The North Haven Citizen

CLASS MM CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW

Nighthawks look to make history Saturday

Citizen report

A modest No. 5 seed, the gritty North Haven High School football team will play for the CIAC Class MM state championship against No. 3 Killingly Saturday, Dec. 10 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Game time is 10:30 a.m.

The Nighthawks earned their place in the title game by topping No. 4 Thames River, 50-0, in the quarterfinals, and No. 8 Wilton, 14-7, in the semis.

North Haven enters the Class MM championship with a record of 10-2. During the regular season, the Nighthawks earned wins over Simsbury, Platt, Shelton, Harding, Xavier, Cheshire, Daniel Hand and Amity, while coming up short against Notre DameWest Haven and Fairfield Prep.

Killingly heads into the state

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Staff:

2022 NHHS Football

Head coach: Anthony Sagnella. Assistants: Alex Velardi, Keith Wolkovitz, Mike Ricciardelli, Ralph Inorio, Kevin Mozealous, Nick D'Angelo, Steve Narracci, Matt Manemeit, Sebastian DeRubeis. Manager: Tom Grillo.

Roster:

2 Brian Lastomirsky RB/LB 12

3 Jayden Roby RB/LB 12

4 Ryan Bernardo TE/LB 11

5 Elijah Ellis TE/DL 10

6 Declan Finkle RB/DB/K

7 Jeremiah Lopez RB/LB 11

8 Camren Thompson RB/LB 9 Mateo Raiano RB/DB 12 10 Daniel-Mark Thomas TE/LB 12 12 Miles Chester RB/LB 11 13 Eric Vetrano K 11 14 Cameron Darcy TE/DL 10 15 Jeffrey Karavas RB/DB 12 21 Connor Rapuano RB/DB 11 22 Trysten Dos RB/LB 11 23 Christopher Kottage RB/DB 10 24 Tyler Dimauro RB/LB 10 25 Jake McCreven RB/DB 11 30 Nicholas Harkins TE/LB 11 31 Adam Pandolfi RB/DB 11 32 Salvatore DeMaio RB/LB 12 33 Chayse Mangino TE/DL 12 34 Christian Mongillo RB/LB 10 37 Benjamin Pizzano TE/LB/K 10 38 Brandon Stevens RB/LB 10 41 Daniel Malone TE/DL 11 42 Joey Mastroianni RB/LB 10

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North Haven’s annual tree lighting highlights local families

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

As usual, the tree was bright and the Christmas spirit was in the air. But what made the 2022 North Haven tree lighting so special were the hundreds of people who came out to honor fallen Bristol Police Officer Lt. Dustin DeMonte, a resident of North Haven. His wife and two children still reside in town,

and the youngsters flicked the switch to light up the tree.

“I am proud to raise my family here, and I know Dustin was too,” Laura DeMonte said.

“You have been my kids' and my lifeboat in our worst storm. You are the reason we get by day-to-day and will be okay, and I thank you from

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The North Haven High School football team will play for the CIAC Class MM state championship against Killingly Saturday, Dec. 10 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Pictured: North Haven senior Brian Lastomirsky fights for yardage against Cheshire on Oct. 28.

Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

The North Haven High School choir performs during the tree lighting. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

In Brief

Giving program

North Haven residents are welcome to reserve their names for the Annual Season of Giving Program. The Holiday Toy Selection Program is intended for families experiencing financial hardship. Appointments will be available Dec. 12 to 16.

The Holiday Food Distribution will take place Thursday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon in the gym of the Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. (next to Town Hall Annex). Requests for food must be received no later than 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. The Food Distribution Program is intended for income eligible families. For further information, call 203-239-5321 ext. 500.

Food, toys

Due to storage limitations, the Department of Community Services asks that turkey or ham donations be delivered Wednesday, Dec. 21 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Additionally, there is a need for the following food items: instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, cornbread, canned cranberries and canned yams. These items can be dropped off to the Department of Community 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.

Also, donations of new, unwrapped toys are sought. There is an ongoing need for “tween” and “teen friendly” items. Donations can be dropped off to the Department of Community Services 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.

Holiday happenings

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 Orchestra, 501 Crescent St., New Haven.

Ski club

The North Haven Ski Club encourages people interested in winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, tubing, snowshoeing) to join and take advantage of the great discounts offered to members. Contact Annette Murphy at 203-9273071 or dapdmurph@ aol.com.

Holiday wreaths

The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven are taking orders for custom-designed holiday wreaths, table arrangements, 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 support community projects. To order or discuss details, call 203-239-1557.

Cookies, gifts

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

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 members prefer items like granola bars, small bags of cookies and crackers, and beef jerky.

To learn more, visit boxestoboots.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 Orchestra is comprised of approximately 50 musicians drawn from many communities. New members are welcome.

Visit cheshiresymphonyorchestra.org or find the group on Facebook.

Toy drive

Youth-run non-profit @More Than Likes will hold a toy drive Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the North Haven High School loading dock. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or make a donation at morethanlikes.org.

Library

Senior Center

Book Bundles

Stop by the Children’s Department to check out a bundle of seven, prewrapped holiday books. Then, unwrap and read one book each night as you count down to Christmas. Be sure to come back each week to grab another bundle to continue the countdown.

Gingerbread house program

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

For ages: 4 to 10, with adult. Decorate a gingerbread 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, 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.

Author talks

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m.: Join us for an online chat with best-selling author Fredrik Backman as we discuss his new novel “The Winners,” the third installment of the Beartown series. Registration is required.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 12 p.m.: An online chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Nicole Eustace. “Covered With Night: A Story of Murder & Indigenous Justice in Early America” will be discussed. Registration is required.

Book club

Mystery Book Club. Thursday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. We will be reading and discussing “When No One is Watching” by Alyssa Cole. Registration is required.

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

Friday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Create festive and decorative toppers for wine bottles. To reserve your spot, call 203-239-5432.

Senior Songsters

Whether you’ve sang with us in the past or are looking to start, you are most welcome to join the group. Songsters will meet Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning Jan. 5, 2023. Call 203-239-5432 for more information.

Virtual visit

“Christmas in London: A Virtual Visit.” Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what Christmas in London looks like? Join us for a virtual visit, sample some British treats, and enjoy a lovely afternoon as we visit “across the pond.” RSVP before Thursday, Dec. 22 by calling 203-239-5432.

Updated ‘red flag’ law used largely for suicide threats

By Dave Altimari, Andrew Brown and José Luis Martínez The Connecticut Mirror

A recent change in Connecticut’s “red flag” law which allows police to seize weapons from someone who is considered a risk to themselves or others has led to a sharp increase in the number of warrants issued, and documents show police are now using it more often to deal with threats of suicide.

But some police chiefs say

their departments dealt with these cases more efficiently before the change and that the new law is placing extra burdens on their investigations.

Legislators, believing that the 1998 law was underused, expanded the “red flag” law this year. The streamlined process, which went into effect June 1, allows family and certain professionals to apply directly to the courts for the order, rather than having to first go through

police, to restrict a person’s access to firearms.

In the first five months of 2022, courts issued 96 risk protection warrants through the old, more cumbersome process that took time to implement and automatically returned guns to a person one year after they were seized.

Between June 1, when the new law went into effect, and Nov. 3, there were 418 risk protection warrants ap-

proved by Superior Court judges, according to data obtained by the CT Mirror.

Police chiefs say they plan to meet with legislators in January to suggest “tweaking” the law, according to Cheshire Police Chief Neil Dryfe, who also is the current president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association.

“One of our agenda items for the next legislative session is to meet with the Judiciary Committee to discuss the practical application of the new statute,” Dryfe said. “We are overwhelmingly supportive of the intent of the law. But we’re having some difficulties in applying it practically on the street by the working police officers who end up having to do these investigations,” he said.

The effectiveness of the newly streamlined law is in its speed: It places a person’s name in a national

computer database immediately after a judge orders an investigation into a complaint that a person is a danger to themselves or others, flagging them in background checks as ineligible to purchase firearms while their name remains in the database at least until a hearing is held, required within two weeks.

Dryfe said that change in the law means police now seek risk protection orders, or RPOs, even when they know someone doesn’t have a gun permit or owns guns.

“Before (June 1), you’d go to somebody’s house, and if they were suicidal, you sent them to the hospital and asked them or their family members are there any guns in the house,” Dryfe said.

“Then you’d see if they had any guns registered to them or if they had a pistol permit, and if they didn’t, you were done.”

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Red flag

But not all police departments in Connecticut are interpreting the law the same way.

But now, Drfye said, even if police are aware the person has no guns or a valid gun permit, they must still go to a judge and get a risk protection order, which automatically enters their name into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

“So even if somebody doesn’t have guns, now you have to do the risk protection order so that they can be put into NICS and be precluded from from getting a pistol permit at that point,” Dryfe said.

“If you have reasonable cause to send somebody to the hospital for a mental health evaluation because you feel that they are a danger to themselves or others, then you have probable cause to apply for the risk protection order for that same reason, and that’s what I think is happening.”

How the law changed

Connecticut was one of the first states to pass a red flag law, following a mass shooting inside the Connecticut Lottery’s offices in Newington in 1998. The shooter, Matthew Beck, was a disgruntled lottery employee who was placed on leave after making threats against some of his supervisors.

Beck had a gun permit and owned the 9 mm gun used in the shooting despite a history of mental health issues.

He killed four people before killing himself.

The original law allowed officers to ask a judge to take away someone ’ s weapons when they posed an “ extreme risk.” Police would get a warrant from a judge and seize the guns.

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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 visit 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, cereal, 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 available: large ($15) measures 10 inches in diameter and comes in a mesh bag with a festive, decorative bow; small ($5) comes with decorative hanger; and ornament 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). Order deadline is Friday, Dec. 16. Contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@yahoo.com or 203-3145807.

In a recent social media post, the North Haven Police Department stated: “Please join us in congratulating Michael Dicera on his last day of work. Michael has served the North Haven Community for over 36 years and as of today is now officially retired. Under the direction of the Police Department, Michael has been our Traffic Maintenance Man providing great services, and safety measure throughout town. We wish him a long, healthy, and happy retirement.”

NHPD, Facebook

Garden club members decorate garden island

North Haven Garden Club members Sue Dannenhoffer and Fran Notaro have been busy transforming the North Haven Broadway Memorial Garden Island into a winter scape by decorating the island with greens, bows, candy canes and a moose (You have to look for him amongst the greenery, he's bright red!) This is one of the many spots around town members of the club decorate for all the enjoy.

Don't forget to check out the North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining infor-

mation and pictures of all our club does in our great town of North Haven. For membership information, email Italia at italia_a@comcast.net.

The North Haven Garden Club is a member of The

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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 wood-frame drop-off shed for community use.

Accepted items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.

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Article by Cindy Golia, photos courtesy of Fran Notaro

The coaching staff and senior members of the North Haven High School football team are pictured Tuesday, Dec. 6 before heading to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville for the CIAC state championship press conference.

@NHAthleticsAD 43 Nathan Eggerling QB/ FS 9 44 Nick Romano RB/LB 10 45 Christopher Cretella RB/DB 10 46 Michael Moran RB/DB 10 52 James Studley OL/DL 11 53 Jayesh Komal OL/DL 12 54 Albert Rotondo III OL/ DL 11

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55 Michael Masto OL/DL 12 56 Brian Moran OL/DL 10 58 Brendan Ryan OL/DL 11 59 Joseph Carbone Jr OL/DL 10 65 Dillon Songhurst OL/ DL 11 66 Alessio Fraschilla OL/ DL 10 67 Cooper Connolly OL/ DL 10 68 Matteo Fraschilla OL/ DL 12 71 Aidan McGuire OL/DL

10 74 Russell Kieslich IV OL/ DL 10 77 Yousef Gebril OL/DL 12 78 Jeffrey Davis OL/DL 10 80 Daniel Mahan RB/DB 10 81 Nicholas Piscitelli TE/ DL 11 82 Alex Gaetano RB/DL 11 83 Steven Piccirillo TE/ LB 10 84 Adrian Joaquin Santos TE/DB 10 85 Beckett Fuller TE/DB 10

Garden Club decorates hospice in Branford

On Dec. 1, members of the North Haven Garden Club, under the direction of Garden Therapy Co-Chairs Sandy Ginter and Fran Notaro, decorated two trees with lights and ornaments at Hospice in Branford. They also decorated two mantels, as well as a three-foot lighted tree in the second floor lounge and the second larger full size tree with white lights is in the cafeteria.

North Haven Garden Club "elves" who decorated were Carem Sealy, Mary Cameron, Sandy Ginter, Laurie Falco and Fran Notaro.

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the bottom of my heart for that.”

Several police officers from North Haven were in attendance, as was Bristol’s mayor and police chief.

North Haven First Selectman Mike Freda thanked residents for the support they’ve shown the DeMonte’s, and another family, the Yermakovs, who fled Ukraine and ended up in North Haven.

Sixteen-year-old Daniil Yermakov said he is grateful for his friends at the high school and doesn’t know what he would do without them.

“North Haven will continue to rally around both the Yermakovs and the DeMonte family,” Freda said.

nzappone@record-journal.com 203-317-2212

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title game with a mark of 111. The Redmen topped No. 6 Wethersfield, 34-13, in the round of eight, and edged

RJ Marino, 7, and Hannah Marino, 9, are all smiles eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate at North Haven’s annual tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Photos by Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Schools

Locals in college

Goodwin University, East Hartford, named Lorraine Hoffman-Soares to its president’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.

Garden club decorates Parks & Rec., Todd’s Pond

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, members of the North Haven Garden Club gathered to sort and separate the decorations we would be placing in the pots and barrels around town. Club members Cindy Golia, Marge Quinn, Dianna Ramadei, Maria Yankura, Wini Colleran and Kimberly Carew helped divide decorations for over 15 barrels, along with decorations for Parks and Rec. and Todds Pond. Two newer members, Wini Colleran and Kimberly Carew, with help from Cindy Golia and Dianna Ramadei, saw first-hand how we go about decorating the town for the holiday season by helping fill the cement planter at Parks and Rec. and the two small barrels at Todd’s Pond. Club member Italia Avitable decorated two barrels at the North Haven Middle School. Club members Sue Dannehoffer and Fran Notaro decorated the island on Broadway with seasonal greens, banners and bows, and candy canes.

Article and photos by Cindy Golia

LEGAL NOTICE

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 following application:

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #22-11 Application of David Gaetano, Applicant, Jacqueline Gaetano, Owner, 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.

P. Villano, Secretary R257197

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