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Edward Smith Library 3 Old Post Rd., Northford UPCOMING MAY EVENTS To register for events at the library, visit the Events Calendar at our website: https://northbran ford.librarycalendar.com/ or call (203) 484-0469.

Reiki Class: Tues., May 20, 5:30-7pm. Reiki is a gentle, noninvasive form of energy healing that uses universal energy to promote emotional, physical, and mental well being. Join host Jenna to explore if Reiki will work for you.

Children and Digital Devices: Wed., May 21, 6-7pm. Third of four discussions on the effect of digital devices on children, based on the bestselling book, “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: impact of a phone-based childhood; loss of play; how to work with schools, other families and community. Final session at the same time on May 28. The program is a collaboration of the North Branford Public Libraries and the North Branford Public Schools. School and library staff will facilitate.

Holiday Closing: Sat., May 24 through Mon., May 26. The library will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen Tues., May 27 at 10am.

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WANTED: Collector buying any Connecticut Brewery items for Wehle, Hulls, Wiebel, Largay or any other CT Breweries, signs, cans, bottles, etc.; call (203) 9157662 • FREE: Maple spool bed with slats and sides; (203) 469-3316 •

WANTED: WWII Vets, immediate cash for all German helmets, hats, daggers, flags, medals, uniforms, patches. Collector will beat all dealer offers; (203) 9320750 • FOR SALE: 45 RPM records, approx. 150, some sets most in jackets, Rock & Roll, Classical, etc., sold Honor Them as lot only $85 or best offer; (203) 269-5362, leave With a Flag • The Northford-North Branford message Women’s Club, GFWC is spon- FOR SALE: Air Sweep push soring Honor Them With a Flag, leaf blower, 5hp engine, a salute to our country’s military serviced, adjustable dispersonnel, veterans and first recharge chute $100; (203) sponders. The public is invited to participate by purchasing a 214-5232

FOR SALE: Wheelchair, Medline 2000, Model # T94HE, narrow, weight cap 300 lbs., 16 inch seat $100; (203) 208-5630 • FOR SALE: Coffee/cocktail table, 38” round, easy clean beveled glass, wrought iron base $75 or best offer; (203) 606-0932 U.S. flag dedicated to a member

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of our military, first responder or anyone else close to your heart.

The flags will go on display on the front lawn at the North Branford Town Hall from two days before Flag Day, Thurs., June 12th to July 4th.

Each flag, 12” x 18”, will have a white ribbon attached to it inscribed with the name and rank of the soldier, first responder or loved one. Flags will be available for collection for one week after July 4th from the lawn of the North Branford Town Hall. Proceeds will benefit local veterans’ projects.

To order, fill out a form and mail a check made out to the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, GFWC for $10 per flag to: The Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, P.O. Box 264, Northford, CT 06472. Information is also available online at: www. northfordnbwomensclubgfwc. org.

There is no limit on purchases, but all forms must be received

by June 7th. For more information, and to obtain a form, contact Mary Ellen Collett at (203) 4849079.

A ceremony has been scheduled for Thurs., June 12 at 7pm on the North Branford town hall lawn. Please come and join us for this moving program.

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North Haven Library Spring Programs To register for a program at North Haven Memorial Library (17 Elm St.), visit our website at www.northhavenlibrary.net or call us at (203) 239-5803. Registration is required for all programs except for those noted otherwise.

ALL MONTH LONG! Bugs Scavenger Hunt: All Ages.

This month’s scavenger hunt is creeping and crawling all over the Department! Can you find all 10 different bugs hidden in the Children’s Department?

Must See Movie - Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII: Fri., May 23, 1:30pm2:15pm. No Registration Required.

The unsung story of America’s Nisei warriors of WWII, the sons of Japanese immigrants who volunteered by the thousands after Pearl Harbor and served in a segregated regiment to fight in some of the bloodiest battles of WWII. Rated: NR, Runtime: 43 mins.

Yarn-Wrapped Letters: Sat., May 24, 2-3:30pm. Grades: 6th12th. This easy craft will create the perfect décor for your desk, door, or bedroom wall. Let us know which letter you want to wrap. We’ll cut it out before you get here!

Closed for Memorial Day: Mon., May 26, All Day. We will reopen on Tues., May 27.

Registration Opens - Summer 2025 Teen Volunteering: Tues., May 27, 7pm, Virtual.

Grades: 6th-12th. This includes volunteering at our annual Sum-

mer Reading Fest on Saturday, June 14th. All summertime volunteer programs are tagged with *VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* in the event title. Volunteer spots at these events are first-­come, first-­served. Register ASAP to secure your seats! For questions about summer volunteering, please reach out to teen@ northhavenlibrary.net, or give us a call at (203) 239-5803 before you register.

How to Write Your Own Obituary: Wed., May 28, 2:303:30pm. How do you want people to remember you? This engaging program will prepare you to craft your long-and-short-form obituary.

Romance Book Club: Wed., May 28, 6:30-7:45pm. For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell.

Tai Chi with Debbie: Thurs., May 29, 1:15-2:15pm. You will be taught the Sun style. Each session builds upon the next.

If you cannot attend all 4 sessions, please do not register. Reminder: Upon registration, you are automatically registered for each session in this 5-week series.

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens: Fri., May 30, 10:30am-12 noon. Teens Ages 13+. Join us for this creative writing/book club combo. We’ll share our favorite books, chat about our latest writings, and get those creative juices flowing with fun activities.

Spring Glen Garden Club Up Coming 100 Year Celebration

Pictured: The Lovely Ladies of The Spring Glen Garden Club with Mayor Garrett.

Hamden: The Spring Glen Garden Club is celebrating a hundred years of beautifying the town of Hamden. Look for our celebratory activities.

1. Week of June 1-7 is National Garden Week.

Stay tuned for activities of that week.

2. June 14, the Club will have a booth at Hamden Fest, stop by and say hi.

3. July 1, Founders Day. Our activities are still in the works.

4. Aug 6, Plant Science Day at Lockwood Farm of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The Club will have a booth highlighting our

community involvement and our pass role in the lovely Bird and Butterfly Garden.

This promises to be a wonderful year for the Club, please join us in this historical milestone.

For anyone who is interested in joining our club, please call Dorothy at 203.934.5975 or 475.434.8017.

The Club has been a fixture in the Hamden community since 1925, a chartered member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., since 1929.

Please stop by our historical display in hail outside the Miller Library in front of the Thorton Wilder Auditorium.

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Town of Hamden Memorial Day Parade - May 26th

May 20, 2025

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The Town of Hamden’s 87th Annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Mon., May 26, beginning 10am at Hamden High School. The parade route will continue North along Dixwell and will end at Hamden Middle School.

Immediately following the parade, there will be a Remembrance Ceremony inside the Hamden Middle School Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2623 Dixwell Avenue.

For more information, please visit: https://hamden.com/978/ Hamdens-2025-Memorial-DayParade.

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Sen. Cicarella, Rep. Yaccarino Welcome North Haven’s Next Generation Of Leaders At Capitol

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Pictured: Green Acres Elementary School 5thgrade teacher Laura Donle (left) and her class join North Haven lawmakers State Sen. Paul Cicarella (second from left) and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (far right) at the State Capitol on May 12. The group participated in a tour of the Capitol, followed by a Q&A session about the legislative process with the

lawmakers.

“It’s always inspiring to see young people so eager to learn about our state’s government and the principles it was built upon. Thank you to Mrs. Donle and the incredible students of Green Acres for such a meaningful visit!” said Sen. Cicarella and Rep. Yaccarino.

Ridge Road PTA Celebrates Hope Garden Bloom

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List.

Hamden: Renee Blake, William Evans, Saleh Hussein, Chason Higgs, Amber James, David Johnson, Christopher Pires, Jenny Saysiri, Paige Simmons, Jacob Trautner, Danilo Vargas.

North Haven: Kevin Croce, Kemon Farray.

Northford: Gabrielle Senerchia.

Wallingford: Chalah Burgin, Rachel Delaney, Karoline Fekieta, Michael Marquardt, Kathleen Porto, Kyle Quartuccio, Sergio Rodriguez, Joseph Simmons, Franchelyz Soto, Andrew Whitehouse.

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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.

Hamden: Justina Nketsiah, Amoi Russell.

North Haven: Julia Cronin.

Wallingford: Noah Baltramaitis, Noah Brauch, Andrew Massimino, Riley Parkin, Ricardo Teixeira.

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Pictured: Parents, teachers, and staff from Ridge Road PTA and students from Ridge Road School.

North Haven: Ridge Road PTA, with support from The Yellow Tulip Project, has planted a garden of 500 yellow tulips at the entrance of Ridge Road School. The yellow tulips are a bright and inspiring reminder of the power of hope, community, and growth. In honor of Mental Health Awareness

Month, each classroom was invited to participate in special activities around the theme “Hope in Bloom.”

Students spent time outside in the garden creating poems and art around this theme. The garden includes a welcoming Yellow Hope Bench, generously donated by the 2025 Fifth Grade class.

For more information about The Yellow Tulip Project, visit theyellowtulipproject.org.

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FOR SALE: Genuine Cushman Colonial Creations #1152 bench $100; (203) 710-7260 • FOR SALE: Yaheetech water slide, 5-in-1, blow-up, including blower, ages 3-6 $50; (203) 239-3348 •

FOR SALE: Genuine Cushman Colonial Creations #1151 desk, 6 side drawers, 1 top drawer $100; (203) 710-7260 • FOR SALE: Rototiller, exc. cond., new $500; (203) 4404172 •

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upcoming show “Party in the USA” – Sunday May 25th at The Klein Memorial.

Meet Wanda!

Consider a Mom Cat to celebrate Mother’s Day. Wanda is another mommy looking for a home. She had a horrible wound on her face when she first came to us. Out in the cold, she had three kittens, but sadly only one survived.

Wanda went through a quarantine period (due to her wound) and her baby found a wonderful home with new cat siblings.

She really is something special! She has a very loud meow and is a purr machine. Her eyes are super big in person, giving her a buggy and sweet expression.

She is missing her front right paw - an xray showed that she was most likely born this way. She hobbles around a little bit, but LOVES to play and even scratch her pad with her other paw.

She gets along with most cats, although big cats who get up in her face stress her out a little bit. She hasn’t met dogs, but it’s probably the same situation. She’s young and healthy.

Will you help us find forever for Wanda? So often, the momma cats get adopted way after their babies, but they’re deserving of just as much love. You can apply on our website: https:/branford compassion club.org/learn/adoption *CT adoptions only*

Toddlers strengthening fine motor skills, using tools to scoop and fill!

PreK openings. Call for a tour!

Children’s Birthday Notices

Birthdays celebrated from Sun., May 18, 2025 to Sat. May 24, 2025 MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY Thur., May 22, 2025 to appear in our next issue FREE of charge. Digital photos are gladly accepted emailed, NOT printed out.

WANTED: Antiques or collectibles, highest prices paid for paintings, furniture, glassware, pottery, documents, photographs, bottles, anything old, one piece or entire estates, cash paid;; (203) 915-­7662 •

WANTED: Old tools, musical instruments, military, Winchesters, Colts, antique guns & old hunting & fishing. We buy gold & silver coins and jewelry. Anything related to vintage jewelry.

Call Joe, (203) 488-7271 • FOR SALE: Lane solid ceDonate your car, truck or van dar hope chest, 45”x16” and help raise funds for a local factory docs, good cond. private school. $100; Jerry, (203) 804-8400 FREE, FAST, TOW AWAY. FOR SALE: 6 ft. commerRunning or Not Running. Can be used for a charitable tax deduc- cial grade propane grill tion. Call Charter Oak Education with large side burner $500;; • dba Sterling Education at (860) (203) 788-4476

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Ridge Road PTA Celebrates Hope Garden Bloom

wish everyone a lovely Spring. So moving forward into Summer for the month of May - all Winter apparel, and any leftover Easter items will be 50% off. All items are in good to mint condition. We are still accepting donations. Contact Pauline for questions, (203) 824-1170.

All proceeds help pay the bills at Montowese Baptist Church! Worship hours are 10:30am on Sunday. Please join us. All are welcome.

Check us out on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/people/TheMontowese-Baptist-Church/100086603520221/#

Meriden Humane Society to Hold Annual Shred Event

It’s time to shred all those papers, files and receipts!

Location Change!! The Meriden Humane Society’s 6th Annual Shred Event will take place at 400 NORTHFORD/NORTH BRANFORD Research Parkway, Meriden, on THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL 6801 is Saturday, May 31, 9am-12pm. looking for vendors to fill spaces 15’Wx28’D at their Annual Spring Place boxes in your trunk or Giant Tag Sale/Flea Market on Fri., June 6th (rain date June 7) backseat prior to arrival. First 50 at Augur (Poco) Field, 298 Forest Rd., Northford (change of venue) cars will receive a free gift bag! across from the new Police Station. It will run from 8am-3pm. Free MHS swag will be available for puradmission and parking. To reserve a space, call (203) 484-9737. The chase. $10 suggested donation per box cost is $35 per spot. $30 for returning vendors. Vendors must provide -­ all proceeds will benefit our anitheir own tables. mals at MHS. Please, no 3-ring binders or electronic media.

Staples/paper clips do not need to be removed.

ProShred is partnering with MHS A FEW TICKETS LEFT TO SEE “RAGTIME” at Goodspeed Opera to provide our community with a House on Thurs., June 12th for the 2pm performance. Bus leaves safe and secure way to destroy Commuter Lot - Hartford Tpke. & Devine St., North Haven at 10:30am. personal documents while helping $160 includes bus, driver’s gratuity, orchestra seats and lunch at the our furry friends!

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Pictured: Parents, teachers, and staff from Ridge Road PTA and students from Ridge Road School.

North Haven: Ridge Road PTA, with support from The Yellow Tulip Project, has planted a garden of 500 yellow tulips at the entrance of Ridge Road School. The yellow tulips are a bright and inspiring reminder of the power of hope, community, and growth. In honor of Mental Health Awareness

Month, each classroom was invited to participate in special activities around the theme “Hope in Bloom.”

Students spent time outside in the garden creating poems and art around this theme. The garden includes a welcoming Yellow Hope Bench, generously donated by the 2025 Fifth Grade class.

For more information about The Yellow Tulip Project, visit theyellowtulipproject.org.

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Knights Of Columbus Council 14664 May Family Of The Month

Hamden: The Knights of Columbus Council 14664 has selected the Ossa Family as May 2025 Family of the Month.

Deacon Tullio has actively served in the Archdiocese of Hartford for 21 years – 3 of which has been at St Paul VI Parish. He and his wife Flor have over 30 years in Family counseling. Both have formed and prepared a team to conduct Baptismal classes and Marriage preparation. Flor and Tullio also have coordinated and directed live representation of the 7 last

words of Christ for over 20 years across two different Parishes. Pillars in the Spanish Community, they have led intergenerational faith formation programs in all sacramental preparation and coordinated a bilingual Eucharistic Adoration monthly for our Parish.

The Ossa family will be greatly missed as they relocate to Florida in the coming months. Tullio, Flor and their two sons have given abundantly to our parish in so many ways. We all have been blessed to have worked, planned and worshipped with this family.

Set the Right Example

When was the last time you said “good morning” to someone?

When was the last time you did a random act of kindness?

When was the last time you called a friend?

When was the last time you paid a visit to someone that was ill?

When was the last time you opened a door for someone?

It is not difficult to be kind and it should be a priority to be a person who others want to be around. You also can make a difference in someone’s life when they are down and out by making yourself available. By sharing your goals and exhibiting your values, you will inspire others to do the same.

Remember to be a believer, set a good example, and go to church.

Ron Johnson, Hamden

Town of North Haven

REFUSE COLLECTION: MEMORIAL DAY The North Haven Public Works forced to grapple with at this year’s Field Operations wishes to advise budget referendum - a lower tax bill, or all North Haven residents that the a guaranteed response to a 911 call, refuse and recycling collection for for example -­ won’t be fixed with one the week of May 26th, will be Deyear’s budget and demand leadership layed By One Day. The Recycling Center will be accountability. closed on Mon., May 26.

We cannot undo more than a deThe Recycling Center will be cade of inadequate investment in our open Tues.-Fri., 8am-noon and wonderful town, but we can choose to Saturday, 8am-1:45pm. learn from it and build a better future.

Best wishes for a safe and The North Haven DTC believes in a happy holiday. future where our town doesn’t just surPlease follow us on Facebook vive, but thrives. That future depends for up-to-date information and on consistent, responsible investment notices at Town of North Haven in our schools, our services, and our Public Works Field Ops. shared quality of life.

•••• Passing this budget on May 20th is a critical step forward. We urge all WANTED: Antiques or colresidents to make a plan to vote and lectibles, highest prices to vote YES— not just for this year’s paid for paintings, furniservices, but for the future we all de- ture, glassware, pottery, serve. documents, photographs, Let’s build that future together. — bottles, anything old, one North Haven Democratic Town Com- piece or entire estates, cash mittee paid; (203) 915-7662 •

Statement from the DTC on the 2025-’26 Budget Referendum The North Haven Democratic Town Committee supports a “Yes” vote on the May 20, 2025 town budget vote. It is the best option available for our community.

This is an imperfect budget, but also a necessary one. It will require a tax increase that will be felt by many families and residents. But it will also preserve critical services — from education and public safety to library hours and recreational programs — that we rely on and that make North Haven a vibrant and welcoming place to live.

The need for some increase in North Haven did not arise overnight.

Our current budget reality stems, in no small part, from years of failing to invest in modernizations and improvements. Choosing not to raise the mill rate in prior years, or arguing to lower it at times, despite increasing costs and growing needs, takes the political easy path instead of the long-term right path. Deferring investments in infrastructure, education and community

services has left us with hard choices today.

Our state representatives have also failed to secure state funding that we desperately needed to avoid further shifting the tax burden onto local taxpayers. In education, North Haven brings home far less in state funding than comparable districts. According to the Connecticut School Finance Project, North Haven ranks 136th out of 169 towns in per-pupil Education Cost Sharing funding — well below the state average. North Haven schools are forced to do more with less to achieve the same results year after year, and critical capital projects have been put off.

In emergency services, our fire department was denied the four new positions requested this year, despite needing at least 12 new firefighters (and at least one additional apparatus) to reach the level of staffing required to align with industry best practice.

The impossible trade-offs voters are

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I WAS JUST THINKING...........

By Sally J. Buemi Selectman, Town of North Haven

I was just thinking about the proposed budget, which is $137.6 million – a $9 million increase in spending. The focus this year has been on revaluation, a process that happens every 5 years to adjust assessments in all components of the grand list to reflect current market conditions. This year, the residential properties increased 37.5% - a much higher rate than commercial and business property, resulting in a shift of the tax burden onto the homeowners.

What are the consequences of the reval AND this spending increase? Your taxes are going up. This will be the third year in a row that your taxes are going up. But this year, the average homeowner’s tax increase is $1,250. Some folks will see about $900 and some will see an increase in the $1,700 range. The mill rate, which determines your taxes, is going down, as it customarily does in a reval year. Your house value went up 37.5%, however, the mill rate is going from 34.64 to 29.46, only a 15% reduction. Branford had a reval this year with a reasonable spending increase but their mill rate went from 31 down to 22, a 29% reduction.

Some folks want to blame this nightmare solely on the reval. But don’t forget the unprecedented $9 million spending increase. So here is what I did. I took the proposed budget of $137.6 million, and pretended there was no reval, this year. I used the current grand list, and with a simple calculation, I determined the mill rate would have increased by over 3 mills to fund this budget if there was no reval. In my opinion the reval is being used as a mask to disguise the spending increase. Yes, the reval is a significant factor, but the spending increase is equally significant.

At the Budget Town Meeting, a citizen said that our taxes have been steady, and that in some years, taxes stayed the same. This was offered as a justification for accepting this year’s large increase. First, the past 2 years we had large tax increases, with the mill rate increasing by 2 mills in each year. Second, yes, there were 2 years (2021 and 2022) that taxes stayed the same at 30.71 mills. However, in both of those years, the budget used short term federal pandemic money (known as ARPA and ESSER) as revenue sources. We also created new employment positions during those 2 years. It is a bad idea to use short-term revenue for long-term obligations. Then, in 2023, the federal money was gone and the mill rate jumped up to 32.65 and then to 34.64 this current fiscal year. These recent tax increases were especially difficult for our fixed income folks and for families struggling to make ends meet.

I had great concern about the Board of Finance (BOF) effort in this budget season. Mr. Freda has often said, and rightfully so, that the challenge for the BOF is to balance needs with what the taxpayers can afford. I think the BOF, especially the republican majority members, failed this challenge. I didn’t see any meaningful scrutiny of the budget requests. I also believe the BOF failed to adequately scrutinize non-tax revenue sources. Yes, your taxes are the main source of revenue, but we have 43

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other sources, some of which could be increased, which would lower the mill rate.

I also didn’t like the scare tactics used to convince people to vote for this budget.

A good budget should not need such tactics. And to make matters worse, signs were displayed on town property (throughout the library) and posted on a library facebook page which intended to convince people to pass the budget. There is a state law that prohibits the use of town property or town resources to advocate either for or against a referendum. There is a $1,000 civil penalty for violating this law. As soon as the town attorney was made aware of these signs, it was recommended that they be removed, and they were removed. In my opinion, these signs jeopardized the integrity of the Budget Referendum, and perhaps even the enforceability of the results.

Please vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. All voting is at the Rec. Center, between 6 AM and 8 PM.

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Enrichment Class For information and to register for Balance Through Strength: programs, call (203) 239-5432 or stop by the office. View the news- Thursdays from 1pm-1:45pm. letter online at www.town.north-­ Build stability, strength, and confidence in this 12-­week program haven.ct.us. led by Tom, a certified personal WEEK OF MAY 19-23 Mon., 5/19: 9:30am: Fitness trainer with IFA, CPR and Silver Fun;; 10am: Canasta;; 10:15am: Sneakers credentials. This class Chess - New! 11am: Move to Mu- is for those who are NOT registered with the Better Balance sic with Adrienne; 1pm: Bingo.

Tues., 5/20: 9:30am: Mini Trip: class. Space is limited. Next Walmart (Wlfd.); 9:30: & 10:45am: session begins May 29 and Better Balance;; 10:30am: Rum- ends August 21. Cost is $30 mikub - New!, Setback - New!; for North Haven Residents, $40 12:00 noon: Holiday Fair Com- for Non-­Residents*. Payment by mittee Meeting; Oil Painting Check ONLY, payable to Treasurer, Town of North Haven. North Class;; 1pm: Bocce, Mahjong.

Wed., 5/21: 9:30am: Fitness Haven residents may register Fun;; 11am: Cardio Drumming, Di- NOW. Non-Residents may regamond Art Painting;; 12:00 noon: ister beginning May 12. RegisPinochle;; 12:30pm: Bridge;; 1pm: tration ends May 23rd. SPACE IS LIMITED. For more informaBingo;; 2:30pm: Pool School.

Thurs., 5/22: 9:30 & 10:45am: tion on availability, please call Better Balance;; 10am: Knitting/ (203) 239-­5432.

Crochet Class;; 12:00 noon: Author Talk & Community Book Swap featuring Janet Barrett; 1pm: Bocce, Dominos, Mahjong.

Fri., 5/23: 9am: Low Cost Vet (203) 265-7753 Clinic (by appt. only) - Ends at 12pm); 9:30am: Fitness Fun, CALENDAR EVENTS Scrabble;; 12:30pm: Bridge;; 1pm: FOR MONTH OF MAY Bingo, Bocce.

Mon., 5/19: 10am: Caldwell Programs/Activities Banker Realty;; 1-3pm: Hearing Low Cost Pet Health & Well- Services;; 1:30pm: Wallingford ness Clinic: Fri., May 23 from Ukulele Group Sing-­A-­Long.

9am-12 noon. Presented by Vet Tues., 5/20: 10am: ShopRiteCare Everywhere. This non-­profit Baking Swaps. will be at the Center to provide Wed., 5/21: 1pm: Classical low-­cost Veterinary care for your Music Education -­ Mozart. dog or cat. Services include: wellThurs., 5/22: 11am: Cardio ness check, rabies & distemper Drumming;; 1:30pm: Book Club;; vaccine, basic deworming and 5pm: Lake View Dinner;; 6pm: heartworm testing on dogs only. Downtown 6.

Please note, all cats MUST be Fri., 5/23: 10am: Parkinson’s in a carrier and all dogs MUST Support Group;; 12:30pm: Movie: be on a leash. Pre-­registration “Noting Hill.” is required. You can register onMon., 5/26: Center Closed. line at vetcareeverywhere.org or Tues., 5/27: 9:30am: Vetercall (203) 239-­5432. Email MUST an’s Coffee House. be provided. Cost is $60 per pet Wed., 5/28: 10am: Book Signfor qualifying Seniors and Veter- ing -­ Meet the Authors Greg Armans, $100 per pet for all others. strong and D.W. Alder.

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Thurs., 5/29: 5pm: Lake View Dinner;; 6pm: Mulan Dancers.

Fri., 5/30: TRIP: 7:30am - NY 1000 Islands;; 9:30am: Morning Hike at Wharton Park;; 10am: iPhone Workshop;; 12:30pm: Movie: “American Graffiti.”

Sat., 6/1: 4pm: SCOW School of Music Recital.

MAY 2025 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Monday: 9am-1pm: Lake View Café;; 9am-4pm: Club 60 Plus, Billiards;; 9:30am: Texas Hold’em, Canasta Lessons, Body in Motion;; 10am: Canasta;; 10:15am: Beginner Tai Chi;; 10:45am: Workout with Sue-­ ZOOM;; 11am: Total Fitness;; 12:00 noon: Healthy Moves, Art Appreciation;; 12:45pm: Chair Yoga;; 1pm: Cards/Nickel-­Nickel, Chess Club, Harmonica Club.

Tuesday: 8:30am: Workout with Sue -­ ZOOM;; 9am-1pm: Lake View Café;; 9am-4pm: Club 60 Plus, Billiards;; 9:30am: Total Fitness, Basic Social Dance;; 10am: Bocce, Ballroom Dance Lessons;; 11am: Strength and Balance;; 12:00 noon: Bridge;; 12:30pm: Bingo;; 1pm: Quilting, Parkinson Fitness, Mah Jongg;; 2pm: Silver Sneakers Classic.

Wednesday: 9am-1pm: Lake View Café;; 9am-4pm: Club 60 Plus, Billiards, Cards;; 9am: Setback;; 9:30am: Body in Motion;; 9:45am: Guided Meditations;; 10:15am: BOOM Silver Sneakers;; 11am: Shuffleboard;; 12:30pm: Acting Club, Dominoes;; 1pm: Cribbage, Cards, Crafters Corner;; 2:30pm: Basic Group Drumming.

Thursday: 9am-1pm: Lake View Café;; 9am-4pm: Club 60 Plus, B illiards;; 9 :30am: Total Fitness, Basic Social Dance;; 10am: Bible Discussion;; 10:15am: Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga;; 11am: Total Fitness;; 12:30pm: Bingo, Artists’ Studio;; 1pm: Parkinson Fitness, Mah Jongg, Scrabble;; 2pm: Silver Sneakers Classic;; 3pm: Gentle Yoga.

Friday: 9am-1pm: Lake View Café;; 9am-4pm: Club 60 Plus, Billiards;; 9am: Tap Dance;; 10am: Mah Jongg Lessons, Tai Chi, Mah Jongg;; 10:30am: Workout with Sue -­ ZOOM;; 11am: Strength and Balance, Bridge;; 12:30pm: Pinochle, Movie Matinee;; 1pm: Knit & Crochet, Cornhole;; 2pm: Senior Jammers.

Subject to Change. We will make every effort to reschedule any activity that has been cancelled.

RSVP Volunteer Program

Need a little help? Feeling a bit isolated? Want to give back in a way that can make an impact?

Then the Agency on Aging’s RSVP Volunteer Program could be the perfect place to call. We have been offering support and volunteer opportunities for over 30 years.

The only requirements are that you are over 55 years old and willing to complete an application for volunteering or a referral for support.

Just give us a call at (203) 752-­3059 and ask for Schari.

Need Someone To Reach Out To You?

The Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut -­-­ Your Advocate for Indepencence® has an announcement: Senior Residents living alone are welcome to contact our Volunteer Representative, Janet, if you wish someone to reach out to you to see how you are doing or just to say hello.

Please call Janet at (203) 500-­ 9359.

Reunion Gathering BSA Troop 811 Celebrating 30 Yrs.!

North Haven: Were you a Scout or a Leader of Boy Scout Troop 811? Do you remember those fabulous campouts, trips, and the summer week at Camp Sequassen? Well, the Troop is alive and well and we would like to celebrate 30 years of serving the youth of North Haven.

Plans are well along for this event. You do not want to miss this, so save the date: Saturday, May 31 from 2-5pm to gather and re-live some of those memories with friends from the Troop.

Location TBD. To RSVP and for more details, please contact: Casey Marinuzzi at caseymarinuzzi@gmail.com or at (203) 257-­0708.

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Celebrating Older American Month Through Art Pictured: Director Cherie Struculy holding a beautiful sketch of Pope

Francis done by a senior.

North Haven: At the Agency On Aging, 117 Washington Ave., Director of AmeriCorps Senior Programs, Cherie Struculy and staff do such a great job of having many seniors come to show their art at the North Haven location. The Art of Aging is the name of the show, it began 12 years ago it’s held in May because May is Older American Month, and it’s time when agencies on aging, 650 across the country celebrate older adults. It is important because it is an opportunity to show the community that older adults are contributing members to the quality of life within the community. A woman who was 100 years old and lived in an assistant living facility was only thinking of what life she has left until a recreation director talked her into painting which she never did before. Now she only thinks about painting and can’t wait until the next art show. The art show -­profits go to the AOA client fund, it is used for emergency situations. The halls and rooms at the Agency on Aging are filled with beautiful art paintings of oil, sketches, or photographs done by seniors. The Opening ceremony is on May 29th from 2-­4.

Story by Cherie Struculy, photo by Jo Ann Buccetti.

North Haven Garden Club Cleans And Mulches Dolly Chagnon Memorial Garden At Rock Road Island OF SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

Free Caregivers Workshop Series The Agency of Aging of South Central Connecticut is sponsoring a self-care educational program for family caregivers, designed to provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique challenges you face.

The free workshop series consists of six sessions. We will be offering a session via Zoom beginning on June 11. The six weeks will be June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9 and July 16. The program will be held on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm (2 hours). A Zoom link will be provided to you via email once you are registered and a week prior to the beginning of the workshop.

The six sessions will be presented by Patricia Soos and Cassandra Brunson. You may register by going to our website: https://www.aoascc. org/Services/Car ing-­for-­Loved-­ Ones-at-Home/Caregiver-Support-and-Respite-Services/ or by emailing Patricia Soos at psoos@ aoascc.org or calling (203) 785-­ 8533, ext. 3159.

Please only register if you plan to attend for all or most of the six weeks. Space is limited we can only allow a maximum of 12 people per session.

Pictured Above: Pete Stevenson, Cindy Golia, Italia Avitable, and Jen Saslafsky, Deb Tranpani, Maria Yankura.

North Haven: On a beautiful, sunny and mild Monday morning several members of the North Haven Garden Club under the direction of Committee Chair Cindy Golia cleared last years debris from the garden before spreading mulch. Pete Stevenson prunned the 4 rose bushes before mulching. Members who helped spread 2 large piles of mulch were Italia Avitable, Angela Buzzelli, Pete Stevenson, Jen Saslafsky, Deb Trapani and Maria Yankura. With all the hands on deck the garden was cleaned and mulched in about 1.5 hours. The daffodils and hyacinths bulbs that were planted last fall are starting to bloom and with the fresh mulch really stand out. Soon the allium bulbs will

bloom along with the many perennials..Club member Cristie Amato donated several stepping stones which were placed in the garden and look great!

Look on Facebook for more photos of the blooming bulbs.

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! For membership information please email Italia at italia_a@ comcast.net.

North Haven Garden Club is a member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc., New England Garden Clubs Inc., and The National Garden Clubs Inc. Article and photos by Cindy Golia

Income & Expense Connecticut Celebrates National Salvation Army Week Statements for Commercial Properties Due North Haven: All owners of commercial real property are required to file an Income & Expense Statement annually by June 1 per Connecticut General Statutes 12-63c. All properties that are rented or leased, including commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties, except “such property used for residential purposes, containing not more than six dwelling units and in which the owner resides” must complete this form. If a non-residential property is partially rented and partially owner-occupied this report must be filed.

If your property is 100% owneroccupied, report only the income or expense items associated with National Salvation Army Week is May 12th – 18th this year and occupancy of the building and serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and pro- land. Income and expense relatgram beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States ing to your business should not since 1880. This week is observed immediately following Mother’s be reported.

Day in May and was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower The information filed and furnished with this report will remain in 1954 – 74 years after The Salvation Army arrived in the U.S. In his speech, President Eisenhower noted, “Among Americans, confidential and is not open to The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedi- public inspection. Any informacation to the cause of human brotherhood. In time of war, the men tion related to the actual rental and women of this organization have brought to those serving their and operating expenses shall not country far from home, friendliness, and warm concern. In the qui- be a public record and is not subeter days of peace, their work has been a constant reminder to us all ject to the provisions of Section that each of us is neighbor and kin to all Americans. Giving freely of 1-­19 (Freedom of Information) themselves, the men and women of The Salvation Army have won of the Connecticut General Statutes. the respect of us all.”

Any owner of Rental Real “Hope is the driving force of The Salvation Army’s mission,” said Major Richard López, Divisional Commander, Southern New England Property who fails to file this Division. “We continually strive to bring hope to those in despair, help form (or files an incomplete those in need, and do the most good. But we do not act alone. Our or false form with intent to deArmy is made up of selfless individuals who go well beyond the call of fraud) will be assessed a 10% increase in the assessed value duty, taking it upon themselves to humbly serve others.”

In 2024, The Salvation Army’s Southern New England Division of such property. served 1,195,778 Meals, provided 61,494 nights of shelter, and dis- Forms have been mailed but are also available on the Town tributed 73,608 toys to children this Christmas.

For more information on how The Salvation Army serves Connecti- website www.northhaven-ct.gov or from the Assessor’s Office at cut and how you can help, visit: https://salvationarmyct.org/ 18 Church Street, North Haven.

Slate School Student Awarded at Statewide Competitions

North Haven resident and 7th grade Slate School student, Pierson Clark, recently received awards at both the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair and the Connecticut Invention Convention.

At the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair, a charter member of the national International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Pierson Clark won 2nd place in Life Sciences at the statewide Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair. His research project, “Petri Dish Experiments Exploring Bacteria Growth in Soil Samples With and Without Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria”, was additionally a Finalist for the Alexion Biotechnology Awards and a CSF Medallion winner in Biotechnology.

Pierson’s project measured and compared the bacteria growth in unplanted soil, soil with sprouted pea plants, lawn soil, and vetch soil. After a round of preliminary judging by the CT Science & Engineering Fair judges, he was invited to be a Finalist at the statewide Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University.

More than 12,000 students in Connecticut and several bordering New York state towns competed for the 600 spaces at the State Finals. Pierson presented his project to ten judges and industry sponsors, and he was recognized with awards at the State Award Ceremony. He received $150, a trophy, and several medals.

The Connecticut Invention Convention

State Finals were held on May 3 at University of Connecticut, and Pierson was honored with the Connecticut Fire Marshals Award for his Child Safe HotLock invention. Nearly 10,000 K-12 students in schools throughout CT created their own inventions this academic year, and 4.5% were invited to the State Finals of the Connecticut Invention Convention. After a round of judging at UConn, Pierson’s project was selected for the Connecticut Fire Marshal Association’s award for his “invention of an innovative solution in the field of fire and home safety.” His invention seeks to prevent scald burns in young children, which is a problem that he researched extensively. The Child Safe HotLock “locks the hot water faucet for children ages 0-3, but makes it easy for adults to still use the faucet with a simple click.” The State of Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Association invited Pierson to attend a breakfast in June in honor of his winning invention.

Slate School (www.slate school.org) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit K-­12 independent school located in North Haven, Connecticut. At Slate School, education is focused on cultivating creativity, fostering ingenuity, and inspiring a deep passion for lifelong learning. Slate School is committed to changing the landscape of education to inspire and nurture children as creative thinkers and curious learners. Currently with students in Grades K-7, Slate School grows by one grade per year and will reach K-12 in 2029.

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Wallingford: Masonicare Hospice is seeking new volunteers for all areas of CT and the Westerly, RI region.

Hospice volunteers assist in many ways, including companionship (in person or through phone calls), sitting vigil, quiet conversations, family support, expressive arts, spiritual care, and clerical tasks in the office. We are also looking for Veterans who are interested in visiting other Veterans through our “We Honor Veterans” program.

Volunteers set their own time schedules and will receive ongoing support and training. Our volunteers tell us they are amazed at how much they get out of this experience!

Complimentary, virtual or inperson training classes are available. To learn more or sign up, please contact Jolan Szollosi, Volunteer Coordinator, at (203) 679-5342.

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Phyllis was born in Ansonia on May 28, 1932, daughter of the late Margaret (Anderson) and Philip Nolan.

She was a resident of Wallingford for most of her life and a graduate of Ansonia High School. She shared her life with her husband, Robert, whom she treasured for 65 years.

She worked in the Wallingford School System prior to her retirement from Gaylord Hospital as a certified nurse’s aide.

Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Ryne Dorsey and his wife, Christine of Wallingford and Randi Dorsey and his wife, JoAnn of Wallingford; her daughter, Lisanne (Dorsey) Barlow and her husband, Christopher of Wolcott;; her five grandchildren, Ian Dorsey, Shealyn Barlow, Jason Barlow, Nicole Dorsey, and Noah Dorsey.

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How Rituals and Traditions Help Us Heal

When it comes to grief and be- Funeral practices and rituals reavement, a ritual can speak are influenced by religious and a thousand words. Sometimes- cultural traditions, costs, and words are not enough to express personal preferences. These how we feel, and other times we factors help determine whether simply can’t find the right words. the funeral will be elaborate simple, public or private, This is when rituals and traditions or religious or secular. To learn are even more powerful. Rituals about our services, please call and ceremonies bring people 203-­239-­1179. We are located at together through a shared ex- 36 Washington Avenue. perience, even when we don’t always see eye to eye in daily Quote: “There are three life. Every culture has mourning rituals to help us move through needs of the griever: To find the loss. Hindus cook an elaborate words for the loss, to say the favorite meal of the deceased words aloud and to know that to share with the community. the words have been heard.”

Victoria Alexander Vietnamese create elaborate shrines to honor the deceased.

Native Americans and Mexicans bury their deceased with treasured items from life. And many cultures mourn and celebrate simultaneously through music.

Noel M. Pagan, 77, of North Haven, Connecticut went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was the husband of Gloria Van Steenbergen Pagan since 1980. Noel and Gloria had two sons, Christopher and David. Noel was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on March 18, 1948.

He leaves behind 3 loving sisters, Desiree (Ronald) Willis, Ronda (Hammish) McGowan, and Janice (Don) Goodrich, including many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, including his uncle Rev. Richard Pagan. He was predeceased by his parents, Irma and Joseph A. Pagan, Jr., including his aunt Gloria Pagan, who was instrumental in “matchmaking”!

Should friends desire, a memorial gift can be given to Trinity Evangelical Free Church Memorial Fund at TrinityEFC.com under Giving. Contact the office at Office@trinityefc. com with any questions.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Frieda Marks Halkovetz, 93, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at the Whispering Pines, East Haven with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Retired North Haven Police Department Lieutenant Edward S. Halkovetz. Frieda was born in New Haven on May 13th, 1931, and was the daughter of the late John and Frieda K. Hock Marks. Mother of Edward J. Halkovetz and Jacqueline Paul. Grandmother of Monica Paul and Erika Paul. Predeceased by her brother John J. Marks, Jr. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to The North Haven PBA, 8 Linsley Street., North Haven, CT 06473.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Faith Wight, 92, of Wallingford, loving wife of the late Everett E. Wight, died peacefully, Monday, May 5, 2025 at Meriden Health and Rehab. Faith was born in New York, NY on July 15, 1932, a daughter of the late David and Valena (Caldewell) Drake.

Faith is survived by her two children, Faith (Vincent) Marra, of Wallingford and David W. (Nancy) Wight of Pennsylvania; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her great grandson, Dominiq Porterfield.

Should friends desire, contributions can be made to the Christadelphian Bible Mission of the Americas at www. cbma.net

James Patrick Church, 70, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Jacqueline Schwenger Church. James was born in Waterbury on August 22, 1954, and was the son of the late Patrick and Teresa Rafferty Church, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland.

In addition to his wife, James is survived by his children, Steven (Lana Tkachenko) Church and Kimberly (Erik Blanchard) Church, his sisters, Catherine (Peter) Cincogrono and Patricia (Brian) Ragaglia, and nephews, Dominic and Matthew Cincogrono. James also leaves behind his loving grandpup, Charlie F. Doodle, who he loved dearly.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Yale Toy Closet, (https://www.ynhh. org/about/community/auxiliary/toycloset-program), the Neighborhood Music School, (https://nmsnewhaven. org/reasons-to-give) Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Jose Cruz, age 95, of Wallingford passed away on May 7, 2025. For 56 years, he was the loving husband of the late Josefina Cintron Cruz. Jose was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Ines Cruz and Eufemia Cruz Cintron.

He is survived by his loving family, his daughter Lourdes Cruz and grandson Devin Trammell of Wallingford, and his son Robert Cruz and his wife Elizabeth and granddaughters Nina and Maya Cruz of Weymouth, MA. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by his siblings Rosa Lydia, Ismael, Ines and Rosa Maria.

Joan Ann D’Amico Bosta, 82, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at the Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus. Joan was born in New Haven on May 25th, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary Carrano D’Amico.

Joan is survived by her children, Jon “Sonny” Bosta (fiancée Patty Mejia), Lisa Bosta Hundt, and Gina (Vincent) Parcesepe, her grandchildren, Jonathan Bosta III, Nicole (Joseph) Bracale, Nicholas and Gianna Parcesepe, Christina and Noah Hundt, and her brother, Robert D’Amico. She was predeceased by her grandson, Anthony Hundt, as well as her brother, Louis D’Amico.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

PRAYER INFORMATION All prayers cost $12 per prayer, per week. The deadline is Wednesday for the following Tuesday’s Issue.

Please mail to The Advisor, P.O Box 460, North Haven, CT 06473-0460 or bring in to our office, 87 State Street (Kings Acres), North Haven, with payment, correct initials and code number found in lower left corner of prayer.

Shawn Matthew “Gingy” Morrill, 20, of Waterbury, formerly of Wall-

ingford, passed away unexpectedly, May 6th, 2025 at his home. Shawn was born in New Haven on June 17, 2004, son of Gregory and Tracie (Tescione) Morrill of Wallingford. Shawn graduated from Wilcox Technical Highschool in 2022 with a specialty in electronics.

In addition to his parents, Greg and Tracie, he is survived by his sister, Riley Morrill and his brother Ryan Morrill.

Also survived by his maternal grandmother, Donna Tescione and his paternal grandmother, Patricia Morrill Aitro.

He is also survived by many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Louis Tescione and his great grandparents.

Shawn loved his family, his friends and his pets, Thresh and Tyson. He will be missed every day.

Should friends desire, please consider donating to the Wallingford Animal Shelter in Shawn’s name.

Jack Gunnar Sundberg, at the age of 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at The Connecticut Baptist Home. During his final years, he battled Alzheimer’s, which took his memories away, but now he has found peace and can remember all who loved him dearly. Jack was the cherished husband of the late Maryalice (Ward) Sundberg for a remarkable 65 years and son to Bernhard and Karin (Nilsson) Sundberg, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jack is lovingly survived by his children, Jack Sundberg and his wife Kathleen, Scott Sundberg and his wife Kathi, Sandy Gonzalez and her husband Ruben, Steven Sundberg and his wife Kelly, and Julie McDermott and her husband Dan; 18 grandchildren, Craig, Christie, Kurt, Katie, Lindsay, Kelley, Margaret, Jack, Scott, Mark, Jake, Max, Colby, Courtney, Shelby, Danny, Quintin, and Grace; and three great-grandchildren, Kathryn, Remy, and Hadley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving daughter, Jill Margaret Sundberg; and his siblings, Sonja Wright, Bernice Nurczyk, and Carl Bernie Sundberg.

Should friends desire, gifts in his memory may be sent to Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT 06450.

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North Haven Congregational Church Upcoming Bingo Night

Roberta Anne Violette (Bobbie), 89, of Northford passed away

peacefully at her home, on Friday, May 9th, 2025, with her loving friends by her side. She was a devoted friend and companion for over50 years to Veronica “Ronnie” MacKenzie. Bobbie was born in Meriden on July 31st, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Edmund F. and Alice Cyr Violette. She was also predeceased by her twin brother Robert J. Violette.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Alan David Marcarelli, 34, of Wallingford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home.

Born in New Haven on June 8, 1990, he was the beloved son of Steven Marcarelli and the late Nancy Armstead Marcarelli.

He is also survived by his brother Eric Marcarelli, stepmother Patti Marcarelli, stepbrothers Fred Moore III and Kevin Moore, and cousin Zachary Armstead who grew up by his side.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Bingo is coming to the North Haven Congregational Church on Saturday, June 7 (doors open at 6pm).

Games start at 7pm. Prizes include: 6 Designer Handbags, or $100 gift card. Door prizes, raffle gifts, 50/50 raffle.

Bring your own snacks and non alcoholic beverages! $35 includes 1 Bingo card, 6 games, 1 second chance drawing ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased at the door! Daubers available for use or bring your own! Lots of chances to win!

Reserved tables for 6 or more, or purchase tickets in advance!

Call (203) 213-9124.

All proceeds go to parking lot paving project.

North Haven Congregational Church is located at 28 Church Street, across from the Green, and is handicapped accessible with ample parking.

Memorial Day Mass at All Saints Cemetery 2025

Yalesville Funeral Home 203-269-2222 www.yalesvillefh.com

Wallingford Funeral Home 203-269-7777 www.wallingfordfh.com

Wallingford Garden Club Members Making Wooden Wren Houses

Father’s Day Memorial Day Masses held at Pie Sale Fundraiser the Catholic Cemeteries Asso-

Wallingford: A Father’s Day Pie Sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Pinta #5, partnering with Oronoque Farms is available through June 1st. This fundraiser helps to fund three scholarship awards of over $2,000 given out each year to local students entering college or trade school. *Voted Best Apple & Apple Mary Irene Van Deun, 70, of Crumb Pie in CT by CT MagaOakdale, formerly of Wallingford, died Friday, May 9, 2025 at Lawrence Me- zine! Frozen Unbaked Pies are morial Hospital in New London. Mary $20 each.

Pies Available: Apple, Apple was born in New Brunswick, NJ, June 18, 1954, a daughter of the late Crumb, Blueberry, Blueberry John J. and Irene M. (Eccleston) Van Crumb, Cherry, Cherry Crumb.

Mail Checks Payable to: K of Deun. Mary was an individual with significant physical and intellectual C Wallingford Pinta Council #5, disabilities who despite her disabili- P.O. Box 516 Wallingford, CT ties, lived an extraordinary life.

06492, or. they can be placed in Mary is survived by her siblings, offertory basket in an envelope Bryan J. Van Deun and his wife marked: Knights Pie Sale.

Karin of Lincoln, Nebraska, John R. Check your bulletins or end of Van Deun and his wife Mary of Wall- Mass info for orders. ingford, her twin sister, Jeanne M. All orders/money due by: June Thibodeau of Northford, and Elisa 1st. Delivery: Pick-up 10am-12 E. Canterella and her husband Louis noon, Sat., June 14 at Most Holy of Port Charlotte, Florida; her nieces and nephews, Bryan, Andrew, Kristin, Trinity Church, 84 N. Colony St., Johanna, Emma, Jayson, and John; Wallingford.

For more information, contact and many great nieces and great nephews. Mary was predeceased Mike DeMusis at mikedekim@ by her brother, Scott A. Van Deun; att.net or call (203) 410-6117. her paternal grandparents, Alphonse and Jennie Van Deun; and her step father, Gero Alberino.

Mary’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to her excellent caregivers. Their compassionate care and efforts enabled Mary the opportunity to live her life to the fullest. Especially, Debra, Diane, Trista, and Jen from Mosaic, and Dawn and Laquasha from the United Cerebral Palsy Day Program, as well as all others who helped Mary thrive.

Should friends desire, gifts in Mary’s memory may be sent to either: Mosaic, 29 N. Plains Industrial Highway, Wallingford, CT 06492, or United Cerebral Palsy, 8401 Old Courthouse Rd. Vienna, VA 22182.

Set-Back Event

Hamden: St. Paul VI Parish will hold a Set-Back Event on Fri., May 30, 7pm (Registration starts at 6pm), at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Hall, 2819 Whitney Avenue. Park in the area near the 5-bay garage.

Cost: $15 per person - single play - no partner needed.

Refreshments, Prizes, 50-50.

Questions, please call Chuck Aprea, (203) 506-3076.

Food Pantry Dishes Out Groceries for Those in Need

North Haven: The Churches of North Haven Food Pantry is located at the North Haven Congregational Church. Those in need can call (203) 239-5691 to provide information to be registered for receiving non-perishable food once per month at pre-arranged scheduled pickup times.

Anyone wanting to make a monetary or non-perishable donation can also call the North Haven Congregational Church, (203) 239-5691. Neighbor helping neighbor. There is food need year-round. Volunteers staff the Food Pantry to make food available for pre-scheduled monthly pickups.

St. Ann’s Food Pantry

Hamden: St. Ann’s Food Pantry at 322 Circular Avenue (rear building), is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30am.

For more information, please call (203) 248-0141.

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ciation (CCA). Join us for Mass on Mon., May 26 (Memorial Day).

If you would like to honor a Veteran, please visit our website at www.ccacem.org and select the Blog & News Tab, and click on Events to open the calendar. Select May 26th on the calendar and fill out the form included. All Veterans names will be honored at all the masses held at our cemetaries.

Below is a schedule of masses offered on Mon., May 26th, Memorial Day in the local area: All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum - North Haven, 700 Middletown Ave. (Rt. 17). Celebrant: Rev. Ajeesh Ouseph. Time: 10:30am.

Office: (203) 507-­9213.

Mt. St. Peter Cemetery Mausoleum - Derby, 219 New Haven Ave. Celebrant: Rev. Jeff Gubbiotti. Time: 10am. Office Telephone: (203) 735-8026.

Questions? Please call our Outreach Assistant, Barbara at (203) 780-8418. Please visit our website for more masses being offered across the Archdiocese at the CCA. Thank you.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday Service

North Haven: You are welcome at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Place (at the top of the North Haven Green) for Sunday Service (Holy Communion) at 9am.

Visit our website: https://www. stjohns-northhaven.org/ Follow us on Facebook: St. John’s Episcopal Church, North Haven, CT.

Sunday Service Please join us at Northford Congregational Church, 4 Old Post Road for Sunday Service at 10am.

Visit our Website: northford congregational.church Follow us on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, and Twitter: NCCHSMove Find us on Facebook: Northford Community Church or Northford Congregational Church.

Pictured Top: Wallingford Garden Club Group power drills to complete the bird house. members with their finished bird houses. Bottom: Many members found that wrens welcomed the Walter Brockett with Carmelina Villani and Martha new houses in their backyards. They were even Shea, and Karen Ciosek and Linda Burr assembringing small twigs to start nest building. Perfect bling their boxes. timing.

Wallingford Garden Club members were particiWallingford Garden Club is a member of The pants in a hands-on workshop with Walter BrockFederated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, New ett making a wooden wren birdhouse. Walter is a England Garden Clubs, Inc and National Garden member of the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven.

Clubs, Inc. Walter had pre cut kits available to each participant.

Photos of project by Karen Ciosek and Betty WilIt was a step by step project with members using son and Sally Brockett.

Lions Clubs are looking for fun, munity Services, located at 5 Linsley Street during business hours positive community members dedicated to making a difference.

Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

Any questions regarding dona- The benefits are Leadership tions or any residents interested Growth, Community Impact, NetNorth Haven: The Community in accessing the food bank, working and Friendship, Global Services Food Bank is currently please contact Robert Snurkows- Reach, and Local Action. seeking assistance in replenish- ki in the Department of Commu•••• ing items in the food bank. The nity Services from Monday-Friday WANTED: Collector wants following items are greatly need- between 8:30am-4:30pm at (203) to buy early historic New ed: Macaroni & cheese, canned 239-5321, x502.

Haven County related items, vegetables, canned soups and maps, books, engravings, stews, chili, baked beans, any District 23A paintings, paper items or Chef Boyardee items, peanut Lions Clubs actual products; (203) 915butter and jelly.

7662 • A wish list is available on FOR SALE: Gene Autry toy APPLICATIONS Amazon in which donations can cap pistol with holster and NOW BEING ACCEPTED be directly shipped to Community Services. Go to Amazon, District 23A Libelt (1945) $99; (203) 269search Gifting and Registry, click ons Clubs -- New 5362, leave message • on Amazon Gifting and Regis- Haven & Fairfield FOR SALE: Oak TV stand try, search North Haven Food Counties are now with glass doors $25 or Bank. You will find Year-­Round accepting applicabest offer; (203) 675-3989 • Food Bank Needs. Or you can tions (Scan QR click on: https://www.amazon. code). Communities in the local FOR SALE: Scotts 50 inch com/registries/gl/guest-view/ area that have Lions Clubs are: mower deck, 3-blade, exc.

3PAX9ZNQVYA8K. Cheshire, East Haven, Hamden, cond., good spindles, solid Or donations can be dropped New Haven, North Haven, Wall$100; (203) 214-5232 off at The Department of Com- ingford, and West Haven.

Community Services Requesting Items for Food Bank

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CARPET CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: Local, courteous service for over 20 years. Get ready for Spring with clean carpets! Josh Cossette Carpet Cleaning, LLC, (860) 302-0001.

CLEANING SERVICES JUNK CLEARED OUT from house, basement or garages. One item or a truck full. Neat, prompt and local, for over 25 years.

Gregory’s Hauling, (203) 235-6210.

CUSTOM WATER FEATURES, Koi Ponds, Decorative Fountains, Pondless Waterfalls & Rainwater Collection Systems installed at your location. We also stock Water Treatments, Pumps, Filter Pads & EPDM (Fish-­Safe) Liners. TJB-INC has been installing, repairing & maintaining ponds since 1984. We invite you to come by and visit our outdoor Display Ponds & Gardens. CT HIC #507853. Call 203-288-3711 for information and visit www.POND.Expert to view our work.

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J.A.F. CARPENTRY, LLC: Since 1979. Professional carpenters experienced in all phases of building for home or business.

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL WORK: Specializing in small jobs, plugs, light hookups, etc. Cheap rates. Call or text (203) 627-­9189. Lic. #154114.

CFS ELECTRIC, LLC: All phases of electrical work. No job too small. Fully licensed & insured. (CT Lic. #186688) Free estimates and friendly service. (860) 398-1000.

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Call Rich, (203) 927-1527.

ONE ITEM OR A TRUCK LOAD: Very reasonable, clean and prompt. We’re local too! 25 years running. Gregory’s Hauling, (203) 235-6210.

A & R CLEANOUT SERVICE: Partial or total cleanout of homes, garages, basements and businesses. We donate what is usable. Dumping is our last option. We also manage estate sales or buy outright. We also clean homes top to bottom and do demolition work. We get your home ready to sell. Free estimates and consultation. (203) 281-6387 or (203) 623-0166.

Lic. #600693

LANDSCAPING

Established 1987

A-1 LANDSCAPING: Since 1983. Custom design paver walkways & patios, retaining walls & stairs, front steps refaced with bluestone and natural thin stone, professional landscape design, new lawns, seed, sod or hydroseed, and much more services. Over 38 years experienced. Visit Angi and BBB for A+ rating. Call Frank for free estimate at (203) 239-1177. References and hundreds of photos available. Lic. #0562123.

JAKE’S LAWN & GARDEN: Spring cleanups, lawn maintenance, planting, hardscapes, snow and ice management.

Commercial and Residential. Now serving Wallingford. (203) 498-0619.

PROFESSIONAL MASTER LANDSCAPING, LLC: Spring Cleanup. Complete lawn mowing, mulching, seeding, weeding, hedge trimming, raking and leaf removal, sprinkler system. Call Eddie, (203) 393-5673. Free estimates. Member of BBB. ALL TYPE LANDSCAPING: Mowing, trimming, hedge cutting.

We do it all. No job too small. Mulching, Spring cleanups. Call (203) 509-5844.

TOWN LINE LAWN CARE, LLC is currently accepting new accounts in North Haven and surrounding areas. Spring and Fall cleanup, mulching, mowing, hedge trimming, dethatching, seeding, aerating, fertilizer programs, soil testing and organic tick control. Fully insured. BBB accredited. CT HIC #0633664.

DEEP #B3097. Call for a free estimate, (203) 752-7315, www. townlinelawncare.com COMPLETELY PERFECT LANDSCAPING, LLC: Complete landscaping, Fall cleanups, plantings, dethatching, seeding, custom waterscapes, walkways, patio and retaining walls, fertilizer programs. Two Free Cuts with Full Maintenance Contract. Free estimates. Commercial/Residential. No job too big or small. Fully insured and licensed. Backhoe available upon request. Call Anthony at (203) 239-2382. Reg. #572716- Dep. B1613.

GALAXY LANDSCAPING: Mowing, Trimming, Pruning and more. Call for free estimate, (203) 232-9376.

BRICK • BLOCK CONCRETE • STONE CHIMNEYS • PATIOS SIDEWALKS • WALLS FREE ESTIMATES I REPAIRS & SMALL JOBS WELCOME

CALL JOHN

203-­444-­3087 or 203-­200-­9046 FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED I HIC 0700589

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3 year & 5 year warranty available!

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We recommend using 100% virgin asphalt from The L. Suzio Asphalt Co.

(203) 238-1708

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Midstate Paving

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AURORA LANDSCAPING LLC HYDRO-SEEDING / TREE REMOVAL

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION/REMOVAL • Shrub Removal • Seeding • New Plantings

• Brush Removal • Sodding • Lawn Renovation • New Lawn Installation • Decorative Stone • Backhoe Service & Mulching EXCAVATION • Grading • Trenching • Concrete DEMOLITION • Sheds • Decks • Garages • Pools FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED Commercial, Residential and Condominiums

Established 1986 Owner on Every Job Contractor’s Lic. #558031

 CT LIC # 575852

of A Bit a li Ita n Touch

D &M Masonry & Home Improvement , LLC

ALL KINDS OF MASONRY

Retaining Walls Blue Stone Patios Brick & Block Works Steps -­ Repaired & New Sidewalks-­ Stone Walls

Tile & Ceramic Work (Bathroom & Kitchen Floors)

Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES Insured Give us a Call - We do it all

Licensed #HIC 630267

(203) 506-9651

(203) 619-­2301

Major Credit Cards Accepted

JUNK REMOVAL

u Brick Walks & Patios u Pre-Cast Steps Installed

~ NICK WILLIAMS

LANDSCAPING

REASONABLE LAWN CARE & SERVICES, LLC: Start the season early. Mowing, weed whacking, lawn cleanups, dethatching, seeding, organic fertilizing, garden tilling. (203) 807-9933.

Edward’s

“You Break It, I Will Fix It!” 43+ years of experience

203-500-8777

• General Plumbing • Light Automotive • Drain Clearing • Septic System -­ • Electrical Repair / Install • Appliance Repair • Water Heaters • Tractor / Lawn & Garden • Effluent & Water Pumps • Other Things / etc.

Doing it right the first time since the very beginning!

All Types of Mason Repair & New Work Pointing • Brick • Block • Caulking Waterproofing • Tile Work • Chimneys All Major Steps • Repairs • etc.

Credit Cards Accepted Free Estimates • Any Size Job

East Haven (203)

469-6670

Insured & Licensed #616858

STANLEY PAVING LLc RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL LICENSED - FULLY INSURED Specializing in:

• DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • PAVED SIDEWALKS • CRUSHED STONE • PATCH & REPAIR • SEAL COATING • NEW & RESURFACE • BACKHOE WORK

ASK ABOUT OUR 15% DISCOUNT 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON RESIDENTIAL ONLY

Not Affiliated with Other Paving Contractors

 FREE  ESTIMATES (203) Lic #532227

294-0657

www.Stanley-PavingLLC.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Cutting Edge

Painters

Free Quotes Licensed & Fully Insured Lic. # H.I.C. 0620932

in: Specializing • Interior-Exterior

• Powerwashing • Deck Staining We Now Accept Credit Cards

Brandon

203.623.6317

www.cuttingedgepainters.com

Tony’s Handyman Services &

Decks • Painting • Interior • Exterior • Windows • Doors Molding • Toilets • Sinks • Drywall • Roofing • Framing Siding • Masonry • Garages • Plumbing Vinyl, Laminate & Oak Flooring Installation

We Offer Fencing: Wood & Vinyl Give Us a Call we do it ALL HIC #0699849 40 Years Call 203-565-8415

Fully Insured • CT Lic. #0627914

Stonewalls • Sidewalks • Chimneys Brick • Patios • Blocks • Tile Like us on Facebook California Stucco • Stucco facebook.com/

FREE ESTIMATES fathersonmasonry Cell (203)598-9939 • Office (203)598-9938 OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

UNLIMITED GREEN LANDSCAPING LLC

• General Landscaping • Tree Service • Sprinkler Systems

Call (203) 239-5404

Concerning Rates & Discounts

• Free Estimates • Commercial & Residential • Fully Insured

Danny 203-393-5703

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LAWN FERTILIZATION SERVICES

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LAWN FERTILIZATION AND ORGANIC TICK CONTROL SERVICES: Offered by Town Line Lawn Care, LLC. Call for a free quote, (203) 752-7315. CT DEEP #B3097, CT DEEP Supervisor #S-6125, HIC #0633664.

DRAIN CLEANING, Sewers & Pipes, Faucets, Showers, Running Toilet, Garbage Disposals, Clogged Tubs & Sinks, Hot Water Heater- 30 gal. or 40 gal. Oil & gas heating, boilers, baseboard heating. Call P. PLUMBING, (203) 584-6868.

CHEAP SPRING CLEANING and Lawn Mowing. Call Mike at (203) 600-3836.

WEEKLY LAWN MOWING: Shrub Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Mulch Installation, Brush Cutting (under 2” thick), Spring and Fall Cleanup. Serving residential properties in North Haven, Northford, Wallingford, Cheshire, all year round. Fully insured.

Free estimates. Call (203) 494-1868.

JAY’S LAWN SERVICE: Prepare for Spring cleanup. Yards cleaned up plus fertilized, hedges trimmed, also thatching, rototilling and gardens planted. Taking on new customers. Senior Discount. Complete lawn care, weekly cutting. Reasonable rates on all services. Call (203) 435-3319.

WALLINGFORD PLUMBING & HEATING: Water Heater Specials - 40 gallon gas $1,350; 50 gallon electric $1,100.

Prompt service on all repairs and new installations. Water heaters, boilers. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. (203) 269-6175. Lic. #280395.

LAWN SERVICES

MASONRY

Home Improvements

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S.H.J. MASONRY: I do thin brick, pavers, sidewalk, stonewall, stucco, concrete, chimney and repairs, and more. Free estimate. (860) 605-7407.

BRICK, BLOCK, CONCRETE, STONE, Chimney Repairs, Sidewalks, Porches, Walls. Repairs and small jobs welcome.

Free estimates. Licenced. Insured. H.I.C. #0700589. Call John, (203) 444-3087.

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME with a gorgeous Walkway, Patio, Pool-Deck, Driveway and/or Retaining Wall. We install Traditional or sustainable Permeable pavers by our experienced, ICPI Certified, skilled craftsmen of TJB-INC (Established 1976). We’ll install your choice of paver, color(s), style, & patterns. 10-Year Warranty on our installations! Come visit our displays & pick up brochures at 12 Crest Way – Hamden (off Sherman Ave). Fully Insured - CT. HIC #507853. Visit at www.

TJB-INC.com to see more of our work! Call 203-288-3711 to set up a quote.

STONE PATIOS & WALKWAYS BY ANTHONY LLC. Local masonry contractor from North Haven, CT. Call (203) 640-1075. FREE ESTIMATES & SENIOR DISCOUNTS! Licensed & Insured. H.I.C. #0667349.

PAINTING SERVICES BARLETTA’S PAINTING: 30 yrs. experience, interior & exterior. Call for free estimates. Insured. Senior discount offered.

No job too big or small! Lic. #572311. (203) 676-9070, cell.

KENDRICK PAINTING: Experienced painter seeks interior painting and wallpapering work. Finest quality work at very affordable prices. Free estimates, senior discounts, references, fully insured. Call Charlie, (203) 376-6628. Lic. #562711.

JIM KENNEDY PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpapering.

Insured. (203) 288-6057. Reg. #0621006.

TCB ENTERPRISES: Painting contractors. Interior, Exterior Painting. Repair & removal of popcorn ceilings, plaster repair, aluminum siding repaint. Free estimates. Fully insured. Senior discounts. 35 yrs. in business, A+ BBB. Terry, (203) 288-8203.

Reg. #568568.

HABITAT UNLIMITED, LLC: Painting, repairs and decoration.

Free estimates. (Licensed and Insured.) Serving All Connecticut. Call Moses, (203) 444-3803.

PLUMBING LICENSED PLUMBER: No job too small. Work done daytime and weekends. Call Greg, home (203) 239-PIPE (7473), cell (203) 215-4195.

POOL & SPA Mike’s Lawn Care ALL TYPE • Pool Openings • & Landscaping Sales & Service

LLC

PLUMBING & HEATING

POWER WASHING WE SHOW UP: Wash, mildew dirt from house. fence, patio, walkway, roof washing (remove lichen & black stains).

Other home maintenance jobs. Fully insured. John, (203) 288-7868.

PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE & DRAINAGE CONSULTATIONS PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE & DRAINAGE CONSULTATIONS: TJB-INC offers to bring our 49+ years of experience to your door with a unique service called “Hour With A Pro”.

You get a non-biased expert, not a salesman, to answer any questions pertaining to our fields of expertise as well as guidelines to a DIY, or professional solution(s). If DIY isn’t your thing, our expert can make recommendations of local professionals to give you worry-free solutions. This service saves you needless hours watching YouTube and provides personal guidance relevant to your property. For advice pertaining to Drainage, Turf Care, Landscape Design, Hardscapes, or Arboriculture, call TJB-INC first, and get professional education/solutions about your concerns. Locally, this service costs $165.00 for the hour. TJB-INC is in Hamden at 12 Crest Way (off Sherman Avenue). We invite you to come by and visit our outdoor Display Gardens & Ponds or visit www.TJB-INC.com to learn more about our company. Please read our online reviews to see how others have benefited from our unique & personalized service. To schedule an on-site consultation, call us at 203-288-3711 or email tjb@TJB-INC.com

J&P RESTORATION , LLC General Contractor J.A. Petrillo - Owner

`Roofing Remodeling Additions Kitchens Garages Masonry Decks Gutters

`Siding Sheet Rock Bathrooms Paper Hanging Painting Plumbing Electrical Windows

203-982-5436

Fully Insured - Free Estimates - HIC 0560655 24 Hour Emergency Service

New Installation of Inground & Above Ground Pools

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Property Maintenance • Spring/Fall Clean-up • Masonry & Retaining Walls • Stonework • Sidewalks/Patios • Drainage • Pot Holes

Full Service & Repair

Call (203) 537-9188 Fully Licensed & Insured • HIC #0622885

• Tree Services • Hydroseeding • Planting • Mulch • Edging • Hedge Trimming Free Estimates

Specializing in Liner Replacements for inground & above ground pools, Pool Restoration & Renovation, Pool Inspections, Filter & Line Repairs

203-676-7181

mikeslawncarelandscaping.com

Fully Licensed & Insured

Curtain Drains/French Drains SAVINGS INCLUDE A FREE TOILET & BIDET

SCHEDULE A FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION

*Subject to 3rd party credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required.

Offers valid thru 3/31/25

We Dig What You Dream

Let us transform your soggy yard into a dry, usable space!

We • Drainage Issues

Transform your bath with a walk-in tub

866-849-1327

EXCAVATION S LUTIONS

Specialize in Residential Needs!

• Land Clearing & Grading • Driveway, Patio & Registered & Insured Over Walkway Prep 40 Years Residential/Commercial supervises • Stump Removal Experience Owner every job!

• Foundation Excavation Call Paul Call us for a FREE estimate!

203-887-7977

EXCAVATIONSOLUTIONSCT.COM

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BUSINESS SERVICES

• Shingle Roofs • Flat Roofs • Seamless Gutters • Leaders • Repairs • Skylights INC. www.russoroofing.com • Slate Repairs CT Reg No. 00509027 Residential • Commercial Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Licensed (203)

562-8077 • (203) 624-ROOF

Residential

Restoration LLC

ROOFING Professionals (upon approval)

Hire us for SPRING 2025 & Lock Into Our Great Prices! NO Up Front Costs (Call for Details)

* Roofing * Siding * Skylights * Gutters * Windows * Doors

CERTIFIED Installer Installer

Family Owned for 30 Years

Senior Discounts

Preferred

203-671-1368

Rated 20 years

ROOFING CHAMPION CO. ROOFING, LLC: Flat roofs, shingles, slate, gutters, chimneys, all type repairs. Over 40 years experience.

License #0629828. (203) 777-4183.

ROTOTILLING TILL YOUR GARDEN, Flower Beds or Lawns. Big and small jobs. Free estimates. Licensed. Insured. HIC#0700589. Call John, (203) 444-3087.

SEPTIC/SEWER SERVICES SIOHOLM EXCAVATION: B-100A compliance. Repairs, Inspections, New Installations. Engineered systems. Septic Lic. #05331. Sewer installations & repairs, lateral extensions, root removal & cleaning, new installations. All work & materials guaranteed. 25+ years experience. Lic. #P-7 278805. Call (203) 239-3838, anytime.

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

TREE SERVICES/REMOVAL

0% Financing for 18 Months

A+

BUSINESS SERVICES

2-­CYCLE & 4-­CYCLE ENGINES, Lawn mowers, Chainsaws and many more. Pickup/delivery available. Sales also located in Wallingford, (475) 201-9001.

“Quality Roofing Since 1928”

SKYWAY

Call (203) 239-5404

Concerning Rates & Discounts

Cell 203-234-1906

NORTH HAVEN BASED 25 years

www.skyway-­roofing.com

Free, No Pressure Estimates

NO JOB TOO SMALL, NO TREE TOO TALL. Free tree and yard evaluation by Arborist Woody Harding, serving North Haven for 20 years. 24/7 storm team. (203) 824-0000. woody@ stumpbuster.com EXPERT TREE REMOVAL: Tree removal, chipping, lots cleared, stump removal. Tree climbing experts. Free estimates, fully insured. Steve McLean, (203) 248-7326, (203) 506-4655.

TM TREE SERVICE, LLC: Removals and replanting, experienced crew, fully insured, fair prices, small jobs too. (203) 589-1263.

EZ TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL: Tree and shrub removal, brush chipping, stump grinding. Prompt service. Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured, #583726. Reasonable. Bruce, (203) 671-8180, cell; (203) 272-1396.

PROFESSIONAL MASTER LANDSCAPING LLC: Tree removal by professional master expert climber, storm damage, bucket truck, full insurance. Eddie Galvez, (203) 393-5673. Continued on next page

Licensed & Insured Lic. #0573204

John’s Paint & Wallpaper Also offering Handyman & Carpenter Services

203-­671-­3160

JohnsPaintCT@gmail.com Google Search: www.JohnsPaintAndWallpaper.com

Professional Master Landscaping, llc

TREE SERVICE

Scan Me

by professional master expert climber

• Storm Damage

• Bucket Truck

Residential & Commercial Eddie Galvez 203-393-5673 pmasterlandscapingllc@yahoo.com Fully Insured & Licensed

ROOFING SIDING THE ROOFING SPECIALISTS FLAT ROOFS WINDOWS GUTTERS DOORS Free Estimates

Fully Insured Lic.# 577437

Commercial & Residential Roofing • Tear-offs, Reroofs New Construction • Slate Roof • Wood Shakes • Chimney Work Modified Roof System • Siding • Replacement Windows • Gutters

203-288-7901 North Haven

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

203-468-9441 East Haven



AURORA

TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIZING IN

RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL

Limited Time Offer

Licensed & Insured

• STUMP GRINDING • WOOD SPLITTING • FIREWOOD

• Stump Grinding • Chipping • Lot Clearing • Tree & Shrub Installation

• Storm Damage Clean-ups • Owner on Every Job • Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Serving Greater New Haven Area since 1986

(203) 619-2301

• FULLY INSURED

203-281-5516

Bucket Truck/Crane/Climbing

203-996-9074

Contractor’s Lic. #558031

Major Credit Cards Accepted

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THE ADVISOR

AUTOMOTIVE CORNER

WANTED TO BUY

CASH FOR CARS We buy cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, campers, trailers, RVs

WATERPROOFING

Why donate when you can get cash?

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: Install a permanent de-watering system without the need of pumps. 32 years experience.

Lots of references. Fully insured. Registered & Licensed for storm water removal. Quality work. HIC #550872, #P-7 278805.

Wm. Sioholm Excavating Co., (203) 239-3838.

Call Philip today

WATER TESTING - LABORATORY HOMEOWNERS WITH PRIVATE WELLS: Avoid health risks due to potential bacterial contamination of your drinking water.

Call Aqualogic at (203) 248-8959. Lic. #PH0454.

WELDING SMALL WELDING REPAIRS, FABRICATIONS, lathe and milling operations also. Most any metal. Aluminum motorcycle cases. Call for information. Ask for Joe, (203) 288-5832.

203-843-8725

CASH PAID

$

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CASH ON THE SPOT

203-376-3434

$

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE RENTALS VACATIONS

Will Take Other Makes and Models

Call (203) 239-5404 for info on placing a Real Estate Ad in The Advisor

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WANTED: OLD FURNITURE, Collectibles, glassware, pottery, silver, linens, jewelry, toys, frames. Anything old or unusual.

Call (203) 641-0307.

SHORELINE JEWELRY BOX Buying Gold & Silver. Any amount, new, old or parts. Call Joe, (203) 589-8771.

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USED VEHICLES

RUNNING OR NOT And get a Tax Deduction

TO PARTNERSHIP CENTER FOR ADULT DAY CARE Call Toll Free (have title with you) 1 (877) CARS-4-US Ext.1089 Cars, Boats, Trucks, RV’s Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Vans, Jet-skis, Motor-homes, and even Buses

MOTORCYCLES WANTED WANTED: Any & all old Motorcycles, Scooters, Mini-bikes, also old Go-karts. Need not run.

Cash paid. Call (203) 215-3826

VACATION RENTAL CAPE COD, EASTHAM Vacation Weekly Rental. Great location near National Seashore Visitor Center. Sleeps six. No pets. Call for information, (203) 494-4368.

YOU GET TOP RESULTS WITH A LOW COST ADVISOR AD LTS WITH A LOW COST ADVISOR AD LINE ADS

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