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Volume 12, Number 16
Friday, July 12, 2019
Adriana’s owners to open local eatery By Everett Bishop The Citizen
Dan Hadlock, of North Haven, baits a hook while fishing at Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford on Wednesday, July 3. Hadlock is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Beating the heat at Wharton Brook park By Everett Bishop The Citizen
WALLINGFORD — Some families made the most of a long Fourth of July holiday weekend at Wharton Brook State Park. The sun was shining, and the smell of burgers and hot dogs sizzling on the grill filled the air. “I’m here with my family. Dad is out fishing and the
kids are out swimming,” said Ada Cassa as she prepared lunch. “I like that it’s quiet. Nice and quiet.”
Some played soccer while waiting for the food to cook. Others just sat around to chat.
People sat on the beach watching as their kids jumped in and out of the water, swimming to avoid the heat last week.
“Yeah we’re here cooking. Getting ready to eat,” said Manny Stroud, sitting with his family in the shade. “We’re going to meet some family later and then head down to the beach.”
Just up the hill from the beach, several families were spread out under the shade getting ready to have lunch.
Stroud’s wife Veronica talked See Wharton, A10
Owners of the New Haven restaurant Adriana’s are planning to open a new eatery in North Haven. The site will occupy the space left by Leon’s, a now-closed Italian restaurant, located at 344 Washington Ave. “We’re expanding,” said Assael Monterze, a spokesperson for Adriana’s. “We are thinking of opening in September.”
As far as the name of the North Haven restaurant goes, Monterze said that will be revealed later, when the restaurant is ready to open. Monterze confirmed that “Italian-oriented” food, much like that served at Adriana’s, will be served at the North Haven site and that the restaurant will be similar to Adriana’s in serving style and atmosphere. ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444
Space for after-school program approved By Everett Bishop The Citizen
The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club’s application to adapt space for after-school programming by subdividing the Hope Christian Church on Montowese Avenue. The plan for this new unit was approved July 1
after traffic issues and enrollment capacity were addressed. “We came up with a plan to keep traffic minimalized,” said Erik Scaranuzzo, chairman of the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club’s steering committee. “We were also approved to give aid to about 70 kids at max capacity.” See Program, A12
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