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Volume 18, Number 51

Friday, December 22, 2023

Clothing drive for local veterans a success On Monday, Dec. 11, State Rep. Dave Yaccarino concluded a winter clothing drive for local veterans and families. Yaccarino partnered with Columbus House to organize donation sites at various businesses throughout North Haven. The effort focused on providing homeless and insecure veterans in the North Haven area with new winter essentials, like hats, gloves, and warm underwear. “Each year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our neighbors to support the most vulnerable in our community. Through your gracious donations, Columbus House will be able to serve local veterans and their families who can suffer from limited access to vital resources during colder months. They have sacri-

ficed so much for us and this is a small token of our appreciation for them,” Yaccarino said. Multiple locally owned businesses and civic organizations volunteered as donation sites to facilitate the successful clothing drive.

“The success of this drive is also a testament to the strength of North Haven’s local business network and emphasizes their commitment to growing our community through charity and partnerships,” Yaccarino said. Organizers offered “thank

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yous” to American Legion – Post 76, Arnold’s Jewelers, Yaccarino Automotive, Camouflage Clothing Boutique, and Moon Rise Café for continued support. Yaccarino added: “Columbus House is such a valued partner in this annual drive

and an asset to the people and families that they serve.” For more information on Columbus House, and how to donate, please visit their website: https:// www.columbushouse.org/

The do’s and don’ts of pet adoption for the holidays Adopting a pet for a loved one may seem like a great gift idea, but before doing so, it’s important to consider why the holiday season may not be the right time.

Chrystal Rashba, the assistant animal control officer for the Town of North Haven, shared the most important things to think about when it comes to pet adoption around the holidays. Her first significant piece of advice is that you shouldn’t

actually adopt the pet as a gift. “You might have an idea of what said person wants, but really they’re the one who should pick out,” she explained. Instead, Crystal suggested writing a handwritten note offering to pay

the adoption fee when the individual finds the right pet for them. By doing this, you eliminate the possibility of adopting a pet that isn’t a good fit for the person you’re giving the pet to.

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Finance 101: A guide to state and federal unclaimed cash and property By Jeff Jolly

Every year across the United States, billions of dollars go unclaimed. These assets are held by state and federal Treasuries until their rightful owners are found. Anyone who has lived or worked in the United States can check these financial repositories to see if any dollars are owed to them or a family member. Here’s an overview: Unclaimed assets arise from a wide range of sources. Unclaimed cash can come from a variety of incomplete financial transactions, including abandoned bank accounts, uncashed checks from previous employers, investment dividends, utility overpayments, insurance company payouts, and uncollected security deposits. Estate settlements and safety deposit boxes also can yield unclaimed property. Sometimes owners can’t be tracked down. A change in residence, marital status, or employment can result in

undelivered mail, which in turn can lead to unredeemed payments.

of unclaimed money at www.usa.gov/unclaimedmoney.

Businesses are required by law to make reasonable efforts to reunite owners with their assets.

Periodic searches, especially following a life event change such as a move, change of employment, or name change, can reveal unclaimed assets.

Uncollected cash and property must be turned over to the government following the legal “dormancy” period. Unclaimed assets often sit unclaimed in government coffers because the owners are not aware of their existence. Online databases make it easy to search for unclaimed assets. Anyone can find out if they have unclaimed cash or property owed to them or a family member. They can do so by searching the free online databases operated by the states in which they have lived, worked, invested, or conducted business. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) maintains a list of unclaimed property websites for all 50 states at www.unclaimed.org. The federal government also provides a list of databases

The claims process starts online. Claimants will be asked to substantiate their right to the property. This process often requires uploading or mailing documentation that proves ownership.

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In Brief Refuse Collection: Christmas and New Year’s Holidays Public Works Field Operations wishes to advise all North Haven residents that the refuse and recycling collection for the week of Dec. 25, will be delayed one day. The Recycling Center will be

closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2024. Refuse and recycling collection for the week of Jan. 1, 2024, will be delayed one day. The Public Works Department and Sanitation Division extend best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

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Singers invited Elm City Choral is a choral group who meet every Thursday at 1:15 p.m. at the Community Room of the Hagaman Library, New Haven. We sing for an hour and a half. There is no charge. Sheet music is provided and we sing for fun. If you are interested, call Mike Ryan at 203-283-5133, or email mikeryan2011@ gmail.com.

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PD partnering with Umbrella Center to help domestic violence victims By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

The police department is partnering with the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence to provide services to domestic violence victims. The partnership will also provide an advocate at the police station to coordinate services for victims. Police Chief Kevin Gleen said the services are an expansion of the department’s existing relationship with BHcare, which runs the Umbrella center.

“We always had a great relationship with the Umbrella Center and BHcare,” Glenn said. The new partnership, which the police department announced on Nov. 14, includes help with planning for victims’ safety and assistance with lethality assessments to determine when a victim’s life is in immediate danger. The program also includes counseling, long-term case management and help accessing other resources. Glenn said, most important-

ly, the Umbrella Center will provide services on nights and weekends, when courthouses that normally provide support are closed. “It’s a great program, as far as I’m concerned,” he said.

Umbrella Center Program Manager Cindy Carlson said the partnership allows victims to seek help within the safe confines of the police department.

The advocate can also work with the police department Domestic violence comon lethality assessments, plaints in North Haven have which determine whether remained relatively flat in re- victims’ lives are in immedicent years: the 177 comate danger. plaints as of Nov. 30 are “Whenever someone’s idenmore than the 168 last year tified as high risk, immedibut similar to the 177 received in 2021. ate help” is crucial, Carlson said. Across the state, though, domestic violence complaints First Selectman Michael Frecontinue to rise. da said municipalities find

themselves having to address more needs at the local level, which is why the town partners with BHcare. Other services include counseling for residents with behavioral health issues and substance abuse problems. “Local government is on the frontline,” Freda said. “On the frontline of dealing with people everyday, fielding phone calls, on the frontline for 911 calls with emergency services.”

In Brief Community Services requests items to replenish Food Bank

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The Community Services Food Bank is currently seeking assistance in gathering holiday food items. With the increasing demand of families visiting the Community Services Food Bank on a monthly bass, the food bank supply has gotten extremely low. Currently, there is a need for Thanksgiving and Christmas food items: instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, canned cranberries and canned yams, canned fruits. These items can be dropped off to the Department of Community Services office, located at the Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., from Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., from now

throughout the holiday season. If you have any questions, contact Rob Snurkowski in the Community Services office, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

HeatSmart The Town of North Haven is taking part in a campaign to get residents to consider installing environmentallyfriendly heat pump technology in their homes. The town has partnered with PACE – Peoples Action for Clean Energy – and the North Haven Clean Energy Task Force on this educational outreach effort. To learn about the HeatSmart North Haven program, visit heatsmartct.org/northhaven.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Letters to the Editor Our TMM Road Race sponsors included: Grind Baseball, New Haven County Credit Union, N and D Sports, North Haven Funeral Home, Vessicchio and Smith Attorneys at Law, Front Row Sports, 3M Site Development/Paving, Timberwood Homes, A&A Auto & Truck Repair & Sales, Bathrick Law, Trager Reznitsky Insurance, The Landing of North Haven, Welcome Home Mortgage, and 99.1 PLR. The Pancake Breakfast sponsors were: Health Insurance Associates, N&D Sports, DNKN of Washington Ave, State Farm, North Haven Funeral Home, Zaccariello’s Alterations & Formal Wear, Carbutti & Co Realtors, Demartino Outdoor Media, Mark Schachter PI/Security,

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According to Rashba, municipal shelters aren’t always able to obtain an animal’s history. That being said, many animals are taken from abusive, unsafe environments and brought to the shelter. It’s imperative to keep in mind that an animal adopted from a shelter has just endured a stressful situation.

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Always be mindful that whenever you adopt, the animal needs time and space to decompress and adapt to their new environment.

right away. If you do have people over, it may be best to keep the animal in a separate room.

“They can’t get their own food, fill their water, they rely on you for everything.” Rashba said. “Be mindful and adjust your schedule.”

Lastly, it’s important to be aware of what foods are toxic for animals. Rashba shared that around the holidays, some common poisonous foods that are fed to dogs are chocolate, currants, candy canes, gummy candy, and onions. Rashba recommended that people just steer clear of feeding pets human food. Not only can it create bad habits, it can also cause them severe stomach issues.

Hosting events with a new pet in the house could be very overstimulating for the animal. Just imagine it – a whole new environment to adjust to with an overwhelming amount of different sounds, smells, people. It’s best to not introduce them to too many people

Rashba has been getting around 15 calls regarding surrendering an animal every day. “Pets are not something that I say to give away as a gift,” she concluded. “But every animal should be in a home for the holidays. You just need to be realistic about having an animal.”

Depending on your schedule around the holidays, it may just not be the right time to adopt. If you’re frequently out of the house at various holiday events, the animal may struggle to adapt and feel comfortable.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

NORTH HAVEN NIGHTHAWKS D10 COMPETITION CHEERLEADING TEAM

Cheerleaders win national competition The North Haven Nighthawks D10 Competition Cheerleading team placed first in the Nation at the Silver Spurs Arena in Florida on Dec. 10. This team also placed first in their local, state and regional competitions. Coach Jenn Hettrick said: “These athletes are committed to winning. They’ve always had one goal and that’s getting to Florida for Nationals. When they hit the mat they turn it on, perform, and get the job done. Their confidence and charisma when they perform has been unmatched this entire season. These girls have been faced with tragedy and have banded together as not only teammates but as sisters would do. They are sassy, strong minded, and have taught the coaches how to persevere and not sweat the small stuff (so much).” One of the cheerleaders on this team, Victoria DeSimone, is the daughter of fallen North Haven firefighter Anthony DeSimone, who passed away on Aug. 24. The D10 team sends a special thank you to their sponsors, Bernie Wealth Consulting, Sunny Side Up, The Landing North Haven and Adelphia Cafe. We are very grateful for their generous support. The North Haven Youth

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incidents and 10,000 annual fatalities related to alcoholimpaired driving in the U.S. – and this problem is 100% preventable. That’s why we’ve joined forces with Anheuser-Busch, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber in a first-of-its-kind industry coalition that is fo-

Head Coach is Jenn Hettrick alongside assistant coaches Lindsay Capozzo and Nicole Fitzgerald. The team nicknamed the “Diamond Divas” is comprised of Giuliana Capozzo, Catalina Colon, Molly Corcoran, Madison Cretella, Stella D’Angelo, Violet Danis, Charlotte DeFrancesco, Victoria DeSimone, Ally Fitzgerald, Jess Fitzgerald, Madelyn Gherman, Cora Gilmore, Natalia Grogan, Sadie Hettrick, Jocelyn Kenyon and Lea Quinones.

Football and Cheerleading program is extremely proud of the accomplishments of these young cheerleaders.

cused on ending drunk driving. In a new initiative called Decide To Ride, we are encouraging everyone to plan ahead for a safe ride home, before the celebrations even begin – because you can’t drive drunk if you don’t drive there. For more than 35 years, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have invested more than $1 billion in responsible drinking initiatives and community-based programs to prevent underage

These girls have proven that with hard work, determination and dedication you can truly be a champion! Con-

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Senior Center Friday, Dec. 29: Senior Center will close at 12:30 p.m.

See our Senior Center No Transportation: Dec. 26 – Newsletter on-line at www.town.north-haven.ct.us 29. Save the Dates: Senior Center Holiday Hours : Monday, Dec. 25: Senior Center will be closed on Christmas Day.

Bingo Fridays! Starting Jan. 5, we will be hosting Bingo on Fridays from 1 – 3 p.m. Cost is $3 for the afternoon. Remember to bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Note there will be NO

Transportation to and from the Center on Fridays, so plan accordingly. Chase the winter blues away and join us for a fun Friday afternoon! Valentine’s Day Party: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 from 1 – 3 p.m. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends at the Senior Center. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and entertainment by Kenny the Crooner! Cost is $5 per person. North Haven residents only. Reservations will begin Jan. 2, 2024, so save the date! Call 203-239-5432 for more information. Paid Classes All checks made payable to: Treasurer Town of North Haven or unless otherwise noted. Registration will be taken Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A class with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled prior to the starting date and participants will receive a re-

fund as well as being notified. Once a class is in session there are no refunds or adjustments to the required payment, as instructors are based on payment once the class is filled.

at location) payable to Home Care Plus and is due at time of registration. The session will run from Jan. 16 – Feb. 22, 2024. Please call 203-2395432 for more information. CLASS IS FULL.

Better Balance: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Better Balance will focus on strength training and stretching, safe and effective exercises, as well as flexibility and balance training. Exercises can be modified for each person’s fitness level and can be performed standing or sitting. Subsidized in part by the Town of North Haven. Open to North Haven Residents only. Registration for the next session began Dec. 11. Note that registration will now take place at the North Haven Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cost for the upcoming session will be $15. Check ONLY, (Cash, Debit or Credit payments are NOT accepted

Oil Painting Class: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 p.m. Open to all levels, beginner and intermediate painters are welcome. Supply list available upon registration. Registration for the next session begins Dec. 11, at the North Haven Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Next session will begin Jan. 9, 2024 and end March 26, 2024. Cost is $40 for North Haven residents, $50 for non-resident/guest* for the 12-week session. Check only, payable to Treasurer, Town of North Haven. *Non-resident/guest must have a non-resident/guest application and agreement on file to attend. Please call 203-239-5432 for more information.

Religion Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven, will host two services on Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve: at 10:30 a.m. and the evening candle light service at 8 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 26, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 5:30 – 6 - 12:15 p.m. in the Children’s p.m. in the Community Room; Ages: 12 months - 5 Story Room. Ages: 6 – 10yrs years with adult; registration Registration Required at required at https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/ https ://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/ event/evening-dance-party0. happy-noon-year-celebration-and-stuffed-animalCalling all toddlers and sleepover-8220 preschoolers! Join us for this Wear your New Year’s best and bring in one of your faWhether it is a vorite stuffed animals to the library for a fun filled Noon lost ring, wallet or years storytime where we will get excited for 2023! We a Parrot named Oliver, will enjoy a story and have a Classified ad lots of fun! Then, tuck your furry friend in for an can help track it down. overnight stay to see what kind of crazy shenanigans they might get up to! When you pick up your stuffed animal the next day, you can see what they did during their stay. Dice Quest

Booktime Boogie Wednesday, Dec. 27, 10:30 11 a.m. in the Community Room. Ages: 2 - 5 years; Registration required online at https ://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/ booktime-boogie-1. Time to shake, rattle and roll … at the library. We’ll read some groovy stories, sing songs and play instruments in this loosely structured, rockin’ storytime. Lego™ Club Wednesday, Dec. 27, 3 – 3:45 p.m. in the Children’s De-

Parachute Playtime Thursday, Dec. 28, 10:30 - 11 a.m. in the Community Room; Ages: 2 - 5 years with adult; registration required online at https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/ event/parachute-playtime17.

shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like “Wheels on the Bus” and “Old MacDonald” and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, gross-motor activity class is for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Creation Station: Melted Snowbuddy Slime Thursday, Dec. 28, 4 – 5 p.m.

in the Children’s Department; Ages: 3 – 10 years old; no registration required. Come make a craft with a helpful teen volunteer, while supplies last. This week: Do you know what happens to snow buddies when they get warm hugs? Find out by creating your very own sticky melted snow buddy slime.

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