North Haven Citizen

LOOKING FOR HELP

NH GOP hoping voters believe in town’s direction

By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

North Haven Republicans are hopeful residents will feel good enough about the town’s direction that they’ll support the party’s slate.

In fact, the entire slate is full of incumbents seeking re-election.

“It’s basically keeping North Haven headed in the same direction, progressing,” North Haven Re-

Animal Haven is looking for help.

The shelter, located at 89 Mill Road, posted on Facebook Sept. 18 that the facility is “bursting at the seams” with animals and were “literally almost out of food.”

“We have never been this full, overwhelmed,” the post reads, “and are literally almost out of every food possible.” The shelter stated that it is looking for wet dog food, wet and dry cat food (Frisky's wet food, Fancy Feast dry food), wet kitten food, and KMR powder for kittens, along with cleaning supplies.

“In all the years we have been here we have never been this dangerously low on food,” the post concludes.

If you wish to donate, visit https://theanimalhavenct.org/.

publican Town Committee Chairman Vincenzo Gallo said.

The ticket is headed by First Selectman Michael Freda, who’s held the post since 2009.

“We’re just so lucky to have him,” Gallo said.

“He’s got all the background for a CEO, he was a CEO and he’s bringing that experience to North Haven.”

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After primary battle, Dems ready to present unified front

By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

With their slate now set, the North Haven Democratic Town Committee is shifting its focus to win-

ning over voters ahead of the November election.

“I think our candidate choices that we’re putting out are the most qualified

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Photos courtesy of Animal Haven, Facebook

Are billboards about to go up?

By Michael Savino Special to The Citizen

An area business is looking to amend zoning rules to allow for billboards along Interstate 91.

Dominick DeMartino, owner of DeMartino Outdoor Media, has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve three digital billboards and to designate areas where he, or other companies, could seek more in the future.

“In my opinion, it will not affect any residents of North Haven unless they’re driving on I-91,” he told the PZC during a Sept. 11 public hearing.

A group of business owners came out to voice their support, saying the billboards would allow them to advertise to drivers along the interstate.

Some residents voiced opposition, though, raising concerns about lightning and the potential for distracted driving.

“Billboards are some of the ugliest things on the road,” resident Joe DiMartino said. “I’ve seen them every 500 feet in the middle of the country they assault your senses. ”

The PZC continued public hearing until its Oct. 2 meeting, giving Dominick DeMartino time to respond to some of the questions and concerns raised.

DeMartino is seeking the approval of three overlay districts, meaning the PZC

essentially allows for additional uses in certain parts of already zoned areas.

The three proposed areas are all along I-91. His lawyer, Dennis Ceneviva, said the proposal would require 750-feet of circumference around the billboards.

He said that’s a big difference from state law, which only requires 500 feet of space between signs on the same side of the road and makes no distinction for those on the opposite side.

Ceneviva also said the PZC could require a special permit for additional billboards from DeMartino or other company.

The PZC had fielded other requests for billboard approvals in the past, but those either failed or were withdrawn.

Ceneviva argued Ceneviva’s was different because the larger spacing requirement and a request for fewer overlay areas would result in less billboards than past proposals.

He also said the advertising landscaped had changed, with print media offering less advertising space.

“Business and the business community has changed post COVID,” he said.

Some business owners agreed, and Ceneviva provided the PZC with petitions of support signed by 144 residents and 79 businesses.

“We’d like to get people off the exits to discover North Haven and all the things we offer,” said Ray Andrewsen, executive director of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce.

But a group of residents said the billboards would be unattractive, distract drivers on I-91 and create a nuisance from lighting.

“I can just imagine seeing a billboard constantly changing, constantly flickering being that close to the highway,” Mike Bray said.

DeMartino tried to address lighting concerns by saying the signs have a monitor that dims the lighting by roughly half at night because the signs have to compete with less ambient light.

The signs are also digital, so they’re backlit and don’t require spotlights.

Some longtime members of the PZC told DeMartino he’d have to address residents’ concerns and show the commission why his proposal is different from those in the past.

“Your saying the time has changed and the time is now, but I’m not sure I see the big difference from this and what there was before,” member James Guiletti said.

Some members said they also shared concerns raised by residents, particularly the issues of lighting and traffic safety.

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"Ser Amable con La Comunidad"

(Be Community Kind)

by Rona Mann

What is it like to relocate to another part of the country and a completely different culture when you’re just seven years old where everyone is speaking a different language than the one your family speaks? What is it like to move to a brownstone in the Bronx and live crowded in together with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, then to move to Connecticut and live in the projects? What is it like?

That was the early life of Rosa Carrero who eventually moved out of the projects, grew up, became educated, went to work, and 20 years ago became the Assistant Vice-President and Community Outreach Officer for Liberty Bank covering all of Central Connecticut. In working with low to moderate income families, Carrero brings more than her bi-lingual skills to the position. “I bring a compassion and understanding that stems from my personal life. People tell me things they wouldn’t tell others,” she says.

The people with whom Carrero relates are hardworking citizens, but people who often put their money in a shoe box and hide it under the bed because they are mistrustful of financial institutions, most likely because they don’t understand the relationship benefits they can have with a bank like Liberty Bank.

“Our culture is to be sympathetic to these needs,” Rosa says. “I try to teach them that it’s never too late to learn, that if you have a fire and your house burns down, that money in the shoe box is lost forever, but in our bank your money is protected for $250,000 up to $1 million dollars per account.”

As the oldest mutual savings bank in Connecticut, Liberty Bank learned long ago that being a successful banking institution is not just about people investing money in the bank; it’s about the bank investing in the people. That’s why they hired Rosa Carrero 20 years ago, why she’s still there working to educate and create trust with people. Why now every branch has a list of Spanish-speaking employees, even those who speak in different dialects. It’s all about relationships, not just forging them, but maintaining them. Helping people manage their money is a sacred trust, one that often takes years to solidify. That’s why Liberty Bank does not just have a slogan that brands them, but a working blueprint that continues to define them in the community. That blueprint leaves a lasting footprint.

Just to mention a few of the initiatives Liberty has created within the Hispanic community. During the throes of the pandemic they partnered with the Meriden Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a workshop on PPP loans for small businesses so that they could understand how the Paycheck Protection Program worked and could apply for it successfully. Since there are many Hispanic-owned businesses where only Spanish is spoken, Rosa has run ESL (English as a second language)workshops for budgeting and establishing credit through secured credit cards and collateral loans, and these were conducted totally in Spanish. “It is not enough to teach people how to get from Point A to Point B, you then have to continue and teach them how to get to C,” she says.

Additionally, Liberty Bank supports the Puerto Rican Festival, the Parade, and many other events and activities within the community throughout a 12-month period.”Hispanic Heritage Month should not be just a month,” says Rosa Carrero. It should be Hispanic Heritage Year because we are constantly working all 12 months to strengthen our relationships within the community and to promote the bank’s efforts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

We’re all in this together.

Liberty Bank proudly supports the people and organizations that make our community a great place to live and work. We are proud to support the Record-Journal Latino Communities Reporting Lab and its mission:

To amplify the voices of our local Latino communities

Amplificar las voces de nuestra comunidad local Latina.

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Finance 101: What do you want to leave behind?

Talking with clients about the legacy they wish to leave behind is an essential part of my job as a financial advisor. How do they want to share their wealth with loved ones and charities that matter to them? What values do they want to pass down and what financial goals do they want to support for their children and grandchildren? How can they transfer their assets in a

tax-efficient and planful manner? These are some of the many questions we cover in the course of these conversations.

If you find yourself asking similar questions about your own legacy, it may be time to think about whether a trust would make sense for your situation. Read on for a primer on how trusts work

and their key benefits. What is a trust?

In the simplest terms, trusts are legal entities that hold assets for the benefit of another. Trusts have three core components. A grantor is someone who creates and typically funds the trust. A beneficiary is someone who receives benefits from the

trust assets, such as income, principal, or the right to use property (like a home). A trustee is someone who holds the legal title and manages the trust assets according to its terms. The trustee can be the grantor, another person considered qualified to handle trust administration, or an institution, such as a bank.

When the grantor sets up a trust, they specify: the intended purpose, named beneficiaries and trustees, provisions about when and what benefits/distributions each beneficiary will receive, the trustee’s duties, and when the trust will end.

Key trust attributes

Trusts might take effect while you’re living or upon your death. Here is a brief overview of the most common types of trusts:

Living trusts vs. testamentary trusts

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Living trusts, as the name implies, are established and funded during the grantor’s lifetime. The assets in a living trust can remain available for the grantor’s use and benefit during their lifetime, and usually pass to beneficiaries only after the grantor’s passing. Similar to a will, a living trust provides the grantor broad discretion to specify how assets are distributed to the named beneficiaries. For example, a beneficiary may need to reach a specified age before receiving assets from the trust. Because assets held within a living trust typically avoid probate upon the grantor’s passing, they may be transferred with less delay and expense. The trust’s assets and terms typically remain confidential among beneficiaries, as compared to the public disclosure usually involved with probate.

A testamentary trust is established at your death based on instructions laid out in your will. A trustee is identified who will manage assets on behalf of the trust’s beneficiaries. After the will goes through probate, designated assets are shifted into the trust. The grantor can specify in advance how trust assets should be managed

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Mofongo, a Puerto Rican staple years in the making

By David Matos Record-Journal staff

National Mofongo Day was held on Sept. 24, right in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Mofongo, a cultural dish with plantains as its main ingredient, is not only a favorite dish among Puerto Rican households, it’s an integral part of the island’s history.

A brief history of mofongo

Mofongo is a concoction of global flavors with roots in African, Spanish, North American and Taíno, Puerto Rico’s Indigenous people. When Spanish conquistadors conquered the Taínos and were forced to work on plantations and gold mines in the 1500s, the group underwent starvation.

The Spanish also brought enslaved people from West African. The West Africans brought the traditional dish

fufu to the island. Fufu is made of plantains, cassava or yams mashed into a dough-like consistency. Lat-

er, the flavoring from Taíno and the Spanish turned fufu into what is known today as mofongo.

“Mofongo is one of those dishes that best describes what Puerto Rican culture is,” said Raul Rivera, a Puerto

Rican chef based in Meriden. “It’s something that has been evolving with us through time … it also represents a little bit of African and Spanish culture and represents so much because the Africans brought it and were using what was available to them on the island it’s one of the dishes that best represents what that melting pot is.”

What is mofongo?

The plantains used in mofongo are picked green, cut, and fried, boiled or roasted. Then, using a wooden pilón, the plantains are mashed with spices, salt, broth, garlic and olive oil. The mashed plantains are then made into a ball of pork, vegetables, chicken, shrimp, octopus or beef. The dish can be served with various foods, from chicken broth soup, vegetables, fish to fried meat. The ingredients and side dishes

Come see for yourself before making your decision

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Mofongo and garlic shrimp with a side salad at El Rincon Latino Restaurant. Cook Jose Luis Lopez showed us the process of making this dish, iconic to Caribean countries. Karla Santos, Record Journal

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Holiday Fair

Support the North Haven Senior Center by donating to the annual Holiday Fair!

Items we need to make the 2023 Holiday Fair a success include:

Designer handbags (gently used)

Costume jewelry

Gently used baskets or gift containers

Handmade crafts

Gently used and well cared for items for “Grannies Attic”

Raffle baskets

Donations can be dropped off when the center is open. Drop off at 189 Pool Road Monday through Friday 8 a.m. -3 p.m., now until Oct. 1.

Please do not donate books, puzzles, clothing, electronics/appliances, mismatched glassware, dishes, mugs, etc. 2023 Holiday Fair will be on Friday, Nov. 3, 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the

second Wednesday of the month at Grace and 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 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association monthly meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 2, at 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, Director of BBB Foundation will speak on how to protect yourself from scams and frauds targeting older adults and provide tips and pointers for not becoming a victim.

11th annual Fashion Show

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 203376-8524 or Georgianna at 203-988-8006 or nhsdilodge2805@outlook.com.

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and how they are to be distributed to beneficiaries.

Revocable trusts vs. Irrevocable trusts

Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. Only trusts that are established during the grantor’s lifetime might remain fully revocable. This allows the grantor to alter the trust or even cancel it altogether if desired. While that flexibility can be beneficial, there are no immediate tax advantages and no creditor protection for assets held in the trust.

An irrevocable trust typically limits the grantor from making any meaningful changes to the trust. When established, the grantor often gives up ownership and control of the assets contributed to the trust. While this might involve making a taxable gift, this type of trust can be potentially advantageous from a tax 2 perspective and for protecting assets from creditors. Note that testamentary trusts are generally irrevocable and cannot be changed except in very limited circumstances, such as a court amendment.

Consider trusts in your planning process

Keep in mind that trusts are not just for those with significant wealth. Anybody seeking to preserve assets for children or grandchildren, avoid the expense and delay of probate, maintain greater privacy about their estate or protect assets from creditors may want to explore the advantages trusts can offer. Trusts are complex and there are fees associated with setting them up. Consult an experienced financial advisor and an estate attorney to review your situation and consider whether a trust makes sense for your estate plan.

Jeffrey T. Jolly, CFP ® is a Pri vate Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Root, Bo rajkiewicz, 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.

American Red Cross in desperate need of donations

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible.

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.

The Red Cross offers three ways to make a donation appointment that can help save lives:

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App

Visit RedCrossBlood.org

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

The Red Cross experienced a significant blood and platelet donation shortfall in August, contributing to the current blood and platelet shortage.

To ensure the blood supply recovers, the Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet hospital and patient needs.

“When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical lev-

els, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable – especially if there is a major accident or emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood during a disaster,” said Dr. Baia Lasky, medical director for the Red Cross. “A single car accident victim can use as much as 100 units of blood. By making and keeping donation appointments, donors can help keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.”

As a thank-you, those who come to give Oct. 1 through 20, will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.

Unique challenges to blood supply

In late summer, the Red Cross national blood supply dropped by about 25% on the heels of one of the busiest travel seasons and the beginning of back-to-school activities.

As people settle back into fall school and work routines, a unique challenge to the blood supply remains –many employees continue to work from home or in a hybrid capacity, reducing the number of opportunities to give blood at business-sponsored blood drives.

In fact, before the COVID19 pandemic, more than 800,000 blood donations were made at blood drives hosted by businesses.

Last year, the Red Cross saw only about 500,000 blood donations at these locations – a nearly 40% drop from pre-pandemic levels.

This, coupled with an active disaster season, is creating a perfect “storm” and challenging the organization’s ability to collect a sufficient amount of blood products to meet the needs of hospitals across the country.

The Red Cross provides community blood drives and donation centers across Connecticut. Those who may have previously given at a local business blood drive are encouraged to book a time to give at one of these locations by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Cheshire – Oct. 5: 10 a.m.3 p.m., Cornerstone Church Cheshire, 1146 Waterbury Road

Meriden – Oct. 7: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Maloney High School, 121 Gravel Street

Wallingford – Oct. 17: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main Street

How to donate blood

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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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. To register visit bit.ly/ 3PS2Bfu

Tai Chi with Debbie

Monday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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.

German Conversation Group

Tuesday, Oct 3, 4 - 5 p.m.

Community Room at North

North Haven Memorial Library

Haven Memorial Library – Age Group: Adults. Registration Required

Come practice your German speaking in an informal group.

What’s So Traditional About Murder? Local Mystery Author Panel

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library Age Group: Teens, Adults. Registration Required.

Join our local mystery authors as they discuss their road to publication. Karen E. Olson is the author of the Tattoo Shop Mysteries, the Annie Seymour Mysteries and A Black Hat Thriller series. Ang Pompano is the author of the Agatha nominated When It’s Time for Leaving. Christine Falcone is the author of the Melanie Bass mystery series. This event will be moderated by Jill Fletcher, a freelance editor and founder of Page View Marketing.

Cyber Safety in the Digital Era

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6:307:30 p.m.

Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Age Group: Adults. Registration Required

Join us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Technology has become more of an importance in our casual and professional life. It feels almost impossible to keep up with the ever-changing nature of this new digital era and its risks. The Cyber Patriots seek to better inform you on social media safety, Internet browsing, personal information safety, and other dangers that may appear. Whether experienced or not, you can always learn more to keep yourself better informed and safe on the Internet.

These students of Albertus Magnus College help to form the Cyber Patriots club. We focus on the safe learning and practice of offensive and defensive cyber security abilities to inform communities more about the growing digital age.

Paranormal Experiences with Joe Franke

Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Age

Group: Teens, Adults. Registration Required

Please come out and meet long-time Connecticut ghost hunters and founders of the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society Joe Franke as he shares true stories from his private case files. Joe is a Wallingford resident and protégé of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren. He will discuss his time working alongside them up until Lorraine’s passing in 2019. He has worked on hundreds of cases throughout the years, helping people understand and overcome their paranormal afflictions. This is a presentation not to be missed.

Friday Documentary/Biopic: Joyce Carol Oates

Friday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Age Group: Adults. No Registration Required

Joyce Carol Oates has written over one hundred novels in a variety of genres over an award-winning career. Years of friendship and tireless research gave director Stig Björkman unprecedented access to the writer’s solitude.

Rated: NR, Runtime: 89 mins.

Children’s Programs

Booktime Boogie

Friday, Sept. 29, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Ages: 2 to 5 yrs. Registration Required

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.

Staff Pets Scavenger Hunt, All Month - September

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?

All October Long - Pumpkins Scavenger Hunt October

All Day – Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library Age Group: Preschool, Children

No Registration required

Oh my gourd…it’s time for a new scavenger hunt! Can you find all 10 pumpkins hidden in the Children’s Department?

All October Long: HallowTEEN Horror Hunt October

All Day - Adult Information Desk at North Haven Memorial Library. Grades: 6 - 12. No registration required

Celebrate the spooky season with this horror book-themed scavenger hunt! Visit the Information Desk from anytime Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, to get started.

Parent Playdate – Monday, Oct. 2, 10 - 11 a.m.

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 parents/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.

Lego Club

Monday, Oct. 2, 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Ages: 4 - 12yrs. No Registration Required

Drop by and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the creativity!

Dance Party

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library –Ages: 12 - 24 months to 5yrs.

Registration Required

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for this loosely structured dance party to burn off some extra energy, sing, dance and play with instruments.

Comi-Club

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library

– Ages: 7 to 11yrs. Registration required

BOOM! POW! Fly down into the Children’s Department for a fun discussion about your favorite Graphic Novels while we snack on a themed treat! This month we will be reading and discussing: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Ages: 2 to 3 yrs. Registration Required

Come learn AND have fun! Parent/Caregivers and their toddlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing.

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Ages: 0 - 24 mos. 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: Crow Bookmark

Thursday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Children’s Department at North Haven Memorial Library –Ages: 3 - 10 yrs. No registration required

Come make a craft with a helpful teen volunteer while supplies last. This week: You never need to squawk about losing your page again with these helpful crow bookmarks!

Crazy 8’s

Thursday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m.6:45pm

Children’s Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library – Grades: 3rd to 5th Grade.

Registration Required

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vary between households.

“It’s like a blast of different types of spices,” Daisy Olivo of Meriden said. “It just explodes in your mouth if someone makes it the right way. You could taste the garlic and cilantro. You could taste the sofrito, the onions, the peppers, and then, de-

pending on what kind of mofongo you have, you will taste all those ingredients exploding in your mouth at once. It’s like the ultimate best thing in the world, in my opinion.”

Rivera said the centuries-old dish is unlike any traditional food in the United States.

“It’s not like you could say it’s like mashed potatoes, but it’s definitely a mash,” he said. “I would say it’sa

mash. But it’s gonna have a soft consistency, right? And obviously, the garlic and butter flavor has to be very predominant in it, I would say. I wouldn’t be able to compare it to an American dish.”

Rivera was born in the Bronx, New York, but was raised on the west side of Puerto Rico after his parents moved back to the island. He said the way that mofongo is served on the island is very different than in the United States. In Puerto Rico, mofongo is traditionally served with a side of chicken or vegetable stock, or sometimes fish stock, if it’sa seafood restaurant.

“They always serve it with a little side,” Rivera said. “Which is definitely a staple of the west side of the island versus most restaurants here, from my experience and as a chef. They kind of try to give you the American version of it. It kind of turns into, like I would say an Italian version of a dish because they put so much sauce in it, and they try to cover it with that sauce because ultimately it’s a little bit dry, even if they put a lot of butter and stuff in it.”

He said eating mofongo with broth makes the experience “fantastic” because it turns

the dish into a “soft puree consistency.” He said there’s not many places locally that serve mofongo, from his experience, and he believes mofongo is best made in your own kitchen.

Mofongo brings families together

Olivo, who was also raised in the Bronx, New York, said her family made her mofongo around once or twice a week growing up. She described her household as an “old-fashioned Puerto Rican household.” She learned to make mofongo and pasteles at around nine years old.

“I was already in the assembly line making pasteles, making mofongo, making all these other dishes with the elders in the kitchen because that’s just the culture,” Olivo said. “The ladies are in the kitchen and the guys are watching TV, and that’s how I experienced mofongo, as young as eight or nine years old.”

Olivo makes mofongo, among other traditional Puerto Rican dishes, for her husband, who is also Puerto Rican, and children, bringing what she learned at a young age into motherhood.

“(My husband’s) mom taught me how to do a lot of the old-fashioned dishes

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and things like that, although I did it as a child,” Olivo said. “As I got older, I wasn’t much in the kitchen because I was busy working. But I have three kids, one of my first marriage or two with the second, so I was more at home and I was able to reconnect again with the kitchen.”

Rivera rarely had mofongo from home growing up because it was costly on the island and time-consuming, so he was limited to a traditional menu at home consisting of rice, beans, and chicken. When he did have mofongo, it was usually at a restaurant, during a celebration or when his father had some extra funds.

However, Madeline Garcia of Meriden said mofongo was always a staple in her household, making the traditional dish monthly. She also occasionally enjoys the mofongo at the Old San Juan Restaurant, 200 Lewis Ave.

“Mofongo is always, not just special occasions, mofongo is always in the Puerto Rican culture, always mofongo,” Garcia said. “I think it is very special. Because our grandparents made the recipe, you know, many people travel to Puerto Rico to try the mofongo because it’s so good. When you make it with fried pork, it’s so delicious and tastes good.”

Chef Rivera’s mofongo

According to Rivera, the following is his favorite way to prepare mofongo:

Ingredients

Pilón to mash your plantains

Two very green plantains, not to be mistaken for green bananas

Oil for frying your plantains

A mixture of butter and seasonings

Process

First step to peel the plantain: cut a little piece on both ends so you can expose

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North Haven Festival and Business Expo postponed to Sept. 30

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce announces it postponed its inaugural North Haven Festival and Business Expo, presented by Sims Metal.

The event will now take place on Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Haven Town Green (19 Church St.). This decision was prompted by the forecast of adverse weather conditions, including anticipated heavy rainfall and strong winds.

“(This) week we will provide an inaugural North Haven Festival and Business Expo which highlights the strong business community in our town and the support of many area residents. It will be fun, informative, and entertaining. We look forward to a day that will be safe and enjoyable for all concerned,” said Ray Andrewsen, Executive Director of the Quinnip-

iac Chamber of Commerce.

The expo has been designed to connect the North Haven and Wallingford business communities to the residents they serve. Many local businesses, town organizations, and vendors will be on display under an 80 foot tent. Festival food, entertainment, family activities, vintage cars, cultural offerings, and more will be available for all attendees.

Dozens of businesses will be showcasing their products and services to the community at-large, including businesses in the following industries: manufacturing, health care, financial services, arts, media, technology, higher education, nonprofit, and more.

Prizes will be available, including a gas grill from Art’s Television and Appliance in North Haven, roundtrip tick-

ets from Avelo Airlines, and more. Free engraved water bottles will be distributed to the first two hundred attendees.

Sponsors include Sims Metal, North Haven Town Hall, C. Cowles & Company, The Advisor, ACES, Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC., Connex Credit Union, Feldman Orthodontics, Ferguson & McGuire Insurance, Gargano Family Dentistry, GoNetSpeed, LLC., GSB, Hartford Healthcare MidState Medical Center, North Haven Funeral Home, Outfront Media, RJ Media Group, South Broad Paint & Home Center, Art’s TV & Appliance, and The Music Center of North Haven, LLC.

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the actual plátano, then slide your knife gently through the plantain skin in at least three different areas so you can slide your finger between the skin and plantain to remove the skin.

Next, cut your plantain into little 1/2-inch rounds. It’s easier to fry, and it will cook uniformly. After a couple of minutes in the oil, it will start turning a little golden yellowish color, don’t cook them brown.

Next, remove them from the oil; you can put them on top of a dry paper towel to rinse a little or put them inside the pilón.

Next, while it is hot, you will start putting dollops into your butter mixture, consisting of softened butter, chopped garlic ( if it is in a better paste), oregano, and a couple of dashes of adobo.

Start putting the mixture and smashing the plantains until you get a soft consistency.

Now, things that make a different experience in a mofongo are adding little pieces of chicharrón or pork skins, the really crunchy one inside as you mix it. Some people use crispy bacon to give a little texture and extra flavor. Once all this mixture is done inside the pilón, you can run a spatula around the mofongo and flip it on a bowl; you can serve it in the pilón for a more authentic feel, too.

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used,” he said.

candidates, not only in terms of professional and education but also experience, ” DTC Vice Chairman Frederick Rodriguez said.

Democrats had to wait for the Sept. 12 primary to finalize their slate. Lori Mansuer and Amanda Gabriele beat out Heidi Avila to run for full terms on the Board of Education.

Thais Moore, meanwhile, beat Rodriguez to be the party’s nominee to fill a twoyear term. Mansuer, Gabriele and Moore formed their own slate, Empower North Haven, to run against the DTC-backed Avila and Rodriguez.

Both sides said they’re ready to work together to help the Democratic ticket win in November.

Ultimately, I think Democrats are aligned on several goals, including inclusion, including making sure that our schools are the best they can be,” Gabriele said.

Democrats do not have a nominee for first selectman, but have nominated Third Selectman Sally Buemi to another term on the Board of Selectmen.

The party also nominated Nancy Barrett to seek another term on the Board of Finance. She’s joined on the ticket by Kieran Ahern.

Rodrigeuz said Democrats want to “create more transparency ” and to “have discussions with the public and awareness about what’s going on in town.”

He said he specifically thought town leaders should have had more discussions with the public before deciding how to spend COVID-related aid. He noted many towns used some of the money to improve school ventilation, but North Haven didn’t.

“It would have been nice to have a very detailed dialogue about how money was going to be used and not

Gabriele said she and the other school board nominees will be focused on making sure all students feel welcome in the school district.

She also said the board needs to do a better job planning for long-term projects and purchases, such as getting air conditioning into the elementary schools. Gabriele said that includes examining whether renovations will be enough.

“It’s unclear right now, but we do want to make sure that we’re present for that conversation and advocate for the best 21st century schools in the state,” she said.

Rodriguez acknowledged North Haven “leans more red than purple,” but he also said he’s hopeful Democrats are gaining momentum after positive reactions while campaigning for the primary.

“I think it may be an opportunity to pick up some seats because the demographics of North Haven have changed so much postCOVID,” he said.

The rest of the Democratic slate includes:

Marc Calafiore for the Board of Police Commission;

Jennie Caldwell for a full term on the Board of Fire Commission and Pat Brown to fill the remaining two years on another term;

Ken Quick for the Planning and Zoning Commission;

Sumit Sharma for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Jonathan Lewin as an alternate;

Kathy Fox for the Board of Assessment Appeals; and

Scott Leamon, Kathy Fox and Elisa Rodriguez for constables.

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Second Selectman William Pieper is also hoping to return to the Board of Selectmen. Meanwhile, the Republicans have renominated Timothy Doheny, Laurie Jean Hannon and Bob Zombrano to the Board of Finance.

Goldie Adele, Martin Rudnick and Joseph Solimene are seeking re-election to the Board of Education.

“I believe that North Haven probably has one of the best school districts in New Haven County,” Gallo said. He also said the entire slate is focused on keeping town taxes low and making North Haven a family-centric town.

He credited the slate, particularly Freda, with bringing businesses to town. Gallo also said he thinks the town has done a good job of maintaining services without raising taxes.

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Still, Gallo said Republicans have had to spend time during the campaign differentiating themselves from former President Donald Trump and other national candidates seeking the party’s nomination in the 2024 election.

“That’s what we have to express is how this town is run versus national ideology. It’s not the same,” he said.

The rest of the Republican slate includes:

J. Stacey Yarbrough for town clerk and tax collector;

Dondald Clark for town treasurer;

Robin Wilson for police commissioner;

Mary Jane Mulligan for fire commissioner;

Michael Fletcher and Jane Andrews for the Board of Assessment Appeals

Paul Weymann and Brian Cummings for the Planning and Zoning Commission, and John Triano for PZC alternate; Donald Clark for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Robert Nielsen and Lou Coppola for ZBA alternates; and Joseph D’Errico, Keith Veith and Jim DiCarlo for constables.

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TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF DECISION

Please take notice that the following decisions were rendered by the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at 7:30 PM.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. #23-11 Approved the 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

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2. #23-13 Approved the 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 Approved the Application of Robin DePino, Applicant & Owner, relative to 38 Poplar Street, (Map 37, Lot 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 Postponed to the 19 October 2023 meeting the 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.

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