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Volume 12, Number 38
Selectmen discuss Board of Finance public comment policy By Everett Bishop The Citizen
What began as an administrative meeting of the Board of Selectmen became a platform for First Amendment and free speech issues.
North Haven youth soccer players attended their first winter training session on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Photo by Everett Bishop, The Citizen
For serious soccer players, off-season is a thing of the past By Everett Bishop The Citizen
These girls may be young, but they take their sport seriously. North Haven Soccer Club coach Dan O’Connor hosted the first post-season training session for a group of 35 girls ranging in age from 9 to 14 recently. These sessions will take place once a week throughout the winter months at MB Fitness in Northford. At the first session, held Wednesday, Dec. 4, O’Connor invited some special guests to talk to the girls about what it means to be a leader and an athlete. First Selectman Michael Freda highlighted the importance of sportsmanship and acting as an “ambassador”
for one’s community.
to work on your skills.”
“When I see how our athletes represent themselves, their team, their families and their town by how you play the game, with respect and dignity … that makes people like me very very proud,” Freda said.
O’Connor told the troops: “We really wanted to build the girls’ side of the program. So if you’ll notice, there’s no boys here. That’s on purpose. This is about you guys getting better.”
North Haven High School girls soccer team captains Katie Chieffo and Erika Holle talked to the girls about proper training and the transition to high school competition. “A big thing in high school soccer from summer going into the start of your season is how fit and prepared you come into the high school season,” Chieffo said. “So during practices you’re not going to want to spend a lot of time doing running and fitness. You’re going to want
During public comment, resident Mary White addressed the BOE to discuss her concerns with a policy adopted by the Board of Finance at its Nov. 20 meeting. The policy, introduced by Chairman Richard Monico, would limit public comment to five minutes per individual. Those who had used their time would be allowed to speak again for five minutes after others were given a chance. “I was recently bothered, troubled, when I listened to the Board of Finance
discussion during the November meeting,” said White. “At first the chair wanted to eliminate public comment altogether, stating public comment often goes longer than their actual meeting.” White argued that public comment was “the people’s opportunity to exercise free speech.” According to First Selectman Michael Freda, the finance board’s new policy, adopted in a 6-1 vote, never aimed to eliminate public comment, as White suggested. “[Monico] was trying to do what many towns do and what the state does … put a time limit on public comment. It was his feeling that there was discussion that was beyond the purview of the Board of See Selectmen, A12
This winter training is part of O’Connor’s mission to “develop a platform … so they can achieve their goals and see what’s possible on and off the field.” “At this age we as coaches are able to provide the necessary tools so they can just play, so when they play at the next level they are as prepared as we can get them for those coaches/teams,” O’Connor said. “Our hope is that with what we are doing now they can join those teams and make an immediate impact.”
The North Haven Board of Selectmen: William Pieper, Michael Freda and Sally Buemi. File photo
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The North Haven Ski Club offers Saturday and Sunday The main floor of the Cultur- bus trips throughout New al Center, which houses the England at affordable prices. North Haven Historical Soci- The bus leaves from the Stop ety’s archives, research & Shop parking lot in North room and meeting space, Haven at 5:30 a.m. (Killingwill be painted and reton trips depart at 5 a.m.) floored. Due to the renovations, the historical society Trip schedule: Jan. 12 to will be closed until early Killington, Jan. 25 to Mt. 2020. Snow, Feb. 9 to Bromley.
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Man said ‘I hope it was worth it’ before North Haven explosion A man on fire yelled “I hope it was worth it” after apparently setting off an explosion that killed him and injured nine Connecticut police officers during a standoff last year, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. Although officials never determined the exact cause of the blast in North Haven on May 2, 2018, officers smelled a strong odor of gasoline, saw a light come on inside the barn where the man was holed up and heard what sounded like a motorcycle engine being revved shortly before the explosion, the records show.
John Sayre Sr., 60, was killed in the blast in a barn behind his home on Quinnipiac Avenue, after police had tried to communicate with him for several hours. A regional SWAT team responded to the property after Sayre’s wife called police to report that she had escaped the home after being held hostage for several days, officials said. Deborah Sayre wasn’t injured. “Due to the catastrophic damage, the exact area of the fire origin could not be determined and no single potential competent ignition source of this explosion and subsequent fire could be identified,” the state police report said. “The cause of this fire has been ruled UNDETERMINED.”
The force of the explosion blew the barn doors into the Sayres’ house. The debris in-
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North Haven Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Paul Januszewski said Thursday, Dec. 5 that the theory among officials is that Sayre
“With some very high probability, we’re able to know that at least what was used was gasoline, but we’ll never know. It burned too much to ever know,” Januszewski said.
jured nine officers, who were approaching the barn at the time, the records show. Some of the officers had to retire because of their injuries, authorities said. Januszewski said the blast was felt at his home about a mile and a half away.
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The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection released the state police report on the incident Wednesday, Dec. 4 in response to a public records request made by the AP a few weeks after the explosion.
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Freda elected president of statewide conference vancing the state-local partnership, he has been a leader in the South Central region of Connecticut in promoting community building, bringing new businesses into North Haven and helping His election took place at the to improve the overall quality of life in Connecticut. He 2019 statewide convention also has been a leading playof CCM on Dec. 3-4 at the er for CCM members in Foxwoods Resort; and he helping to push state legislawill begin his year-long tenure as CCM President be- tive action on local revenue diversification, cost containginning Jan. 1. ment efforts through mandates relief, and greater reFreda served as CCM 1st gional service sharing Vice President in 2019. Adamong towns. Michael Freda, entering his sixth term as First Selectman of North Haven, has been elected President of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for 2020.
“2020 will represent another important year in the collaborative relationship between Connecticut local governments and its state leaders,” said Joe DeLong, CCM Executive Director. “CCM is very fortunate to have such an experienced first selectman to lead our 169 member communities in 2020. He is well-respected on both sides of the political aisle at both the state and local levels and will play a key role in forging consensus on important state-local issues during the 2020 Gen-
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The North Haven Congregational Church once again collaborated with the North Haven Rotary Club to donate turkeys to local families in need on Thanksgiving. Rev. Scott Morrow is pictured with Rotary President Ron Bathrick.
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Fasano warns truck-only tolls could lead to lawsuit HARTFORD (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he hopes Connecticut lawmakers will vote next week on a transportation improvement plan that includes truck-only tolls, but isn’t ruling out a possible vote in January. The Democratic governor and legislative leaders have discussed the possibility of holding a special legislative session Dec. 16-19. Besides the transportation proposal,
lawmakers still need to approve a settlement agreement reached between Lamont’s administration and the Connecticut Hospital Association; a bonding package; and legislation that addresses a dispute over how certain restaurant workers are paid. “Look, I think we can get it done the 16th through the 19th,” Lamont told reporters on Monday. “But if the leadership wants a little more time and has some
more hearings, we’ll do it in January. But let’s get it done.” The next regular legislative session opens in February. Lamont had originally hoped to pass a transportation plan earlier this year that addresses roads, bridges, rail, buses and airports, but the issue became bogged down in a debate over using electronic tolls on all vehicles to help finance
Scouts get a lesson in tree ID Girl Scouts from Troops 60387 and 60151 hiked the Peter’s Rock Park trail to the summit recently, stopping along the way to learn how to identify trees.
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Meanwhile, Lamont suggested including language in a bond covenant that says tolls would only be imposed on trucks and not passenger vehicles.
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Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano of North Haven warned that Connecticut taxpayers could face a risk of a lawsuit and financial damages if the state follows the path of Rhode Island, where a legal challenge of that state’s truck-only tolls last week was sent back to the U.S. District Court.
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Events such as this excursion help the scouts earn some of their environmental badges. And it was reported that the girls were continuing to practice their newlylearned identification skills around their own yards. -- Submitted by Sally Brockett, Daytime Gardeners of North Haven
The minority Republicans, however, oppose truck-only tolls.
Lamont appeared unfazed by the ruling and what it
The hike was organized by troop leader Lisa McCann, and licensed arborist Walt Brockett, a member of the Daytime Gardeners. Brockett provided lessons in how to identify trees by examining leaf structure, bark, form and habitat. The amur cork tree, just off the trail near the summit, was of great interest to the girls, as they are familiar with cork, but had never seen the tree that is a source of it.
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Man charged with attempting to break into local business NORTH HAVEN — A man faces charges after police said he tried to break into a local business in April. Sean Deeb, 21, of 21 Jodie Lane, Shelton, was charged Sunday with criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief. On April 27 the owner of Vinny the Taper, 59 Old Broadway, reported that his security cameras caught a suspect drive up in a pickup truck and attempt to pry open a door to the business, according to Deeb’s arrest
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Arrests reported by the North Haven Police: Nov. 11 Lisa L. Riordan, 24 Belvedere Road, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failure warrant. After failing to open to keep narcotics in original container, illegal possession, 5:53 the door, the suspect drove p.m. away. Nov. 12 Izabella Bidwell, 45, 267 Kings Police identified Deeb as a Highway, first-degree criminal suspect based on informamischief, 10 p.m. tion from another worker at Nov. 13 the business, the warrant Joaquim Silva, 29, 610 S. Elm said. St., three counts third-degree burglary, three counts third-deDeeb was arraigned in Meri- gree criminal mischief, fourth-deden Superior Court on Mon- gree larceny, sixth-degree larceday. According to statements ny, criminal attempt to commit sixth-degree larceny, 11 a.m. in court, he has a pending Nov. 14 case involving a fifth-degree John P. Levenduski, 37, 38 larceny charge. The judge Boundline Road, Wolcott, sixthreleased him on a promise degree larceny, 8:19 p.m. to appear in court on Jan. 15. Nov. 15 Peter J. Depino, 60, 57 Kim– Lauren Sellew berly Circle, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, 6 a.m. Christopher M. Ciardiello, 29, 75 Redwood Drive, East Haven, second-degree breach of peace, 1:58 p.m. Jennifer L. Gravell, 43, 351 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, second-degree breach of peace, 1:58 p.m.
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ples from his son to confirm his identity, the report said.
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Deborah Sayre had filed for divorce two weeks before the explosion, checking a box on a form that said the marriage had “broken down irretrievably.”
stumble or fall out the ... door on the side of the barn,” the report says. “They reported hearing the male yell something to the effect of “I hope it was worth it.” Officials later determined the person was Sayre.
The explosion knocked officers off their feet. Officers’ weapons and other equipment were found scattered The fire destroyed the barn, about the scene the day afSayre’s home and several ve- ter. hicles on the property. Police and fire officials decided The injured officers were members of a regional poto let the fire burn because lice tactical team and inof concerns for firefighters’ cluded five officers from East safety that there may be more explosives in the barn, Haven, three from North Haven and one from Branaccording to the report. ford. Sayre’s body was burned beJanuszewski said local fire yond recognition and offiofficials learned several cials had to use DNA samlessons from the explosion.
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coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, instant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein bars, granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter crackers, graham crackers, dried fruit, Fruit Roll-Ups, fruit snacks, fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, juice boxes and canned fruit.
Entries are due on or before Jan. 10, 2020. Mail entries to: The North Haven Garden Club, Attn. Cindy Golia, 12 Stanton Road, North Haven, CT 06473.
UHart scholarship Starting in the fall of 2020, the new Connecticut Pledge Scholarship will be available for qualifying first-year stu-
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Emergency personnel work at the scene of an explosion in North Haven in May 2018. John Sayre Sr. was killed in the blast in a barn behind his home. File photo, Associated Press
“It definitely raised awareness for us. It changed the way we respond to certain incidents,” he said. “In standoffs, it’s forced fire departments to begin to get involved early in the process in the event that a fire takes place.”
dents from Connecticut. The scholarship is worth $12,000 over four years. Connecticut is home to more than 30,000 UHart alumni, the highest number of any four-year private institution in the state. Visit UHart’s admission website for eligibility requirements. See Briefs, A12
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Items can be dropped off at the Department of Community Services office at the Town Hall Annex Building.
Poetry contest The North Haven Garden Club Youth Program will, once again, participate in The National Garden Clubs Annual Poetry Contest. The contest is open to students in North Haven from kindergarten to ninth grade. This year’s contest theme is "Adventures In The Garden."
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Notice is hereby given that the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7:30 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 applications: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. #19-17 Application of Vigliotti Construction, Inc., Applicant, Piepers’ Farm, LLC, Owner, relative to 343 Clintonville Road, (Map 69, Lot 55), per Section 2.4.1.1(a) requesting a side yard setback variance of 18’ to permit a side yard setback of 32 where 50’ is required. EH Zoning District. 2. #19-19 Special Permit Application of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, Applicant, North Haven Auto Sales and Service, Inc., Owner, relative to 10 Maple Avenue, (Map 60, Lot 193), per Section 8.11.1, seeking a Certificate of Location for a Used Car Dealer’s License. R-20 Zoning District. Donald Clark, Secretary R224986 Autos Wanted
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needed,” Yaccarino said. “I’m happy to announce that in a short time we were able From A6 to collect thousands of highquality jackets and items to “This winter clothing and be distributed free of charge coat drive was a huge sucto those who need these cess and a true community effort. We’ve already had our simple necessities most. Thank you to all those who first snow fall and I know donated and contributed to that these items will be
primary source of heat. This program is designed to provide energy assistance to individuals and families who meet the federal poverty guidelines. Eligibility is determined based upon the total income and assets of the applicant’s household. This service is available by appointment for North Haven residents.
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Third Selectman Sally Buemi disagreed with Freda’s take, stating that since the Board of Finance deals with taxpayer money the town relies on, “almost anything is under the purview of the Board of Finance.”
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Finance,” Freda said. “When it comes to things that aren’t in the purview of the Board of Finance, you can ask them here.”
Monico could not be reached for comment.
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