North Haven Citizen

Fire Department dealing with the loss of 2 beloved members

By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

The North Haven Fire Department continues to cope with the deaths of two long-time members in the span of roughly eight months.

Fire Chief Paul Januszewski said that’s included group counseling

and efforts by ranking officers to make sure the rest of the staff is okay.

“Both of these losses that we’ve had now have hit home in different ways,” Januszewski said.

The most recent loss occurred Aug. 28, when Anthony DeSimone, 50, died at his home.

DeSimone collapsed after working a 38-hour shift and he couldn’t be revived at an area hospital.

“His whole life was dedicated to the fire service. It’s something he grew up wanting to do,” Januszewksi said.

DeSimone joined the fire de-

partment as a volunteer at age 17, a role he held for 10 years. He then spent 27 years as a professional firefighter.

Januszewski said others in the department “looked up” to DeSimone, often asking him for advice.

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Best meatball in North Haven? Italian youth group aims to find it

By Grace McFadden Special to The Citizen

The Italian Youth Association will hold a Best Meatball in North Haven contest to benefit a local food bank on Monday, Sept. 18.

The meatballs will be supplied by local restaurants and organizations. A panel of judges will select the Best Meatball in Town award.

Jill DeChello, the editor of North Haven Magazine and a Hallmark-watching special events coordinator, is one of the organizers of the event.

DeChello said Best Meatball in Town isn’t the only honor up for grabs that night.

“Sixty lucky meatball tasters will sample each meatball and choose their favorite for the People’s Choice award,”

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“As he evolved in his career and he started to get some tenure under him, he turned into the informal leader, one of the informal leaders of the department,” he said.

DeSimone leaves behind a wife, Pamela, and two children, Dominic and Victoria. Januszewski said members of the department plan to stay in contact with DeSimone’s family.

“There’s always going to be a firefighter nearby, making sure that the kids don’t need anything and watching over them,” he said.

The death comes almost eight months to day after another member, and DeSimone’s friend, Matthias “Matt” Wirtz Jr. died.

Wirtz, 46, died while battling a fire on Dec. 26.

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DeChello said.

The Best Meatball in Town will be judged by “the Italian Businessman, the Nonni and a surprise judge”, according to DeChello.

The local restaurants participating include Abates, Belli-

nis, Carbone’s Deli, Crazy Toast, Grand Apizza, Inferno Apizza, Stellato’s Deli, Sam’s Place, J Roos Restaurant, Mama Rosa’s Pizza and The Bar North Haven. But not everyone making

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Januszewksi said the department has been offering peer groups to firefighters since Wirtz’s death and will continue the service.

“For some firefighters it (the need for counseling) may have already taken place, for others it may take a few weeks before it hits them,” he said.

Januszewski also said he and other high-ranking officers have been watching the members to see if anyone shows signs that they need help, something he did during the first few fire calls after Writz’s death. Members made attempts to revive DeSimone, so he’ll be doing the same during medical calls.

Januszewski acknowledged that he has received calls from residents raising questions about the fact that

DeSimone worked a 38-hour shift, but he said it’s normal for firefighters.

“A firefighter working that long is not unusual, in fact it’s quite common across the state,” he stated.

Professional department members work 24 hours at a time, but also often have to pick up overtime to cover unfilled shifts. Januszewski said DeSimone chose to pick up overtime for his last shift.

Staff can get sleep during downtime, so they awake for the entire shift. Januszewski also said mem bers will get moved to crews that typically face less work as they work more hours. Additionally, he said all pro fessional members undergo annual physicals to make sure they for the job.

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Finance 101: Early retirement takes a lot of planning

By Jeff Jolly

Do you want to retire early?

As a financial advisor, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to do it. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with

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meatballs are restaurateurs: The Music Center of North Haven and The North Haven Education Foundation will also be offering up their culinary skills.

The event started when DeChello reached out to the Italian Youth Association with the idea.

“I wanted a unique way to kick off the giving season and start donations to the food bank for the holiday season, ” DeChello said in an

many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, read on for some suggestions for how to assess if moving your retirement date forward is something within your reach.

1. Define your dream retirement. A realistic early retirement plan doesn’t happen by chance. It takes careful planning and deliberate action. Before you can figure out how to make early retire-

email.

DeChello said she had worked with the Italian Youth Association in the past for several fundraisers.

“I’m blessed to live in a town where people truly care and are willing to put in the time and money to help others,” DeChello said.

Tickets are $25 and are limited to 60 people. The event will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Best Western in New Haven. Those interested in attending can contact DeChello at wincmarket@ aol.com.

ment a viable option, take time to envision the kind of life you want to lead when you leave your primary career. Where will you live? What kind of activities do you plan to pursue? These are the types of questions that will help you define

what you want your retirement to be like.

2. Quantify your goal. Many retirees find they spend more money in the early years of retirement because they have more time to travel and pursue hobbies. If this aligns with your retire-

ment vision, be generous in your estimate of how much money you need each year. Once you have an estimate of how much it will cost, you will be better able to map the steps you’ll need to take to save enough money to

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fund it.

3. Decide which income source to tap into first. Once you know how much your early retirement will cost, you’ll want to line up the order in which you will tap into your investments. How much income you need, the tax treatment of your investments, and the timing of when you’ll take Social Security are all factors to consider as you map out how you will create a paycheck in retirement.

4. Adjust your saving and spending today. Once you have a clear idea of how much your dream retirement will cost, you can evaluate the potential tradeoffs and sacrifices necessary to make it happen. This will likely require reducing spending while maximizing the amount you are saving.

5. Continue investing for growth. It’s common for retirees to adjust their invest-

ment allocation to be more conservative in order to protect their principal from potential market downturns or increased volatility. While this may make sense for some, it’s important for your portfolio to at least keep on pace with inflation. After all, retirement can easily last several decades. Even modest inflation can make a meaningful impact over that timeframe. Factoring inflation into your projections can help you maintain your purchasing power throughout retirement.

6. Don’t overlook health care expenses. Many retirees are surprised by how much of their budget goes toward medical expenses. Don’t be one of them. Make finding health insurance a top priority. And, consider the pros and cons of purchasing long-term care insurance.

7. Be flexible. In life and investing, there are no guarantees. Unexpected events can happen any time, and many have financial implications. Think about what your options are if your savings

come up short, such as adjusting your retirement date, spending or perhaps picking up a part- time job, and make sure you have the right insurance in place to cover your various assets.

Retiring early is a big dream. If you want help deciding if or how moving your retirement date forward is realistic for you, meet with a financial advisor. Together you can review your goals, investments, risk tolerance and other factors to help you make retirement decisions with confidence.

Jeffrey T. Jolly, CFP ® is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in North Haven, CT. He specializes in feebased financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 18 years. To contact him, (203) 407-8188 ext. 330 or visit his office located at 250 State St, E-1 North Haven, CT 06473.

North Haven Garden Club Horticultural Workshop 2

On July 17, the North Haven Garden Club held a horticultural workshop led my Master Gardener Ellie Tessmer at The Kathy Brandt Memorial Garden. Club members who attended were Bene' Jablowski, Marge Quinn, Mary Cameron, Kim Carew, Angela Buzzelli, Mini Poonam and Dawn Schmitt.

The large crabapple tree

needed pruning and was a good sample to demonstrate to the group on how to prune properly using the 3 cut approach: from below 4” from trunk, then cut from above. 7” from trunk, branch should break away without ripping off bark. Then make final cut close to collar where branch comes to trunk. Ideal time to prune

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crab-apples is late winter (Jan/Feb) cut out suckers, water sprouts, dead wood, crossing branches, thin out interior for air circulation. She used folding pruning saw for demo. Day liliestook pout spent stems. If you are looking for neatness you should cut them out, if not you can wait until fall, stems will come out easily, foliage will die back and you could rake it out. This will make it easier in the fall to get to the poison ivy- ugghh. Peonies are cut back to nearest node, in the fall they will be cut to the ground. Porceline berry vine is invasive and they cut it back to the ground and dug out. Sumac, same as above-invasive and has string metallic odor. Pokeberry was cut back and dug

out. Poison ivy-used shrub killer, put cardboard behind leaves before spraying so nothing else is affected. In fall it will be applied to the root area. Rhododendronsdeadheaded seed pods, hold branch, pull back seed

packed snaps off easily. Don't forget to check out The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining information and pictures of all our club does in our great town of North Haven.

Thursday, September 21 | 6:30–7:30pm

Understanding back pain

Learn about common causes of back pain, when you should see a specialist and surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

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FREE Virtual Classes

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Join us from the comfort of your home for one or more of our virtual classes about diagnosis and treatment options for the most common types of back pain. All of our virtual classes are free, and include a presentation by one of our experts, followed by a live Q&A.

Registration is required.

To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/events

After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.

Wednesday, October 4 | 6:30–7:30pm

Physical therapy approach to low back pain

Learn about lower back pain, methods of evaluation to determine appropriate course of treatment and treatments to ensure best outcomes.

Jane Kircaldie, PT Physical Therapist

Wednesday, October 18 | 12–1pm

Take charge of chronic pain, when to see a pain specialist

Learn about common causes and symptoms of pain, when you should see a specialist to manage the pain and treatment options to help you manage pain.

Oliver Hulland, MD Pain Medicine Specialist

North Haven Historical Society

Volunteers from the North Haven Historical Society will be participating in the North Haven Festival and Business Expo. This inaugural event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held on the North Haven Town Green (19 Church Street) in the center of North Haven. All who visit the society’s table will be treated to a giveaway and lots of information about the town’s history. Be sure to stop by!

We hope to see you soon!

St. John’s ‘Back to Church Bash’

11th Annual Fashion Show

Blood drive set for Sept. 27

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For more information, please call 203-239-7722, email us at nhhistsoc@ gmail.com, or visit us – we are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 4 PM. The historical society is located in the Cultural Center, next to the library, at 27 Broadway. There is plenty of free parking, but please be advised that the building is not handicapped-accessible.

All are welcome to St. John’s Episcopal Church at 3 Trumbull Place, North Haven, for a ‘Back to Church Bash’ on Sunday, Sept. 17, for a celebration of the life and ministries of St. John’s. Our regular worship service time will be moved to 10 a.m. for that day only and a picnic gathering after church will be held on the side-lawn of the parish. There will be grills fired-up, balloons aflyin’, and some music playing. St. John’s Vestry will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers. Bring a side dish of a salad or a dessert to share if you can, and a chair or blanket or two. In case of inclement weather, we’ll move to the Great Hall. Bring your friends and neighbors.

The North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 is proud to once again be sponsoring another fashion show. Join us for a fun afternoon that includes the lovely fall, winter, and holiday fashions from Carol’s Creations of North Haven.

There will be a delicious and plentiful buffet brunch on Nov. 19, 2023 at the Woodwinds Banquet Facility, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford, CT, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. a credit only bar is available. It promises to be a great day! Who knows? You might be a raffle winner and, as always, we’re looking forward to meeting and talking with you.

Contact Regina at 203-3768524 or Georgianna at 203988-8006 or nhsdilodge2805@outlook.com.

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The North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 is proud to announce that we will be hosting a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This Blood Drive will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven. Blood is urgently needed, and we

hope this Blood Drive will enable many in our community to easily participate. Please register online for a time slot at www.redcrossblood.org. It is identified online as St. Frances Cabrini Church - Please help us fill the slots! Additional information about our Lodge can be found at northhavenlodge2805.club. For more information about the blood drive, contact Denise at 203710-7397.

North Haven Memorial Library

17 Elm St, North Haven 203-239-5803

www.northhavenlibrary.net

Staff Pets Scavenger Hunt

All Month - September

Location: Children's Department

All Ages, No Registration Required. We love all our pets so much we wanted to bring them to work! Can you find all 10 staff pets hidden in the Children’s Department?

Italian Is Fun!

Saturday, Sept. 16

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 6 - 11

Registration Required

Through music, stories, and coloring activities, Miss Anna will awaken the fun of discovering and learning new languages! This class will be molto bene!

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North Haven Memorial Library

17 Elm St., North Haven 203-239-5803

Movie

Friday Documentary/Biopic: The Power of Grayskull

Friday, September 15th, 10:30 am

The history of Mattel's definitive action figure toy line. He-man, an action figure originally developed as a competing toy of Star Wars', becomes a hero. It has been so popular that it produces its own spin-off series, SheRa, and builds its own empire of He-man world.

Rated: NR, Runtime: 95 mins. No registration is required.

September

Book Clubs

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 pm

For the fall semester, Carole Shmurak will be leading a three part series on the theme An Inspector Calls. An Inspector Calls, a play written by English dramatist J.B. Priestley and first performed in 1946 in the UK, is considered to be one of the classics of mid-20th-century English theatre. Priestley’s inspector had a supernatural, socialist agenda, but our three inspectors Wexford, Jury, and Morse have no agendas other than discovering the truth, bringing the criminal to justice, and entertaining the reader.

For the month of September,

we will be reading A Sleeping Life by Ruth Rendell.Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Romance Book Club

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

For the month of September, we will be reading and discussing Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins. The author will be attending the book club discussion via Zoom! Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Save the Date

Passport Fair

Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

The library has teamed up with the USPS® to offer you a convenient and time saving opportunity to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. Please call or stop by the Information Desk for a checklist of required supporting documents or visit: travel.state.gov. Passport applications are provided by the USPS®. Passports are processed by appointment. Payment is by check only, no credit cards. Your photo can be taken during your appointment for an additional fee. If taking a photo bring a minimum of two checks. You can find additional information and all forms at the following website: https://travel.state.gov

You will be contacted for an appointment time based on when we received your registration.

Federal employees group to meet in town next month

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m., at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. All active and retired federal workers are invited to attend.

The guest speaker will be Michelle Bourdeau, Direc-

tor of BBB Foundation of CT. She will speak on how to protect yourself from scams and frauds targeting older adults and provide tips and pointers for not becoming a victim.

NARFE is dedicated to protecting and preserving the earned benefits of federal workers and retirees.

North Haven Garden Club announces poetry contest winners

It is with great pleasure to announce the winning poems from the North Haven Garden Club Annual Poetry Contest in conjunction with the National Garden Club Poetry Contest for 2023with the theme "SEED, TREES, AMD BEES...OH MY CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF NATURE. Both Sean an Savanna were presented a certificate and a gift card from the North Haven Garden Club. Winning poems received a certificate

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from the Federated, New England and National Garden Clubs respectively.

After submission to the North Haven Garden Club, poems were submitted to Federated and judged, then onto New England Garden Club for judging and finally National Garden Clubs. The three winning poems from the National Garden Club judging will be published in a booklet, Sean will receive a copy. Congratulations to all! In the following weeks, look for all the winning poems will be featured in an article. Listed below are the winners for each club.

Sean Alleyne - 2nd grade 1st

place winner North Haven Garden Club, Federated Garden Club, New England Garden Club and The National Garden Club. Congratulations Sean.

Savanna Alleyne - 6th grade 1st place North Haven Garden Club. Savanna won 1st place last year for Federated, New England and National Garden Clubs so she was ineligible to enter this year. Don't forget to check out The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining information and pictures of all our club does in our great town of North Haven

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE NORTH HAVEN FAIR

The North Haven Fair was held from Thursday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 10.

Photos by Brett Bogdan, Special to The Citizen

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program

Starting Monday, Sept. 25, the Town of North Haven’s Community Services office will begin scheduling residents’ appointments for the CT energy assistance program (CEAP).

The 2023-2024 energy assistance season will officially begin on Tuesday, October 3rd for North Haven resi-

dents. Energy assistance appointments will be conducted via phone on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am12pm. All paperwork for signature and required documents will be requested after the phone appointment.

Gather your energy and/or water documents: You will either need a copy of your

most recent heating bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), electric bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), and water bill (if applying for Water Assistance), or a copy or photo of your rental lease showing that your utilities are included in your rent.

Gather your income documents (as needed): If you or anyone in your household currently receives benefits like SNAP or cash assistance you automatically meet the income requirements and do not need to gather any income documents. If you don’t get one of those benefits, you need to submit proof of income. Specifically:

If you or anyone in your household (18 or older) is employed, you must provide

a copy or photo of paystubs that show income from 4 consecutive weeks anytime in the last 3 months, or a signed letter from payroll department/employer stating your income in this time period.

If you or anyone in your household is self-employed (e.g., freelancer, side-gigger, contractor, small business owner), you must provide a copy or photo of a completed Self-Employment Worksheet and your most recently filed IRS Form 1040, including all schedules.

If you or anyone in your household receives additional income, you must provide award letter(s) and/ or signed statements, such as benefit verification letters for Social Security, unem-

ployment or veterans’ benefits, contributions from friends/relatives, pensions or annuities, rental income or alimony, child support or adoption benefits.

Pension recipients: must provide their most recent pension statement OR their most recent bank statement with their IRS 1099 Form. Signed statement from income source on their letterhead also will be accepted.

*Please note: Energy assistance determinations take forty-five (45) business days. For further explanation, to see if you qualify or to schedule your phone appointment, call Community Services at (203) 239-2566 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

North Haven Garden Club

Annual Scarecrow Contest

The Scarecrows are coming soon to the North Haven Green! The contest will be open to all ages, families and businesses. Come join the fun and show us your fall spirit with a scarecrow display. Contest will run form Oct. 21 to Nov. 4. On Oct. 28, join the North Haven Garden Club for a Pumpkin Carving Contest and Costume Parade, registration is required for the pumpkin carving contest and scarecrow contest.

Gathered on the green, the scarecrows will come

To scare away the crows and to have some fun.

Some will be hard at work, tending to the garden

Others will be waving to passersby in the chilly autumn breezes, Then there's those that come

just to bask in the sun. How will your scarecrow join the fray?

Standing tall or hanging around? Blowing in the breeze?

Sitting or relaxing on a bale of hay?

Don't forget to check out The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining in formation and pictures of all our club does in our great town of North Haven! For membership information please email Italia at italia_a@comcast.net.

North Haven Garden Club is a member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecti cut Inc., New England Gar den Clubs Inc., and The Na tional Garden Clubs Inc.

School News

Locals in College

Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J., has named Laura Page of North Haven to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass., has named Caroline Lawlor and Luca Celentano, both of North Haven to its dean for the spring semester.

North Haven Memorial Library

17 Elm St., North Haven

To register, visit our website at www.northhavenlibrary.net or call us at 203-239-5803.

Check Out These Upcoming children’s programs!

PARENT PLAYDATE

Monday, Sept. 18 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Parents/Caregivers of children

Ages: 0 - 5yrs

Location: Children’s Department

No Registration Required

Kids just wanna have fun and their parents do, too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department

to play. While you joy getting to know other par ents/caregivers and their little ones, and check out all that the library has to offer! There will be a quick story time about half way through the hour but the rest of the time is yours to enjoy and make new connections.

FOSSIL FANATICS

Monday, September 18 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 6 - 10yrs

Registration Required

Do you dig dinos? Do you love prehistoric creatures? If so, then this is the place for

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We will be having a drawing for "Favorite North Haven Business" and "Favorite Exhibitor Booth" for a chance to win one of several giveaways, some of which include Avelo Airlines - Round Trip Tickets for 2 or a Weber Griddle 28" LP

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you! In this class of Fossil Fanatics, we will be discussing fossils and how we know prehistoric creatures existed. Plus, we will create a cool fossil craft to take home!

PIRATE DANCE PARTY

Tuesday, September 19

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Community Room

Ages: 12mos - 5yrs with adult

Registration Required

It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Join us for this special piratethemed, loosely structured dance party to burn off some extra energy, sing, dance and play with instruments. Dressing up is strongly encouraged!

PIRATE PARADE BRIGADE

Tuesday, Sept. 19 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 5 - 7 yrs

Registration Required

It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! March on down to the Children’s department for a fun, pirate-themed story and wearable craft before we parade around the library! Pirate costumes are strongly encouraged!

TODDLER TIME

Wednesday, Sept. 20

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 2 - 3yrs

Registration Required

Come learn AND have fun!

Parent/Caregivers and their toddlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing.

I LOVE SEA TURTLES!

Wednesday, September 20

6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 6 - 11yrs

Registration Required

Whether you already love sea turtles or you love sea turtles, but just don’t know it yet, this program is for you! We will learn some amazing sea turtle facts while making an

adorable sea turtle craft.

BABY RHYME TIME

Thursday, September 21 10:30am - 11:00am

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 0 - 24mos

No Registration Required

This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase awareness of the child’s development. Our primary focus is the healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months old with an emphasis on language enrichment and pre-literacy skills.

CREATION STATION: BACK TO SCHOOL CRAYON FRAME

Thursday, Sept. 21

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Children’s Department

Ages: 3 – 10yrs

No Registration Required Come make a craft with a helpful teen volunteer while supplies last. This week: Commemorate the first day of school with this adorable crayon picture frame. It will

add so much joy and color to your fridge as the school year begins!

LIBRARY SCIENCE SQUAD

Thursday, September 21 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: Children’s Story Room

Ages: 6 - 11yrs

Registration Required

Throw on your lab coats and get ready to experiment with Miss Sheila! We’ll learn some cool science facts while making a fun science craft.

PARACHUTE PLAYTIME

Friday, September 22

10:30am - 11:00am

Location: Community Room

Ages: 2 - 5yrs with adult

Registration Required

Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, grossmotor activity class is for children ages 2-5 with an adult.

LEGO™ CLUB

Saturday, Sept. 23

10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: Children’s Department

Ages: 4 - 12yrs

No Registration Required Drop by and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the creativity!

PARENT PLAYDATE

Monday, Sept. 25

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Children’s Department at North Haven Memorial Library

Ages: 0 - 5yrs

No Registration Required

Kids just wanna have fun and their parents do, too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department to play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other par-

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Welcome to On The Menu.

Adelphia Café

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Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

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Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

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, September 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at which time and place opportunity will be given to those who wish to be heard relative to the following applications:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. #23-11 Application of Vincenzo Barecchia, Applicant, Commercial Investment Group, LLC, Owner, relative to 117 & 109 Washington Avenue, (Map 73, Lots 9 & 5), per Section 8.10.3.1, requesting a variance of the 500 feet requirement between a location for a liquor permit and a school, requesting zero feet. CA-20/IL-30 Zoning Districts.

2. #23-13 Application of Keara Piscitelli, Applicant & Owner, relative to 13 Forest Avenue, (Map 37, Lot 38), per Section 8.6.2.1, requesting a 2’ fence height variance to permit a fence height of 5’ where 3’ is permitted. R-12 Zoning District.

3. #23-15 Application of Robin DePino, Applicant & Owner, relative to 38 Poplar Street, (Map 37, Map 39), per Section 8.6.2.1, requesting a 3’ fence height variance to permit a fence height of 6’ where 3’ is permitted. R-12 Zoning District.

4. #23-14 Application of Leonard A. Fasano, Applicant, Paul Cicarella, Owner, relative to 104 Kings Highway, (Map 83, Lot 31), appealing the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer, dated August 3, 2023. R-40 Zoning District.

Joseph P. Villano, Secretary R263979

FOR SALE - Walnut bedroom set. Dresser, bureau, headboard w/ storage, good cond. $150. 203-999-0604

TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that the Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation and Community Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room 2 at 7:00 PM., to consider the following application. A copy of this notice is filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #I23-09 Application of John Cifarelli, Applicant, J P K Unlimited LLC, Owner, relative to 97 Defco Park Road, (Map 95, Lot 27), seeking a Permit to Conduct Regulated Activity and a Site Plan Referral. Plan Entitled: Site Development Plan, #97 Defco Park Road, North Haven, Connecticut 06473. Prepared by: Criscuolo Engineering LLC. Dated: 2/19/2021, Revised 6/15/2021.

Scale: 1”= 30’. IL-80 Zoning District.

FRANK H. BUMSTED, CHAIRMAN R264129

ZANDRI’S - Restaurant Equipment, Landscape, Household, 9/18 – 9/24 9AM-6PM, at CubeSmart 1074 S. Colony, Wallingford.

MAINTAINER II

The Town of Wallingford is seeking applicants for Maintainer II. The position requires 2 years’ experience as a laborer in construction work involving the operation and care of trucks and other mechanical equipment, or 2 years training in one of the skilled trades and 1 year of experience in construction operations, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A valid (CDL) Class B is required and a copy included with your application.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

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.

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

TOP CASH PAID

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc.

Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

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

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

POOL CLOSING/OPENINGS - Avoid the hassle of closing or opening your pool, call Steve! (Service all types of pools). 203-506-6329.

1, 2, 3 CASH

A-1 SERVICE - Is what you will receive from me when purchasing your Old Costume & Fine Estate Jewelry. Napier, QVC, ETC, Jewelry Wanted! “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume & Fine Jewelry Stash!” I’ll come to you. Julie, 203.443.9602.

Wages: $23.73$27.82 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, 13 paid holidays. medical, dental and life insurance. A complete job announcement and application 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 25, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

BUYING ALL - Costume

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

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

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES

ESTATE AUCTIONS -

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

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - 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

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

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

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Fall Cleanup, tree service, junk removal. 860.796.8168

JT’S LANDSCAPING

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

CT# 569127

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

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.

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

W. BOOBER MASONRY -

Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

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

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

RT RELOCATION

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

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

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

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

their parents.”

Emilie Buchwald

ents/caregivers and their little ones, and check out all that the library has to offer! There will be a quick story time about half way through the hour but the rest of the time is yours to enjoy and make new connections.

TAI CHI WITH DEBBIE

Monday, Sept. 25

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise. You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form. It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and mobility, decreases stress and greatly improves balance. If necessary, it can be done seated. Every session will begin and end with warm up and cool down exercises each session builds upon the next. If you cannot attend all four sessions please do not register. No equipment required.

Reminder: Upon registration you are automatically registered for each session in this 4 week series.

Premier instructor Debbie Wooley, certified under Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Health Institute with 14 years of teaching experience.

TEEN DEBATE CLUB

Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library

Grades: 6th - 12th

Registration Required

Should school be in session all year long? Is cereal a soup? Join our debate club to share your thoughts about serious topics, silly topics, and everything in-between. You'll learn the basics of debate while growing your publicspeaking and team-building skills. No experience is necessary. Teens are encouraged to bring their laptops and a friend!

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