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A Spring Tea Party Fundraiser will take place on Sat., May 17, 1pm at United Methodist Church of Branford, 811 East Main St., Branford.

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Quinnipiac’s Kaleidoscope Of Creativity Gallery Highlights Youth Artwork At The School Of Education

Pictured: Adiah Powell, a seventh-grade student Connecticut area partner schools working with the at Hamden Middle School, shows her artwork to, School of Education this year included North Haven from left, her mother Kristy Heart of Hamden, family Public Schools, Hamden Public Schools, Fair Hafriend Leslie Dick, father Russ Powell and 9-year-old ven School (New Haven) and Side by Side Charter brother Walden Powell.

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North Haven: Artwork by 31 children from area Side by Side Charter School art instructor Katie public schools is on display at Quinnipiac University’s Sica said the partnership with Quinnipiac School of 2025 Kaleidoscope of Creativity gallery at the School Education provided an unprecedented opportunity to of Education. showcase the talents of eight students, representing Earlier this month, excited student artists, their grades one through eight. families, and public school art educators visited the “I think this gives our students a sense of pride newly hung art in the gallery. Refreshed annually with in their work, and a feeling of accomplishment and new student works, the Kaleidoscope of Creativity achievement,” said Sica. gallery in the School of Education lobby features a Bella Sylvia said Quinnipiac’s effort to help showwide variety of paintings, photographs and designs. case student artwork affirms a love of creativity in The gallery is on display year-round to inspire facher son, Nico, age 9. His brightly painted imagery ulty, students, staff and members of the public visiting blended shades of realism in its New England fall the North Haven Campus. landscape, and impressionism in its swirling colors of Art teachers from the School of Education partner wind, sun and sky. schools selected the student work for the gallery. The “He loves art; he lives for art. He asks me how student artists were celebrated during a special viewwe can buy an art studio at some point!” said Syling reception where they received a certificate of recvia. “Every art teacher we’ve ever had says he’s very ognition from the School of Education. committed. It’s beautiful to see his work on display at School of Education Dean Anne Dichele welQuinnipiac University. I can’t believe it.” comed attendees and presented certificates to this All of the student artwork will remain on public disyear’s artists, representing students in kindergarten play in the gallery at Quinnipiac’s School of Education through grade 12. until April 2026.

“This is a school in which we train teachers to “Picasso once said, ‘Every child is an artist. The be teachers, and so we’re very excited to have all problem is how to remain one when we grow up.’ of these wonderful artists here to celebrate these inI think this really shows the innate creativity we all credible talents,” said Dichele. “I’m really excited to have but the real importance of nurturing and precelebrate the joy and the creativity that these young serving it throughout our lives, especially in children,” artists have poured into their work.” said Dichele. stews, chili, baked beans, any nity Services, located at 5 LinsChef Boyardee items, peanut ley Street during business hours butter and jelly.

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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) 2570708.

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North Haven Rotary Club Sponsors Another Fabulous Dinner

Pictured Above: Members of the North Haven Rotary Club. Right: Ray Sola Dinner Bell.

North Haven: On Friday, April 25, a wonderful Easter dinner was enjoyed by all at St John’s Episcopal Church. The church hall was packed with many residents waiting to enjoy the Easter dinner.

The delicious food consisted of pork chops, pork roast, mashed potatoes, brown flavored rice, salad, water and juices, was served by the rotary club members. After dinner there were many delicious cupcakes, and pieces of cake. When it was time for everyone to go up to eat, Ray Sola rang a bell and everyone went up one table at a time. It was a great night out with family and friends who enjoyed a wonderful dinner together. The North Haven Rotary Club always puts on many wonderful events for the community and they work hard to make sure

everyone has a good time. Thank you rotary club members.

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Friends of Hagaman Library to Hold Bingo Fundraiser!

Pictured: Edru and Candy posing.

Candy and Edru have been married for forty six years and they still have strong love for each other. They always walk holding hands and Candy said they will never let go, they feel the warm feeling of love for each other for all these years.

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Antique country North Haven Sons WANTED: store items, old tins, bins, boxes or anything and Daughters of signs, related; (203) 915-7662 • Italy to Honor Three

On Wednesday, May 21, the North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2805 will be recognizing State Representative Vincent Candelora, Nathan Vestal and Raymond Ciarleglio for their outstanding community service.

The dinner will take place at Woodwinds in Branford and tickets are $55 per person which includes appetizers, a full buffet meal and a cash bar. Appetizers and cocktails will begin at 5:30 with dinner starting promptly at 6:15.

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The Friends of the East Haven Hagaman Memorial Library will be holding a Bingo fundraiser at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue on Fri., May 9.

Doors open at 5:30pm. Bingo will start at 6:30pm.

There will be a book of 10 games for $10 along with cash prizes. There will also be raffles, including 50/50 and door prizes.

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North Haven Democratic Town Committee Promotes “Buy Local” And Environmental Stewardship At Earth Day Celebration

North Haven: The North Haven Democratic Town Committee (DTC) proudly participated in the town-wide Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 26th at the North Haven Recreation Center. Organized by the North Haven Conservation Commission, this annual event brought together community members, local organizations, and environmentally conscious vendors to celebrate sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet.

The DTC’s table, centered around the theme Our Power, Our Planet, Our Town, welcomed several hundred visitors throughout the day. Volunteers shared information about the environmental and economic benefits of buying locally sourced and produced goods, services, and food. Conversations focused on how supporting local businesses can reduce environmental impact, strengthen community connections, and keep resources circulating within the local economy.

As part of the celebration, the DTC distributed free seed packets to encourage home gardening

and promote sustainable living. These small giveaways served as both a symbol and a practical tool for environmental action-reminding residents that even small steps can lead to meaningful change.

“Protecting our natural resources isn’t just an Earth Day activity-it’s central to the mission of the North Haven DTC,” said Keisha Gattison, Chair of the DTC Events Committee. “We’re proud to engage with the community in ways that promote sustainability, and we hope these seed packets inspire more conversations-and more gardens-across town.”

The North Haven Democratic Town Committee remains committed to advocating for policies and practices that protect the environment and promote economic justice at the local level. The DTC looks forward to participating in future community events that bring people together for a healthier, more sustainable future.

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2025 College Scholarships

Hamden: Play More Chess Academy (PMCA) and Hamden Chess Club (HCC) offer the following college scholarships: Up to two $500 College Scholarships will be available in Spring of 2025. A student is eligible to apply for this college scholarship if they are a class of 2025 graduating high school senior and are planning to attend college in Fall 2025. Successful applicants will have had at least some involvement with PMCA and/or HCC programs over the years (i.e. classes, lessons, summer program, casual play or tournaments).

Applicants should submit the following to info@playmorechess. com: 1. A high school transcript showing a 3.3 GPA or higher 2. An essay (minimum 250 words) on what chess means to them.

Please include, either as part of the essay or separately, any ways in which applicant has been involved with PMCA and/or HCC over the years (i.e. classes, lessons, summer program, casual play or tournaments).

If notified that you have been selected to receive an award you would then need to submit a photo of yourself to be used in the announcement of the annual scholarship winner(s). Scholarship winners will receive notification by June 1, 2025. Application deadline May 15, 2025.

Scholarship funds are made possible through the generosity of friends and family who made contributions to honor the memory of David Ringold (1956-­2022). The scholarship program funding is sustained and increased with both individual gifts and purchases of refreshments at Play More Chess Academy, Home of the Hamden Chess Club. Previous scholarship winners are listed on the PMCA website.

Photo release: By applying for this scholarship you give permission for an image of yourself, if a scholarship winner, to be used solely for the promotion of chess education and program activities of Play More Chess Academy and the Hamden Chess Club, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

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Sen. Cicarella, Calls for AG Tong to Investigate Possible Civil Rights Violations Senior Deputy Senate Republican Leader Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven), member of the Government Judiciary Committee, has urged Connecticut Attorney General William Tong to investigate possible civil rights violations at Yale University, where pro-Palestinian protesters allegedly blocked Jewish students from accessing Beinecke Plaza and directed insults at them.

“Over the past days, there have been multiple reports and videos on social media that have surfaced depicting harassment and intimidation of Jewish students on Yale’s campus at the hands of agitators. Yale’s administration has State Senator Paul Cicarella gone on to revoke the status of the student protest group involved. It is clear that this is a problem. Attorney General Tong has a history of taking legal action on a wide range of issues, and launching investigations on matters less egregious than what we saw this week at Yale.

If Jewish students were harassed or blocked from moving freely on Yale’s campus, then it is the Attorney General’s duty to act decisively.

He has the opportunity to send a clear message that hate and harassment will not be tolerated,” he said.

In 2021, the legislature adopted legislation (PA 21-­128) pushed by Attorney General Tong that, among other provisions, allows his office to “investigate, intervene in, or bring a civil or administrative action” whenever any person has engaged in conduct that: • Subjects other persons to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by the constitutions or laws of this state or the United States; or • Interferes, or attempts to interfere, by threats, intimidation or coercion, with the exercise or enjoyment by other persons of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by the constitutions or laws of this state or the United States.

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Moving or down sizing and don’t know how, call us we will help North Haven: The North Haven Mayflower Society founded in 1895 would like to invite you to attend this year’s Founders’ Celebration Banquet, an annual North Haven event! This is the 129th consecutive year that North Haveners have gathered to honor their shared history – be a part of it! The banquet will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4 PM. It will take place at The Bistro, Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Road in Wallingford. The cost is $55 per person inclusive of the $5 annual membership and includes appetizers, a turkey dinner, and dessert and coffee. There will be a cash bar.

This year’s speaker will be John Proto, Executive Director of the Shoreline Trolley Museum. He will entertain us with stories of the trolleys that traveled to and from North Haven.

For more information, please call 203-­239-­7722 or email nhhistsoc@gmail.com. You can make reservations by mailing payment to: Mayflower Society Secretary / Treasurer 27 Broadway, North Haven, CT 06473.

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North Haven Resident Inducted Into Stonehill Honor Society

raised an impressive $3.87 million for a record number of 553 local nonprofits.”* Peter’s Rock Association is participating on this site (www. thegreatgive.org). The park’s bridges are in need of repair/replacement. Donating is easy, go to the above site, locate Peter’s Rock Association in the search bar, and DONATE. 100% of donations are applied to the park and appreciated. *Taken from the Community Foundation’s website.

Juliana Mascia of North Haven, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2026, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, Stonehill College’s honor society.

The organization recognizes I was just thinking about the proposed budget for next year, but outstanding juniors and seniors NORTH BRANFORD H.S. first, once again I would like to express my best regards to First Se- who have demonstrated an exCLASS OF 1975 lectman Mike Freda. It is my understanding that Mike continues to citement for both learning and Save the Date: August 22, 2025 recover from a medical episode. All of our citizens, and especially sharing their knowledge. Visit from 6pm-­10pm -­ The North Branthose of us in town government, look forward to Mike’s return.

Stonehill College’s website for ford High School Class of 1975 On April 16th, the Board of Finance (BOF) finalized the budget pro- more about this year’s Scholars will hold their 50th Class Reunion posal for the next fiscal year. The referendum will be on Tuesday, May Celebration. at Amarante’s, New Haven.

20th, with all voting at the rec. center.

For more information and up In my last column, I was hopeful that the BOF would adjust this dates: Facebook group NBHS proposed budget, especially on the revenue side. We have 44 sourcClass of 1975. Please send es of revenue in our budget. By far, the largest source is from your your contact information (name, property tax dollars. However, approximately $16 million comes from North Haven: “Celebrating its other sources. Increases in some of these other sources will ease the 16th year in 2025, The Great address and email address) to burden on the taxpayers, and the mill rate goes down. This is what I Give is returning on May 7-­8. NoBranfordHSClassof1975@ have been advocating. During public comment at the BOF meeting, This 36-­hour, online, community-­ gmail.com. fellow democrat David Cohen accused me of doing nothing to advo- wide giving event was created by Please share this information cate for this budget. Clearly, he has no understanding of the revenue The Community Foundation for with other classmates.

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Greater New Haven to raise vis In my last column, I said “I think the BOF will do their best to finalize ibility and resources for nonprof- FOR SALE: DE pool filter, a budget that might have a better chance of passing at Referendum.” its serving Greater New Haven. jacuzzi with 1/2hp motor, The Republican controlled BOF did nothing. In fact, the expenditure Last year, thanks to the generos- never saw a winter, plus side of the budget increased by $12,300. The proposed budget is ity of thousands of donors, the deck ladder and pool sup$137.6 million, an unprecedented $9 million increase over the current efforts of participating organiza- plies $150; call (203) 623year. tions, and sponsorships, the event 7476 • Your taxes will be going up, on average, by $1,250. This will be the third significant tax increase in a row. Last year, a budget that increased taxes by $600 was defeated. At the April 7th public hearing, Mr. Freda gave this proposed budget a 50-­50 chance of passing.

I give it much less of a chance.

It is easy, but misleading, to blame this huge tax increase solely on revaluation. Yes, the reval. is partly to blame because residential property values went up at such a higher rate than the other components of the grand list, such as commercial and business property.

But let’s be clear, the $9 million increase in spending is also a significant factor.

I was disappointed, but not surprised, that the BOF took no action to revise this budget. Half of this $137 million is for Education (BOE).

On February 1st, during the BOE workshop (at 1 hour, 11 minutes for those who want to watch the video), Mr. Freda said “I support the BOE budget. I am impressed with this budget.” In my opinion, this was an inappropriate comment because the budget workshop process was not over – 6 more departments still remained to present their requests. Mr. Freda effectively removed any deliberation of the Education budget. The Republican BOF members will never, EVER, drift from the party line.

Last Year’s budget referendum defeat should’ve been a lesson.

Sometimes in government, you must give a little to avoid losing a lot. Last year’s initial budget increased the mill rate by 2.65 mills, an unsustainable amount. Therefore, to lower taxes and increase the chances of budget approval, I proposed spending reductions. Last year, I proposed a $250,000 reduction in the BOE’s budget request (which would still have given them a $3 million increase) and a $1.5 million dollar reduction on the town side. My proposals were ignored, and some fellow democrats accused me of not supporting education.

So, what happened? The budget failed, and the BOF reduced Education by $950,000. Again, you must give a little to avoid losing a lot.

This year, the BOF failed to learn from last year’s mistakes.

There will be a Budget Town Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM at the high school auditorium. Because the BOF made no chang92 State Street, North Haven es, don’t expect anything different from what you heard at the April 7 SHOWROOM HOURS: Mon.-Tues. 9am-6pm; Like us on Public Hearing. The BOE budget is still 4.5 million higher, the town Wed.-Thurs.

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To submit a letter: Letters to the Advisor should include the writer’s name, address and phone number. The writer’s signature should appear at the end of the letter. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters will be accepted through Wednesday at 5pm. We will extend the deadline if circumstances allow and providing we have space available. Letters must be no longer than 400 words due to space limitations. The Advisor does not edit letters which are published as they are received. If a letter is questionable, the writer will be contacted for verification. The Advisor reserves the right to not publish letters that may be personally offensive.

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Elected Official’s Right to Speak Questioned at Budget Public Hearing

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To The Editor: May 1, 2025 I am responding to a recent letter from Eileen Stabbe. Ms. Stabbe is a member of the North Haven Democratic Town Committee (DTC).

In fact, she is an officer and Executive Committee member of the DTC. Ms. Stabbe questioned my right to speak at the budget public hearing, claiming the hearing was for the PUBLIC to speak, and not Items not sold will be disposed of immediately after the auction. elected officials. Yes, I am an elected official, but I am also a member Anyone owing fees to the Town of Hamden are prohibited from bidof the public. Mr. Freda, another elected official, had unlimited time ding in this auction. Anyone purchasing orders must have appropriate to speak at this Hearing. I find it incredible that a DTC member would transportation for immediate removal. question my right, as the highest elected democrat, to speak at a budget public hearing.

I shouldn’t be surprised. Recently, I asked DTC Chair Tim Gabriele if I could address the DTC membership at their next meeting to discuss the budget process and other issues. I was told I could speak, but only about matters regarding Board of Selectmen updates. For Pictured: Kelsey Fisher, PhD. An entomologist from the Con- any other issues, I would first have to meet with the Executive Comnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, who gave a very informative mittee, describe what I want to say, and then the Executive Commitpresentation on the Monarch Butterfly for The Spring Glen Garden tee will decide if it is “appropriate.” Sounds like censorship to me.

Club.

Ms. Stabbe said I speak from “a place of criticism and conspiracy Hamden: The Spring Glen Garrather than advocacy.” First, I urge Ms. Stabbe to watch BOS, BOF den Club is celebrating a hundred and Town Meetings for the last 12 years, and she might see me adyears of beautifying the town of vocate for the environment, senior citizens, working families, fiscal Hamden. Look for our celebratory responsibility, transparency and much more. Second, I am a leader of activities: the opposition party. It is my duty to make sure proper procedures, the 1. Week of June 1-7 is National Town Charter and State statutes are followed. Mr. Freda, who served Garden Week. Stay tuned for acas Third Selectman for two years, respects my role in this town govtivities of that week. ernment. Ms. Stabbe apparently does not.

2. June 14, the Club will have Finally, I question the appropriateness of a DTC official publicly a booth at Hamden Fest, stop by criticizing me at this particular time. Both myself and David Cohen are and say hi. seeking the democratic nomination for the Third Selectman seat I cur3. July 1, Founders Day. Our rently occupy. The DTC Nominating Committee has not even started activities are still in the works. their interview process. Tim Gabriele promised me a fair process that 4. Aug 6, Plant Science Day at will “encourage every [DTC] member to give ample consideration to Lockwood Farm of The Connectiany candidate throwing their hat in the ring for any position.” In her Kelsey Fisher, PhD. cut Agricultural Experiment Staletter, Ms. Stabbe showed a clear preference for Mr. Cohen. After the tion. The Club will have a booth highlighting our community involve- party endorsement convention in late July, Ms. Stabbe is free to take ment and our pass role in the lovely Bird and Butterfly Garden. sides. Given her elevated status on the DTC, her letter was improper This promises to be a wonderful year for the Club, please join us in at this time in my opinion. this historical milestone.

Respectfully Submitted, For anyone who is interested in joining our club, please call DoroSally J. Buemi, Third Selectman, North Haven thy at 203.934.5975 or 475.434.8017 The Club has been a fixture in the Hamden community since 1925, Reality of the Budget Issue a chartered member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Amongst Party Members Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., since 1929.

May 1, 2025 Please stop by our historical display in hail outside the Miller Li- To The Editor: As we venture into another budget season I feel I should comment brary in front of the Thorton Wilder Auditorium. on a developing issue. To the laymen reading the letters section, one WANTED: Collector wants FOR SALE: Large Broyhill may find discord among members of the Democratic Party here in to buy early historic New slate blue sectional couch town. As an active member I would be remiss if I did not attempt to the populace of the reality.

Haven County related items, with storage ottoman, com- inform When this year’s hearty budget was delivered, both parties chose fortable, good cond. $300; maps, books, engravings, to support our town and attempt to enhance the inherit glory of ser• vices, safety and education. Members spoke out in favor and pointed paintings, paper items or (203) 671-5394 actual products; (203) 915- FOR SALE: DVD/VHS tele- out the glaring differences of opinion put forward by finding mysteri7662 • vised poker, (203) 361-7943 ous reasoning to be against this idea. One would also notice these are the elected democrats from the prior administration and have had limited if no contributions to the current one. It can be said these individuals have their own agenda to be contrarian as was the mission of the past leadership but now includes current democratic positions as well as anything Mr. Freda and town leaders put forth. I don’t mean to disparage these individuals as persons. Once separated from the opportunistic political intrigue they subscribe to, I can say from experience that at least one has a very big heart and has displayed that many times through the years.

I am sure their positions have found a symbiotic ear with some of our citizens and we truly understand your concerns, no one likes a huge increase in taxes but like I said last year, we had the privilege of no tax increase or very little, that in hindsight, may not have been 7 AM TO 9 PM 7 days a week the best approach for the future but at the time seemed the best stratBreakfast Features Include: egy.

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Time for a Real Change in Hamden

To The Editor: May 1, 2025 For the past 25 years, Hamden has been governed exclusively by Democrats. And with that kind of one-party dominance comes a dangerous side effect: complacency. When political leaders feel secure in their power, they stop worrying about accountability. In Hamden’s case, this has opened the door to years of fiscal mismanagement.

Special interest groups, vendors doing business with the town, and union negotiators have grown accustomed to dealing with an administration that lacks a meaningful opposition. Without a healthy balance of perspectives, there has been little incentive to exercise financial discipline or prioritize long-term sustainability. Unsurprisingly, it’s the taxpayers who end up footing the bill for poor decisions and misaligned priorities.

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But after the most recent financial debacle, there are signs the voters of Hamden are waking up. Residents are beginning to recognize that the status quo is no longer acceptable — and perhaps never was.

There’s a growing sense that this community is ready for something different, something better.Amusingly, many Democratic candidates now jockey to switch seats — like rearranging chairs on the Titanic.

But if the ship is sinking, shouldn’t we consider a different crew altogether? Voters deserve a real alternative: a candidate unburdened by the party that led Hamden into this mess, someone with fresh eyes and the courage to make difficult but necessary changes.

The town cannot afford more empty promises or recycled campaign slogans. What Hamden needs is not more of the same, but a fundamental shift in mindset. Only by embracing real political change can we begin the hard work of repairing what’s been broken and building a more responsible future.

Ronald S. Gambardella, Hamden

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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?

Booktime Boogie: Wed., May 7, 10:30-11am. Age Group: 2-5 yrs. We’ll read some groovy stories, sing songs and play instruments in this loosely structured, rockin’ storytime.

Online Author Talk - David Rosmarin, Author of Thriving with Anxiety: Wed., May 7, 23pm, Virtual. In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB): Wed., May 7, 3-4:30pm. Grades: 6th-12th. Registration is Encouraged. At TAB, members share their ideas for new programs/services, help the Teen Department plan special events, and overall work to make our library a better place for teens.

Navigating Social Security and Medicare: Wed., May 7, 6-7:30pm. As an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-­profit organization, the American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA) mission is to inform and empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing comprehensive financial education in communities nationwide.

Thursday Morning Book Club: May 8, 10:30-11:30am.

For the month of May, we will be discussing James by Percival Everett.

Tai Chi with Debbie: Thurs., May 8 and May 15, 1:152:15pm. You will be taught the Sun style. Each session builds upon the next. If you cannot attend all 4 sessions, please do not register.

OK, Chef! Thurs., May 8, 6-6:30pm. Age Group: 6-9 yrs.

Bring your imagination (and taste buds!) and learn to decorate a special seasonal treat!

Sit & Stitch: Thurs., May 8, 6-7pm. Bring your current projects or works-in-progress, yarn,

and tools to work with. Some guidance, tools, and yarn can be provided, but participants should bring their own supplies.

Baby Prom: Friday, May 9, 10:30-11:30am. Age Group: 0-3 mos. to 2 yrs. Join us for a very special baby prom where we’ll have dancing, toys and a craft.

Must See Movie - Driveways: Fri., May 9, 1:30-3pm. No Registration Required. A lonesome boy accompanies his mother on a trip to clean out his late aunt’s house, where he ends up forming an unexpected friendship with the retiree who lives next door. Rated: NR. Hearing Health Management: Sat., May 10, 10:30-11:30am: Andrew Blovish, a licensed hearing instrument specialist, will discuss the fundamentals of hearing, how to recognize hearing loss, how to manage hearing loss, and how to maintain hearing aids.

Sound Healing: Mon., May 12, 6-7:15pm. Join Sound Practitioner, Kelvin Young, as he plays the crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, ocean drum, chimes and other healing instruments (tools) to activate your relaxation response.

Take and Create - Paint by Sticker - Travel: Pickup date: Tues., May 13 (at adult information desk), 10am-8pm.

Ages: 13+. We provide the materials and directions, you provide the fun! Registration begins Tuesday, May 6-8.

Guided Meditation: Tues., May 13, 2-3pm. Join Johanne Vannelli as she leads us through a mindfulness and meditation session.

Bring Back the Pollinators: Wed., May 14, 2:30pm-3:30pm.

Learn about native bees, their life history, threats, and what you can do to help these important pollinators.

Online Author Talk - Liann Zhang: Wed., May 14, 7-8pm, Virtual. Join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead.

Teen Homeschool Hangout: Fri., May 16, 10:30am-12:30pm.

Grades: 6th-12th. Registration Encouraged. We’ll create a fun craft, play games, make friends, and share what we’ve been up to since the last time we met.

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Class Of 2026 Students Preparing To Enjoy Prom Night At Anthony’s Ocean View

Pictured: David and Miley posing for a picture at Miley’s house.

Hamden: On Saturday, April 26, Miley Natale, a Hamden Hall class of 2026 junior student wore a beautiful blue gown, and David Scanlon, a PlattTech class of 2026 student wore a handsome tuxedo, both taking pictures before leaving for the prom at Anthony’s Ocean View. Miley said it was super fun and the venue was beautiful. They enjoyed a great dinner and had fun with other students. Miley and David these are wonderful times for you to remember and look back on in years to come.

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Mother’s Day

Anna Reeves Jarvis was instrumental in creating a movement back in 1908 to have a day which celebrates all mothers, even though she herself never bore a child. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a day in early May to honor all mothers, which this year falls on May 11th.

Sometimes I think we take our mothers for granted, but I for one always respected and admired my mother, for she is the one who brought me into this world. A very giving person, unselfish, and lived to see her 99th birthday.

Years ago, it was not uncommon for a woman to expire or a child to be lost during delivery.

My mother told the story of a relative who delivered sixteen children but two did not make it.

Have a joyful Mother’s Day and a special salute and tribute to all who are mothers.

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Hamden High School Interact Club Trash Clean Up At Farmington Canal

Hamden: On Sunday, April 27, 13 Interactors of Hamden High School (HHS) organized and took part in a trash clean up drive at Farmington Canal. The Interactors collected 17 bags of trash during this four hour cleanup drive. The trash clean up was part of a community service project of the HHS Interact club.

Interact, a Rotary sponsored worldwide organization for young people between the ages of 14 and 18, is dedicated to promoting community service and international understanding. The Interact Club of Hamden High School is sponsored by Hamden Rotary Club.

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Wallingford: The Wallingford Garden Club will host its annual plant sale on Sat., May 17 from 8:30 to 12:00 on the Old Railroad Station Green, 37 Hall Ave. The sale offers plants including perennials, vegetables and herbs as well as houseplants and garden treasures. The Wallingford Garden Club uses the proceeds from the sale to support its work with seniors and youth and provides a scholarship to a Wallingford High School Graduate. Town beautification projects include the Wallingford Historical Society Herb Garden, Pond Hill Garden, Gazebo Garden and Crescent Garden as well as planters at Wallingford Senior Center and the Spanish Community of Wallingford.

Teens from the SCOW Al Atlante Club will be assisting at this plant sale. Sale is Rain or Shine.

Use checks or Cash at the sale.

For more information check Wallingford Garden Club Website: WallingfordGardenClub.com Wallingford Garden Club is a member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc, New England Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Pictured Top: The Big Clean Crew - 26 in all- missing from photo is Lee Fermo, Kaili Wan. Bottom: JGC kids, parents and members working hard, all of the strange “stuff” found in the compost bin, and one of the finished plots.

North Haven: On Saturday April 19th, from 9:30 to 12:30, North Haven Garden Club members worked with the North Haven Garden Club Junior Gardeners along with their parents, and North Haven High School Key Club students to do some spring cleaning and prepping in the “Garden of Eatin” at Faith United Methodist Church. Our club has four plots where we grow vegetables and herbs. We teach the kids gardening from preparing the soil in the gardens, planting seeds, then plants, watering, weeding and the most fun partthe harvest. We had 26 in all, members, students and parents, young kids too, hard at work raking, pulling weeds, spreading lime and hay, and digging and spreading compost. Prior to “the big clean” Alan Riggs cut the branches in the compost bin, we thank him for his hard work.

Club member Maria Yankura, her husband Tom and Carmen Sealy cleared a path to the compost, remove the branches and dig out the bins. Previously church member Alan Riggs cut

the branches hanging over the compost bin, we thank him because it made our job easier.

Alan also provided us with 2 new raised bed frames to replace the rotted one. We too apart the bin and removed the good soil, placed compost down and put the good soil onto again. We cleaned up our plots, added compost and lime, and covered with straw, so we’re ready to plant. Members also raked and weeded the long standing herb garden.

When Maria and Tom were cleaning the compost bin, many a strange thing was found mixed in with the composted material.

Take a look at the photo! Look on Facebook for more photos form the day. A tennis ball, gatoraide bottle, plastic bags, plant tags,mesh netting, wire, twine, juice box, metal stakes, cloth, and much more.

North Haven Garden Club members who helped out were Maria Yankura, along with her husband Tom, Cindy Golia, Marge Quinn, Lee Fermo, Carmen Sealy, and Poonan Karnwal. Junior Gardeners were the Regina, James, Joseph, and Mom Julia, Mackenzie and Dad Tim, Evie, Jacob and Mom Elizabeth, Neo, Arwen and Mom Rachel, Key Club kids Raheela Ali, Yursa Ali, Kayla Cherian, Taya Diggs, Lucy Grotzke, Kaili Wan

with help from Syed Ali. Look on our Facebook page for all the rest of the photos from the busy morning!!

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

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NORTH HAVEN FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven, will hold its Annual Spring Fair on Sat., May 10th, 8:30am2pm, to include a Silent Auction, Tag Sale, Crafts, Quilts, Plant Sale, Bake Sale, Cookie Walk, Vendors and more. The Silent Auction offers more than 75 gift certificates and products from a wide variety of local businesses, a plant sale showcases an assortment of annuals in hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The event will also include beautiful handcrafted items, Farmer’s Market items and homemade baked goods. There will be a large number of items available in the Tag Sale. In addition, seventeen new product vendors and crafters will showcase one-of-a kind items. Breakfast sandwiches and hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, chili, mac ‘n cheese will be sold, as well as our homemade Chicken Pot Pie. This is primarily a cash only event.

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Birthdays celebrated from Sun., May 4, 2025 to Sat. May 10, 2025 MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY Thur., May 8, 2025 to appear in our next issue FREE of charge. Digital photos are gladly accepted, but MUST be on CD, flash drive or emailed, NOT printed out.

The Greater N.H. Cat Project, Inc. GNHCP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to humanely addressing feline overpopulation through rescue, care, education, and outreach.

The Great Give® 2025 Fundraiser The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) is proud to participate in The Great Give®2025, a 36-hour online fundraiser on May 7-8. Every dollar raised helps GNHCP provide vital care, medical treatment, and loving homes for stray and abandoned cats. Through matching funds and prize incentives, The Great Give makes your donation go even further, maximizing its impact on vulnerable cats in our community.

Make your gift count! Visit www. thegreatgive.org on May 7-8 to support GHNCP and help us save even more lives.

For more information, contact rise@gnhcp.org or (203) 7822287.

Trivia Night Fundraiser

The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) is excited to host a Trivia Night fundraiser on Wed., June 26, from 6:308:30pm at Stappa Vineyard, 403 Derby Ave., Orange. Doors open at 6pm.

Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and prizes!

Tickets are $20 per person, which includes light fare. Pre-admission is preferred via gnhcp.org/trivia.

Highlights include: Trivia Master Tommy Mitchell, Prizes for the top 3 teams, Signature “Meow”garita cocktails, and Raffle baskets All proceeds support GNHCP’s mission to improve the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats

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Please note that while outside food is permitted, outside beverages aren’t.

For more information, please contact rise@gnhcp.org or (203) 782-2287.

Annual Raffle Fundraiser The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP), Inc. is excited to launch its Annual Raffle Fundraiser, running now thru July 26.

Tickets are just $1.00 each, and proceeds support GNHCP’s mission to improve the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats in the Greater New Haven area.

Tickets can be purchased directly from a GNHCP volunteer or online at www.gnhcp.org/raffle.

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THE NORTH HAVEN GARDEN CLUB is seeking vendors for our Annual May Market Fundraiser for 2025. We are pleased to be adding an additional hour to our time. May Market will be held at Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Rec Center, 7 Linsley Street, Saturday, May 10th, 9am-1pm. Weather permitting there will be some outdoor spaces available. Spots for vendors are $30 each. Set up will start anytime after 7:30am. We do not supply tables or chairs so please bring your own for your display. Your reversed space will accommodate no more than one 10 ft. table. Checks should be made out to NHGC and returned with completed form to Cindy Golia, 12 Stanton Rd. North Haven, CT 06473 to secure your spot.

VENDORS WANTED! THE NORTH HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CRAFT & TAG SALE will be held on Sat., May 10th, from 9am-2pm outside on the church lawn, 28 Church St., North Haven. Set-up begins at 7:30am. There is ample parking in the church parking lot. The cost for an outside space is $30, prepaid, non-refundable, bring your own table and chair. Limited indoor spaces with table and chair provided are available with a resercation for $35, prepaid, non-refundable. No rain date. Please call the church office at (203) 239-5691 for information. Spaces will go fast so make your reservation soon!

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GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Tag/Rummage Sales Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& NORTH HAVEN THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest MONTOWESE BAPTIST CHURCH BLESSINGS THRIFT SHOP, convince. Grassy Hill Auctions (203) 868-1816; GrassyHill 201 Quinnipiac Ave., North Haven. Hours: Saturday, 10am-2pm. We Auctions.com 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 itmes 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/#

Tag Sale Donations Wanted OUT OF AREA THE GREATER NEW HAVEN CAT PROJECT (GNHCP), INC. is excited to host its Annual Tag Sale Fundraiser on Sat., May 17th, from 9am-3pm at 2 Belfast Street, Milford. We are currently accepting donations of household and kitchen items, small appliances, electronics (in good working condition), non-upholstered furniture, collectibles, jewelry, gardening and outdoor furniture, and tools. To coordinate a drop-off, please call Renee at 203-645-0841. The scheduled rain date is Saturday, May 24. For more information, please contact rise@ gnhcp.org or (203) 782-2287. GNHCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to humanely addressing feline overpopulation in the Greater New Haven area.

Tag Sale Space Available NORTHFORD/NORTH BRANFORD ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH HALL, 1382 Middletown Ave., the White Church on the Hill in the Heart of Northford will hold an Indoor Tag & Bake Sale on Sat., May 10th, 9am-1pm. All are welcome to participate! Clean out your cupboards and share your treasures! Tag Sale tables for rent for only $25. Tables and chairs available for your use. Can set up the day before. To reserve a table, please contact Nan at (203) 710-7005.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL 6801 is looking for vendors to fill spaces 15’Wx28’D at their Annual Spring Giant Tag Sale/Flea Market on Fri., June 6th (rain date June 7) at Augur (Poco) Field, 298 Forest Rd., Northford (change of venue) across from the new Police Station. It will run from 8am-3pm. Free admission and parking. To reserve a space, call (203) 484-9737. The cost is $35 per spot. $30 for returning vendors. Vendors must provide their own tables.

FOR SALE: Six teapots, multi-colored, some for decoration only $25 for set; (203) 710-7260

FOR SALE: Scotts 50 inch mower deck, 3-blade, exc. cond., good spindles, solid $100; (203) 214-5232

Scheduled Bus Trips MOHEGAN SUN CASINO: Monday, May 19th. Pick up at Miller Library, Hamden at 8:30am, leaving the Casino at 3:30pm. Cost is $35. Please call Arlene at (203) 248-8936 for information and reservations.

A FEW TICKETS LEFT TO SEE “RAGTIME” at Goodspeed Opera House on Thurs., June 12th for the 2pm performance. Bus leaves Commuter Lot - Hartford Tpke. & Devine St., North Haven at 10:30am. $160 includes bus, driver’s gratuity, orchestra seats and lunch at the Gelston House. Call Sue, (203) 530-4561 or Helen, (203) 281-1221.

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 Research Parkway, Meriden, on Saturday, May 31, 9am12pm.

Place boxes in your trunk or backseat prior to arrival. First 50 cars will receive a free gift bag!

MHS swag will be available for purchase. $10 suggested donation per box - all proceeds will benefit our animals at MHS. Please, no 3-ring binders or electronic media.

Staples/paper clips do not need to be removed.

ProShred is partnering with MHS to provide our community with a safe and secure way to destroy personal documents while helping our furry friends!

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Plant & Flower Sales Sponsored by local

non-profit organizations NORTHFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4 Old Post Rd., Northford will hold their Mother’s Day Flower Sale on Fri., May 9th, 10am-6pm; Sat., May 10th, 10am-6pm; and Sun., May 11th, 9am-1pm. Various annual & perennial flowers. Craft vendors & food truck Saturday Only. Visit us at: Northfordcommunity.chuch or on Instagram, TikTok, and You Tube, @NCCHSMove. Check out our Facebook: Northford Community Church.

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 •

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Peter H. Torello & Son FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Serving the community for over 100 years.

Peter H. Torello & Son 1022 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06514 (203)624-4959 www.TorelloFH.com

Keep Calm and Carry On: Thoughts On Cemetery Etiquette A cemetery is a quiet, reflective place of peace and rest. Many cemeteries are a public place where all are welcome. Most cemeteries have rules for visitors, often found on their website or posted at entrances. To start, keep conversations and music at low levels to respect other visitors. Drive under the posted limit, keep the stereo low or off, don’t park on the grass, and leave room for other cars to pass. Don’t step on the graves or touch any headstones. Stay on designated paths and don’t remove anything placed on a grave (smaller children are easily tempted). A smile or nod to another mourner is fine, but don’t become too friendly with strangers who may need their space.

The funeral home is an important part of any community. In addition to providing a variety of necessary services to the community such as burial services, cremation services, memorial services and celebrations of life, funeral homes also serve as resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one. To learn about our services, please call North Haven Funeral Home at 203-239-1179. We are located at 36 Washington Avenue.

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George W. Mellor Jr., 96, of Wallingford, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Calza.

George was born in Meriden, CT, July 22, 1928, the son of the late George Mellor, Sr. and Esther (Woods) Mellor. George was a lifelong resident of Wallingford. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School and attended UConn at Storrs until he joined the Marines. He fought in the Korean War, where he rose to the rank of sergeant. Following his discharge, he married Lorraine Dalton and bought acreage and a farmhouse and barn on Durham Road in Wallingford.

George will be sorely missed by his wife of almost 30 years, Beverly Calza; his buddy Paco (his 16-yearold Chihuahua); and his children, Christine Mellor Sirois, George Mellor III and his wife Linda, Bonny Mellor Pappacoda and her husband Nick, and Scott Mellor; his sister, Betsey Mellor Carta and her husband Harold; his grandchildren, Joel Sirois and his wife Tammy, Jean Mellor, Jody Mellor, Andrew Mellor and his wife Marlo, Bryan Mellor, Abbey Rae, Amy Crook, and Jillian Crook; his stepson, Michael McGuire and his wife Maja and their children, Morgan, Michael, Madeleine, Marc; his greatgrandchildren, Brendan, Ethan, Josephine, Henry, Kayla, Alana, Madelyn, Maira, and Teagan; and many dear, lifelong friends. George was predeceased by his first wife, Lorraine Dalton Mellor; his daughter, Sandra Mellor; son-in-law Donald Sirois, and his grandsons, John David Horta and Jared Mellor Sirois.

Aleja Haydee Felix, 89, of North Haven, CT died peacefully at her home on Monday, April 28, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Aleja was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on July 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Ernesto Felix and the late Antonia Pérez. She had resided in New Haven, CT for thirty six years before moving to North Haven in 2006.

She is survived by three daughters, Maritza (Efrain) Zayas of Caguas, Luz Ivette (Luís) Pérez of Hamden and Iris M. (Francisco) Collazo of North Haven, two sons, Gaspar (Mildred) Rodríguez of Port St. Lucie, FL and José E. (Priscila) Rodríguez of East Haven, two sisters, Maria Isabel Felix and Carmen (Miguel Sánchez) Felix of Caguas, six brothers, Hermogenes (Andrea) Felix, Wilfredo Felix, Angel (Migdalia) Felix, Cruz Manuel (Virginia) Felix, Luísito (Cana) Felix, and José Antonio (Awilda) Felix all of Caguas, ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins, She was predeceased by two brothers, Gabriel Felix and Nestor Bruno Felix and a great grandson Nikolas Ethan Claudio.

Services were held at the

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Funeral Home North Haven.

Elizabeth “Bettye” Zipoli Helbig, 87, of Hamden passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on Wednesday, April 23 with her children by her side. Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Bettye – lovingly known to many as Zippy – was born in New Haven on January 20, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Della Camera Zipoli. Predeceased by her brother, Thomas Zipoli, and her husband of more than 20 years, Karl Helbig, Bettye leaves a legacy through those she loved most. Mother of Karl (Skip) Helbig Jr., Thomas Helbig, and Kristen Archibald (Matthew); loving grandmother of Kayleigh, Ryan, Olivia, Evan, Carmel and Joshua Helbig, Emily Overko (Kevin), and Luke Archibald; great-grandmother of Brynn, Kevin and Bentley Devlin, and Owen Overko; cousin of Gail Cavalier; and sister-in of Susan Zipoli. Bettye also leaves behind cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and friends, both lifelong and those she made in the final years of her life. Her family thanks those who were there for her during healthy times, as well as during her illness.

Should friends desire, to make memorial contributions to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111 in her honor.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Richard T. Krupski, 65, of Wallingford, loving husband of 26 years to Mary Jane (Gorman) Krupski, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. His family felt blessed to have three full days of sharing memories and laughter. Rich was born in New Haven on May 23, 1959, a son of the late Joseph and Hedwig (Stopka) Krupski.

He was proud to be a Godfather to each of his nephews, Eric and Alex, and to cousin, Maryanne Ferrucci Sampson.

In addition to his wife, Mary Jane, he is survived by his children, Monica Flanders and her husband, Nicholas, Alexis Krupski, Timothy Krupski and his wife, Nicole, and Johanna Krupski; his brothers Joseph Krupski and his wife, Marnie, and Paul Krupski and his wife, Darla; his sister-in-law, Patricia Fickes; his grandchildren, Jackson and Cecelia Krupski; and his nieces and nephews, Kristen Sahagian and her husband Paul, Eric Krupski and his wife, Sharon, Shelley White and her husband, Jonathan, Lauren Rollo and her husband, Paul, Alex Krupski and his wife, Anna Davis, and Jennifer Fickes, as well as many great nieces and nephews and close cousins too numerous to count.

Should friends desire, donations in his memory can be made to Connecticut Foodshare, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492.

Cecilia T. (Czekalski) Holuba, 88, beloved wife of the late John A Holuba of 48 years, died, Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025. She was born in Husaki, Poland, March 11th, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Chwoszcz) Czekalski. A survivor of the second world war, she was interned in Siberia for a number of years with her mother and siblings before they were all liberated. Cecilia was a kindergarten teacher before her family decided to emigrate to America. A short time after marrying John in 1962, they made Wallingford, CT, their family’s permanent residence.

Cecilia became a naturalized American citizen in 1977.

She is survived by her two sons, Andrew and Robert Holuba, both of Wallingford; her sister, Mary (Mrs. Frank) Zielinski of Wallingford and her two sons, John and Ed Zielinski also of Wallingford; her sister-in-law, Hedwig (Mrs. Andrew) Czekalski and her daughter Barbara Simmons and son Richard Czekalski of Wallingford and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Should friends desire, gifts in her memory may be sent to St. Faustina Parish, 82 Akron St., Meriden, CT 0645.

Pasquale Lazzaro, 81, of North Haven, CT, formerly of Hamden, CT died peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of fifty seven years to Lucia (Nocereto) Lazzaro. Pasquale was born in Naples, Italy on September 25, 1943, a son of the late Vincenzo and Fortuna (Bottone) Lazzaro and had resided in North Haven for the past two years, previously living in Hamden for fifty seven years.

In addition to his wife Lucia, Paquale is survived by two daughters, Patrizia (Robert) Clark and Tina (Dino) Vittiello of North Haven, a son, Umberto (Nicole Colline) Lazzaro of Milford, and five beloved grandchildren, Kyle Clark, Gabriella and Gina Vitiello and Lorenzo and Luca Lazzaro.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Pasquale’s name may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or www.hospice.com Services were held at the

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Richard W. “Rich” Bentley, Jr., left us peacefully on April 27, 2025 at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 13, 1952 to Richard Sr. and Millicent (Thompson) Bentley and stepmother Lois (Gustafson) Bentley, Rich was a lifelong Hamden resident.

Rich was the loving and devoted husband of 35 years to Gale (Zacarelli) Bentley. Besides his wife Gale, Rich is survived by his beloved daughter, Heather Quilghini, his awesome grandson, D.J. Piccola, his sister, Linda Woodward and her husband John Coassin, nephew, Travis Woodward and his daughters Laura and Maya Woodward, his mother-inlaw, Mary Zacarelli and brother-in-law, Paul Zacarelli. Rich was predeceased by his nephew, Kevin Woodward, and father-in-law, Pasquale Zacarelli.

Rich’s family would like to thank the staff at Yale ED and Medical ICU for their care and compassion.

Should friends desire, to make a donation in Rich’s name, to American Cancer Society of CT or plant a tree in his honor.

Services were held at the www.beecherandbennett.com.

Annette J. Alberino Palermo, 91, of North Haven, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Nicholas D. Palermo, Sr. Born in New Haven on August 17th, 1933, daughter of the late John and Rose Maturo Alberino. She is survived by her two sons, Nicholas D. (Vivian) Palermo, Jr. of Naples, Florida and James V. Palermo of North Haven.

Loving grandmother of Nicholas D. Palermo III and Carmine V. (Danielle) Palermo. Beloved great-grandmother of Gianna and Luca. Sister-in-law of Genevieve Alberino. Sister of the late Sophie Parillo and John Alberino, Jr. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Hospice staff, in particular Carrie (the nurse case manager and Ty (her aide).

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473.

Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

Funeral Home North Haven.

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 office, 87 State Street (Kings Acres), North Haven, with payment, correct initials and code number found in lower left corner of prayer.

Judith M. Ghiroli, 70, of North Haven passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Gregory Ghiroli. Daughter of the late Peter and Edith Brudz. Mother of Rachel and Gregory Ghiroli, Jr. Services were held at the www.northhavenfuneral.com.

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North Haven Congregational Church Upcoming Bingo Night

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 Jacqueline Rose Mitchell, wife Sally Jane Wogahn, 88, wife games, 1 second chance drawof the late Charles S. Mitchell, passed of Wilbur A. Wogahn, passed away ing ticket. Additional tickets peacefully April 24th in her sleep. Born on April 25, 2025, at Masonicare of may be purchased at the door! to the late Allison Gavette Howe and Wallingford. She was born in New Daubers available for use or Mary Dwyer Howe, April 1929.

Haven on March 30, 1937, daughter She leaves her daughter Dawn of the late Henry Raymond and Ruth bring your own! Lots of chances to win!

(Bill) Read, Cheryl, grandchildren Al- Dadson Bantz.

Reserved tables for 6 or lison (Kevin) Wall, Kelly (Derek) Cook, Sally is survived by her children, Patrick Read and fiancée Elyssa Betsy Muzyka and her husband Gregg more, or purchase tickets in Barretto; her grandchildren Teagan, of Northford, CT, Beverly Trofatter and advance! Call (203) 213-9124.

All proceeds go to parking Abaigeal, and Colin Wall; her nieces, her husband Kirk of Whitefield, NH, Eileen Anderson Vertucci, Tamara Bonnie Lindle and her husband Terry lot paving project.

Bober, Sheree Cotrona and Mary of Grapevine, TX, William Fortin and North Haven Congregational Kesilewski; many grand nieces and his wife Heidi of Port Charlotte, FL; Church is located at 28 Church nephews; her faithful caretaker, Mar- and stepchildren, Mark Wogahn and Street, across from the Green, lo; and many pets. his wife Carol, and Paula Wogahn of and is handicapped accessible Should friends desire, donations in Branford. She is also survived by her with ample parking.

her memory can be made to Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., 647 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498.

14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Wilfred Fortin.

Services were held at the www.beecherandbennett.com.

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Edward Smith Library 3 Old Post Rd., Northford

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

Best Wishes To The Friends Of The North Haven Library On Your Retirement

St. Andrew’s Welcomes All!

UPCOMING MAY EVENTS To register for events at the library, visit the Events Calendar St. Andrew’s Episcopal at our website: https://northbran Church, the white church on ford.librarycalendar.com/ or call the hill in the heart of North- (203) 484-0469.

Celebrate Firefighters Storyford, has been an integral part of Northford since 1763! Wor- time: Tues., May 6, 10:30-11am. ship services are held Sundays We will sing songs, read a story, and meet real firefighters! This is at 10am.

St. Andrew’s supports many a drop-in program; registration community programs. The not required.

Children and Digital DevicFood Pantry of North Branford es: Wed., May 7, 6-7pm. First of is located in the lower level of four discussions on the effect of St. Andrew’s Parish Hall.

A number of fundraising digital devices on children, based events are held throughout on the bestselling book, “The the year to help us help our Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: imNew Haven: The Blessed Mi- neighbors, such as a Rhubarb pact of a phone-based childhood; Lorraine Rosemary Lupi, 99, Fest, Ice Cream Socials, and of Hamden, passed away peacefully chael McGivney Pilgrimage Cen- Harvest Supper. Also, the Par- loss of play; how to work with on April 30, 2025, at Yale New Ha- ter in New Haven is welcoming ish Hall is available for rent for schools, other families and comven Hospital surrounded by her fam- visitors to view a memorial dis- birthday parties, showers, re- munity. Other sessions at the ily. She was the beloved wife of the play on the papacy of His Holisame time on May 14, 21 and ceptions, etc. late Peter Paul Lupi Jr. Lorraine was ness Pope Francis, and to leave 28. Attendance at all sessions is The Rev. Bryan Spinks is St. a written tribute in its register of born in New Haven on September 12, recommended but not required.

Andrew’s priest; Nan Monde condolence.

The display consists 1925, to the late Fredrick and Rose The program is a collaboration of (Pullano) Starno. Lorraine was a life- of Vatican correspondence, ob- is Sr. Warden. For more infor- the North Branford Public Librarjects, and archival documents mation please contact Nan at long Hamden resident and graduate ies and the North Branford Public of Hamden High School. She was the related to the Knights of Colum- (203) 710-7005.

Schools. School and library staff bus during the 12 years of Pope mother of Peter P. Lupi III (Josephine) will facilitate. and Kenneth E. Lupi (Madelyn);; and Francis’ pontificate. In 2020, Pope Support Group For Demenloving grandmother of Kenneth Lupi Francis approved the miracle that tia and Alzheimer’s CaregivJr. (Emily), Peter Lupi IV (Elisa), and led to the beatification of Father ers: Thurs., May 8, 10:30amAmanda Lupi. Great-grandmother Michael McGivney, Founder of 12:30pm. Join facilitator Karen to Harrison Lupi and Logan Lupi. the Knights of Columbus.

Beyond the tribute display, the LaBanca for our Monthly DropShe is survived by her sisters-in-law, in Caregiving Support Group.

Theresa Schettino, Teresa Lupi, and Blessed Michael McGivney PilIf you’re responsible for a loved Barbara Lupi as well as many nieces grimage Center features a perone, caregiver support groups and nephews. She was pre-deceased manent gallery that recounts the relationship between the Vatican by her stepfather, Fred Schettino, are a way for you and others to and the Knights of Columbus. brother, Alfred “Bingy” Schettino, sisshare information, insight, adPopes have had a significant role ter-in-law, Constance Capasso, and vice, or words of encouragement in the growth and activities of the brothers-in-law, Rudolph Lupi, William in a safe and supporting space.

Lupi, and John Lupi. The family is truly Knights of Columbus during the DIY Paper Squishies: Thurs., organization’s 143-year history.

Sunday Service grateful to friend and caregiver, Lois May 8, 5:30-6:30pm. Make your Featured items include artwork, Maselli, and would like to thank the Please join us at North- own paper squishy of your own staff at Elim Park for their dedicated artifacts, commemorative papal ford Congregational design, or use one of our temmedallions and photographs. care and compassion.

Church, 4 Old Post Road for plates. Recommended for K-6.

News outlets seeking local anServices were held at the Tots and Tunes: Fri., May 9, gles to papal news developments Sunday Service at 10am. are invited to visit. The Blessed Visit our Website: north- 10:30-11am. A half hour of songs, Michael McGivney Pilgrimage ford congregational.church stories, and movement. RecomFUNERAL HOME, INC. Center is at 1 State Street in New Follow us on YouTube, mended for ages 18-months and Haven, and is open Wed-Sun., Tik Tok, Instagram, and up, with a parent or care-giver. www.TorelloFH.com from 10am-4pm. Parking is in the Twitter: NCCHSMove Siblings welcome. Drop-in proMcGivney Center’s underground Find us on Facebook: gram; registration not required. garage.

Second Saturday Storytime: Northford Community Church •••• or Northford Congregational Sat., May 10, 10:30-11am. A half hour of stories, music and moveChurch. ment with children’s librarian Miss North Haven: The Churches of •••• Mary. All ages; no registration.

North Haven Food Pantry is located at the North Haven Congregational Little Makers: Mon., May 12, Sunday Service Church. Those in need can call 4:30-5pm and Tues., May 13, (203) 239-5691 to provide inforNorth Haven: You are welcome 10:30-11am. A simple craft acmation to be registered for receiv- at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 tivity that we do together. In May ing non-perishable food once per Trumbull Place (at the top of the Hamden: St. Ann’s Food we will learn about Mental Health month at pre-arranged scheduled North Haven Green) for Sunday Pantry at 322 Circular Avenue Month and make a calm-down pickup times.

Anyone wanting to make a Service (Holy Communion) at (rear building), is open on the jar. Recommended ages 2-6. Regmonetary or non-perishable dona- 9am. istration required. tion can also call the North Haven Visit our website: https://www. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each Monday Night Mah-Jongg: Congregational Church, (203) stjohns-­northhaven.org/ month from 9:30-10:30am.

May 12, 6-8pm. Those interested 239-5691. Neighbor helping neighFor more information, in playing Mah-Jongg are invited.

Follow us on Facebook: St. bor. There is food need year-round.

John’s Episcopal Church, North please call (203) 248-0141.

Participants should bring their Volunteers staff the Food Pantry to •••• Mah-Jongg sets. make food available for pre-sched- Haven, CT.

McGivney Center to Highlight Papacy of Pope Francis

Food Pantry Dishes Out Groceries for Those in Need

St. John’s Episcopal Church

St. Ann’s Food Pantry

uled monthly pickups.

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Pictured: Carole on the left and Eileen on right, Sue Griffiths, Director of North Haven Library in back. Missing from photo is Pat Carbone.

North Haven: Best wishes to The Friends of the North Haven Library President, Eileen Fletcher, Vice President, Pat Carbone and Secretary, Carole Franceschet on their retirement.

With over 17 years of service, combined, they are stepping down from their roles. We wish them the best and thank them for their dedication to the library.

On to the next chapter.

Faith United Methodist Church Annual Spring Fair

North Haven: Faith United Methodist Church located at 81Clintonville Road in North Haven, CT will be hosting its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 8:30am -2pm.

This popular and well attended event will offer many enticing and attractive features, showcasing a large silent auction offering over 75 gift certificates and products from a wide variety of local retailers and businesses. You will find our plant sale displaying a wide selection of annuals, vegetables, herbs as well as hanging baskets just in time for Mothers day and for planting in your garden.

Many vendors will be offering their skilled hand made products.

Our own in-house crafters group will be sporting a table full of interesting and beautiful hand crafted items, feeling frugal we will also have a tag sale room, plus try our amazing goodies at our Homemade Baked Goods table, which hosts a cookie walk supplied by our home made bakers. and of course, our renowned indoor tea room where we will serve breakfast and lunch. (Menu this year: breakfast: bacon&egg and cheese sandwiches, Lunch: Hummels hot dogs and homemade Chili, grilled cheese sandwiches and home made macaroni and cheese). We feel that we are a different fair for we have more to offer than the average spring event. We anticipate an attendance of up to 500 people throughout the day, so come early.

Any inquires may be made to (203)239-2469, online at (Faithumcnorthhaven@gmail.com)

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CALENDAR EVENTS FOR MONTH OF MAY Tues., 5/6: WSC Co-ed Golf League Begins.

Wed., 5/7: 9am: AARP Smart Drivers; 12:30pm: Military Whist.

Thurs., 5/8: 11am: Cardio Drumming; 5pm: Lake View Dinner; 6pm: DJ Rocco Dance Party.

Fri., 5/9: 12:30pm: Movie: “Captain Phillips.”

Sat., 5/10: 9am-1pm: AARP CarFit - FREE. Mon., 5/12: 10am: iPad User Group, Travel Presentation - Nashville.

Tues., 5/13: 11am: Happy Birthday Party.

Wed., 5/14: 10am: Varicose Veins Presentation; 10:30am: Q&A Wlfd. Police.

Thurs., 5/15: TRIP: Aqua Turf 11:30 - ABBA (Drive on Own); 10am: Curiosity Club Kick-off!; 5pm: PIZZA; 6pm: Boogie Boys.

Fri., 5/16: 9am: WCOZ Meeting; 11am: Sound Healing; 12:30pm: Movie: “Shanghai Noon.”

Mon., 5/19: 10am: Caldwell Banker Realty; 1-3pm: Hearing Services; 1:30pm: Wallingford Ukulele Group Sing-A-Long.

Tues., 5/20: 10am: ShopRiteBaking Swaps.

Wed., 5/21: 1pm: Classical Music Education - Mozart.

Thurs., 5/22: 11am: Cardio Drumming; 1:30pm: Book Club; 5pm: Lake View Dinner; 6pm: Downtown 6.

Fri., 5/23: 10am: Parkinson’s Support Group; 12:30pm: Movie: “Noting Hill.”

Mon., 5/26: Center Closed.

Tues., 5/27: 9:30am: Veteran’s Coffee House.

Wed., 5/28: 10am: Book Signing - Meet the Authors Greg Armstrong and D.W. Alder.

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 SueZOOM; 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, Billiards; 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.

Pictured From left: Quinnipiac University occupational therapy doctoral students Grace Miceli, Giulia Tucci and Erin Morairty go over a 12-point checklist with driver Linda Hartzer as part of the CarFit program.

Hamden: The students introduced the free educational program, designed to help older drivers ensure their vehicles fit them safely and comfortably, to residents of Masonicare at Ashlar Village on Wednesday in Wallingford.

Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center 189 Pool Rd., North Haven Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Phone: (203) 239-5432

The following programs are held at the Joyce C. Budrow Senior.

For information and to register for programs, call (203) 239-5432 or stop by the office. View the newsletter online at www.town.northhaven.ct.us.

WEEK OF MAY 5-9 Mon., 5/5: 9:30am: Fitness Fun; 10am: Canasta; 10:15am: Chess - New! 11am: Move to Music with Adrienne; 1pm: Bingo.

Tues., 5/6: 9:30am: Mini Trip: Universal Drive; 9:30 & 10:45am: Better Balance; 10:30am: Rummikub - New, Setback - New; 12:00 noon: Oil Painting Class; 1pm: Bocce, Mahjong.

Wed., 5/7: 9:30am: Fitness Fun; 11am: Cardio Drumming, Diamond Art Painting; 12:30pm: Bridge; 1pm: Bingo; 2:30pm: Pool School.

Thurs., 5/8: 9:30 & 10:45am: Better Balance; 10am: Knitting/ Crochet Class; 10:30am: Ask the Nurse; 1pm: Balance Through Strength, Bocce, Dominos, Mahjong.

Fri., 5/9: 11:30am: Mother’s Day Lucheon. All other activities cancelled.

or check only due on day of service. Register by May 19. Space is limited.

Spotlight Activity: Diamond Art has quickly become all the rage and for good reason! It allows you to feel like an artist, even if there’s not a creative bone in your body! Bring your own projects, or we can help you select a project. It’s a great way to stimulate activity, de-stress, focus and fine tune your motor skills all while having fun. Join us Wednesdays from 11am-12pm.

New Day Trip: Charles Riverboat Cruise and Cheesecake Factory, Boston, Mass. Wed., Sept. 10. Bus departs North Haven Senior Center at 8:45am with an estimated return of 6:45pm.

Cost is $143 pp for Residents, $153 pp for Non-Residents.

Check payment only, payable to Friendship Tours. Cost includes round trip coach bus, lunch at the Cheesecake Factory in Boston, followed by a Riverboat Cruise on the Charles River. Payment and registration due by Aug. 1.

Call 203-239-5432 for more information.

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Agency of Aging of South Central Connecticut is hosting its annual art exhibition opening Thurs., May 29, from 2-4pm. Artists aged 60 years and older are invited to submit their paintings or photography for display throughout the halls of the AOASCC building.

Prizes will be awarded and there is no entry fee.

Registration on our website is now open. Dropoff for registered artwork will be Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8, from 10:30am-2:30pm.

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) 5009359.

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Author and Community Book Swap: Thurs., May 22 at 1pm.

Janet Barrett, author of Commanche and His Captain - The Warhorse and The Soldier of Fortune, will be joining us to discuss her book and sell signed copies for those who are interested. At 2pm we will have our Community Book Swap. Bring a gently used book to pass along, take a book to read and engage in conversation with fellow book lovers about favorite authors, stories and genres. Registration now in progress. Call (203) 239-5432 or sign up at the Senior Center today.

Low Cost Pet Health & Wellness Clinic: Fri., May 23 from 9am-12 noon. Presented by Vet Care Everywhere. This non-­profit will be at the Center to provide low-cost Veterinary care for your dog or cat. Services include: wellness check, rabies & distemper vaccine, basic deworming and heartworm testing on dogs only.

Please note, all cats MUST be in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash. Pre-registration is required. You can register online at vetcareeverywhere.org or call (203) 239-5432. Email MUST be provided. Cost is $60 per pet for qualifying Seniors and Veterans, $100 per pet for all others. Cash

Pictured Top Sitting: Gerri Giordano, Carmen Sealy, Marge Quinn. Standing: Linda Lianos, Cindy Adinolfi, Cindy Golia, Ellie Tessmer, Poonam Karnwal, Noreen Adley, Fran Notaro and Karen Pyskaty. Missing from photo is Brenda Howlett.

North Haven: On Wednesday April 16th several members of the North Haven Garden Club attended the Federated Garden Clubs 96th annual luncheon/meeting at Aqua Turf in Plainville. The featured guest speaker was Larry Weaner. His program was “If You Do Nothing Something Will Grow...” Larry’s presentation was chock full of advice on how to start and maintain a manicured lawn using native plants.

We also said goodbye to outgoing President of Federated Garden Clubs Karin Pyskaty and welcomed the new President Nan Merolla. Nans President’s theme and project for 2025-2027 is “Bee Resilent - Garden for Nature. Enhance the beauty of your community and preserve nature in a

changing climate by creating small native gardens in a public location.” The North Haven Garden Club looks forward to participating in this project with a new garden in town.

Members attending from the North Haven Garden Club were Cindy Adinolfi, Noreen Adley, Gerri Giordano- President of NHGC, Cindy Golia, Brenda Howlett, Linda Lianos, Fran Notaro, Poonam Karnwall, Marge Quinn, Carmen Sealy, Ellie Tessmer, and Karin Pyskaty- past President of the Federated Garden Clubs and member of NHGC. We had a great time visiting all the local vendors and enjoyed the event.

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.

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Pictured: Lions June, Judy, Vinny and Alan volunteer at the American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Hamden Lions Club and host-

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ed at the American Legion Hamden Post 88. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday May 19, 2025.

to our free in-person meetings to get support and information on all aspects of breastfeeding and parenting. Women with their babies and young children are welcome from all surroundHamden: La Leche ing towns of the Greater New League (LLL) of Hamden/ Haven area.

North Haven will meet on Wed., We also provide phone and May 14, 9:30am at Grace & St. online help at any time with John’s Church, 2927 Dixwell your questions/concerns, Ave. Led by accredited LLL plus can give you info on adLeaders, our group will gather ditional virtual meetings held in the upstairs church living monthly in CT. room. We meet every 2nd To RSVP and get details on Wednesday of each month. our monthly meeting and for Are you pregnant or a parent breastfeeding questions conof a breastfeeding baby? Come tact: Anne.M@LLLCT.org

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The North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy, Lodge 2805 will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Mon., June 2, from 10am-3pm at Hope Christian Church Hall, 211 Montowese Avenue.

Help us contribute to the blood banks for the summer by making an appointment! Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Pictured Above: Spring Glen sixth-graders wait their turn to use a UV camera-equipped skin analyzer. Right: Spring Glen Elementary School sixth-grader Yizhar Yakir peers into a UV cameraequipped skin analyzer, which can reveal hidden sun damage not visible to the naked eye.

Hamden: As summer draws near and Melanoma Monday kicks off May’s skin cancer awareness efforts, a group of Quinnipiac University first-­year medical students brought a timely message to the sixth-grade classrooms of Spring Glen Elementary in Hamden.

Armed with sunscreen, science and a surprising dose of star power, Grace Jeffries, Sharon Kung, Camilla Lee, Ishani Rao and Megan Wong-participants in the Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) program-spent Tuesday morning educating 54 sixth-graders about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention.

“We wanted to address the misconception that not everyone can get skin cancer,” said Camilla Lee, one of the students leading the initiative. “A lot of kids of color, especially, think the melanin in their skin protects them, but the truth is, everyone needs sun protection.”

Lee, who helped bring the SPOTS program to Quinnipiac, emphasized its mission: to promote early education on sun protection while increasing awareness of how skin cancer presents across all skin tones. The free, interactive program is designed to empower children, teens and families with tools and knowledge for lifelong sun-smart habits. Before visiting Spring Glen, the team had already brought their message to Hamden Middle School and Saint Martin de Porres Academy in New Haven.

The sixth-graders at Spring Glen didn’t just hear a lecture-they got a hands-on experience. The pre-

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“It’s super important to discuss skin safety, especially at this age,” Lee said. “Kids don’t realize that damage from childhood sun exposure can lead to problems much later in life. Even on blistering sunburn as a child can double your risk of melanoma.”

Sixth-grade teacher Adrianne Quinn agreed.

“The timing couldn’t have been better,” she said.

“Summer is coming. These kids are 12, going through puberty and spending more time outdoors with their friends. I loved that the Quinnipiac students used celebrities—it made the lesson more relatable and memorable.”

And it worked. Sixth-grader Yizhar Yakir summed up the takeaways: “We need to wear sunglasses, sunscreen and hats. The sun can be very dangerous,” he said.

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Free Wash Events to Celebrate “National Laundry Day” Hamden: Laundromax is celebrating its first anniversary in Hamden at 852 Dixwell Avenue, with a series of free community laundry events! To show appreciation for the local communities’ support, Laundromax invites everyone to enjoy complimentary laundry services at three special

events in honor of National Laundry Day. Each event will run from 12:00 noon-8pm on the following dates: Tuesdays, May 6, 27, and June 17.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience Laundromax’s state-of-the-art facilities and excellent service at no cost. Don’t miss out on this chance to save money and make laundry day a little easier.

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Hamden: Laundromax is celebrating its first anniversary in Hamden at 852 Dixwell Avenue, with a series of free community laundry events! To show appreciation for the local communities’

Wallingford Garden Club will hold the May 13th meeting at 11:00.

The program will be held at the First Congregational Church, 23 South Main Street.

The program is ‘Carnivorous Plants’ by Bill Mathews at 11:00. Following the program will be a BYO lunch with dessert and coffee/tea available by the Club. A WGC business will follow. Guests welcome with a $5 donation.

Parking is available off Center St and/or beyond in Town Hall public parking area.vFor more information, please call 203-269-2653. support, Laundromax invites everyone to enjoy complimentary laundry services at three special events in honor of National Laundry Day. Each event will run from 12:00 noon-8pm on the following dates: Tuesdays, May 6, 27, and June 17.

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The North Haven Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the Renter’s Rebate Program until October 1, 2025.

Eligibility Guidelines • Must be 65 years of age or older as of December 31, 2024.

• Or, if 50 years of age or older, and the surviving spouse of a renter who at the time his or her death had qualified and was entitled to tax relief, provided such spouse was domiciled with such renter at the time of his death.

• If permanently and totally disabled the applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

• Maximum gross income Unmarried: $45,200; Married: $55,100..

• (Income is calculated by using the gross income from the IRS 1040 form plus the non-taxable portion from Social Security.

If an IRS 1040 form is not filed, the total from all 1099’s is used.).

• Must be a resident of Connecticut for at least one year.

• Must live in the property not owned by the applicant and make regular rent payments.

Required Documentation • Income verification with a copy of the first page of 2024 IRS 1040 and 2024 Social Security 1099 forms or if an IRS 1040 is not filed, copies of the 2024 Social Security 1099 and 1099 statements from all other income earned (pension, interest, dividends, etc.).

• For the disabled, a proof of disability must be provided. If under 62 years old, acceptable proof is a 2024 Social Security 1099 form.

• Applicants are encouraged to get annual statements from their landlord and utility companies to expedite the application processing. If statements cannot be obtained, twelve months of receipts, statements or canceled checks for each utility from 2024 (rent, electric, gas or oil heat and water).

For any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (203) 239-5321 or assessor@ northhaven-ct.gov.

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CUSTOM WATER FEATURES 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.

DRAINAGE & WATERPROOFING WATER IN YOUR BASEMENT OR GARAGE? Unusable muddy yard? TJB-INC has 49+ years’ experience correcting water issues. We diagnose and repair exterior drainage systems of install new drainage solutions to collect, relocate, and prevent unwanted water. Fully insured - CT HIC #507853. NDS Certified Pro. Check our on-­line reviews. Call TJB-INC @ 203288-3711 and visit us @ www.DRAINAGE.Expert

HIC. 0636212

Gilbert E. Hulett, owner North Haven, CT

Design/Build Service

All Work Guaranteed - Written Details Upon Request Additions - Kitchens “Remodeling Bathrooms Homes Roofing -­ Siding In Southern CT Windows - Doors Since 1979” & more Joseph Ferrara Tel. (203) 239-0136 Call for Fax Number

joe@jafcarpentry.com

EPA Certified Renovator

A+

41 St. John St., North Haven License # HIC 0673840 EPA Certification # NAT-­F148449-­1

www.jafcarpentry.com

DRIVEWAY REPAIRS/SEALING JAGUAR DRIVEWAY & PARKING LOT SEALING: 400º Hot Pour Crack Filling. Highest quality airport grade Latexite sealer neatly applied by hand - NOT a messy, quick watered down spray that can get on your house, cars and lawn. Always ask if spraying will be done! Better Business Bureau “A+” Rating.

Over 25 years in business. Senior Discounts. Free estimates.

License #559204. Visa and M/C accepted. Call (203) 288-7050 or (203) 484-4103. Visit us at www.Jaguarsealing.com DRIVEWAYS BY DOUG, LLC: Specializing in 400º hot pour crack filling. A+ Rated. Insured. Please call to see neatest job you will ever see. Driveway evaluations and hourly rates available. Sealcoating, hot asphalt cutting & patching. 37 years A+.

All work done by owner. 5 minute dry time. Doug, (203) 5062511. Lic. #0621863. When only the best matters.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES GZ ELECTRIC: 16 years experienced. We do everything.

Generators, Panel upgrades, Emergency calls, pools, car chargers, lights, outlets. Also a Home Improvement contractor. Lic# E-1 0206186 / Hic.0660510. (203) 641-0741, call or text anytime. Continued on next page

Berrios Siding Roofing General Contracting

Call us for: Windows, Doors, Decks, Interior & Exterior Remodeling, & More!

A+ Rating

In Business Since 1975

Fully Insured Lic. # HIC. 0533597

Owner on Every Job A+ Rating Samuel Berrios 203-787-5507

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BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICE CLASSIFIED ADS Family Owned & Operated Joe, Daniel, Orlando & Richard Over 35 Years of Experience

New Asphalt Driveways Only “OWNER” operates paver machine on every job

u Parking Lots u Curbs u Sealing u Concrete Work

u Brick Walks & Patios u Pre-Cast Steps Installed

CONCRETE WALKS EXCAVATING FREE estimates (203) FULLY insured or send text to (203) 314-1833

288-5185

(203) 996-1093 & we will leave estimate in mailbox Established 1987 www.hamdenpaving.com Lic. #600693

Your business belongs in the Business Service Section of the Advisor -­ a complete listing that is easy to locate and read 1 Week 20 words ...................... $10.00each week

2 Weeks 20 words ..................... $8.75each week 3 Weeks 20 words ..................... $8.25each week 4 Weeks 20 words ..................... $8.00each week

~ 10c PER WORD OVER 20 WORDS ~ DEADLINE: 5:00pm Wednesday Advertisers are responsible for notifying The Advisor of any errors in their ad. The Advisor will not be held responsible if not notified after the first edition.

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

LEN RIZZO ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS: Professional work done on every job, big or small. 15 years experience specializing in pool installation, kitchen and basement remodeling, and service calls. Need a new plug or switch, ceiling fan, or tripping breakers? 24 hour service calls same rate. Best prices on commercial work. Licensed & insured. Free estimates, we accept all credit cards. CT Lic. 0198246-E1. Call (203) 996-5368.

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.

GUTTERS

HIC #0651730

PREMIER MASONRY CONTRACTORS, LLC

Quality Complete Masonry Service Stucco • Stone Walls • Patio Bluestone New Chimneys • Brick Walls • Sidewalks Retaining Walls • Tile & Painting Flat Stone • Veneer & Repair Work • Etc.

Contact Andreas 203-578-7398 premiermasonrycontractors@gmail.com

Fully Insured & Licensed

FREE ESTIMATES

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

HABITAT UNLIMITED, LLC • Painting • Repairs • Decoration • Renovations License HIC #0661805

203-444-3803 habitat.unlimited@gmx.com

Fully Insured

WE SHOW UP: Gutters cleaned, downspouts tested, mess cleaned up, new gutter installation, repairs, gutter guards, other home maintenance jobs. Fully insured. John, (203) 288-7868.

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN SERVICE OVER 48 YEARS: Home Repair, Interior, Exterior, Deck, Window, Door, Painting. Big or Small.

Call Mark today. Free Estimate. Fully Licensed. Insured. HIC #0670502. Member of BBB. (203) 393-8806.

NICK THE HANDYMAN: No job too big or too small, we do it all. (203) 500-1066 or (203) 269-2498. Lic. #HIC 0638465.

HANDYMAN - OVER 38 YRS. EXPERIENCE: Repair and install doors, windows, decks, moldings, cement, small painting and drywall repairs. Licensed and Insured. (203) 234-9870.

HOME IMPROVEMENT INTERIOR REPAIRS, Ceiling and Walls, Basement Remodeling. Water Damage Repairs. Sheetrock and Finishing. Free Estimates. Insured. HIC #0647093. Call Bill, (203) 901-2136.

T-N-T BUILDERS: Custom work for over 55 years. Kitchens, bath, doors, decks, tile work, additions. Fully insured. HIC 0619172. Call Bob, (203) 996-0134, North Haven. Free estimates. Since 1968, 3rd generation.

JUNK REMOVAL 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.

REMOVE ALL UNWANTED Furniture/Appliances. Whole estate cleanup. Remove automobiles and scrap metal, “whatever.”

Call Rich, (203) 927-1527.

LANDSCAPING 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.

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.



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

(203) 619-2301

Major Credit Cards Accepted

Contractor’s Lic. #558031

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

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

Transform your bath with a walk-in tub SAVINGS INCLUDE A FREE TOILET & BIDET

866-849-1327

SCHEDULE A FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION

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

Offers valid thru 3/31/25

LANDSCAPING 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

LAWN FERTILIZATION SERVICES 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.

LAWN SERVICES 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.

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UNLIMITED GREEN LANDSCAPING LLC

• General Landscaping • Tree Service • Sprinkler Systems

• Free Estimates • Commercial & Residential • Fully Insured

Danny 203-393-5703

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

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

203-676-7181

Fully Licensed & Insured

mikeslawncarelandscaping.com

Cutting Edge

Painters

Specializing

Free Quotes Licensed & Fully Insured

in:

Lic. # H.I.C. 0620932

• Interior-Exterior • Powerwashing • Deck Staining We Now Accept Credit Cards

Brandon

203.623.6317

www.cuttingedgepainters.com

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

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 NARDI

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

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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.

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

ALL STAR MASONRY AND CHIMNEY: Beat all prices, pavers, patios, walkway, concrete, steps, walls, more. https:// mersiniv12.wixsite.com/allstarmasonry. Call Bibi, (860) 9609167.

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.

EXCAVATION S LUTIONS

PAINTING SERVICES

We Dig What You Dream

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

We • Drainage Issues Curtain Drains/French Drains

Call us for a FREE estimate!

SRP Services, LLC Nicolock Certified Paver Installer Paver Patios Sidewalks - Driveways New & Rebuilt Front Steps Stone Veneers Lawn Installs Drainage

ALL TYPE POOL & SPA LLC • Pool Openings •

New Installation of Inground & Above Ground Pools

Sales & Service

Shawn Patterson Owner / 203-430-2621

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

Full Service & Repair

Wallingford spat112@yahoo.com

Call (203) 537-9188

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

203-887-7977

EXCAVATIONSOLUTIONSCT.COM

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.

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Fully Licensed & Insured • HIC #0622885

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

 

of A Bit n a li a It Touch

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

MASONRY

Mike’s Lawn Care & Landscaping

Free Estimates

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.

LAWN MOWING & TRIMMING: Wallingford, North Haven, Meriden, Northford. Accepting new customers. Reasonable rates. Call David, (203) 213-4567.

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

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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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.

BUSINESS SERVICES THE ROOFING SPECIALISTS Free Estimates

PLUMBING

ROOFING SIDING FLAT ROOFS WINDOWS GUTTERS DOORS

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

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.

PLUMBING & HEATING 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.

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.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE & DRAINAGE CONSULTATIONS

Tony’s Landscaping Services Commercial & Residential

Leaf Removal • Small Tree Trimming • Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning • Yard Clean Ups Brush Clearing • Small Tree Removal • Mulching • Dump Runs • Storm Clean Ups • Lawn Edging

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

• 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

SKYWAY (upon approval)

(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

Cell 203-234-1906

NORTH HAVEN BASED 25 years

www.skyway-­roofing.com

Free, No Pressure Estimates Licensed & Insured Lic. #0573204

East Haven



AURORA

TREE REMOVAL Bucket Truck/Crane/Climbing • 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

Contractor’s Lic. #558031

Major Credit Cards Accepted



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.

TOP SOIL

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

203-468-9441

ROTOTILLING

SCREENED TOP SOIL: Dark rich organic materials. Grading, raking & seeding, drainage & other fill materials. (203) 623-3527.

0% Financing for 18 Months

North Haven

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

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

ROOFING Professionals

203-288-7901

ROOFING

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Restoration LLC

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

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

License #0629828. (203) 777-4183.

“Quality Roofing Since 1928”

Residential

A+

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

Fully Insured Lic.# 577437

TREE SERVICES/REMOVAL 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.

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.

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

203-­671-­3160

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Mario (203) Elcuri

www.affordablelandscapingandtreellc.com SPECIALIZING IN

RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING • WOOD SPLITTING • FIREWOOD • FULLY INSURED

203-281-5516

203-996-9074

WANTED TO BUY TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONS is looking to purchase Estate Contents. We pay cash for single items or entire estates. We are especially interested in Old Toys, Military Items, Costume Jewelry, Old Swords, Sports Cards, Fine Jewelry, Old Watches, Sterling Silver, Dental Gold, Lighters & Pipes, Coin Collections, Advertising Signs, Pocket & Hunting Knives, and So Much More! Estate Clean Out Services Available. Call Bill, (203) 494-2496.

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Call (203) 641-0307.

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throughout the state, with many more stations planned for the near future.

ACES UP’s program is designed to help schools and educational organizations: Hamden: ACES UP is excited • Go green and meet sustainto announce the official kickoff of ability goals its innovative EV Charging Sta• Save money on energy and tions Program, aimed at promot- transportation costs ing sustainability and supporting • Avoid procurement headthe transition to electric vehicles aches with a streamlined procureacross Connecticut’s educational ment and installation process institutions.

The event will feature a ribbonThe initiative is a key feature cutting ceremony, demonstrations of the ACES UP Green Schools of the new charging stations, and Clean Classrooms Program opportunities to learn more about which is offered to school districts the benefits of electric vehicle inthroughout Connecticut. frastructure for schools and comThe launch event will take munities. place on Wed., May 21, 11:30am RSVP: Those interested in atat ACES Leeder Hill, 130 Leeder tending are encouraged to RSVP Hill Drive. The event will celebrate by emailing acesup@aces.org. the installation of 20 EV chargJoin us as we drive Connecting stations, providing a total of icut’s schools toward a cleaner, 80 plugs at educational facilities more sustainable future!

ACES UP Launches EV Charging Stations Program

How to Protect Your Car from Car Theft

By B.L. -- A long-term resident of North Haven, CT with 58 years of community experience

One of the most effective safety devices at your disposal is your “Key Alarm.” If you find yourself in a parking lot and witness someone attempting to break into your vehicle, it’s crucial to prioritize your safety: call 911 immediately, activate your Key Alarm, and continue walking to a safe location while remaining on the line with authorities.

Similarly, if you notice someone tampering with or trying to steal your car in your driveway, do not confront the individual. Instead, activate your Key Alarm and contact 911 right away.

In addition to personal safety devices, consider investing in modern security solutions such as doorbell cameras and floodlights equipped with security cameras and sirens. These systems can provide valuable protection for your property.

For me, the Key Alarm is my go-to safety measure -- it’s always within reach and comes at no additional cost. Prioritizing personal safety and property protection is essential in today’s environment.

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

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1-866-299-7135.

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-888-305-7286 today!

YOUR CAR CAN SAVE LIVES Your boat, truck, RV, or motorcycle could, too. Donate your vehicle to The American Lung Association of New England today by calling 1-877-LUNG or log on to www.donateyourcar.org. Every vehicle can help combat lung disease.

Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United

States, and the number one killer of babies in the world. The American Lung Association has been your local lung health charity for over a century.

Help drive out lung disease for good! Call 1-877-LUNG now!

The American Lung Association of New England is part of the American Lung Association, the oldest voluntary health organization in the U.S. Established in 1904 to combat tuberculosis, our mission today is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

For more information, please visit: www.lungne.org.

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cars, campers, trailers, light duty and heavy duty trucks - Any year, make, model or anything with wheels

CASH ON THE SPOT

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$

CASH PAID

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For Any Toyota, Other Makes Running or Not, Crashed OK!

Will Take Other Makes and Models

Free Pickup

CALL ANYTIME $ 203-600-4431 $

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

Why donate when you can get cash?

Call Philip today

203-843-8725

CLASSIC CARS 1967 VW: Exc. cond., needs new floor installed, floor included with car $30,000; call (203) 887-7377 MOTORCYCLES WANTED WANTED: Any & all old Motorcycles, Scooters, Mini-bikes, also old Go-karts. Need not run.

Cash paid. Call (203) 215-3826

Donate Your Used Vehicles

Donate your used vehiclesRUNNING or NOT and get a tax deduction to Partnership Center for Adult Day Care.

Cars, Boats, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs Snowmobiles, Vans, Jet-skis, Motor-homes, and even Buses.

Call toll free (have title with you), 1-(877)-CARS-4-US, ext.

1089.

Advertise Your Vehicle with a photo for only $1500 per week or 4 weeks for $

4500

Call (203) 239-5404 for more info on how to submit your ad.

DONATE YOUR 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

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