North Haven Citizen

Residents could decide fate of projects totaling $17M

By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

Residents could be asked later this month to approve nearly $17 million in projects, although the town expects to offset nearly two-thirds of that with grants and other reimbursements.

First Selectman Michael Freda said the town’s share of the cost for all the projects would be just $5.9 million.

The Board of Finance unanimously agreed to recommend the seven projects durings its Aug. 16 meeting. The items now go to the Board of Selectmen, who will vote at their

TACOS, TEQUILA, AND TRAINWRECK

Sept. 7 meeting on whether to send the projects to voters at a town meeting.

Freda said that meeting could happen on Sept. 18, laying out plans for seven projects before the finance board’s vote.

The largest of the projects would be

$6.4 million for paving, drainage improvements and other road work. One of the projects would result in replacing the Kings Highway Bridge.

Freda said the bridge has been washed out despite town efforts to rebuild it twice.

Library program brings readers and authors together

By Mike DeRienzo Special to The Citizen

Can you remember the last time your favorite author came to your living room to talk to you about their newest book? What about the last time they answered your questions about their process, their hopes and dreams, or their goals for their future?

Unless your favorite author happens to be a close relative (and even then it might depend on how close), that answer is probably never. But if you’re a patron of the North Haven Memorial Library, that answer might be a little different thanks to a totally free initiative called “Author Talk.”

grounds hosted the Taco and Tequila Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20. It was a day filled with good food and drink, as well as music, with the local band “Trainwreck” providing the tunes for the day.

Photo courtesy of the North Haven Fair, Facebook

In 2022, the Library partnered with the Library Speaker Consortium to offer library members access to live, virtual interviews with authors of adult fiction and nonfiction books. The authors

The North Haven Fair will be filling up the NH Fairgrounds in another week, but prior to that, the

Military Whist

The North Haven Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship will be hosting a Military Whist Card Game on Friday, Sept. 22, at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., North Haven.

Tickets are available now $12 per person and must be purchased in advance. Singles and couples welcome. Call the Church Office at 203-239-5691 for information. Light refreshments will be served. There will be a 50/50 raffle.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Game begins at 6:00 p.m. Ample parking, handicap ac-

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“That was a stopgap measure to try to keep this moving forward,” he told the board. “We need to get this done.”

The town could have as much as $3.72 million in grants to offset much of the cost, but would still need to borrow the full $6.4 million initially. The grants would reimburse the town.

That’s the case for many of the projects Freda is seeking to fund, and it's a situation that drew concern from some finance board members.

“Obviously there’s a cost of tying up $17 million until we get reimbursement,” board member Nancy Barrett said. “I understand we’re not going to do it all at once, but there is a cost associated with that.”

Freda and board Chairman Timothy Doheny didn’t share those concerns. Doheny said the town doesn’t have to borrow funds just

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cessible.

New England Harvest Fair

The Women’s Fellowship of the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., North Haven, will host their annual New England Fair in person on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come browse through our “Handcrafted” items and our “Nearly New” room. Take the “Cookie Walk” and shop in “Grandma’s Kitchen and Bakery.” Check out the “Jewelry,” “Yarn Boutique,” “Kitchen Essentials,” RADA products, and “Christmas Room.” Take a step back in

because voters approve it and he expects town officials will wait to have the grants before doing so.

“I have to trust the finance department” not to bond “ for money we don’t need to expend,” Doheny said.

The finance board also recommended borrowing $5.7 million for upgrades to the Temple Pines Senior Housing facility. The project will include work on windows, roofs, heating and cooling systems, and the property.

The town has not applied for a grant for the project, meaning it has to borrow the full amount.

Freda also asked the board to back $815,000 in bonding to study the town’s Water Pollution Control Authority’s system.

Public Works Director Lynn Sadosky said too much stormwater is flowing from the system into the Quinnipiac River, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection could force the town into action if it doesn’t come up with its own solution.

time and discover treasures as you walk through “Grandma’s Attic.”

Ample parking, handicap accessible.

For directions and more information call the Church Office at 203-239-5691.

Summer Fun with Friends!

Members of the North Haven Senior Center gather every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. for friendly competition of bocce between one another. Novice players are welcome, if you would like to join the fun stop by or call the Center 203-239-5432

“What we’re trying to do is get out ahead of it,” she said. The town is hoping to receive a $447,500 grant and money from the WPCA’s enterprise fund to cover the rest of the cost.

Other notable projects include $2.75 million for repairs and improvements to various town buildings, $751,000 for upgrades to recreational facilities and $335,000 to move the transfer station from the recycling center to Powdered Metal Road.

Freda said the town’s zoning regulations don’t allow the transfer station at the recycling center property. The cost will pay for the move and upgrades to make the station more user friendly.

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Please & Thank you.

A Specialty Floral and Gift Boutique

FALL OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, September 7th • 10-5

The Store is transformed for Fall New Products Arrive Daily

(Next to Carolyn Adams Country Barn)

In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we need to have each resident or business let us know that, by filling out our on-line requester form at: myrecordjournal. com/north-haven-requester. Or,

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH thru

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

Bring the whole family ... We’ll have . . .

LIVE MUSIC • WRESTLING

TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS

MAGICIAN • PIG RACING

CHAINSAW CARVING

PETTING ZOO • PONY RIDES

OLD MACDONALD’S FARM

Plus ...all your favorite FAIR FOOD, EXHIBITS, CRAFTS,and RIDES!

If you haven’t been to the North Haven Fair lately . . . you haven’t been to the North Haven Fair!!

New This Year . . .

Thursday night is . . .

Demolition Derby

Join us for some real fun!!

• My Garden Place with a variety of flower, vegetable and herb gardens to walk through and enjoy.

• New displays in our restored Bartlett Barn farm museum.

• View our old-fashioned One-Room Schoolhouse for a glimpse into North Haven’s past.

• Enjoy some Country Line Dancing, or bring your kids to a special theme kids dance party.

• Feeling stressed? Try some Yoga with your kids, or participate in family friendly Zumba

• Character Meet and Greet!

For more information, visit us at: www.northhaven-fair.com for our Exhibitor’s Guide and Entertainment Schedules

Entertainment . . .

night stage

• Music including Live Wired, The Blue Water Boys, Kicking It with Heather and DJ David Velardi, Joe D Band, Kings of Karma, Pat Russo’s Music School, Spotlight Stage Company, Kayla Barone, and Train Wreck.

• Wrestling, truck and tractor pulls.

Daily Events . . .

Check out these fun events, happening every day!

• Robert Clarke – Magician, Juggler, Funny Guy.

• Sickline Carving – chainsaw carving.

• Pig Racing is back by popular demand! (Wee Wee Pigs.)

• Petting Zoo and Pony Rides at Old MacDonald’s Farm.

• FREE Kids Events . . . And Much, Much More!

Saturday

. . . . . . Billy Joel Tribute

Shred Event

Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (rain or shine)

Join Donald and Rosemary Clark, of D R Clark & Associates, LLC, for the 11th Annual complimentary Shred Event at 5 Saint John St., North Haven (across from the town green). Bring nonperishable food items to

support the Community Service Food Bank of North Haven. All shredding will be done on-site by Shred-It of Cheshire for more information, call us at 203-239-9000.

HeatSmart

The Town of North Haven is taking part in a campaign to get residents to consider in-

stalling 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.

Concert series

North Haven’s free concert series, Music Under the Stars, takes place Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., on the town green. The remaining concert lineup: Tuesday, Sept. 5: Primetime (party band). Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and town pool lots.

If weather is a concern, call the Recreation Center InfoLine after 5 p.m. at 203-6720541.

Military whist

St. Frances Cabrini, 57 Pond Hill Road, will host a military whist card game Friday, Sept. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person, coffee and desserts included. To play, or to donate a raffle prize, call Sharon or Lenny at 203-234-0215.

Holiday Fair

Support the North Haven Senior Center by donating to the annual Holiday Fair. Items sought include designer handbags (gently-used), costume jewelry, gentlyused baskets or gift containers, handmade crafts, wellcared-for items for “Grannies Attic,” and raffle baskets. Donations can be dropped off at the Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Holiday Fair will be held Friday, Nov. 3, 3 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

North Haven Camera Club

The North Haven Camera Club season runs from September to June, and new members are always welcome. The club has beginner, intermediate and Master levels, allowing members to learn at their own pace. For more information, visit northhavencameraclub.com or email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com.

Distinguished Service Award

The North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy 2805 will honor Artie and Angel Natalino and Bill Mitchell with its Distinguished Service Award. The honorees will be recognized at a dinner to be held Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m., at The Woodwinds in Branford. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and dinner. Call Frank at 203410-4254.

The North Haven Fair returns next week

The North Haven Fair hosted its annual event from Thursday, September 8, through Sunday, September 11, 2022. The fair had activities for all ages, which included over 60 product vendors, 40 food vendors, rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, animal exhibits, live music, and even truck pulls.

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La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of the month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org. Attendees from all towns in the greater New Haven area are welcome.

The North Haven Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 10.

A family tradition since 1942!! Come see the Exhibits entered by your neighbors and friends, listen to the music, see the exciting entertainment around the grounds, take in a tractor pull and eat great fair food.

2023 North Haven Fair Hours:

•Thursday, Sept. 7 - 5 to 10 p.m.

•Friday, Sept. 8 - 3 to 11 p.m.

•Saturday, Sept. 9 - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

•Sunday, Sept. 10 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

General admission tickets cost $12 for adults and children age-10 and up, while those age-11 and under, accompanied by an adult, are admitted for free. The gates accept cash, and all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Parking is always free at the North Haven Fair!

Ticket Specials:

•Sunday, Sept. 11, is Senior Sunday, where seniors age65 and over pay an $8 admission fee. Tickets specials

cannot be purchased in advance online

Online Ticket Sales:

Online ticket sales are now available - you can purchase single day tickets good for any day of the fair:

Carnival Ride Hours:

•Thursday: 5 p.m. to closing

•Friday: 3 p.m. to closing

•Saturday: 11 a.m. to closing

•Sunday: 11 a.m. to closing

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Letters to the Editor

Support Attorney Heidi Avila for the Board of Education

Editor:

Let me introduce you to Attorney Heidi Avila. She is currently your North Haven Democratic Party endorsed candidate, a businesswoman, a homeowner, a mother, a daughter, and my sister. I can best illustrate her determination and drive by speaking a little of what I

Library

are interviewed by Library Speaker Consortium moderators who sometimes ask questions directly from the live audience viewers.

The North Haven Library was part of a new group of national libraries that signed up on behalf of their patrons, with support from funding by Friends of the North Haven Library.

“Before, the author talks were all just academic,” says Brittany Pearson, the reference librarian for the North Haven Memorial Library.

“Then the Library Speaker Consortium reached out to the library world to see who might be interested on getting in on the ground floor and we signed up.”

A little more than a year later, that interest has paid off, as more than 4,300 patrons have watched an Author Talk series through the Library. This success has been beneficial for the library, because it adds to the overall statistics the library sends to the State pf Connecticut for funding purposes. The higher engagement from library patrons, the more likely the Library is to continue to receive funding in the future.

Pearson credits the success to both the variety of the authors and the flexibility of the interviews, as patrons do not necessarily have to

witnessed growing up as siblings in the same home and then as young adults.

At one point in Heidi's life, our biological mother became terminally ill with cancer. Her disease spread and eventually took her life while Heidi was a Senior in High school. Heidi cared for her while maintaining good standing with her high school academic obligations and working full-time. During the last days of our

watch live. Once registered through the library, viewers get a link to the video and always have the option of watching it at a later date.

“People are happy because they like to watch on their own time frame,” says Pearson.

Sometimes, this flexibility to watch at a later time is beneficial, as the national live stream has to accommodate west coast viewers as well.

Typically, three authors are scheduled each month. In August, for example, New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones, Jr. gave an interview on Aug. 15, while New York Times bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Jeff Selingo are scheduled for later this month.

The program has so far been so successful that the talks are scheduled out to November, with some noteable authors coming soon.

“There’s just stuff for everyone, though I’m probably most excited for (actor and author) John Stamos (on Nov. 1.) I also think that (the 23rd United States Poet Laureate and 2023 Winner of Yale’s Bollingen Prize for American Poetry)Joy Harjo’s talk (on Nov. 16) will be a really beautiful session,” said Pearson.

If you’re interested in finding out more, visit the North Haven Memorial Library’s website at https:// www.northhavenlibrary.net.

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mother's life, Heidi never missed a visit to the hospital, where she spent long hours with our mother and always had a loving, emphatic, supportive touch.

Later, as a young woman, my sister was raising her child, working full-time, and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate and then law school student at the University of Connecticut. When she registered at the university, Heidi's baby boy was only two years old. Today, she is the proud mother of three beautiful children, all of whom have attended school in North Haven. In addition to running a successful law practice in North Haven, she primarily cares for our elderly father, who was recently diagnosed with dementia.

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Carnival Ride Bracelets: Ride bracelets will be sold in advance, link coming soon. They may also be purchased from the Carnival Ticket Booths during the Fair. They are good for one day ONLY, with unlimited rides during the times listed below. No bracelets on Saturday.

Bracelet Times & Prices:

•Thursday: 5 p.m. to closing – $30

•Friday: 3 p.m. to closing –$35

•Saturday - No bracelets

•Sunday: 12 p.m. to closing –$35

Please Note: Regular ride tickets may be purchased from the Carnival Ticket Booths on all four days.

The North Haven Fair Schedule

Please Note: Fair schedule and showtimes listed are subject to change. Please check back for updates and most current information.

My sister Heidi is a young woman who has already overcome many challenges growing up in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven. She believes in people, especially our young people, and the value of education to their individual quality of life and the betterment of the entire community.

As your representative to the North Haven Board of Education, Heidi will work diligently to look after every child's interest and ensure that tax dollars are appropriately delegated to the child's best interest. Heidi is courageous and open-minded, which is essential to this position. Moreover, she is inclusive, caring, and dependable, but she has integrity.

Heidi has been a source of inspiration to many people, including me and my older brother. I eagerly support her as our North Haven Board of Education repre-

Thursday - September 7, 2023

•Fair Open 5 to 10 p.m.

•Opening Ceremony (With VFW & Honored Guests)Flagpole - 5:30 p.m.

In the Arena:

•Figure 8 Championship Racing, Demolition Derby & Kid's Power Wheels Demo Derby - 7 to 10 p.m.

Main Stage Entertainment:

•LiveWired - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

•The Blue Water Boys - 8 to 10 p.m.

Entertainment at the Gazebo:

•TBA - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

•Spellbound - 8 to 10 p.m.

Friday - September 8, 2023

•Fair Open 3 to 11 p.m.

In the Arena:

•Tri-State Truck & Tractor Pullers - 6 to 10 p.m.

In the Ox Pull Arena:

•Ox Pull - 7 p.m.

Main Stage Entertainment:

•Country Line Dancing w/

sentative for these reasons, and many more; I invite you to join the North Haven Democratic Party in their support of her candidacy for the North Haven Board of Education.

Dr.

Raul A. Avila North Haven

Heidi Avila for BOE – back to basics

Editor:

I personally recommend Heidi Avila as a Democratic candidate for the North Haven Board of Education (BOE). She has impressed me with her contributions to the Democratic Town Committee (DTC), her reputation as a highly respected attorney working in our community and, in particular, for her responses to the questions posed by the DTC Nominating Committee. I found it very refreshing to hear Heidi describe her pro-

Heather & DJ Dave - 4 to 6 p.m.

•Joe D Band - 6 to 8 p.m.

•Kings Of Karma - 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Entertainment at the Gazebo:

•Jason Heffernan Band - 3 to 6 p.m.

•Bad Mannerz - 7 to 11 p.m.

Around The Fairgrounds:

•Robert Clarke - Magic & Juggling Show - 4, 5, and 6 p.m. (Near Front Gate)

•TBA Character Meet & Greet - 4 to 6 p.m. (Near Main Stage)

Saturday - September 9, 2023

•Fair Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

In the Arena:

•Middletown County Tractor Pullers - Lawn & Garden Tractors - 3 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In the Ox Pull Arena:

•Horse Drawing - 10 a.m.

Main Stage Entertainment:

•Pat Russo Music - 10 to 11 a.m.

posed balanced approach to overseeing the top priorities for our town’s public school system.

Heidi has a no-nonsense attitude about education because she has “walked the walk”. She clearly values literacy and academic achievement - as a life-long student, attorney, local business owner and as a responsible parent. She emphasizes the critical need for testing, data analysis, required reading, study skills, as well as accountability, in order to improve the quality of education. On the BOE, Heidi would work tirelessly to enable students to achieve their full academic potential and enhance their future prospects.

Heidi also appreciates the importance of creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for all students. The difference is, for Heidi, Diversity, Equity and

•Spotlight Stage Company11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

•Encanto Themed Kids Dance Party with DJ Dave12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

•Kayla Barone - 3:30 to 5 p.m.

•Trainwreck - 6 to 8 p.m.

•Stiletto - Billy Joel Tribute8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Entertainment at the Gazebo:

•Wednesday Bowling League - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

•The Hitz Band - 6 to 11 p.m.

Around The Fairgrounds:

•Robert Clarke - Magic & Juggling Show - 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Near Front Gate)

•TBA Character Meet & Greet - 12 to 2 p.m. (Near Main Stage)

Sunday - September 10, 2023

•Fair Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

•Senior Sunday - Seniors Age 65 And Older Are Just $8

In the Arena:

•TBA

Inclusion (DEI) is not just a social theory or a progressive cause or a rallying cry –it is her daily reality. As a woman, Latina, and mother of bi-racial children, she has first-hand knowledge of the devastating effects of bullying and discrimination. Her lived experiences, combined with her legal training, make her an ideal advocate for all students in our community –especially those from marginalized populations. I firmly believe that Heidi will make positive contributions to the BOE and give our students the best chance for success in the real world.

I ask all registered Democrats in North Haven to please consider voting for Heidi Avila in the Democratic Primary on Sept. 12, 2023.

Nancy Barrett North Haven

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Main Stage Entertainment:

•Kids Yoga - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

•Family Friendly Zumba11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

•Lucha Libre Wrestling - 3 to 6 p.m.

Entertainment at the Gazebo:

•Garrett Stack - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

•TBA - 4 to 7 p.m.

Around The Fairgrounds:

•Robert Clarke - Magic & Juggling Show - 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Near Front Gate)

•TBA Character Meet & Greet - 12 to 2 p.m. (Near Main Stage)

Daily Events

•Sickline Carving - Chainsaw Wood Carving

•Cow & Goat Milking Demonstrations

•Petting Zoo at Old MacDonald’s Farm

•FreeKids Events

Senior Center

Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven, 203-239-5432

See our Senior Center Newsletter on-line at www.town.north-haven.ct.us

Save the Dates: Let’s Talk About It! Wednesdays, Sept. 6 and 20, at 10 a.m. You are invited to par-

ticipate in this new program , entitled “Let’s Talk About It”. Engage in thought provoking conversation. Topics will include points of humor, issues of social change, both past and present, human interest stories and more. This ongoing program will take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Get involved! Share your thoughts! Meet interesting people and talk it out! Call 203-239-5432 if you wish to attend or for more information.

Lunch on the Avenue: Nick’s Char Pit – Thursday, Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Let’s end the summer at this North Haven staple. Seafood, sandwiches, poultry and more! Menus are available in the office. Drive on your own and pay on your own. RSVP by

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Decide To Ride

Editor:

There’s nothing like football season in our area to bring people together. As students, alumni, and fans aged 21+ pack the stadiums this year, reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home if your game day plans include a beer or two. Whether you’re at a tailgate, seated on the 50-yard line or cheering on your team from a local bar, Anheuser-Busch, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Uber, and Dichello Distributors, Inc. have an important message for the entire community: Decide to Ride. Drunk driving is 100% preventable. By opting for an Uber or other sober ride home at the end of the day, we can keep everyone safe and ensure the good times continue all season long. AnheuserBusch, MADD, and Uber joined forces and launched the Decide to Ride campaign in September 2021 as part of a first-of-its-kind industry coalition aimed at bringing an end to drunk driving. This season, Dichello Distributors, Inc. is proud to help promote responsible drinking behavior and keep our community safe.

Tony Lota

The Alcohol Awareness Coordinator, Dichello Distributors, Inc. Orange

Thursday, Aug. 31 by calling or stopping by the office.

Paint by Sticker – Friday, Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Join us for this free, unique art project, sponsored by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. RSVP by Thurs-

day, Aug. 31 by calling or stopping by the office.

North Haven Senior Center 2023 Holiday Fair: Friday, Nov. 3 from 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Items needed to make our Holiday Fair a success:

designer handbags (gently used), costume jewelry, gently used baskets or gift containers, handmade crafts, and gently used and well cared for items for “Grannies Attic”, and raffle baskets. Please do not donate books, puzzles, clothing,

electronics/appliances, mismatched glassware, dishes, mugs, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the center, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser go back to the Senior Center to enrich the lives of our seniors!

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METER READER

Reads electric and water/sewer meters on assigned routes and records finding utilizing automated or manual systems and equipment, Requires graduation from a high/trade school with one year of full-time post high school employment experience. Must have a valid State of CT driver’s license.

$24.44 to $30.95 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be September 6, 2023 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.

ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT

The Town of Wallingford is offering an excellent career opportunity for a strong manager and leader in the electric utility industry to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution systems and related facilities of the Town’s Electric Division. This highly reliable municipally-owned electric utility, located 10 miles from New Haven, CT, serves 25,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW with an excellent rate structure. Applicants should possess 8 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility distribution construction, maintenance, and operations which includes at least 4 years of experience as a supervisor, plus a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (power), or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange (CONVEX) Switching and Tagging certification. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License. Salary: $102,810 to $131,545 annually plus on-call stipend when required. The Town offers an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, medical insurance, life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and deferred compensation plan. Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of September 29, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

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GRASSY HILL AUC-

TIONS, - an Estate

Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

TIMELESS TREASURES

ESTATE AUCTIONS

Is looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out ser vices available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

MATERIALS

DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard.

Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL $30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, 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

SUDOKU ANSWER

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

CHIHUAHUA PUPPY 3-month-old male, in tact, UTD on vaccines. $700. Call Fred 203676-4538.

CROSSWORD ANSWER

GARY WODATCHDemolition 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

INSIDE & OUTSIDE REPAIRS - Decks, porches, sheetrock, taping, bath & kitchen remodels, finished basements. Call Erik, 203.592.4242. HIC 0565857.

DECKS

GOOD

Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, We’ll take

RT RELOCATION

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

GUTTERS

DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Gutter cleaning, brush removal, comm. snow plowing, HIC0622783. (203) 530-4447.

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL

Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

junk

860.796.8168

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

OVER 35 YRS EXP

Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

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

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978. JM

A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING

Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

TREE REMOVAL Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.