The North Haven Citizen

Program aims to make it a joyous season for all

Press Release

The Department of Community Ser vices would like to announce that North Haven residents are now wel come to reserve their names for the Annual Season of Giving Program.

The Holiday Toy Selection Program is intended for North Haven families experiencing financial hardship,

with children age 18 and under. This program is intended for parents, guardians and/or direct caregivers only. Appointments will be available Dec. 12 to 16. Parents/guardians must present a driver’s license, birth certificates for each child in the household and proof of hardship. Forms of proof include, but are not limited to: Social Security benefit letter, State of Connecticut Connect

card, Husky card, SNAP benefit let ter, Care 4 Kids letter.

The Holiday Food Distribution will take place Thursday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon in the gym the Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. (next to Town Hall Annex). Requests for food must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. The Food Distribution Program is in

tended for income eligible North Haven families. Families must pre sent a driver’s license or photo ID upon arrival.

Due to storage limitations, the De partment of Community Services asks that turkey or ham donations be delivered Wednesday, Dec. 21 be tween 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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WINTER FEST SEES RECORD ATTENDANCE

Two-year-old Harrison Carpi, of Clinton, is pictured with Detective Mike Harton at North Haven's fourth annual Winter Fest. The event, held Saturday, Nov. 26 at the town fairgrounds, drew nearly 1,000 attendees, a record crowd. More photos inside. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

NHHS welcomes new baseball coach

Citizen report

For the first time in more than six decades, the North Haven High School baseball program has a new face at the helm.

This week, Joseph Romanelli was introduced as the Nighthawks coach. He takes over for Bob DeMayo, who

called it a career back in Au gust. DeMayo had navigated the NHHS baseball team since the late-50s.

Romanelli takes the reins of a well-respected program. DeMayo led the North Haven baseball team to five state championships, 21 conference crowns and nu merous division titles.

Last spring, the Nighthawks rolled up a regular season record of 9-11 and lost in the first round of the CIAC Class L state tournament.

North Haven High School Athletic Director Steve Blu menthal said “We are very excited" to bring Romanelli onboard.

"It is not easy to follow in the footsteps of someone who has coached the baseball program for 64 years," Blu menthal added. "But, the committee unanimously felt that Coach Romanelli has the skills and knowledge to set the baseball program on a new path.”

Romanelli

North Haven Winter Fest volunteers Mark Munzner and Roger Poggio. The event, held Saturday, Nov. 26 at the town fairgrounds, drew nearly 1,000 attendees.

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Fest.

Saturday, Dec. 3: 2nd annu al holiday shopping event at High Lane Club, 40 High Lane, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4: North Haven tree lighting, 18 Church St., on the green, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4: Christmas Bazaar at the Irish-Ameri can Community Center, 9

Holiday Happenings

Venice Place, East Haven, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Sunday, Dec. 4: Holiday Hike and Social at Sleeping Giant State Park, 200 Mt. Carmel Ave., Ham den, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Friday, Dec. 9: ACES Holiday Fair, 31 Temple St., from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 11, and Monday, Dec. 12: A Winter Wonderland drive through event at The Landing in North Haven, 201 Clintonville Road, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17: New Haven Symphony Orches tra, 501 Crescent St., New Haven.

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Additionally, there is a need for the following food items: instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, corn bread, canned cranberries and canned yams. These items can be dropped off to 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 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Monetary donations are gladly accepted.

The Department of Commu nity Services also welcomes donations of new, un wrapped toys. There is an ongoing need for “tween and “teen friendly” items. We would happily provide some suggested gift ideas.

Gift donations can be dropped off to the Depart ment of Community Ser vices office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 12.

For further information, call 203-239-5321 ext. 500.

Baseball

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“We have every confi dence in Joe to lead North Haven High School Base ball successfully,” said Blu menthal.

Romanelli coached at Notre Dame-West Haven from 2016 to 2022 and also at The Grind Baseball Club and Training Facility.

Additionally, Romanelli spent time as a volunteer baseball coach at the Uni versity of New Haven and at Joseph A. Foran High School.

Romanelli played baseball at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, New York, and continued his career at the University of New Haven. UNH earned the Northeast-10 champi onship in 2013 when Ro manelli was a senior cap tain. Also, Romanelli played on UNH teams that advanced to the NCAA re gionals in 2009 and 2013.

A math coordinator for North Haven Public Schools, Romanelli lives in West Haven with his wife and two children.

Time to brush up on winter protocols

Press Release

The following tips will help keep you and your pets safe in cold weather situations.

Suiting up

When going outdoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a hat, scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth; long sleeves that are snug at the wrist; mittens (which are warmer than gloves); and water-resistant

coat and boots.

Also, layer clothing strategi cally.When choosing an in ner layer, wear fabrics that hold more body heat and do not absorb moisture.

Wool, silk and polypropy lene hold more body heat than cotton.

An insulation layer of cloth ing will help retain heat by trapping air close to the body. Natural fibers, like wool, goose down and fleece work best.

The outermost layer of clothing helps protect from the elements.

It should be tightly woven and preferably water- and wind-resistant to reduce loss of body heat.

And try to stay dry outdoors, as wet clothing chills the body quickly. Excess sweat ing will cause your body to lose more heat, so remove extra layers of clothing when you feel too warm.

Cold weather-induced con ditions such as frostbite can occur even in temperatures above 40 degrees if a person becomes chilled by rain or sweat, or is submerged in cold water. Do not ignore shivering, as it’s an impor tant first sign that your body is losing heat. Constant shiv ering is a sign that it is time to go inside.

Ice safety

The Department of Energy

and Environmental Protec tion recommends measuring ice in multiple places before testing it with your weight. Ice that is four inches thick or less should be avoided. Four inches or more is con sidered safe for ice fishing or any other activity on foot.

Five to seven inches of ice is recommended for snowmo biles or ATVs. It is illegal to drive a car or truck on the ice in Connecticut.

Remember that air tempera ture and recent weather pat terns can impact ice quality. Just because the ice was safe on a certain date last year doesn’t mean it will be safe this year.

When going out on the ice, it’s advised to let someone know when you expect to be back.

Also, carry a cell phone and wear a life jacket or float coat. And bring along an ice safety kit including rope, ice picks, a whistle and spiked

shoes/creepers.

If you fall through the ice, try not to panic. Turn toward the direction you came from. Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface, working forward by kicking your feet.

Once out, remain lying on the ice (do not stand) and roll away from the hole.

Crawl back to your tracks, keeping your weight dis tributed until you return to solid ice.

Winter pet care

According to the American Veterinary Medical Associa tion, cold tolerance varies from pet to pet, and owners should be aware of their pet’s tolerance and adjust their activities accordingly.

No pet should be left outside for long periods of time dur ing below-freezing weather.

Check dogs frequently for signs of cold-weather injury, such as cracked paw pads or bleeding. Following a walk, dog owners should wipe down their pet’s feet, legs and belly to remove chemi cals such as deicer or an tifreeze.

Also, when the temperature drops, check under your car, bang on the hood and honk the horn, as a warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor or feral cats.

The North Haven Garden Club’s members-only November workshop was led by Elaine Cioffi, above, who navigated her fellow club members in creating an arrangement in a mug. The workshop took place at the North Haven Congregational Church. Right, Cindy Adinolfiwithherarrangement. Photos contributed by Cindy Golia

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Holiday wreaths

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.

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

Proceeds are used to sup port community projects. To order or discuss details, call 203-239-1557.

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. Santa 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

North Haven Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, will host a

“Mini” Holiday Fair through Friday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based Boxes to Boots creates care packages for military personnel serving abroad.

The non-profit is looking for everything from toiletries, to snacks, to books.

Snack-wise, service mem bers prefer items like gra nola bars, small bags of cookies and crackers, and beef jerky.

To learn more, visit boxesto boots.org.

Energy assistance

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 conducted Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 203-2392566.

Cheshire orchestra

The Cheshire Symphony Or chestra is comprised of ap proximately 50 musicians drawn from many communi ties. New members are wel come.

Visit cheshiresymphony orchestra.org or find the group on Facebook.

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SPREADING THE HOLIDAY CHEER

Thanks to the greater North Haven community's generosity and support, the North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 Community Outreach Committee delivered boxes of hats, mittens, gloves and other warm items to 'R Kids Family Center in New Haven. Now, the committee is collecting new, unwrapped toys for distribution to the Yale New Haven Toy Closet. 'R Kids, Inc. program coordinator Johanna Paris, and Community Outreach Committee members Donna Casciello, Denise Krause, Judy Feather andGeorgiannaHullarepictured. Contributed

SANTA HEADS TO WINTER FEST

Nora Riveccio, 6, of Wallingford, sits on Santa’s lap at North Haven’sWinterFest. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Santa arrives at North Haven’s fourth annual Winter Fest in Northeast Fire Company Engine 5. The event, held Saturday, Nov. 26 at the town fairgrounds, drew nearly 1,000 attendees,arecordcrowd. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Connecticut is home to 400-plus Christmas tree farms

From the Connecticut Christ mas Tree Growers Associa tion:

Did you know there are over 400 Christmas tree farms in the State of Connecticut?

Connecticut may be one of the smaller states in the na tion, however, with a total of 5,521 farms spread across 381,539 acres, our farmers contribute substantially. Greenhouses and nurseries, such as Christmas tree farms, are the largest pro ducers.

Bottom line:There are plen ty of Connecticut-grown Christmas trees to choose from.

Due to the drought in 2016, and climate change, the statewide selection of 8- to 10-foot trees is limited. How ever, you will find a tree!

You may need to compro mise in height and opt for a slightly shorter tree, a differ ent species, or even visit a new Christmas tree farm this year.

Each farm is special and run by families that love what they do.

Remember, variety is the spice of life. New and excit ing experiences make life more interesting!

Some farms may sell out

early, or require reserva tions. Some will be open un til Christmas Eve. Some close early December. We encourage you to make a plan ahead of time. Visit our list of farms at ctchristmas tree.org to research your op tions.

Our mission as Christmas Tree Growers is to grow a quality tree. When choosing a tree this year, please con sider that climate change has impacted our trees, as with every other crop across the nation.

An average 6-foot-tall Christ mas tree takes approximate ly 5-to-10 years to grow. During this time, the trees

absorb CO2 from the atmo sphere, helping to offset cli mate change and global warming. The Real Christ mas Tree Board recom mends, “When you think you’ve found ‘the one,’ be sure to check the needle re tention. Gently pull or run your hand down a branch. It should feel somewhat sup ple in your hand. If brown needles or a few green nee dles come off during this test, no worries. But if quite a few green needles come off, you may want to select a different tree.”

If you’re worried about the brown needles in the interi or of the tree, it’s important to know why this occurs.

In Brief Library

Parent Playdate

Monday, Dec. 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little ones, and check out all that the library has to offer. There will be a quick story time about halfway through the hour, but the rest of the time is yours to enjoy and make new con nections.

OK, CHEF!

Monday, Dec. 5, 6 to 6:45 p.m. For ages 6 to 9. Get crafty in the kitchen with Chef Sora. Bring your imagi nation (and taste buds!) and learn to build a hot cocoa jar snow buddy. Registration re quired.

Music Together Demo Class

Session 1: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Newborns up to age 5 with caregiv er. Registration required.

Session 2: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11:10 to 11:45 a.m. New borns up to age 5 with care giver. Registration required. Making music as a family is so much fun. Come to either of these sessions and experi ence a Music Together class.

Gingerbread house program

Monday, Dec. 12, 6 to 7 p.m.

For ages: 4 to 10, with adult. Decorate a ginger bread house using candy, frosting and marshmallows. Register in-person. There’sa $4 fee.

Peter's Rock StoryWalk

Looking for something fun to do with your family?

Check out Peter's Rock Park, 133 Middletown Ave. (be hind First Fuel). The library has sponsored a StoryWalk, which features the book, “In You I See,” by Rachel Emily. A StoryWalk is a way in which children and families can enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.

Concert

The Shoreline Ringers. Sat urday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit as The Shoreline Ringers perform a selection of contemporary and traditional holiday mu sic. Fun for all ages. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the North Haven Library.

Explorer program

Comprised of high school students age 14 to 18, the North Haven Fire Explorer program provides opportunities to explore a career path in emergency services as a firefighter, EMT or paramedic. For more information, email NOHFDExplorers@gmail.com or vis it northhavenfire.org.

Food bank

The North Haven Community Services Food Bank has a constant need for: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, instant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and graham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pud ding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, ce real, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup. Items can be dropped off at the Department of Community 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 avail able: large ($15) measures 10 inches in di ameter and comes in a mesh bag with a fes tive, decorative bow; small ($5) comes with

According to Dr. Richard Cowles, a scientist at the CT Agricultural Experiment Sta tion, “Conifers usually drop one year of old needles about this time of year. Old needles in the interior be come shaded so much that they don’t provide any value to the continued growth of the tree. Just as with broadleaved deciduous trees, our Christmas trees recover as many resources as they can from these old needles be fore they drop.”

The Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers thank you for choosing a real Christmas tree. You are helping to make a difference.

decorative hanger; and ornament size bird seed 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 upon request. Con tact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@yahoo.com or 203-314-5807, or message the North Haven Garden Club via its Facebook page.

Photo program

North Haven Camera Club will welcome guest speaker Shiv Verma Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. for an online program on time-lapse photography, a technique that makes time appear to speed up. A good example of time-lapse photography is watching daytime change to night or a seedling sprout into a flower. Email northhavencameraclub@ gmail.com. For more information about the club, visit northhavencameraclub.com.

Clothing donation

Bring your used clothing donations to Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave. Hope Christian Church is partnering with St. Pauly Textile Inc. to provide a woodframe drop-off shed for community use. Ac cepted items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.

NEW ROTARIANS Senior Center

Senior to Senior Breakfast

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 to 9:30 a.m., at North Haven High School. Enjoy breakfast treats baked by the NHHS Culinary Department and meet North Haven High School’s senior class.

Holiday luncheon

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 12 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with friends at Giulio’s, 126 Middletown Ave. Cost is $24.

Grab bag

Thursday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Spread some holiday cheer; bring a new, wrapped gift ($10 value) to the Senior Center by 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12. To participate, call 203-239-5432.

Make-and-take program

Friday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Create fun, festive and decorative toppers for wine bottles.

To reserve your spot, call 203-2395432.

Rotary Club of North Haven inducted new members Sara Khan and Mark Schachter recently at a ceremony attended by family, friends, special guests, and others. From left, Sara Khan, Rotarian Rick Bassett and Mark Schachter. Consider being part of the New Haven Rotary Club. Contact Rick Bassett at rbassett@rickbassett.com.

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State essential worker bonus to be slashed

By Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror

More than half of essential workers who qualified for state-funded coronavirus pandemic bonuses will re ceive discounted payments under modifications the General Assembly adopted Monday.

The Senate voted 33-0 to ap

prove the revised bonus schedule as part of an om nibus measure that also ex tended the state’s gasoline tax holiday and bolstered winter heating assistance.

The House passed the mea sure 134-7.

Leaders of the legislature’s Democratic majority said they had no choice, given

the limited funds Gov. Ned Lamont would support for the Premium Pay program. But they also noted that, despite discounts, essential workers who earn less than $50,000 per year still will receive the

full $1,000 bonus that was ad vertised. Still, others who ex pected to get $1,000 will get as little as $200, and those who earned between $100,000 and $150,000 per year will get $100.

“Look, there’s a negotiation that happens,” Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, said dur ing a late morning press conference minutes before the House opened the spe cial session at noon. “That’s where we’ve landed.”

Ritter was referring to lastminute negotiations with La mont to bolster the $30 mil lion budget for Premium Pay for health- and child-care providers, supermarket em ployees, delivery drivers and other private-sector workers who staffed essential ser vices during the worst of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020.

Despite demand that far outstripped available re sources for bonuses and a $2.85 billion budget surplus projected for the current fis cal year Lamont has re fused to give labor advocates all that they’ve sought for the bonus program.

The administration says pri vate-sector employers share the responsibility to reward these workers.

From right, Gov. Ned Lamont, House Speaker Matt Ritter and Comptroller-elect Sean Scanlon in May. The state legislature was expected to pass a measure extending premium paybonusesforessentialworkers. The Connecticut Mirror

The North Haven Garden Club, in conjunction with the Federated Garden Club’s of Connecticut and National Garden Club, is sponsoring the 2022-2023 NGC sculpture contest. Students in Grades 4 through 8 are invited to create a sculpture of recyclable, reused and reduced materials. Entries are due to the North Haven Garden Club by Jan. 5, 2023. Email nhgccindy@yahoo.com to request a copy of the entry form. Pictured: A past sculpture contestwinningentrybySavannaAlleyne. Contributed

In Brief

Ski club now taking applications

The North Haven Ski Club is taking membership appli cations for the 2023 ski sea son. Membership is: $15, High School Student; $20, College Student; $30, Single. The ski club is planning a few bus trips to Vermont. Details coming soon.

You can join the club at any time throughout the ski sea son.

The North Haven Ski Club is a member of the Connecti cut Ski Council.

Members may use their membership cards and re ceive great discounts to pur chase lift tickets at the mountain on Connecti cut Ski Council Awareness days and at a variety of ski resorts.

The North Haven Ski Club encourages people interest ed in winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, tubing, snowshoeing) to join and take advantage of the great discounts that are offered to members.

For more information, con tact Annette Murphy at 203927-3071 or dapdmurph@ aol.com.

Locals in college

Goodwin University, East Hartford, named Lorraine Hoffman-Soares to its presi dent’s list for the summer semester.

Goodwin University, East Hartford, named Jonathan Consiglio, Jordan Stacey, Lorraine Hoffman-Soares and Nancy Kelly to it its dean’s list for the summer semester.

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But businesses counter that it was Lamont and legisla tors who not only created Premium Pay but who also badly underfunded the pro gram. State officials adver tised grants of $1,000 for full-timers who earned less than $100,000 per year, bonuses ranging from $200 to $800 for those making be tween $100,000 and $150,000, and a $500 pay ment for income-eligible part-timers.

While the $30 million pro gram budget couldn’t sup port more than 28,500 grants of $1,000 each after mar keting and administrative costs were removed the comptroller’s office reported more than 134,000 applica tions had been approved.

And then, late last week, an other problem was discov ered. State Department of Labor data used to deter mine eligibility had to be up dated, resulting in another 21,000 applications being approved.

The comptroller’s office esti mates that it would take $142 million to fully fund all grants. The only alternative, under the rules Lamont and lawmakers adopted, would be to proportionally dis count all grants by about 80%.

Rep. Sean Scanlon, D-Guil ford, who co-chairs the leg islature’s Finance Commit tee and who will be sworn in as Connecticut’s new comptroller on Jan. 4, urged the governor to boost the program budget to the full $142 million.

Lamont originally agreed to go only to $90 million. After the extra 21,000 approved applications were recog nized, the governor agreed to go up to $105 million.

Working with that budget, lawmakers decided to keep grants at $1,000 but only for essential workers who made less than $50,000 per year. That involves about 66,000 or nearly 45% of the 155,000 approved applicants.

The rest will receive dis counted payments when checks are sent out in Jan uary.

Those making more than $50,000 but less than $100,000 were also supposed to get a $1,000 bonus. In stead, the revised schedule includes bonuses of:

$800 for those earning be tween $50,000 and $60,000;

$750 for those earning be tween $60,000 and $70,000;

$500 for those earning be tween $70,000 and $80,000;

$250 for those earning be

tween $80,000 and $90,000;

$200 for those earning be tween $90,000 and $100,000.

Those who make between $100,000 and $150,000 will get a $100 bonus instead of the $200 to $800 payment that was initially advertised for workers in that earning range.

Part-timers will receive $200 instead of $500.

“When we had to compro mise, we made sure that the people who made the lowest were getting the most amount of payment for this, because that’s the people

who need the help the most,” Scanlon said.

“I think that we’re able to provide a very meaningful payment to a lot of workers, particularly those in the low er income brackets,” Ritter added. “That is far better than our neighboring states have done.”

Ed Hawthorne, president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, has warned repeatedly that discounting bonuses, at the same time the state enjoys one of the largest projected budget surpluses in its histo ry, would weaken worker morale statewide.

Hawthorne also says that pandemic bonuses shouldn’t be viewed as a need-based program but rather a benefit that workers earned by risking their lives to help society.

“It’s worth remembering that Gov. Lamont made workers essential with the stroke of his pen in March 2020,” he said.

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TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #1 at which time and place opportunity will be given to those who wish to be heard relative to the follow ing application:

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #22-11 Application of David Gaetano, Applicant, Jacqueline Gaetano, Owner, rel ative 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 re quired, 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.

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Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608. 248314

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

TABLE TOP MEAT GRINDER - Excellent condition. $35 obo. (203) 237-1554.

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Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

CLEAN & REMOVE

Furniture, applianc es, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.

*FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817

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RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate.

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin

JT’S LANDSCAPING

LLC - FALL CleanUps, Call today, for free quote. 203-2136528. Lic. #616311.

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PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886

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