The North Haven Citizen

North Haven Republicans welcome leader

From the North Haven Republican Town Committee

The North Haven Republi can Town Committee is hap py to announce its newlyappointed chairman, Vin cenzo Gallo.

Born and raised in North Haven, Gallo graduated magna cum laude from UConn, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science while also studying criminal justice.

In 2005, Gallo received a Ju ris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

The NHRTC's new leader is also a Major in the United States Air Force.

Gallo has worked as a leg islative aide and committee clerk for the Connecticut legislature, and as a judicial clerk for Connecticut's Supe rior Court.

For the past 14 years, he has operated his own law firm, located in West Haven and Westport, and currently em ploys 15 people.

Gallo and his wife, Vanessa, have two daughters, Sophia and Amelia.

The North Haven Republi can Town Committee wishes to thank its outgoing chair man Jim DiCarlo for his eight years of work in addi tion to his many years of public service to the com munity.

Heating costs, concerns soar

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

As outdoor temperatures dip, en ergy suppliers and advo cates have renewed concerns about whether the state’s most vulnerable residents will be able to afford to keep their homes heated this winter. Those con cerns come amid the simple fact that home heating costs are soar ing. As of Nov. 14, home heating oil prices across Connecticut had averaged around $5.64 a gallon, according to the state Depart ment of Energy and Environ mental Protection. A year earlier,

the average cost of home heating oil was $3.28 per gallon, the agency reported. So within a one-year span home heating oil costs have risen nearly 72%.

The amount of federal funding the state has received to adminis ter the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, referred to as LIHEAP, this winter now stands at around $99 million, following Gov. Ned Lamont’s announce ment on Thursday, Nov. 17 that the state’s federal delegation had secured an additional $19 million in funding to the state through that program.

Increased costs, declining benefits

The state’s Department of Social Services developed a tiered plan to distribute funds based on resi dents’ income and the previous funding level of $79 million. That plan would provide $550 worth of heating oil to non-vulnerable residents and $600 to vulnera ble residents whose incomes are at or below federal poverty levels. The plan factors in an an ticipated caseload of 96,600 resi dents statewide. The plan in cludes crisis assistance deliver

Time to brush up on winter protocols

Winter weather protocols (town.northhaven.ct.us):

Personal safety: Older residents and those with health problems are remind ed to avoid the extreme physical activity connected with shoveling snow. Also, skiers, operators of snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles are advised to keep ve hicles off Town streets at all times.

Travel safety: When traveling, exercise

From left: The North Haven Republican Town Committee’s new chairman Vincenzo Gallo and outgoing chair Jim DiCarlo. Contributed

Thank you; retirement reunion at Wallingford club was a homerun

By Bob DeMayo

To the Town, School Col leagues, Ball Players, and friends of North Haven:

I’m not sure how to reach out to all of you who attend ed my retirement celebra tion on Nov. 13 at the Wall ingford Country Club, but I’m hoping this reaches most of you.

I was overwhelmed at the re sponse for this get-together. I was lucky to be able to re connect with people who I haven’t seen in years (or in decades).

Major thanks go out to the folks who decided to put this together, starting with Dave Mikos and Mike Proto.

I never learned the identities of the entire committee which worked on this, but from the comments that Sunday, I can guess that Tom and Bob Jermine, Frank LaMonica, Mark Gen ovese and Ed (the Blue Dart) Pepe were major con tributors.

I also want to thank Dave Frost for all the pictures that will allow me to recapture this event over the years; Ken Vollone, who was a master MC; and those who spoke, including Steve Kess es and Arnie Mann (repre senting the umpires).

There were so many stories being retold throughout the afternoon.

Surely some of them were a little exaggerated, but all were received with smiles, head nods and laughter.

The more than six decades of team pictures that deco rated the room were phe nomenal, bringing back so

many wonderful memories (not to mention interesting hair styles).

Along with so many players, I was able to touch base again with some former as sistant coaches, North Haven school faculty and administrators, and many parents and friends of both our football and base ball programs.

Of course, I would never have survived the modern age of technology without the support and help of my AD, Steve Blumenthal, and his assistant Jen Forbes. Many, many thanks go to you.

Special thanks go out to First Selectman Mike Freda, Rep resentative Dave Yaccarino and Senators Paul Cicarella and Martin Looney for the official citations you present ed to me, and the support you have always given to me. I thank you for the kind words.

I also want to thank the staff of the Wallingford Country Club for making this day so special.

Of course, I am also so grate ful for the many family members who traveled to join me on that Sunday, and for my wife, Bette, who has been the source of strength for me over the past 46 years.

This day was a magnificent North Haven reunion and I can’t thank you all enough. Most of all, I would like to thank all the great young men who I was lucky to coach.

They understood that ours was much more than a win/ loss program.

extreme caution. During winter storm events, limit travel to trips which are ab solutely necessary. Please keep a minimum of 75 feet from snow control vehicles.

Parking: Residents are en couraged to refrain from parking on the street during and immediately after snow storms. A Parking Ban may be declared by the Chief of Police as conditions warrant in accordance with Town Ordinance (Sec. 175). Stay tuned to local radio and television for updates. When in effect, the Parking Ban greatly improves the proper cleaning of snow and en hances both public and em ployee safety.

Treated salt: In the event of a winter storm resulting in mixed or frozen precipita tion or at the beginning of a snowstorm, all roads will re ceive an application of treat ed salt normally within the first three hours and as needed thereafter.

Snow plowing: During snowstorms (usually greater than two inches accumula tion) town crews will plow based on established town priorities.

Main roads are plowed first, followed by residential streets with one pass in ei ther direction until the snowfall ceases. Then all roads are plowed to the curb.

Cul de sacs: Residents are encouraged to be patient with the removal of snow from these areas as neces sary large snow removal equipment often prohibits

the full clearing of some ar eas where there is insuffi cient room available. Alter nate equipment may be dis patched when storm condi tions have subsided. Priority is given to clearing access in the roadway first.

Private plowing: Depositing of any snow from private driveways in the public streets that results in a hin drance to traffic is prohibit ed. This includes piles pushed across the street and the windows that are created in the street. Homeowners and plowing contractors should take notice that vio lators may be subject to a fine of $100 per offense. Homeowners may be held

responsible for the actions of their contractors.

Driveways: The Town is not responsible for snow which is deposited in private drive ways. Plow operators have very little discretion on where this snow can go. Res idents should understand that the Town’s priority is to clear streets to ensure public safety. Residents should throw/shovel snow to the down traffic side of the driveway. This will minimize the amount of snow that will be pushed back into the driveway.

Sidewalks: Property owners are responsible for clearing all snow and ice from side

walks adjacent to their prop erty within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the snowfall or precipitation (Sec. 180-4).

Mailboxes: Residents should make certain that their mail boxes are at least 42” high and set back slightly from the road so that the postal carrier can reach it. In the event mailboxes are dam aged from plowed snow, the Public Works Department may assist residents in mak ing temporary repairs as re sources allow to ensure con tinued mail delivery.

Basketball hoops: It is ille gal to install a basketball hoop in the Town right-ofway. The Town does not re

pair or replace basketball hoops that are illegally in stalled in this area and dam aged from plowing opera tions. Please move all portable basketball hoops out of the Town right-of-way in advance of snow. The Town is not responsible for damage to basketball hoops and misc. objects left in the Town right-of-way.

Fire hydrants: Adopt the fire hydrant nearest your home and keep it clear of snow and ice.

Self-serve treated salt: Small quantities of treated salt mix is available to resi dents only at the Recycling Center on Elm Street on a self-service basis.

Clothing donation

Bring your used clothing do nations to Hope Chris tian Church, 211 Montowese Ave. Hope Christian Church is partnering with St. Pauly Textile Inc. to provide a wood-frame drop-off shed for community use. Accept ed items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets,

sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.

Open house

Natureworks Organic Gar den Center, 518 Forest Road, Northford, will host a holi day open house Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. San ta Claus will be on hand

from 10 to noon. For more information, visit nature worksgardencenter.com.

Cookies, gifts

Branford Compassion Club’s Feline Rescue and Adoption Center will host a holiday cookie sale and gift fair Sat urday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at American Legion Hall, 243 North Main St., Branford.

Holiday Fair

189 Pool Road, will host a “Mini” Holiday Fair Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Office of Community Services welcomes North Haven residents to schedule their appointment to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Phone appointments will be con ducted Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 203-2392566.

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Children’s hospitals, swamped with RSV, brace for flu cases

By Jenna Carlesso © The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut’s two children’s hospitals, already dealing with a deluge of respiratory syncytial virus cases among young kids, are bracing for flu cases to swell as the cold er weather sets in and a surge in patients tests capac ity.

“We remain at full capacity, and we have been pretty much at full capacity for the last three months with rare exceptions,” said Dr. Juan Salazar, physician-in-chief at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. “The emer gency department has been bursting at the seams, and our critical care unit has been almost always filled to capacity.”

“For the last six weeks, we have been over capacity, which means we’ve had an average of 15 to 20 children

who require admission … but they haven’t been able to be brought up to one of our inpatient beds,” he said.

“So they’re remaining in our emergency department bays, awaiting a bed to open to be able to move them upstairs.”

RSV cases remain high, but flu cases are also on the rise.

ap peared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ct mirror.org.

Congratulations to the North Haven Heat. The team, a member of the North Haven Soccer Club, claimed the South Central U11 Comp A division title with an undefeated record. The Heat are pictured: Assistant coach Nick Gaetano, Aubrey Unger, Carissa O'Connor, Paige Dallai, Ella Ferrie, Gia McGuinn, Virginia Tupper, Maddy Cretella, Tessa Rothfuss, Caprina Gaetano, Linley Mello, Luca Hall, Reyna Wambolt, Jocelyn Tupper, Olvia Mattox, and head Contributed

North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 held its 18th Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner recently. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated a "beyond the call" effort in their work to make our community a better place to live. The 2022 honorees were Richard and MariaLisa Branigan and Bernard (Bernie) Gagliardi. Pictured above are Richard and MariaLisa Branigan and Donna Casciello. Pictured upper right are Bernard (Bernie) Gagliardi and Donna Casciello.

Connecticut’s Newest College Now Accepting Applications

On October 1, Connecticut State Community College began accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semes ter. CT State, as it is more commonly known, is the result of the pending consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. The merger will become official July 1, 2023.

Students can apply online and choose any CT State location. Classes will be held on campus, online or as hybrids for maximum flexibility when design ing a course schedule. Services for students will also be available both in person and virtually.

“We are excited to welcome the first CT State students, both those new to our campuses and the thousands returning in the fall. This new college – whose foundations are built on over 60 years of academic excellence and student success delivered by the best community college system in the nation – will help Connecticut’s resi dents achieve their educational goals, while meeting the state’s workforce needs,” said Middlesex Community College Interim CEO Kimberly A. Hogan.

Connecticut’s 12 community colleges serve approximately 60,000 students a year. As one institution, CT State will be the largest community college in New England and one of the largest in the nation, as well as the leading provider of higher education in Con necticut.

Students will have access to all the programs, services and support that

are available today but will benefit from access to classes on any campus without having to reapply or trans fer. Aligned statewide programs also means that prerequisites and courses required to earn certificates and asso ciate degrees are consistent.

Access to free community college through PACT will continue to be available to Connecticut high school graduates who have never attended college before. Accessing PACT and financial aid start with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA.gov. (Students planning to start in Fall 2023 should use school code 007635.)

CT State will continue to offer a full array of non-credit programs and classes for personal and professional development at its many campuses. Additionally, students can enjoy lec tures, readings, concerts, intramurals and other student and community enrichment activities.

Each of the 12 CT State campuses have dedicated admissions, financial aid and advising staff that can help students navigate the enrollment pro cess. Assistance is available in person, online or on each location’s website. Click here for more information: CTState.edu.

La Universidad Más Nueva de Connecticut Ya Está Aceptando Aplicaciones

Este 1 de octubre, Connecticut State Community College comenzó a aceptar aplicaciones para el semestre de otoño de 2023. CT State, como es frecuentemente conocido, es el resul tado de la consolidación pendiente de las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut. La unión será oficial el 1 de julio de 2023.

Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en línea y escoger cualquier localidad de CT State. Las clases se llevarán a cabo en el mismo campus, en línea, o en modo híbrido para mayor flexibilidad cuando esté planificando su calen dario de cursos. Los servicios para los estudiantes también estarán dis ponibles en persona o virtualmente. “Estamos emocionados de poder darle la bienvenida a los primeros estudiantes de CT State, los que son nuevos en nuestros campus, y los que están regresando este otoño. Esta nueva universidad - cuyos cimientos se construyeron sobre más de 60 años de excelencia académica y estudian til, por el mejor sistema de universi dades comunitarias en la nación - le ayudará a los residentes de Connecti cut a lograr sus metas educativas, y a la vez satisfaciendo las necesidades de la fuerza laboral,” dijo Kimberly A. Hogan, Directora Ejecutiva Interina de Middlesex Community College. Las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut sirven a aproxima damente 60,000 estudiantes al año. Como una institución, CT State será la universidad comunitaria más grande en New England y una de las más grandes en la nación, así como el principal proveedor de educación superior en Connecticut.

Los estudiantes tendrán acceso a todos los programas, servicios y apoyos que ya están disponibles, pero se beneficiarán del acceso a las clases en cualquier campus sin tener que aplicar o transferirse. El alinear los programas a nivel estatal significa que los requisitos y los cursos necesarios para obtener las certificaciones y los títulos asociados serán consistentes.

El acceso a la universidad comunitar ia gratuita por medio de PACT seguirá estando disponible a los graduados de las escuelas preparatorias de Connecticut que no han asistido a la universidad anteriormente. El primer paso para acceder a PACT y a la asis tencia financiera es completar la Free Application for Federal Student Aid en FAFSA.gov. (Los estudiantes con planes de comenzar en el otoño de 2023 deben usar el código 007635.)

CT State continuará ofreciendo una gama completa de programas que no otorgan créditos y clases (non-cred it programs and classes) para el desarrollo personal y profesional en sus múltiples campus. Además, los estudiantes pueden disfrutar de lec ciones, lecturas, conciertos, deportes intramuros, y otras actividades de enriquecimiento para los estudiantes y la comunidad.

Cada uno de los 12 campus de CT State tiene personal dedicado a la admisión, asistencia financiera y consejería, que le puede ayudar a los estudiantes a recorrer el proceso de inscripción. Hay asistencia disponible en persona, en línea o en el sitio web de cada localidad. Haga clic aquí para más información: CTState.edu.

Food bank

The North Haven Communi ty Services Food Bank is in need of: instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, and canned vegeta bles, cranberries and yams.

Beyond Thanksgiving, there’s a constant need for: mayonnaise, ketchup, mus tard, coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, in stant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and gra nola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and gra ham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pan cake mix and syrup.

Items can be dropped off at the Department of Commu nity Services office, at the Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., Monday through

Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wreath fundraiser

The North Haven Garden Club is selling homemade birdseed wreaths, baskets and ornaments.

Three sizes of wreaths are available: large ($15) mea sures 10 inches in diameter and comes in a mesh bag with a festive, decorative bow; small ($5) comes with decorative hanger; and or nament size birdseed wreaths come with a hanger and are $3 to $5.

Baskets are also available in three sizes: deluxe ($35), medium ($25) and small ($15) details provided up on request. Also, custom or ders can be made upon re quest.

Order deadline is Friday, Dec. 16.

To place an order, contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@

yahoo.com or 203-314-5807, or message the North Haven Garden Club via its Face book page.

Photo program

North Haven Camera Club will welcome guest speaker Shiv Verma Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. for an online pro gram on time-lapse photog raphy, a technique that makes time appear to speed up.

A good example of timelapse photography is watch ing daytime change to night or a seedling sprout into a flower.

It’s a great way to be creative with your photography. Guests are welcome to at tend Verma s presentation; email northhavencamera club@gmail.com.

For more information about the club, visit northhaven cameraclub.com.

For more information, call 475-261-4045

State expanding supportive housing for adults with disabilities

By Ginny Monk © The Connecticut Mirror

All her life, Bethanne Debel lis knew she didn’t want to go into a group home. She wanted the independence to make decisions like what time to go to bed and how to decorate her kitchen.

But she still needed some support, so her only option was to live at her parents’ house in West Hartford until a new supportive housing fa cility opened in Bloomfield earlier this year.

The apartment building sets aside affordable housing for people who, like Debellis, have intellectual disabilities in this case, about a quar

ter of the 49 units. The rest are designated affordable as well.

“It’s a big change,” Debellis said. “It’s fun.”

Most of the apartments for people with intellectual dis abilities are two-bedroom units, and residents are as signed roommates. Debellis rooms with Emily Forman, a longtime friend from the Special Olympics.

The two moved in together in early September and dec orated their living room for autumn with tiny pumpkins, their bedrooms with pictures of horses, Disney characters and photos of family. They both say meeting new peo

ple has been their favorite part of living at the support ive housing complex.

Few options outside of group homes

For years, Debellis’ family had searched for a solution outside of group homes, but wait lists were long and op tions were scant. Her par ents worried about where their daughter would go as they aged and if they be came unable to take care of her.

While the idea of providing supportive housing or housing that aims to help certain populations by pro viding case work or other services isn’t new, sup

portive housing for people with intellectual disabilities has grown more popular in the state recently.

The aim is to provide ser vices and offer indepen dence. Many residents come into this type of housing seeking support in case they need it, although they don’t typically need 24-hour care or help accomplishing tasks such as eating or getting dressed, officials said.

Initial state funding to build this type of housing opened in 2017, but considering the process to award money to developers, the time it takes to build a property and con struction delays during the

pandemic, many have just started to become available in recent months.

The effort is part of a part nership between nonprofits, two state departments and a quasi-public agency.

The state Department of Housing provides construc tion funds, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority administers federal tax cred its, the state Department of Developmental Services funds services and nonprof its provide in-home services.

This story originally ap peared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ct mirror.org.

Select Physical Therapy has announced the grand opening of its newest outpatient physical therapy center, 12 Village St., Suite 7, in North Haven. The center offers one-on-one, personalized care and innovative rehabilitation equipment to help efficiently strengthen the body, reduce pain and prevent future injury.

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From the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven:

The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven are taking or ders for custom-designed holiday wreaths, table ar rangements, and swags. Wreaths are available in 24 inches (outside diameter) for $35.

Need something smaller? Swags ($10) are the perfect fit for small doors or special locations; or choose a table arrangement in genuine log holder for $15.

Order now and choose the style and color to coordinate with your home or business. Wreath styles are available as Traditional or Glitzy!

Proceeds are used to sup port community projects such as the gardens at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Route 22, and the Blue Star Memorial on the Town Green.

To order or discuss details, call 203-239-1557. Order by

‘Tis the season

Sunday, Nov. 27 and your wreath will be available by Sunday, Dec. 4.

Daytime Gardeners of North Haven is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of

CT, Inc., New England Gar den Clubs, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. New members are always wel come. For information on our activities and member ship, email proto.mary@ya hoo.com.

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Rep. Candelora reelected House Minority Leader

Press Release

Republicans elected to serve in Connecticut’s House of Representatives have select ed state Rep. Vincent Cande lora to serve a second term as House Minority Leader. He was the unanimous choice of more than 50 Re publicans who attended a Thursday, Nov. 10 leadership caucus at the State Capitol. Candelora represents the 86th House District, which includes the town’s of North Branford, Durham, East Haven and Guilford.

“I remain humbled by the faith my caucus colleagues have placed in me to lead them in our shared effort to make the state a better place to live for all Connecticut residents,” said Candelora, 52. “From rehabilitating our

state’s economy to address ing the affordability crisis that’s hurting so many peo ple, there’s little doubt that all of us serving in the Gen eral Assembly will face criti cal tasks when our new terms begin.”

A graduate of the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University, Candelora lives in North Branford and has three children.

Outside of the legislature, Candelora helps run two family-owned businesses.

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ies, with the first benefit be ing $430.

ceive up to $3,000 worth of home heating oil. This year, those same residents may only be eligible to receive $730 in benefits, factoring in their initial deliveries and crisis deliveries, Balashack noted.

LIHEAP.

Long said in 2021 the orga nization served more than 9,000 households. This year, Operation Fuel is on track to process even more assis tance applications.

wide.

The amounts of funding to be distributed through that plan are far below the amounts the state had doled out to LIHEAP participants a year earlier when offi cials supplemented the state’s LIHEAP funds with federal coronavirus relief funds.

State Rep. Mary Mushinsky said she has been in contact with the state Office of Fiscal Analysis and reached out to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s of fice. Mushinsky noted that with the influx of federal re lief funds, the state’s total LI HEAP funds in 2021 totaled around $120 million.

“So we’ve got $21 million less than during the pan demic year and there’sa price increase in fuel,” Mushinsky said, adding that the number of applicants for the program is expected to increase by 5%.

Mushinsky said typically the state gets a supplemental LI HEAP payment from the federal government in Jan uary. She doesn’t anticipate that changing even with the Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Repre sentatives in January.

“I don’t think either side is going to want to have the states run out of LIHEAP money, ” Mushinsky said.

“Doing the math, you can see that there’s more ex pense on the price of the fu el and then slightly less money in 2021 that means we won’t have enough. We’re going to be short on the funding,” Mushinsky said.

The funding is distributed to qualifying residents through community action agencies, like New Opportunities Inc., which serves 60 communi ties.

Joanne Balaschak, New Op portunities’ director of ener gy programs, noted that last year residents who qualified for benefits were able to re

“It’s going to be unbeliev able,” Balaschak said.

Bracing for increased need

Gannon Long is policy and public affairs director for an other program, Operation Fuel, which provides yearround energy and utility as sistance to state residents, including those who may not qualify for relief under

During the summer alone, the agency served 4,500 resi dents an unprecedented number, Long said. The agency is bracing for a win ter with potentially greater numbers.

“In a typical year, LIHEAP is enough to cover 25% of the people who actually qualify for it. That’s a really low per centage,” Long said. “Opera tion Fuel and other advo cates had pointed out for a long time that this is not suf ficient.

keters Association, a statewide oil and gas distrib utors trade group, shares that concern. Herb said the combination of increased costs and insufficient fund ing “is going to put more pressure on customers al ready under economic pres sure to afford those bills.”

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Long noted that even in years less impacted by infla tion and soaring heating costs, LIHEAP funding has been insufficient, not just in Connecticut, but nation

“At the end of the day, I’m hoping the governor and the legislature are able to do whatever helps the most vul nerable residents,” Long said. “ The most important thing is that people have heat this winter.”

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TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF DECISION

Please take notice that the following deci sions were rendered by the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, No vember 17, 2022 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Lins ley Street, in Room #2 at 7:30 PM.

A-2 SURVEY WAIVER:

1. #A2W-22-03 Approved the Application of Mary Muzzulin, Applicant & Owner, rela tive to 7 Belvedere Road, (Map 12, Lot 127), seeking a waiver of the A-2 survey applica tion requirement. R-12 Zoning District.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #22-10 Approved the Application of Bradley R. & Lindsey E. Allard, Applicants & Owners, relative to 166 Ridgewood Ave nue, (Map 25, Lot 20), per Section 8.6.2.1, requesting a fence height variance of 3’ to permit a fence height of 6’ where a 3’ high fence is permitted. R-12 Zoning District.

2. #22-11 Postponed to the 15 December 2022 meeting the Application of David Gae tano, Applicant, Jacqueline Gaetano, Own er, relative to 223 Bassett Road, (Map 86, Lot 4), per Section 2.1.1.9, requesting a side yard setback variance of 5.66’ to permit a side yard setback of 10.35’ where 16.01’ is required, and requesting an aggregate side yard setback variance of 5.66’ to permit an aggregate side yard setback of 24.34’ where 30’ is required. R-20 Zoning District. Joseph P. Villano, Secretary R257122

WE’RE HIRING!

RJ Media Group seeks an energetic and experienced Media Advertising Sales Consultant to join our talented team of marketing experts. This position offers a competitive salary plus commission plan, 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, health and welfare benefits, 401(k), free newspaper subscription, and cell phone & mileage reimbursement.

RJ Media Group is an EOE. For details visit rjmediagroup.com/careers or email Jim Mizener, VP of Advertising, at jmizener@record-journal.com

ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified candidates to be involved in the construction, investi gation, development, review and design of Town’s Public Works projects. 35 hr/wk. Excellent benefits.

Salary range: $65,894 to $98,006; DOQ. Refer to the Town’s web site @ www.cheshirect.org for details on applying & job description. Submissions must be received NLT close of business on 12-16-22.

Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V

SENIOR SANITARIAN

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform a variety of confidential human resources support activities. Requires a H.S. diploma or equivalent and 3 years’ responsible office experience that includes performing human resources work. $23.68 to $28.36 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of December 9, 2022.

Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

Seeking a responsible individual to oversee the inspection and enforcement of public and environmental health statutes, codes and regulations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, biology, public health or closely related field plus 2 years’ experience in regulatory environmental public health. Must possess State of CT certifications in Food Service Inspection, Subsurface Sewage Phase I & II, and a valid CT Drivers’ license. Salary: $84,586 to $108,221 annually plus an excellent fringe benefits package. 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 December 23, 2022.

Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

MINUTES CLERKS

The Town of Cheshire seeks candidates to assist various Town volunteer boards, com missions & committees. Responsibilities include assisting with preparation of meeting agendas, attending meetings & typing, filing & distributing concise & accurate minutes within a designated time frame. Will work in conjunc tion with T & committee Chairs. Competency with Mic rosoft Word & emailing attachments requir Most meetings are held in the evenings Mon day through Thursday. This position is parttime & pays $25 per hour with an increase to $30 per hour upon completion of a six month pr period. Please see the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org for additional information. Application & cover let ter must be submitted to Human Resources Director Louis Zullo at lzullo@cheshirect.org by December 15, 2022. Current clerks should submit a letter stating their interest to contin ue. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V

FOR SALE BY OWNERMercedes Station Wag on 2001, Silver. Only 66,700 miles, garaged. AWD. Asking $15,000 OBO. 860-919-7823.

TOP CASH PAID For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

ACCELERATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

FREE CLEAN FILL AVAILABLE FOR COST OF TRUCKING! PRICED PER LOAD DEPENDING ON LOCATION $100 minimum. CALL JIM 860-982-4819 MATERIALS

DISTRIBUTION

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$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

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Costume Jewelry Stash” I’ll come to you, 203-4439602 Julie.

AARON’S BUYING

Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instru ments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Gui tars, Audio Equip ment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabil ia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

GRASSY HILL AUC

TIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Con necticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: An tiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Mu sical Instruments (Sax ophones, Trumpets, Vi olins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Ma chinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Pho tographs, Old Post cards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uni forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Foun tain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Win chester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Na tive American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hot wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Fur niture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Auto graphs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

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ALWAYS PAYING TOP DOLLAR - For your unwanted gold, silver, coins, watches, vintage costume jewelry and more!!! 35+ years of experience Call Sandy, 203-768-2443.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flat ware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

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

PREMIER ESTATE JEW ELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewel ry, watches, coin col lections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

SEEKING ALL COL LECTIBLES - Comic books to motor bikes. All items considered. Call Gary at 203-2374124. Top dollar paidwill beat any price!

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out ser vices available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

GARY WODATCH

CARPENTRY

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Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

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RT RELOCATION

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

Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830 Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452