce development resources for both employees and employers in the region.
See Flu shot, A2