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Volume 5, Number 7
Friday, Februar y 12, 2010
American Legion honors heroes on anniversary of tragedy
Freda recognizes Susan Jung
By David Marchesseault Special to the North Haven Citizen
Courtesy of Valerie Goodkin
On Friday, Jan. 29, Susan Jung saw that longtime North Haven Senior Center member, Mr. Jack Roche, was choking and unable to breathe. Susan reacted swiftly and performed life saving measures administering the Heimlich maneuver. North Haven Seniors and several town employees gathered on Feb. 2, when on behalf of the Town of North Haven, First Selectman Michael J. Freda presented Susan with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Key to the City. Pictured: First Selectman Mike Freda, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roche, and Sue Jung.
Investigation into North Haven building department has another issue By Kyle Swartz The North Haven Citizen As state investigations into the North Haven building department continue, concerns have included an independent investigation, whether building department documents are secure and over $10,000 of undercharged and expired permits for 320 Middletown Ave. Missing permit fees Permits and town documents point to potential missing charges and under-
charging for 320 Middletown Ave. building permits. According to building department documents, Pondview Estates’ owner Woodmere Development LLC was issued building permits by Town Hall for twounit structures number four and five on June 28, 2006. Section 105.5 of the 2005 Connecticut State Building Code, in effect on June 26, 2006, states “every [building] permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such
Sixty-seven years to the day, the American Legion Murray Reynolds Post #76 in North Haven gathered at the Recreation Center last Wednesday evening for the 36th annual recognition of the heroism demonstrated by four brave chaplains who gave their lives at sea on Feb. 3, 1943 when an enemy submarine sank the USAT Dorchester off the coast of Greenland. The popular assembly drew numerous veterans, several honored guests, and a large representation from the community. Post Commander Dan Riccio Jr. opened the ceremony leading a salute as he welcomed the color guards from the Governor’s Foot Guard and Post #76. After the pledge, Master of Ceremonies State Commander Charles Morrissey, introduced the activities for the
evening’s memorial program, headed by a formal procession of local boy scouts with memorabilia including life preservers, and intertwined with musical interludes by a North Haven High School ensemble led by director Ken Tedeschi. Rev. Scott Morrow, a Methodist minister, began his biography of the late Rev. George L. Fox by introducing two very special guests attending the program. Rev. Fox’s daughter-in-law Edna Fox and her son George, whose birthday happens to be Feb. 3, had journeyed from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to participate in the festivities. Born in Pennsylvania, her father-in-law was a 42-year-old pastor with two children in East Concord, VT when he decided to join the Ministry Corps. Fate would reunite him with three friends from divinity school days at Harvard and their
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permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance.” The section allows for extension of permits by the building official if the contractors submit written, acceptable requests for extensions. No such extensions exist in Pondview Estates’ file. According to Section 105.5 of the 2005 Connecticut State Building Code, the Pondview Estates’ building permits issued on June 26, 2006 would have expired on
Citizen photo submitted by David Marchesseault
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal awarded author Elliott Storm the American Medal of Freedom.
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The North Haven Citizen — Friday, February 12, 2010
Extra energy charges at schools explained By Kyle Swartz The North Haven Citizen
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Calendar.................16 Marketplace............27 Faith .......................11 Health.....................26 Letters ....................14 Obituaries ...............11 Opinion...................14 Schools ..................22 Seniors ...................18 Sports.....................19
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Ierardis granted accelerated rehabilitation on larceny and other charges By David Marchesseault Special to The North Haven Citizen
ter.� In laying out the defense of Joseph, attorney Hugh F. Keefe of New Haven emphasized the relatively small amount of money in question spread over five years, and pointed out that Joseph had never before been in trouble with the law. Explaining the legislative history of accelerated rehabili-
tation, Keefe said, “If ever there were a case deserving, it’s this case.� Keefe pointed out that Palmieri had held a position of higher rank, yet he had been granted the special probation, adding, “There was no action by the town in his
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Three years after their 2007 arrest, Joseph and Patricia Ierardi, former Department of Community Services director and assistant director, respectively, received accelerated rehabilitation on Feb. 5 in a Meriden court. The Ierardis had been accused of stealing from Town Hall and hampering a state attorney’s office investigation into the matter. Joseph faced eight felony charges while Patricia faced two. Joseph shed tears when Meriden Superior Court Judge Paul Matasavage granted him accelerated rehabilitation, including two years of probation, a $15,000 fine to be paid into the North Haven fuel fund, and 200 hours of community service. Patricia emotionally hugged several relatives and friends outside the court room after the case’s culmination. She received a sen-
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The North Haven Citizen — Friday, February 12, 2010
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The North Haven Citizen — Friday, February 12, 2010 in Ohio and the son of a minister, he was assigned to a parish in New London upon graduation from Yale Divinity School. Upon leaving for England on the Dorchester, he told his wife and two children that service to others was a noble cause. Father Timothy Meehan, pastor of the St. Therese Church on Middletown Avenue, described the late Father Johnny P. Washington as a gang leader when he was a teen in Newark, NJ. The young activist, described as having a mild-mannered personality, was drawn to people in need and eventually returned to his community as a cleric with a new approach to dealing with life’s struggles. The young priest became close friends with the other three clergymen when he chose to pursue a chaplain’s training program at Harvard. Larry Wapnick, a veteran
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date with destiny. Rabbi Brockman spoke to the audience about the late Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, who was raised in Brooklyn, NY and held a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. It was the persecution of the Jews by the Nazis that drew him from his assignment at a temple in North Carolina to Harvard to become a military chaplain. All four would be awarded the Purple Heart, as well as the Distinguished Service Cross, because of their unselfish service to others which led to the loss of their lives in the North Atlantic. Rev. Michael Carbaugh from the Pond Hill Baptist Church said that the late Rev. Clark V. Poling believed from childhood that it was his calling to serve others. Born
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Ernest (Ernie) L. Heaton, one of only two surviving members of the USAT Dorchester, presents Governor M. Jodi Rell with a handmade bowl as State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) and veteran Larry Wapnick look on. with roots in New Haven, referred to Ernie Heaton, the 87-year-old featured speaker and one of two remaining survivors of the sinking of the Dorchester, as a close friend from Vero Beach, FL who is determined to raise a monument in Sebastian, FL in memory of the four chaplains. He described the town as the home of a military cemetery that contains the remains of countless fallen
men and women of every race and creed. He summed it up with simplicity saying, “They rest here together in a perfect peace.” Wapnick went on to describe Heaton, who will be 88 years old on Valentines Day, as a soldier born in Holidays Cove, West Virginia who joined the Army Air Corps at
Feb. 3 is known as “Four Chaplains Day.” It was given this title by Congress after a heroic act by four military chaplains who were serving on the S.S Dorchester during World War II. Rev. Clark Poling (Dutch Reformed), Rev. George Lansing Fox (Methodist), Father John Washington (Roman Catholic priest) and Alexander David Goode (a Jewish Rabbi) sacrificed their lives as their ship went down. The Dorchester, which was transporting 904 troops, was torpedoed by a U-boat on Feb 3, 1943. The initial torpedo killed more than 100 young soldiers, and the second plunged the ship into darkness. The survivors panicked and scrambled, trying to find life jackets. In the midst of all the disarray and chaos, the four chaplains worked with then men, bringing order with their words of assurance and prayers. At the end, the chaplains
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Heroes Continued from page 6 18. Heaton played three sports and was such a good welder in school that he worked in a steel mill during his senior year. Three of his brothers also served in the military. He has a wife and three children, is a 32nd Degree Mason, and was the Exalted Ruler of the Elks in 2000. He has been recognized for his interfaith work along with the likes of Truman and JFK. Ernie Heaton took his audience back in time. Aware that they faced mortal danger on the Dorchester, the young private sat on the edge of his bunk and decided to unlace the boots he had worn for three straight days. As he bent over to untie the lace, a German torpedo slammed into the ship broadside. Although the area was pitch black, his fellow soldiers jumped from their births and headed to their stations in preparation for abandoning ship. As he headed to his assigned area, he noticed that men were crowed around the four chaplains on the deck,
and then noticed that they were not wearing life vests. It was their final act of kindness. The crowd in the Rec Center’s gym was listening so intently that the strong voice of the “kid from West Virginia” could have been heard even if he were whispering. Heaton described in detail the frightening the scene. Severely injured while attempting to board the lifeboat in the shifting seas, he spent 9 ½ hours in the freezing water holding on to the side of another boat after his had capsized before the Coast Guard came to their rescue. Heroically, the four selfless chaplains went down with the ship. The deck of the Dorchester, however, was not Heaton’s first contact with the four chaplains. Three months earlier he had met them on a base in Massachusetts when the four officers surprised him on a street corner and befriended him. In time, he would cross paths with them on several occasions, and it was they who dubbed him the “kid from West Virginia.” He was amazed and proud that they treated a “lowly private” so
well. They had all shipped out of Staten Island on the Dorchester, and he had actually met them on deck three days out to sea, but the ship was soon sent to port because of a leak. While attempting to catch up with the protection of the convoy, the enemy struck. Of the 902 men aboard ship, 670 were lost at sea. After spending 14 months recovering in Greenland and six months at a base in Maine, he volunteered to return to the front in place of a man with a family. Much to his surprise, he received orders to report to Bermuda for his final tour of duty. After going through all that, the former sergeant closed his talk asking, “How lucky can you get?” Other speakers at the program included a Marine lieutenant who had served in Vietnam and earned two Purple Hearts. Elliott Storm was introduced by state attorney general Richard Blumenthal, a fellow Marine who had awarded Storm the American Medal of Freedom in late January. Storm is a successful author from Milford who wrote a riveting novel enti© 2009 Vera Bradley Designs, Inc.
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come, Thy will be done.” Looking back they saw the slanting deck of the Dorchester, its demise almost complete. Braced against the railings were the Chaplains... praying... singing, giving strength to others by their final valiant declaration of faith. Their arms were linked together as they braced against the railing and leaned into each other for support, Reverend Fox, Rabbi Goode, Reverend Poling and Father Washington. Said one of the survivors, “It was the finest thing I have ever seen this side of heaven.” From Heaven’s Highway
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Poet from North Haven explores Dreams in a Snow Globe By Kyle Swartz The North Haven Citizen
North Haven native Kathyann Coon hopes her third published book of poetry, Dreams in a Snow Globe, will help others find their own sense of secure contentment. The book’s central metaphor, being inside a snow globe, represents the safety to feel peaceful and to actively better one’s life. “Being in a snow globe is about finding a safe place where you can be happy,” Coon said. “And if for some reason you don’t like where you are, it’s up to you to shake yourself up and freefall again. You can do it as many times as you like because inside a snow globe you’re protected from the outside world, and the sometimes ignorance and craziness of it.” Coon, who grew up on Larson Drive and now resides in Wallingford, said that her new book of poetry and pictures, published last month by Publish America of Balti-
more, was inspired by the positive upswing her life has taken in the last several years. “I’m just in a good place now,” she said. “I found my safe place.” Paramount to her happiness, she said, is the success of her two children Christopher John and Brandilee, who have graduated from college and are pursuing their passions. “This book is about 90 percent inspired by my kids,” she said, “and the good places they’ve shown me, that it’s okay to dream.” Her new book reflects her positive disposition. Coon’s poem “Sunrise to Sunset” begins “I long to watch the sunrise / glowing against your face, / to witness the launch of a new day / full of dreams.” Her poem “Beginnings” opens “As I begin my day / I am cleansed by the rain, / With the anticipation of a painful past / Being washed away with each falling rain drop.” Coon said that the book’s message is to actively seek peace and harmony in life. “I
went through a period of time where I was saying ‘poor me’, ‘why me’,” she said. “But you can’t give up.” “I learned that if you do not like where you are, it’s up to you to make a change, to shake it up and freefall,” she added, “whereas before I was waiting for someone else to fix things for me.” The optimism of Dreams in a Snow Globe has evolved from the painful uncertainty of her past, explored in her first two collections, Deep Emotions of 1999, and Deeper Emotions of 2004. “The other two books are more of an emotional rollercoaster,” she said. “That’s where I was in my life at the time.” Coon said that she was very sick at the time of her first book’s conception. Moreover, she was running her own cleaning business, working as a manager at a tattoo parlor and raising two children, all as a single mother. “I was doing what I had to do to make ends meet,” she said.
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Last month, North Haven native Kathyann Coon published her third book of poetry, Dreams in a Snow Globe, an uplifting collection of peaceful poetry.
Deep Emotions dug into Coon’s childhood, including her memories of North Haven, where Coon’s father owned a gas station. “A few poems directly involved North Haven,” she said, “whether it is my first boyfriend, or my best girlfriend.” “North Haven will always be my home,” she added. Coon’s first book served a
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month payment period. Fontana and Swinkowski, then the assistant finance director, solicited bids for the project and chose a contractor from the three responses. It was agreed upon that school lighting and lighting equipment would be replaced first, with the town retaining the option to cancel the work on town buildings if they wished. Fontana said that before its commencement, the project was first discussed with Ed Gomeau, director of business and operations for North Haven schools. Initial-
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St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Community Suppers will continue to be held every Friday night through the winter months. St. John’s sponsors the meals most Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Great Hall, rain or shine for members of the community who need help making ends
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Dec. 19, 2006. According to a building inspection request and report from the building department, footing drains and waterproofing inspections were requested for Pondview Estates structure four on April 9, 2009. Footing is part of foundation construction,
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Issue Continued from page 12 $100 gives a first floor living space construction value of $162,800 per unit. The construction value and permit fee schedule lists the construction value of garage space at $45 per square feet. According to the North Haven assessor’s online database, the four units inside structures four and five each have 576 square feet of garage space. Multiplying 576 by $45 gives a garage space construction value of $25,920 per unit. The construction value and permit fee schedule lists the construction value of decks at a $50 flat fee per deck. According to the North Haven assessor’s online database, structures four and five have four total decks for $200 total in construction value. Adding $162,800 and $25,920 equals $188,720, which the building department rounds up to $189,000. Charging $18 for the first $1,000 leaves $188,000 – charging $12 for every remaining $1,000 of construction value, and adding the initial $18 charge, equals $2,274 per unit, times four units, equals $9,096, plus $200 for the four decks, totals $9,296 that was not charged for building fees when construction was be-
gun on structures four and five with voided permits. Undercharging According to building department copies of checks made out to Town Hall by Woodmere Development LLC, the building permits fees for the eight structures on 320 Middletown Ave. cost $2,514 per structure. According to a copy of the construction value and permit fee schedule in place on June 22, 2006, as obtained from Town Hall, the construction value of first floor living space was then $65 per square foot, the construction value of garage space was $25 per square feet, and the construction value of deck space was $10 per square feet. According to the North Haven assessor’s online database, Pondview Estates’ eight buildings contain 16 units, and each unit has 1,480-square-feet in first floor living space, 576-square-feet of garage space, and 144square-feet of deck space. Multiplying 1,480 by $65 equals a construction value of $96,200 of first floor living space per unit. Multiplying 576 by $25 equals a construction value of $144,000 garage space per unit. Multiplying 144 by $10 equals a construction value of $1,440 of deck space per unit.
James McGovern, Grand Marshal James Joseph McGovern, of North Haven, is the 2010 Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade which will take place Sunday, March 14, at 1 p.m., in downtown New Haven. As Grand Marshal, McGovern heads the parade committee with approximately 60 people of diverse backgrounds. The committee raises funds to support the parade and attends to numerous details for the parade to take place. Jim now resides with his family in North Haven. Jim is currently employed by Stanley Convergent Security Solutions as an executive security consultant. Given his Irish roots, Jim had long enjoyed being a spectator at the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In 1995 he made the decision to join the parade committee. As a committee member, Jim received insight into the hard work and dedication needed to put on the event.
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Letters to the Editor To the editor: The Four Chaplains Memorial Service held last Wednesday, Feb. 3, would not have been possible without the many people who worked so hard to make it a success. I want to thank the MurrayReynolds Legion Post 76, for making it such a special day for Mr. Ernie Heaton. Mr. Heaton is one of the few sailors to survive the attack on the USAT Dorchester in which four chaplains of various faiths gave up their life jackets to their fellow sailors and perished as the ship sank. Each year Post 76 holds a ceremony honoring these Four Chaplains for their heroic acts of bravery. Mr. Heaton was truly touched by the service and said it was the best ceremony he had ever attended. I also want to thank everyone who attended the ceremony and set aside a few hours of their time to honor the lives of the Four Chaplains. Also, a special thanks to Governor Rell for taking time out of her day to invite Mr. Heaton into her office and listen to his story. For those of you who were not able to attend the ceremony, Mr. Heaton was presented with a check in the amount of $4,000 and he was very emotional when he received it. I especially want to thank the many people and organizations who contributed to
the Four Chaplains Monument Fund and for making Mr. Heaton’s trip to Connecticut a time to remember: First Selectman Michael J. Freda, State Representative Steve Fontana, Linda McMahon (candidate for United States Senate), American Legion Murray-Reynolds (Post 76 Commander), Alex Vigliotti, Philip W. Ryan, National Lumber, Inc., Charlie Flanagan, Pasquale Clemente and Terry Swain. I also want to thank Connecticut Limo and the N.E.W. 34 Charitable Corp., (Bob Parisi), who provided transportation and accommodations to Mr. Heaton. These donations will go toward the building of a Four Chaplains memorial in Florida for which Mr. Heaton has been raising funds. Donations can be made out to the Four Chaplains Monument IRC INC and sent to 102 Royal Oak Drive, Suite 106, Vero Beach, FL, 32962. Leonard A. Fasano State Senator, 34th District To the editor: I am just an average citizen enjoying the simple everyday pleasures in life. It has never been my goal to live in the mansion on top of a hill overseeing a town or city. I have many interests See Letters, next page
Letters policy Government Meetings Wednesday, Feb. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 18 Church St., conference room 1, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Zoning Board of Appeals, Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 Water Pollution Control Authority, 1122 Universal Drive, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Board of Police Commissioners, Police Department, 8 Linsley St., conference room, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Board of Fire Commissioners, Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 6 p.m. Inlands Wetlands Commission, Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 18 Church St., conference room 3, 8:15 a.m. Monday, March 1 Planning and Zoning Commission, Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 7 p.m.
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Patriots and Scoundrels Book 2, Part 8 By Paul Colella Special to The North Haven Citizen
While Monsieur Monnerat held me in his clutches, Jean-Luc stared at his adversary with a pistol pointed in our direction. Jean-Luc was not backing down and Monsieur Monnerat was determined to make his escape with me as his prisoner. As we moved toward the back room, I tried desperately to free myself but my efforts were in vain. “For the last time, let Charity go and surrender,” replied a calm but relentless Jean-Luc. “You cannot escape from us.” “I will make my escape with this young and beautiful flower as my prisoner,” said Monsieur Monnerat in a devious voice. “I need to find something very valuable, and she is
going to assist me. When I have found what I have been searching for, then I shall release Miss Charity unharmed just as long as you and your companion do not pursue us.” As we continued to make our way to the back room, a startled Mrs. Andrews emerged and she tried to hit Monsieur Monnerat in the head with an iron skillet she held in her hands. A crafty Monsieur Monnerat moved his head, and Mrs. Andrews hit him in the arm. Feeling pain from the nasty blow, he released me, and then shoved me into Mrs. Andrews causing us to fall to the floor. He then made his way into the back room and out the back door of the tavern. JeanLuc handed Louise his pistol, and after helping Mrs. Andrews and me to our feet, he hurried in pursuit of Monsieur Monnerat. At that moment, Dr. Foote and
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and hobbies. I am secure and live a comfortable life. I try to enjoy life. I am experienced in many things. I have entered my Golden Years after a long struggle with hardships from my youth and into adult life. I never caught a break. The struggles would drive the average person crazy, but I am tougher than anyone I know, except for “a very special someone in my life” who is as tough as I am — that I know. She has a good warm heart, as a soft side, as I do and I love her — my Valentine. I relied on what my dad told me as he was victim of the Great Depression of the 1930’s. The most important things in life are to have food on the table, a roof over your head, your health and never ever, give up hope. I have used these words of wisdom to carry me through extremely difficult times, as well as pray for a better tomorrow. My responsibility in life has built a solid foundation under me as a form of reward, as a result of doing “the right thing”. Donating your time and your efforts related to your experiences in life to help others in need, has a priceless value and it doesn’t cost you anything. Donating blood is another great “give-back idea” that also doesn’t cost you anything, but saves numerous lives. It’s a heart warming experience, to everyone involved, to be involved. We may not be rich money wise, but we have a rich feeling within our hearts. A message to the “Wealthy Greedy People” who made enormous amounts of money off the backs of the hard-working individual: Your success is largely due to the input you received from others and you fail to recognize that you could not do your job entirely alone. You failed to issue credit, where credit was due. You try to hang onto the first dollar you made and want to take that first dollar to the grave with you. Some of your wealth belongs to us — it’s payback time! Give back to the community, because a lot of the financial mess towns and cities are in, is the result of you not paying your fair share back into society. Help bail out our struggles, funding the current cutbacks to be restored, like donating your money to help education and fighting crime, as you have the resources — your money, to do so. The rest of us don’t have what you have. Give back to the community, as the rest of us have given back much more, percentage wise than you have. Morris Pedersen North Haven
Constance had arrived. The good doctor came in the hope of partaking in a delicious bowl of stew while Constance’s intention was to personally invite Mrs. Andrews to a ball that she and her husband were hosting at Singleton Lodge. Mrs. Andrews shouted to Dr. Foote to go and get the constable. Constance hurried to my side while Louise went outside. Before she took her leave, Louise told us to remain indoors. After I had recovered from my ordeal, I disobeyed Louise’s request, and went outside with a curious Constance behind me. Constance and I gasped in fright as we watched Jean-Luc and Monsieur Monnerat fight like two wild animals. Louise was angry at us for coming outside, and she adamantly ordered us to go back inside, which we did not do. Jean-Luc had Mon-
sieur Monnerat on the ground and was striking him in the face. After receiving a few punches, Monsieur Monnerat managed to raise his feet and shove Jean-Luc off of him. As he rose to his feet, he picked up a dollop of sand from the ground and threw it in Jean-Luc’s face. While Jean-Luc quickly wiped the dirt from his face, a wicked Monsieur Monnerat grabbed an axe that was lying near the wood pile. “You thought that you could get the better of me by beating me to death,” uttered a vengeful Monsieur Monnerat. “I am sorry to disappoint you, but you have failed just like that horrid woman Lydia Johnson did when she struck me in the head with a rock while stealing a precious item from my coat pocket. I am still alive,
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Remember When: The Typewriter By Paul Colella Special to The North Haven Citizen The new urban America brought many changes to the lives of women, and ever-increasing numbers of women moved into the work force. By 1920, over a quarter of all employed women held clerical jobs and many others taught in schools. Women who joined the work force found themselves faced with learning how to operate new machinery, such as business machines and typewriters. North Haven resident Helen Tremblay remembers her first office job in 1945 when she worked in a large typing pool at an insurance agency in Norwalk. Sixty-five years later she can still hear the clicking sounds of typewriter keys. “During my junior and senior year in high school, I took several business courses that included typing, shorthand, and business machines,” recalled Tremblay. “These classes were filled mostly with girls.” “Back then women in the work place found employment as a teacher, librarian, or secretary, and having
good typing skills was a major requirement,” Tremblay added. Tremblay explained that she answered an ad in the local paper, went for an interview, and when the man conducting the interview learned that she could type 60 words per minute, she was hired. She also recalls working with the three types of typewriters: standard, electric, and automatic. A standard typewriter operated entirely by the power supplied by the typist’s hands. An electric typewriter was operated by a typist, but electricity provided most of the power. Such a typewriter cost more to buy and to operate than a standard one, but it required less effort to use and also enabled a person to type faster and more neatly, according to Tremblay. “My boss, Kenneth Wells, was very particular about neatness and efficiency when it came to typing forms, requisitions, letters, and office memos,” Tremblay said. “Changing the ribbon was a pain, but the keyboard was a pleasure. The warning bell made it convenient in letting me know when the end of a line was approaching.”
Tremblay worked in a large room and was seated at a long table with several women on either side. Next to her typewriter on the left side was a box filled with assignments. As she finished an assignment, she would place it in a box on the right side, and a clerk would collect the completed work. Tremblay also remembers a manager who would walk around the room observing the work in progress, and assist anyone who needed help changing ribbons or had technical difficulties with the keys or keyboard. “Sometimes the floor manager would look over the women’s shoulders and watch as they typed,” recalled Tremblay. “I found this to be a bit unnerving and distracting.” “I am grateful that I didn’t make many typing errors, and I never was reprimanded for slow or sloppy work,” Tremblay added. “I guess I owe my success and passion for typing to my high school typing teacher, Mrs. Foster, who would give daily typing tests and drills during class. The drills helped to increase my speed and accuracy.” See Remember, page 17
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Valentine’s dance — Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Association will sponsor a Little Valentine’s Day Dance from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Academy, 265 Benham St., Hamden. The event which is open to the public, is designed for children in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 4 and will include a pasta supper, music and room to dance, raffle prizes, a photographer, and goodie bags. For more information, contact Sr. Mariette Moan at (203) 288-2309, ext. 313, or via e-mail at alumnae@sha-excelsior.org.
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Naturopathic tea party — Dr. Leigh H. White, a naturopathic physician of Natural Family Health, LLC (East/West Healing Arts Center), at 410 State St., will offer a Tea Party with an opportunity for discussion about naturopathic philosophy. This event will be held at Books & Co., 1235 Whitney Ave., in Hamden. This ongoing community
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Tree Identification Hike — The Sleeping Giant Park Association has scheduled a Winter Tree Identification Hike at 1:30 p.m. The park is on Mt. Carmel Avenue off route 10, across from Quinnipiac University in Hamden. Meet next to the parking lot around the kiosk. Bring tree identification books, snacks and water, if desired. The hike will last about three hours. Dress for the weather, and wear comfortable, supportive shoes. Please do not bring pets. Skating Classic — The Hamden Figure Skating Association and its synchronized skating team, Team Esprit, will host the Connecticut Synchronized Skat-
ing Classic at the Freeman Athletic Center at Wesleyan University, 161 Cross St., Middletown, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Marge Abbagnaro, (203) 679-0462.
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MS Support Group — The MS Support Group meets at the Hamden Memorial Town Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, at 6:30 p.m., on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Allison at (203) 230-8672. For information on multiple sclerosis and ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call
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YMCA open house — The Hamden/North Haven YMCA, 1605 Sherman Ave., Hamden, will offer a week long Group Fitness Open House from Monday, Feb. 15, to Saturday, Feb. 20. Free classes will be featured to members and non-members. Interested participants should call (203) 248-6361, ext. 2212, to reserve a spot. Visit www.hnhymca.org and click on the brochures tab followed by the tab for the Winter 2010 Group Fitness Schedule.
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Flower and Garden Show — The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. The hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 18, 19, and 20, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Budget Continued from page 4 please give me a call again,” Freda said. He added that in the spring, he planned on holding both one-on-one visiting hours for the public and open “firehouse” meetings for individual districts. Town Hall has maximized its software package (Munis), Freda said, so that almost every department head now has real time access to their individual expenditures versus their budgets. Freda thanked Sue Jung, senior center program director, for her heroic actions in saving the life of a North Haven senior citizen, and said that he had rewarded her with a key to the town.
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asked whether Freda would consider moving the monthly presentation from the beginning of the meeting to the end. Amato worried that members of the audience with health problems had to wait longer to hear public comment because of the presentation. Freda responded by referencing an informal vote taken of the audience of the previous meeting. “Approximately 95 percent of people wanted it at the beginning,” he said. “It was a resounding vote.” Fire Commissioner Michael Zuccarelli suggested that those with poor health could watch the meetings on North Haven TV. Fontana suggested a trial move. “I ask for trying one month with the presentation at the end,” he said. “We can see how the audience responds and go from there.” Some members of the audience vo-
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calized their disagreement with Amato’s words while he was still at the microphone, and Fontana requested politeness. “I feel strongly that there needs to be something said about decorum,” Fontana said. “I ask the public to show courtesy to each other, regardless of whether they agree with what that person is saying Amato asked whether there had been any noticeable impacts from the loss of the of the engineer-two position. “I have received no feedback either way,” Freda responded. Speaker Gerry Feinberg asked why the Board of Finance had budgeted a four percent increase in health insurance at their workshop when the Board of Education had budgeted a 17 percent increase. Freda responded
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needed extra money, Tremblay would type research papers, essays, and college applications for high school and college students. One time she typed a dissertation for a professor getting his Ph.D. “I really used my typing skills wisely and exhausted them through the years,” Tremblay said. “Today, typewriters have been replaced with computers and the clicking of a mouse or cursor. “The computer has made life easier and more efficient for people, but I am an oldfashioned girl who believes that an oldie is a priceless thing,” Tremblay added with a laugh. “I can still hear the clicking of keys in my mind, and oh, that sound is very special to me.” When the actions of a particular event or era are over and we look back in history, 1142016
Unbeknownst to the floor manager, the women in Tremblay’s typing pool would make bets on who could type the most assignments with the least mistakes by the end of the week. The winner would be treated to dinner on Friday night at Daphne’s Diner by her fellow workers. When she was a little girl, Tremblay’s father showed her how to type on his 1880 E. Remington and Sons typewriter. She was fascinated by the clicking sound of the keys and watching letters become words and sentences on paper. When her father died in 1960, she came into possession of the typewriter, and still has it as a keepsake and family heirloom sitting on a shelf in the closet. “My father and his 1880 E. Remington and Sons typewriter gave me an interest in typing that helped me get a job after high school,” Tremblay said. “It also has sentimental value so I could not part with it.” “Before I retired, I remember the electric typewriter being replaced with an automatic one that was connected to a computer, which was called a word processor,” she added. “On an automatic typewriter, a typist was able to make corrections or remove mistakes and material without retyping the whole page.” When she or the family
Freda said that he has a meeting scheduled with the management staff of Coviden, the town’s largest grand list member, to discuss the company’s future. Freda also vowed to continue his search for business development, including setting up more meetings with the Rabina Group, meeting with shops in the Wharton Business District, working to populate a 30,000square-foot space in North Haven Commons, and allowing new businesses to utilize helpful TIF grants to redevelop otherwise undesirable sites. Freda added he has met with almost every commercial real estate agent who represents vacant North Haven property to offer his services to attract new businesses to town. Public Comment During public comment relative to the agenda, speaker Gary Amato
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Senior Happenings
Day trips: Saturday, Feb. 27: UCONN Lady Huskies Basketball Sunday, March 28: Oliver, Warner Theater, Torrington.
Wednesday, April 14: Foxwoods
Thursday, April 29: Sugar (The Some Like It Hot Musical), Westchester Broadway Theater
Sunday, June 6: Lighthouse Cruise
Tuesday, June 22: Mohegan Sun
Wednesday, July 21: The Delaney House, All You Can Eat Lobster and Comedy Show
When registering for trips sponsored by the Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center,
please remember to bring in your emergency contact information, their name and telephone numbers (including work and cell numbers). Please note: all checks will be payable to the North Haven Senior Center beginning in 2010. Fat Tuesday Fat Tuesday is Tuesday, Feb. 16, at noon. Come and enjoy lots of food and fun before making Easter commitments. Italian luncheon with Purple Red Hatters The Purple Red Hatters are planning an Italian luncheon with Rich DePalma on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. Rich DePalma will entertain.
Our Aquatic Therapy Program will have you back in the swim of things in a jiffy.
Mini trip A mini trip to Universal Drive is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, at 10:15 a.m. Please call (203) 239-5432 to reserve your spot on the bus. Valentine party There will be a Valentine party with Vinnie Carr on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at noon. Enjoy a Valentine luncheon. Menu is yet to be determined. Food critics The North Haven Senior Food Critics will be on the road Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m., to Henry’s Restaurant on State Street. Please make reservations. Computer lessons Computer lessons will be available on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by appointment only by calling Pat Fer-
raro, (203) 234-2656. Lap blankets needed Looking for knitted, crocheted or quilted lap blankets, size 37” x 48” and shawls to donate to Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Mutual Respect Committee. If interested in donating your time, the center will provide you with yarn. Sewing needed Join our craft class and assist with making cloth tote bags that will be given to children who are removed from their homes in a crisis situation. Craft classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Scrabble players Scrabble players are needed. Join the fun on Friday mornings at 10 a.m.
Senior Lunch Menu To reserve a lunch, call Mary Ellen at (203) 985-2962. Reservations must be made by noon the day before. Lunch is served at noon Suggested donation is $2. The following is a list of lunches for the week of Feb. 15 at the Senior Center:
Main menu Monday: President’s Day. Tuesday: Cream of carrot soup, Angus burger, baked potato, cut green beans,
whole wheat hard roll, fruit. Wednesday: Stuffed shells with meatless sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, Italian dessert. Thursday: Cranapple juice, roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll. Friday: Whole grain crunchy fish fillet, lemon wedge, tartar sauce, whipped potato, cole slaw, whole wheat bread, fruit cup.
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Volunteers sought Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers needs volunteers to provide friendly visits to North Haven seniors. If interested, contact Barbara Barloc at (203) 230-8994. The mission of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is to assist older and disabled people by fostering independent living and reducing isolation. Food donations The following items are needed for the Senior Center’s food collection box: peanut butter, jelly and coffee. Transportation schedule North Haven library: call for appointment.
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Events planned at the Senior Center next week: Monday, Feb. 15 Center closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Beginning chair Yoga, 10 a.m. Hairdresser, 10:30 a.m. Lunch, noon Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Senior Songsters, 1:15 p.m. Fat Tuesday celebration Wednesday, Feb. 17 Line dance, 9 a.m. Exercise, 10 a.m. Errands, 10:30 a.m. Red Hatters’ luncheon, noon Lunch, noon Knitting, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Tai Chi, 10:15 a.m. Pinochle, 10:30 a.m. Welcome meeting, 10:30 a.m. Lunch, noon Intermediate Yoga, 1:30 p.m. Game day, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 Exercise, 10 a.m. Footlighters 1, 10 a.m. Scrabble, 10:30 a.m. Grocery shopping, 10:30 a.m. Lunch, noon Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m.
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North Haven’s men’s varsity hockey played Xavier on Feb. 3 at Northford Ice Pavillion. Xavier took a first period lead of 1-0, and built their advantage to 2-0 through two periods. After falling behind 3-0, the Indians appeared to have climbed back into the contest after senior co-captain Anthony Fasulo’s ringing slap shot cut the deficit to 3-1. But the Xavier Falcons added a late goal, and the final score was 4-1. With the loss, North Haven falls to 4-7-1 and will next play Tri-Town at home on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Submitted by Kevin Pataky
Junior Richie Mauri breaks loose in the second period.
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Junior defenseman Jay Johns tries to rid his end of a Xavier player in the first period while sophomore goalie Mike Amarone looks over his shoulder.
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Senior co-captains Anthony Cuomo (left) and Anthony Fasulo (right) sandwich a Xavier player while fighting for a loose puck.
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Senior co-captains Anthony Cuomo (left) and Anthony Fasulo (right) celebrate Fasulo’s 3rd-period goal with sophomore Nash Garceau and Richie Mauri.
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lishing her first children’s book next year. Her latest publication came about after more fan requests, and her family’s good place in life. “I decided to do this because both of my kids are out of school,” she said. “It’s almost as if it’s my turn. Because of where my kids are, I
felt safe. I’m blessed with a good family and good friends.” Coon continues to be inspired by her two children. “Their bond together as brother and sister is something I’ve always admired,” she said. “I’m not sure how they’ve gotten so close. You would think that they’re twins, but they’re two years apart.” “They’re amazing,” she added of her kids. “They’re
the reason I’m here. When I was sick, it was them who gave me the strength to keep me going.” Accordingly, Dreams in a Snow Globe is dedicated to her children. Many of the poems reflect Coon’s motherly pride, love, and thankfulness. In “The Reason I Am,” she writes “You are every drop of blood / flowing through my veins. / Without you, I would not be. / Love, Momma.” Coon composed the collection over two years, she said, writing at night while working her day job at Midstate Medical Group. She purposely kept the collection short at 88 pages, and no poem exceeds one page. “I had a lot of writing, but I took a lot out,” she said. “I don’t believe in longer books, especially books of poetry. If your book of poems is 300 pages, people aren’t going to walk away with anything.” Coon recommended slowly digesting her work. “I also suggest reading one poem a day,” she said, “or one poem every two or three days.” The book also includes eight pages of photographs, in which Coon transposed pictures of peaceful moments inside snow globes, representing a static safety. One snow globe contains a These poems appear in Kathyann Coon’s Dreams in a Snow Globe, and are reprinted with her permission. Lifeless
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Sometimes life seems so unfair and it is so easy to give up; to feel defeated. But it is during these times That you must reach to the core of your soul to find the strength to move on. Sometimes life is agonizingly poignant and its easy to drown in your tears But it is during these times That you must find the warmth of the sun And move forward to a
Citizen photo submitted by Kathyann Coon
A collection of happy imagines inside the safety of a now globe are included in North Haven native Kathyann Coon’s latest poetry publication, Dreams in a Snow Globe. photograph of her daughter. “Even though my daughter is just in Boston, I worry about her all the time,” Coon said. “But in the snow globe, she’s always safe.” The central metaphor came to Coon about amid a heavy snow flurry. “I was outside talking to a friend and it started to snow,” she said. “They were real big flakes. I remember looking at my friend and saying ‘I
brighter day. Sometimes Life feels… Lifeless. On Top of the Mountain I have a secret place where I go to be alone, Away from the hustle and hurriedness Of people, traffic and phones. It is hidden on a mountain A short hike away, It is where I leave my baggage, where my secrets tend to stay. When I am at this secret place the world is full of peace No pain, no tears or sorrow It’s where I feel complete. I want to share with you this secret place
feel like I’m in a snow globe.’ It was very quiet outside. It was one of those moments where you never realize that it could be that quiet. It was very safe and peaceful.” Dreams in a Snow Globe can be purchased at Amaz o n . c o m , PublishAmerica.com, or Coon’s website, kcdesigns.homestead.com.
Where I take my soul to rest A place of tranquility Where I simply feel my best. Dreams in a Snow Globe My dreams are held in a snow globe; As I gently watch each snowflake fall Destiny unknown, But still safe from the outside world. Beautifully choreographed beyond the glass; I softly dance While an untarnished ballet of dreams, Carry me gently through my existence. Occasionally shaken… I remain protected and continue to drift; On the dreams, in a snow globe world.
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sections of your newspaper. And they are fully accessible to everyone unlike the internet, which is not accessible to everyone. Less than 10% of the U.S. population views a local, state or federal government website daily, according to the May 2009 release of U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of Resident Population. This means more than nine out of ten people may never see a given notice. This compares dramatically to the fact that 83% of adults read a community newspaper every week, according to the National Newspaper Association.
Furthermore, a public notice printed in the newspaper produces a permanent record. The internet does not, nor does it assure timeliness. And a newspaper is archived for years; not subject to computer crashes and hackers. Newspapers are easily verifiable, fully transparent and represent a secure third party who has nothing to gain from any notice. Connecticut’s recent ethical lapses shed a glaring light on the full meaning of this problem. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house. Every public notice, which runs in a Connecticut daily newspaper, is automatically uploaded to that
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North Haven High School honor roll
The following students have been named to the North Haven High School honor roll for the second marking period. Grade 12: Jacqueline Acampora, Haseeb Ahmad, Robert Anderson, Jonathan Attruia, Nancy Azhari, Erika Back, Christina Barone, Haley Battista, Rosanna Bernardo, Evan Bishop, Daniel Bouffard, Caitlin Bracale, Andrew Brockett, Michael Buckley, Julie Buonasora, William Burns, Victoria Burr, Andrew Butterworth, Stephanie
Camerone, Kaylee Carlisle, Marissa Cassella, Anna Castaldo, Anthony Chiaia, Dominic Costanzo, Sean Cummings, Patricia Currie, Devin DeCarr, Salvatore DeLucia, Maria DeMaio, Katelyn DeNegre, Lydia DeRienzo, Mollie Detmers, Shabnam Elahi, Abigail Esposito, Giovanni Floriano, Kaitlin Fung, Skye Gallagher, Evan Gambardella, Susan Gambardella, Matthew Gantos, Jeffrey Garibaldi, Sophia Gatison, Deanna Gaudio, Jillian Girardi, Melanie Glaser, Samantha Golino, David Green, Gwendolyn Grillo, Taylor Haaf, Justin Hoffman,
John Hunsicker, Gina Hunt, Ralph Iadarola, Sara Jacobowitz, Alexander Johnson, Ryan Kalkowski, Eric Kim, Jason Kim, John King, Daniel Kipperman, Christina Kling, Matthew Kortsep, Adam Lee, Michael LeMere, Briana Lion, Rebecca Lofquist, Chelsea Logano, Marion Ma, Casey Mackay, Alia Mahmood, Melissa Mastriano, Lauren McDonald, Sarah McGovern, Tess McKeon, Lindsay Meyer, Nicholas Mezzanotte, Stephanie Mezzanotte, Samantha Minieri, Austin Mirmina, Deidre Mitchell, Julia O’Brien, Kyle Ostrum, Stefanie Panaroni,
The North Haven Citizen Friday, February 12, 2010 Amy Pandolfi, Jessica Patel, Gauravi Patil, Katherine Pausig, Ralph Peccerillo, Brett Pellegrino, Christina Perfetto, Victoria Perrone, Julia Phillips, William Pond, Amanda Potts, Alyssa Puglia, Christopher Puglisi, Erica Pustari, Eric Riether, Kyle Riether, Jason Riggs, Katherine Roberts, Jacob Rodriguez, Angela Rosamilia, Jillian Russo, Danielle Saitta, Stacy Sanchez, Stephanie SanGiovanni, Samantha Santore, Maria Sanzari, Matthew Scarano, Kerby Shanley, Michael Sica, Kalie Siciliano,
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Sacred Heart Academy Principal Sr. Colleen Smith, ASCJ has announced the Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2009-10 academic school year. The following students from North Haven have been named to the Honor Roll. HIGH HONORS: Sarah Anne Bondoc, Meghan Buckley, Emilia D’Albero, Kerry Doyle, Nicole Funaro, Brigid Gerrity, Alexandra Gerry, Elizabeth Gillooly, Christina Gode, Brianna King, Alexandria McPherson, Brooke McPherson, Danielle McPherson , Melissa Merwin, Michele Merwin, Raeanne Nuzzo, Emma Pavano, and Mary Perrino. HONORS: Maria Capasso, Angela DiGioia, Anne-Marie Inglese, Natalie Pacileo, Alyssa Paolillo, Michelle Paquette, and Allison Zeranski. Academic honors are awarded at the end of each quarter to students attaining an average of 3.5 or better. Those students achieving a grade point average of 3.8 or greater are awarded high honors.
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Curry College Rachel Burns and Samantha Velleca, of North Haven, were named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Curry College, Milton, Mass. Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, has named the following students from North Haven to the 2009 dean’s list: Olivia Kiraly, James Roberts, and Kathryn Sweeney. Keene State College Keene State College, in Keene, N.H., has named North Haven students, Andrew Joseph Albeleira, and Jill Kathleen Gormley, to the fall 2009 dean’s list. Western New England College Jeffrey T. Gaudioso, of North Haven, was named to the President’s List at Western New England College, in Springfield, Mass., for the fall 2009 semester. He is a junior, majoring in accounting.
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nifer Royka, Derrick Russo, Allison Samokar, Shawn Sandor, Dominic Schioppo, Joseph Schwab, William Sieff, Ramneet Singh, Dushala Suruj-Narain, Annie Tang, Michelle Tewksbury, Brianna Thompson, Michael Tiedemann, Kurt Tietjen, Ashley Tomanio, Raymond Tomlan, Andrew Tran, Navneet Turka, Stephanie Tyrrell, Alec Uyeki, Melanie Vollono, Marissa Volpe, James Wabunoha, Victor Wang, Cellena Ward, Kayla Whitcomb, Jiahao Yang, Brenda Yik, Emily York, Seth Zabin. Grade 9: Michael Acampora, Michael Allderige, Jennifer Anderson, Karl Anderson, Chandler Andrewsen, Christina Angelicola, Lauren Arpino, Enrique Baker, Adriana Barbiero, Zachary Barger, Caitlin Barrett, Cecilia Bates, Michael Battista, Gabrielle Benedetto, Joshua Bennitt, Samuel Biller, Maxwell Blander, Olivia Blees, Austin Bottomley, John Brennan, Kellan Brennan, Taylor Brennan, Tracy Buechele, Lauren Buonasora, Michael Caiafa, Caroline Campanelli, Emily Carbone, Gina Carbone, Shannon Carboni, Brianna Carfora, Katherine Carman, Mary Casey, Devon Champigny, Ryan Champigny, Jong Cheng, Julie Cheung, Christopher Chieffo, Adriano Cirioli, Tristan Clark, Stephen Cofrancesco, Kaitlyn Coyle, Vincent Cretella, Nicole D’Amico, John DeCusati, Theresa DeFalco, Kayla DeLuca, John DeMarco, Matthew DeNegre, Amelia DeStefano, Michael Donarumo, Aria Elahi, Zoe Esponda, Bianca Flores, Katelyn Fournier, Kristen Fournier, Tyler Fung, David Goodrich, Angelo Graziano, Anthony Graziano, Emma Haggerty, Dante Handel, Tyler Hines, Amelia Hoyt, Kathryn Ionta, Andrew Iovanna, Steven Ireland, Kasey Jacobs, Breanna Jooss, Rebecca Kalkowski, Emese Kanyo, Alyssa Karnauchov, Kasie Kelly, Sarah Kennedy, Linda Khamphouy, Dennis Kilic, David King, Kathleen Kirtland, Matthew Kling, Felishia LaPointe, Kameryn Larkins, Kelsey Laudano, Kayla Laydon, Maria Liuzzi, Eric Lofquist, Matthew Marcarelli, Santina Marinelli, Gretchen Marino, Christopher Masi, Steven Maturo, Marissa Mauri, Kori
McEvoy, Fallon McKeon, Dillon McManus, Dominique Morgillo, Alexander Mucci, Alexandria Nebor, Nick Nguyen, Noel Nixon, Erin Norden, Aedan O’Brien, Katie O’Connor, Kyle Obier, Matthew Oestreicher, Jessica Olenski, Nicole Onofrio, Esha Patel, Michael Peccerillo, Daphne Pellegrino, Ashley Perez, James Piscitelli, Anthony Ponzio, James Pucci, Katelyn Puglisi, Chloe Ralston, Sean Reardon, Raymond Rich-Fiondella, Steven Rignoli, Erica Riordan, Alexander
Roberts, Emily Robinson, Aldana Rodriguez, Nicolas Rodriguez, Erica Romanchick, Doron Rose, Caroline Salant, Donald Sbabo, Rachel Seropian, Alexandra Sgro, Elicia Sieff, Jeffrey Smith, Alexandra Sordi, John Spencer, Li Sun, Iris Tao, Frederick Torres, Briana Tosado, Brittany Toscano, Jessica Tubis, TinaMarie Valente, Anthony Verrastro, Goy Voladate, Anthony Wallace, Michelle Ward, Michael Weymann, Alyssa Wilczynski.
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and Recreation Department has set registration times for spring courses offerings. Mail-in registration is on-going. The Recreation Info-line is (203) 234-2535. The Recreation program registration for residents’ walk-in begins Tuesday, Feb. 16 - non-residents’ walk-in begins Monday, Feb. 22 The pool program registration for residents’ walk-in begins Tuesday, Feb. 16 - nonresidents’ walk-in begins Monday, Feb. 22. Following are some of the spring offerings: One day babysitting course: Monday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for boys and girls ages 11 to 15. Participants should bring lunch. Some popular classes are:
Continued from page 5 IRS form 1040 and Social Security payments, pension receipts and any other income. To receive the exemptions, the applicant (or their agent) must bring the following documents to the Assessor’s Office: - Income verification with a copy of the first page of 2009 IRS 1040, 2009 Social Security 1099 forms (if applicable) and statements from any other income received. Gary E. Johns, CCMAI Assessor, Town of North Haven
Registration for spring programs The Community Services
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Nicole Silengo, Rachneet Singh, Jackson Taymans, Matthew Vece, Christina Volpe, YiLing Wang, Alexander White, Annette Wiecha, Anna Woodruff, Rachel Yen, Jennifer Yik, Stephanie Zeng. Grade 11: Oleg Afendulov, Asim Ahmad, Steven Albert, Kevin Anderson, Anthony Annunziato, Karina Arguello, Imari Attaway, Skye Battista, Martina Benassi, Brittany Bendel, Tyler Benson, Jacob Biller, Jessica Broadbent, Kayla Brown, Ryan Brown, Kevin Bucknall, Sydney Burke, Nicholas Burns, Christopher Burr, Matthew Cappetta, Sarah Carbone, Angela Catalano, Susan Chan, Karl Claver-Obinna, Alicia Criscuolo, Briana D’Amico, Olivia DiCapua, Riley Dinneen, Breanna Donarumo, Romazejha Dorsey, William Eighmy, Kevin Erbe, Amanda Genovese, Taylor Geoghegan, Layne Gianakos, Sarah Giskin, Ciprian Godenciuc, Anne Guandalini, Aleksandra Gwiazda, Keegan Hanlon, Luke Hansted, Kelsey Hegarty, Randa Houwari, Charles Hoyt, Jennifer Hribko, Elizabeth Hubbell, Alexandra Iezzi, Colby Jennings, Tara Jermine, Raven Jones, Istvan Kanyo, Christian Karnauchov, Deanna Katz, Sarah Kleffke, Ronika Komal, Bradley Koval, Andrew Ladutko, Brandon Laffin, Stephen LaLuna, Lindsey Laudano, Risa Lazaroff, Katherine Lewis, Anita Li, Amanda Limauro, Margaret Lincoln, Victoria Liquori, Rebekah Llinares, Richard Lynch, Colin Martin, Jessica Mascola, Lauryn Mastriano, Christopher Matteis, Max Mattia, Richard Mauri, Rebecca Miller, Cassandra Noel, Hannah Nofsinger, Kevin Novinsky, Lisa Novinsky, Kenechi Odukwe, Mary Offutt, Mary Pallatto, Anna Picagli, Jacqueline Piscitello, Ariel Pond, Danielle Powers, Sarah-Jane Pucci, Anthony Raso, Ashley Romanchick, Michael Ross, David Salerno, Lisa Sanzari, Melissa Sardilli, Jennifer Scasino, Rebecca Schwartz, Gabriel Scrivani, Kelsey Searles, Emma Seropian, Brian Sica, Heather Sinisgalli, Lauren Sturtz, Thomas Sullivan, Laura Swirsky, Samantha Tabak, Taylor
Tomanio, Samantha Torello, Richard Turner, Alexander Ulmer, Caitlin Ulmer, Gregory Vece, Christian Vidal, Andrew Villabona, Nicole Walker, YiZhi Wang, Kenneth Ward, Alan Worrest, Eric Yavarone. Grade 10: Stacey Abate, Alexandra Addesso, Andrew Amarone, Stephanie Andris, Jessica Attruia, Haya Awwad, Andrew Babbidge, Robert Baldo, Prakhar Bansal, Anthony Barletta, Arianna Battista, Sarah Beatty, Lisa Bernardo, Gregory Bicknell, Sarah Black, Amir Boone, Kenneth Broccoli, Sarah Camera, Cristina Capriglione, Dana Carman, Emily Carroll, Brittany Cebula, Adam Cerilli, Caleb Chapman, Hafssa Chbihi, Kristen Cheffer, Chelsea Cheslock, Emily Cochrane, Onalee Collins, Frank Contento, John Coppola, Brittany Correia, Ryan Coughlin, Samantha Cristante, Joseph Cristofano, Kristyn Cullen, Frank Daniele, Ilyssa Delgado, Alyssa DeLuca, John-Paul DeVeglia, Kailee Dextradeur, Samantha Edelman, Owen Evans, Molly Falkowski, Katie Fenton, Evelyn Fisher, Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Christopher Flanagan, Natasha Flath, Courtney Flynn, Felicia Furino, Molly Gajdosik, Molly Gambardella, Nina Joy Godlewski, Brianne Goldfuss, George Gonzalez, Emma Hamling, Norah Hawkes, Megan Hendricks, Lindsey Hewitt, Parker Heyl, Michelle Hoang, Alexa Johnson, Chase Johnson, John Johnson, Lily Keegan, Grace Kenney, Josette Landolfi, Gina Lavorgna, Dana Lefland, Amy Lin, John Liquori, Regina Liquori, Courtney Llinares, Kyle Manguilli, Nathaniel Mann, Samantha Manns, Julia Marnett, Paul Masi, William McDonald, Elisa Melillo, Gina Mergner, Jenna Migliozzi, Jacob Mikos, Mrityunjay Mishra, Myles Mocarski, Christopher Musco, Lisa Natale, Kevin Nguyen, Sarah Niarchos, Tori Norman, Spencer Oakes, Anthony Pagliaro, Carmine Palermo, Natalie Palmarozza, Sean Palmieri, Jigar Patel, Daniela Pellino, Michael Perrone, David Pham, Alexander Piazza, Danielle Pittala, Christina Potts, Nicole Prete, Erica Proto, Monica Pustari, Carissa Riccio, Vanessa Riordan, Carlos Rivas, Taylor Rosello, Jen-
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Continued from page 15 and now I am going to finish you once and for all. Au Revoir, Monsieur Tessier.” I stood frozen from terror and Constance screamed as we watched in horror as Monsieur Monnerat descended upon Jean-Luc while swinging the axe in a murderous rage. Just as Monsieur Monnerat was about to deliver a fatal blow to Jean-Luc’s head, JeanLuc miraculously managed to grab a dagger from under his coat, and with great force and contempt in his eyes, he plunged the dagger into Monsieur Monnerat’s chest. Upon receiving the deadly wound, Monsieur Monnerat took a giant gasp for air, rolled his eyes, and then collapsed to the ground. Jean-Luc and Louise walked over to Monsieur Monnerat, and Constance and I, while holding on to one another, slowly made our way towards the dieing man as well. As we drew near, Constance and I could hear Monsieur Monnerat uttering some hateful last words to Louise and Jean-Luc. “The fight between us has ended with you as the victor, but the Revolution goes on. You and Louise, Robespierre and his conspirators, and my wife Laura will not go unpunished for my death or the deaths of my fellow
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ACES Mill Road students enjoyed a limousine ride to Friendly’s for lunch with Principal Erika Forte and Vice-principal Cindy Ratchelous. They were rewarded the trip in recognition of excellence for the first quarter. The limo ride was generously donated by American Executive Limousine in Hamden.
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Adding $96,200 and $14,400 and $1,440 equals $112,040. Charging $18 for the first $1,000 leaves $111,040 – charging $12 for every remaining $1,000 of construction value, and adding the initial $18 charge, equals $1,350 per unit, or $2,700 per structure that should have been charged for building fees per structure. Woodmere Development LLC was charged a building permit fee of $2,514 per structure, or $186 less than the $2,700 should have per structure, times eight structures, for a total savings
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of $1,488 in building permit fees. Adding the $9,296 in uncharged permits with $1,488 in undercharged permits equals $10,784 in building permit fees not charged by North Haven for Pondview Estates. When reached for comment, Freda said that it was not yet officially determined the building department was at fault regarding Pondview Estates. “We don’t know if that’s the case,” he said. “We have turned all the information over to the state attorney’s office,” Freda added. “We have the investigation in the hands of the experts.” Selectmen and residents
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speak out At the Feb. 4 Board of Selectmen meeting, second selectmen Steve Fontana asked whether the town would consider hiring its own private investigator to probe the building department, citing past calls for such an investigation into the Leigh Gomez discrimination charges. First Selectman Michael Freda responded that there was already a state attorney’s office and state building department investigation into the building department. He added that since taking office, he discovered that a private investigation had been undertaken last year by the previous administration. Additionally, Freda said that the invoice for the previ-
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Constance could not bear looking at the dead man any longer so she hurried into the tavern to get Mrs. Andrews. Jean-Luc remained silent as he walked away with his back towards the dead Monsieur Monnerat. Louise stared at the body with an unholy smirk of satisfaction. I was terribly disturbed by the entire incident. In my heart, I knew that Jean-Luc had killed Monsieur Monnerat in self-defense, but in my mind I kept asking myself the agonizing questions of what made these two men despise each other immensely resulting in violence and death. And what unforeseen and terrible events will transpire as a result of Monsieur Monnerat’s demise? I stood speechless while pondering these thoughts that I did not reveal to either JeanLuc or Louise. Then I glanced upon the handle of the dagger that was protruding from Monsieur Monnerat’s chest, and I noticed that the sunlight was shining on the handle. When I stepped aside, I looked down on the ground, and not far from where Monsieur Monnerat’s body laid, the dagger’s handle was casting the shadow of a cross. To be continued…
ous private investigation had not been paid, and that he had taken care of the matter. “On my fifth day in office, I paid the invoice,” Freda said, “and I turned over the results of the private investigation, which had been withheld for some reason.” Freda asked Fontana whether he had known about the private investigation. “I knew one was going on,” Fontana replied. “If the investigation was withheld, it was done so for a very worthwhile reason.” Freda asked why the invoice had not been paid. “You will have to ask the former First Selectman that,” Fontana replied. Freda said he did not intend his comments as an in-
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dictment. “I’m trying to move forward,” he said. “I’m not blaming anybody.” During the meeting’s public comment, resident Gary Amato asked why the investigation’s “alleged person” had not been placed on paid leave from Town Hall during the state’s probes. “He would still be getting his pay and benefits,” Amato said, “and this would be a way for the town to secure documents.” Freda said that he would wait until the results of the investigations before acting, as not to enforce a potentially unnecessary punishment. “I am very comfortable that the investigation is in the most competent hands, and they will render a decision,” he said. “At this point in time, I do not want to catapult the town into another lawsuit.”
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French aristocrats. My brother Philippe will avenge me, but until then, I shall wait for you in hell,” gasped a vindictive Monsieur Monnerat before closing his eyes forever.
Freda said Monday that some documents given to the state pertained to Pondview Estates, 16 two-unit structures at 320 Middletown Ave.
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case, but politics should not matter.” Keefe questioned why there had been no angry letters against Palmieri, as there had been against the Ierardis, despite an accusation of the theft of three handguns found at his home, as well as the charge of hindering prosecution and being caught in the lie. As evidence of the quality of the individuals on trial, Keefe introduced the names of numerous letter-writers attesting to the positive character of the Ierardis. In spite of a comment made earlier by the Assistant State’s Attorney defining character as “how one behaves when no one is looking,” Keefe pointed to countless letters written by supporters of the Ierardis who hold significant positions in the community. “They are the community,” Keefe said. Claiming the letters were “written with a
common theme,” he said that they described “unbelievable public service over the years.” Attorney Robert K. Ciulla, the town’s former attorney for 27 years, and Jack Collins, who is Joseph’s brother, were both called upon to speak on behalf of the couple. They both spoke about the selfless, seemingly unending service to others that had always been the reputation of the Ierardis. In regard to Joseph, Ciulla, who has been a resident for over 40 years, described him as “loyal and caring” and concluded with the words, “I regret that people forgot how much he gave to those in crisis. I have not.” Collins, who has been an attorney in New London for 28 years, spoke of his older sister warmly. Choosing to quote from the oath taken by scouts, he chose to focus on the word “helpful” saying that “Patricia has dedicated her life to others.” He described in detail how she had always been there for the
family and closed by saying that his sister had “taught us how to be good parents.” The judge said that he struggled with the case, even though he had dealt with many cases of accelerated rehabilitation in the past. He said that he often hears outrage expressed at the possibility of granting it, but he had never seen so many letters of support, so much so that he questioned whether they were talking about the same people. He was puzzled by the lack of a position taken by the previous administration in the town. In the end, he decided to simply reexamine “the facts as they were given.” On one hand, he could see that the defendants were considered “great people who had helped many,” but on the other, “what they did was very bad, a breech of public trust, and a bad example.” He pointed out that there was only support for them in the court room even though the “state acknowledged that all had notice.” He
said, “Neither is likely to be a problem again,” adding that two of the letters came from individuals he knew of personally and held in high respect. He said that he carefully researched the statute in respect to the eligibility of the defendants and believed that it could be considered in this case, as with Palmieri. Matasavage then described the actions of the Ierardis as “scandalous” and depicted the misappropriation of funds as “small, but under shameful circumstances.” He said that they had “hurt their reputations,” but that neither had a prior record. He decided to grant the accelerated rehabilitation to both of the Ierardis “with conditions.” Mr. Ierardi was placed on probation, but there could be “no further crimes.” Mrs. Ierardi was placed on probation with the same stipulation – “no further crimes.”
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Gymnastics, Teeny Tots, HipHop, Clay Creations, Kinder Krafts. Annual Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 1. Pre-registration is required. April Vacation Camp is scheduled for April 12 to 16, for boys and girls, ages fourth to sixth grade. Soccer camp is scheduled for April 12 to 15, for boys and girls, 5 to 13 years of age at Ridge Road School. Some adult class offerings are: Intro to Yoga, Yoga Vinyasa, Fitness Fun, Adult Taekwon-do, Dancercise, Hip-Hop, Zumba and the Dog Obedience course. Save this date: Saturday, March 17, for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza
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Blood drives planned in area
Wear Red for Women Day
If you are in generally good health, are 17 or older and weigh 110 pounds or more, you may call (800) 4483543 to make an appointment for any Red Cross blood drive in Connecticut. Appointments can also be requested by e-mailing CTAppointment@usa.redcross.org. Positive identification is required at the time of donation. Blood drives scheduled in the area:
Cheshire Monday, Feb. 22, 1 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road Hamden Monday, Feb. 15, 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Quinnipiac Uni-
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The first selectman announced that town employees are continuing their participation with the American Heart Association to raise awareness of its campaign, “Wear Red for Women Day.” Town employees wore red to show their support for those afflicted and to remind all women to take precautions to improve their heart health. This year North Haven Seniors also donned their red and joined town employees to show their support. Employees gathered together with the seniors to mark the occasion with a group photo.
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$4,365.09 in August 2008 versus $3,521.11 in August 2009; $4,619.04 in September 2008 versus $4,275.62 in September 2009; $5,906.17 in October 2008 versus $5,018.43 in October 2009; $6,179.15 in November 2008 versus $5,648.12 in November 2009; and $7,230.92 in December 2008 versus $6,686.62 in December 2009. The Ridge Road savings averaged $630.14 a month over the six-month period. However, the monthly project cost for Ridge Road was $632.77, meaning that the project is costing the school an average of $2.63 a month, until the project costs are paid. Fontana reiterated that the $630 average per month savings will remain after the project costs are fully cov-
ered in 36 months. In July 2008, NHHS spent $44,820.61 on energy, versus $36,510.74 in July 2009; $42,963.05 in August 2008 versus $36,260.14 in August 2009; $38,934.73 in September 2008 versus $38,008.79 in September 2009; $42,202.62 in October 2008 versus $35,054.26 in October 2009; $30,701.10 in November 2008 versus $28, 114.73 in November 2009; and $29,244.99 in December 2008 versus $28,071.84 in December 2009. The NHHS savings averaged $4,474.43 a month over the six-month period. The monthly project cost for NHHS was $2,250.75, meaning that the project saved the school an average of $2,223.68 a month, even while the project costs continued. Naturally, the savings will increase after the project costs are fully covered in 36 months.
First Selectman Michael Freda was thankful for the explanation, but wished he had seen the numbers before he scheduled an upcoming meeting with UI. “There was a tremendous amount of confusion with this,” he said. “I’m not sure if anybody else in town had seen these numbers.” During public comment, resident Maura Demarco asked why Fontana did not show the numbers to Freda after the $8,000 monthly UI charges were discussed at last month’s Board of Finance meeting. Fontana responded that he first discovered the confusion over the charges at the finance meeting, and waited to respond until the selectmen’s meeting so that the public could hear and discuss it.
versity, Alumni Hall, 275 Mount Carmel Ave. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Quinnipiac University, Alumni Hall, 275 Mount Carmel Ave. New Haven Fridays, Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2:15 to 6 p.m., New Haven Chapter House, 703 Whitney Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Yale-New Haven Hospital, Cafeteria Special Events Area, 20 York St. Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Regional Water Authority, 90 Sargent Drive Wallingford Friday, Feb. 12, 1 to 6 p.m., YMCA, gym, 81 S. Elm St. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 84 N. Colony Road Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Zandris Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Road
Health and Wellness Briefs Guidance clinics The following adult health guidance clinics are offered free of charge in North Haven by the Visiting Nurses Association. Nurses will be available to take blood pressures and answer general health questions. Nurses will also answer questions pertaining to specific medications, their side effects and how and when to take them. Individuals requesting information about prescriptions are asked to bring with them the exact prescription name as well as the names of any other medications currently being taken. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1 to 3
Budget Continued from page 17 that the finance workshop was preliminary. “As the budget process unfolds, we will readjust that four percent,” Freda added. “We will try to negotiate it down.” Feinberg suggested that Freda’s projected $5.5 to $6.5 million hole in next year’s budget was exaggerated. Feinberg further suggested that Freda knew the town would
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receive money back from The Hartford, but concealed the savings as long as possible to overstate the projected deficit. “It isn’t responsible to blow things up when they’re not quite as serious as they’re projected to be,” Feinberg said. “I have been trying to give information in a real time fashion,” Freda responded. “I prefer not to estimate anything.” “I would never underemphasize a problem that the town has,” he added.
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Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co.
MASONRY CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 860-398-1223 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572
HEATING & COOLING PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
DON’T Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-3798944 #400335-S1
HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY AHEARN BUILDERS-Licensed and insured, contract #555385. 34 Yrs Experience, additions, Garage, decks, Kitchen and remodeling. 860-349-0752 REPAIRS Decks & Additions, Entry Doors, Complete Home Improvement by Carpenter. Free est. 203-238-1449 CT# 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
203-238-3308 COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
INCOME TAX
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
AHEARN BUILDERS-Licensed and insured, contract #555385. 35 Yrs Experience, additions, Garage, decks, Kitchen and remodeling. 860-349-0752
HOUSE CLEANING POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885 I WILL BEAT ANYONE’S QUOTE! (American Citizen). Plenty of experience & refs. (203) 238-0566
L & E PAINTING Spruce Up Your Home or Business! Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789 PAINT PRO’S Interior/exterior painting. Powerwashing. Free estimates. (203) 537-7060
PLUMBING
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
ROOFING ORTIZ Roofing & Siding - Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774. 860-398-1223
ROOFING
Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
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SIDING
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203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
SNOW PLOWING L & E PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Snow Plowing Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789
TREE SERVICES GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 LENOX ENTERPRISE - Tree Removal and Bucket Work! Member of BBB. 203-234-1525
It's all here!
C&M CONSTRUCTION CLEANING SERVICE One Time Free Cleaning for new clients only. I’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 299-6611
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
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COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT GET A NEW COMPUTER. Brand Name laptops & desktops Bad or NO Credit - No Problem smallest weekly payments avail. Call 1-800-750-8310
WANTED TO BUY
Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier 203-464-0477
HOUSES FOR RENT WLFD Great rental property. 2BR, eat in kitchen, LR, 1 car garage. Beautifully landscaped. Quiet neighborhood, low traffic. Good condition. $1200/mo. Sil Sala for details and showing 203-265-5618
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
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MERIDEN- 1BR, 1st flr, spacious. Secure bldg. Laundry. No pets. Sec dep. Section 8 appr’d. $750/mo. 203-376-1259
ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
MERIDEN. QUIET 1 BR, lge rms, new carpet, heat & hot water included, garage, washer & dryer, $750. (203) 294-1409
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
203-235-8431
Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR. No pets. $1000. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
HOUSES FOR RENT
Flanders West Apts Southington DURHAM 2BR. $900 per month. 1 month security + utilities. No pets. (860) 349-9114
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Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-6954 TTY 711
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio & 1BR apts From $650 + sec. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 3rd fl studio, $160/wk+sec. 1BR, 2nd fl, $210/wk+sec. 203-630-3823, 128pm www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN (2) 1BR, 1 Bath & (1) 2BR, 2 Bath. Freshly painted, newly renovated, all w/ pvt entrances. For more info. please contact Rob at (203) 535-3925. MERIDEN - 1 BR, 1st flr. Stove & frig, parking, clean. Centrally loc. $575 + sec. (203) 634-8084 MERIDEN - 1BR Lovely, modern E. side, secure bldg in small complex. Lg. kitchen, stove, fridge, DW. Deck, off st. park. $685 incl. HW. 203-284-1822 x210
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
MERIDEN - 19 Guiel Place, 2 BR Townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, w/d hookup. $1095. 1 mo sec. Call 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160.
MERIDEN- 1023 Old Colony Rd.
MERIDEN - 3BR, 6 rms, 2nd flr. Off st. parking. Stove, w/d hookup. No pets. $950 + sec. Call 203-235-2703
2 BR - $750 & UP Heat & HW, Off st. parking. Limited Time - 1 mo free rent. Call 203-886-7016
MERIDEN - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, references. 203671-9644
FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN - Newly remodeled, 7 rms, stove, refrig. 1 1/2 baths & garage. Also, 4BR apt, stove & refrig. Call (203) 238-3908
MERIDEN 1BR & 2BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300
MERIDEN 1BR & 2BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1BR, 1st flr, lg rms Heat, HW, Elec incld. W. Side, Off-st park. $950/mo + sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com
MERIDEN- 1BR 1st flr apt w/ kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/location. $650. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN- 1BR 1st flr apt w/ kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/location. $650. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN- 1BR Winter Special $650/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868 Offer ends March 31st MERIDEN- 2BR, 1 Bath Newly renovated, Separate utils. On first floor. Pratt St. $775 OR 1 room for rent, $450. Call 917-406-3478
MERIDEN 1BR-New apt. 2nd flr avail. 91 Lincoln St. $650/mo Sect 8 appr’d. Leave message at (860) 426-0658
MERIDEN- Crown Village. 2BR, newly remodeled, lg. unit w/ deck. Heat & Hot Water included. Laundry, pool, off st. parking. Sec. 8 approved. 203-269-1508.
MERIDEN 2 1/2 BR, DR, LR, Kitchen. 2nd Floor. Spacious. Hdwd flrs. Nice area, James St. Near John Barry School. $950 plus 1 mo sec. (203) 715-1296
MERIDEN- Nice, Spacious 1BR, appliances, parking, good location, no pets, 25 Griswold St. $795 + deposit and credit. 203238-1890
MERIDEN 2 BR - 1st Floor Updated. Basement storage space. Yard. No pets. Separate utilities. $800/month. Security. Olive Street. Call 203-809-4627
MERIDEN-11 Camp St. 3BR, 1st flr. $900/mo + sec. fresh paint, new carpet. Utils not incld. Offst parking. 860-209- 0646
MERIDEN 2 BR, 1 Bath. 3rd floor. Quiet location. $750 Plus Security Deposit. Call 203-631-9614 MERIDEN 2BR, formal living rm & dining rm. Spacious, nicely remodeled. Hdwd fls. Laundry room. Off street parking. Sherman Ave. Call 203-634-6550 MERIDEN 3 BR. Clean, 1st floor. With fridge & stove. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Bunker Ave. $1025/mo. Sec 8 approved. (203) 671-3112
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016
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MERIDEN-1BRS-All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-1BRS-All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-3BR, 1st flr. Off st parking. Newly remodeled. Quiet, dead end street. Small pets ok. Available now! Call (203) 641-8483 MERIDEN-East Side. Great 2 BR. Penthouse floor. Central air. All appls. On flr laundry. Credit + 2 mos. security. $800/mo. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
Call Now!
(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT
SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org
MERIDEN-Great 1BR, Huge rooms, lge windows, walk-in closet, parking, w/d hookup, 1st class! $600/mo. Credit + 2 mos. sec. req. No pets. 203-284-0597
SOUTHINGTON-2BR apt. Avail 3/1. Washer & dryer, fin. attic, enc. porch. Walking distance to downtown. 1 min. from 1-84. $950. Sec & credit check req’d. Call Alex 860-276-8208 SO. MERIDEN Updated 3-4BR 2nd floor. Off st parking. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets, no smoking. $925 per month. Call Sue Farone 203-235-3300
MERIDEN - 1BR, Broad St. Near monument. Skylight, sunken dining room and kitchen. Private & secure. Garage. $725. 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833.
MERIDEN 3BR. New paint/carpet, Off street parking, 2nd fl. Washer/dryer 1 yr lease. $900 plus sec. Call 203-671-2672
MERIDEN-Large 3BR, new carpet, net paint, new appls. washer/dryer hookups, off st. parking. $900/mo. 3rd flr, Prescott St. 203-996-7379 Jack Regan Realty.
MERIDEN - 2 bedroom, 5 large rooms, first floor, off street parking, quiet, stove and fridge, washer dryer hookup, $895. 860-841-6455
MERIDEN Huge 5 BR Apartment Freshly painted. Ready to rent! Section 8 approved. $1350/mo + security. No pets. 203-650-0479
MERIDEN/Wallingford 5 RMs, 2nd Floor. Appliances, private porch, off street parking, w/w rugs. Spotless, quiet. No Pets. Available 3/1. Call 203-686-0818
APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON- 3BR Apt Now available. $900/month. Easy access to 84 & 691. Security & Credit check required. For more details call Alex at 860-276-8208 WALLINGFORD - 1 & 2 bedroom, hot water included, $695-$795, Call 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160. WALLINGFORD 1 bedroom Apt. Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $725/mo. Call 203-265-3718
WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st floor, W/D hookup. Lee Ave. $800. 203-530-1840
Wallingford 2 BR. Off-street parking. 3rd flr. Meadow St., $700, 203-530-1840. WALLINGFORD STUDIO Newly renovated. Centrally located. Hardwood floors. Private driveway & private yard. No pets. 203-284-2077 or 203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD-1BR, 2nd flr, off-st-parking. No pets. Sec & refs req’d. $700/month inclds elec. Call 203-915-2474
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Friday, February 12, 2010 — The North Haven Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-3 BR, $950/mo. + sec. 2nd flr, 1st mo rent & lease. Hdwd flrs, ceramic tile, deck. Driveway. W/D hookup. No pets. Avail now! 203-294-9030 WLFD Beautiful Victorian Home 1BR apt, off st parking. Choate area. $725 + sec. No smoking, no pets. 203-265-3092
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS MERIDEN COMMERCIAL 8600 SF, Loading Dock, Lobby with Offices, Showers. Lg Overhead Door & much more. $2000/mo or best offer. (860) 384-4205
HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
WALLINGFORD Convenient in town Col w/updated, improved mechanicals, walk-up attic for future expansion, 3BRs, LR, DR and lg eat-in-kit, fenced yard w/work shed & more. $210,000
ROOMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN
MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec or call 203-630-3823 128pm, www.Meridenrooms.com
WALLINGFORD $219,900 2BR Bungalow w/2 car garage. House needs extensive work. Beautiful 1.28 acre level property-used to be Xmas tree farm. Tranquil setting yet minutes to I91. Linda 203-265-5618
MEDICAL CAREERS
Kathy (203) 265-5618
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770
MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-379-5125
HOUSES FOR SALE
Immaculate and only 5yrs old 9rm 3BR 2BTH Col w/uptd fls, 1c gar, CAIR, fenced yard, lower level fin w/3rms, tastefully decorated, sliders in kit to deck $289,900.
SOUTHINGTON BY OWNER IN JENSEN 55+ COMMUNITY. CUSTOM 1656 SF 2 YR NEW RANCH IN MOVE-IN CONDITION WITH 3BRS, 2 FULL BATHS, SPACIOUS LR, DR, KITCHEN, C-AIR, DECK, DOUBLE CARPORT AND STORAGE. ON-SITE POOL & CLUBHOUSE. AVAIL. IMMED. 860-479-9097
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
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MERIDEN Rooms starting @ $130 per week. Clean & safe. Lg. nicely furnished. Shared kitchen & baths, utils. incl. washer & dryer. Off st. park. 203-537-1772
MERIDEN REDUCED! Lovely top flr remodeled 2BR Ranch, East side, open flr plan, remod bath, master w/walk in closet & dressing area, CAIR, sliders to deck & pool. $79,990. Kathy (203) 265-5618
MERIDEN- Clean, safe, furn. room. Utilities included. Share kit. & bath. $110 weekly. Leave message 203-238-3369
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 WALLINGFORD. Share home. $120/wk, nonsmoking & nondrinking. 203-747-1612
MERIDEN A perfect gift! Enjoy the comfort of this split level vinyl sided Duplex, featuring 2BR, new kitchens & baths, new roof & windows, wood floors & 2 car garage. $229,900. Call Sue 203-235-3300
Affordable Housing Opportunity
WALLINGFORD Immaculate 3BR Split w/LR & FP, form DR, galley kit w/breakfast bar, lower lev FR w/wet bar, 2full baths, lg deck to 27’ above grnd pool & CAIR! $310,000. Kathy203-265-5618
CHILDCARE DIRECTOR MERIDEN $349,900 Price reduced. Huge ranch located on Meriden’s East Side. 3 bdrms, 3 full baths, granite, hdwd flrs., finished bsmt w/second kitchen, 2 car garage, and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on 1.15 acres. Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT MERIDEN - Garage for Rent! $75 per month. 203-554-3377 MERIDEN-Safe 21 x 11 1/2 gar Chamberlain Highway. $125/mo+sec. Easy access. Long term storage preferred. 203-630-3823 12noon-8pm
Wallingford/Durham 10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ w/electricity. Available Now. 203-751-1977
WANTED TO RENT *PET FRIENDLY Home Wanted*, for non-smoker and indoor cat. Can pay Approx. $175/week. Need parking space. Call Jen @ 860-424-1757
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
RETAIL Store/Office for rent. 2800 SF right on West Main St., Meriden. $1675/mo. incl. heat & hot water. Avail. Immediately. Home Sweet Homes 203-938-3789
MERIDEN Quality, Energy Efficient, two family home. New appliances, new roof, new mechanicals, new siding, security system, fenced yard, four car garage. Down payment assistance available, HUD median income limits apply. Call Jewels Realty Group (860) 5358118 Asking $209,000
WALLINGFORD
Resp. for admin, licensing, budget (enrollment), supervision & development. 5 yrs exp. req’d. Must have credits in early childhood ed, energy, creativity & commitment to quality programming. Salary: $41K. Send resume to: Women and Families Center ATTN: Robyn-Jay Bage, CEO 169 Colony St. Meriden, CT 06451 AA/EOE. No phone calls please.
Housekeepers & Picker/Packers WALLINGFORD Multi Family $ near train station-2 family w/store front, easily converted to 3 family with ok from town of Wallingford. Separate utilities, corner lot. $149,900 Call Brian Miller 203-265-5618
“New Listing” Beautiful Ranch on quiet st. Low traffic. Nicely landscaped level lot. House features 2BR, eat-in kit, LR, bath, 1 car garage, full bsmt. Lots of potential! $239,900
Call Sil for details & showings (203) 265-5618
HELP WANTED
See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.
We have immediate openings for Housekeepers to work in a local nursing home and hospital. They must be dependable and speak English, Bilingual is a plus. We are also looking for Pickers and Packers to work in several local companies. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC 500 South Broad Street Meriden, Entrance E between the hours of 9:00am- 2:00pm Telephone is 203-379-0390
Always a sale in Marketplace
Healthcare
RN SUPERVISOR POSITION Come join our nursing staff where you caring can make all the difference in the world! 32 Hour Position 11pm-7am Shift Competitive Rates with Benefits Apple Rehab Watertown 35 Bunker Hill Road Watertown, CT 06795 860-274-5428/fax 860-945-3736 Or Email Resume to: bcash@apple-rehab.com An Affiliate of Apple Health Care, Inc. EOE.
HELP WANTED
Environmental Services Manager Housing Authority of the City of Meriden
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE- Weirs Beach, N.H. Channel Waterfront Cottages. 1,2 & 3BR, A/C, Full Kitchens, Sandy Beach, Dock Space. Walk to everything! Pets Welcome **Wi-fi! 1-603-366-4673 www.channelcottages.com
Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call: or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D
Kathy (203) 235-3300
MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $135 per week plus security.
MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591
CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available.
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant administrative position responsible for day-to-day operations of front desk. Receives and fields calls and visitors, directing them to the appropriate personnel. Responsible for performing technical and clerical work for the Housing Authority. Takes work-orders from the residents, inputs them into the computer and radios the appropriate maintenance personnel or Asset Manager. Bilingual in Spanish and English Mandatory. H.S. Diploma, GED, Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred. One year experience required in similar position with similar responsibilities. Pease send resumes Attention: Jamie Urkevic, MHA, P.O.Box 911, Meriden, CT 06450. No phone calls or walk ins. HVAC LICENSED Service Tech Immediate opening. Residential. Minimum B/D/S license req. Excellent wages, benefits. Billy Carlson Heating & AC, LLC (860) 621-0556 LEGAL SECRETARY Min 5 yrs litigation exp for New Haven Area ins. defense firm. Comp. salary, med/dental. ctlegaljobs@cox.net
Mechanic - Diesel Seeking an exp’d gas & diesel mechanic to be responsible for the general repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and farm equipment. Hydraulic experience a plus. Must have own tools and the ability to follow directives as well as work independently We offer competitive wages, health insurance and a retirement savings program. To apply e-mail your resume to jobs@kogutnursery.com or fax 203-235-8730. For more info call 203-686-0252 or stop by Kogut Nursery, 625 Yale Ave, Meriden, to apply in person.
Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in nursing home services has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced & motivated manager to assume the leadership role of the Enviromental Services & Security Dept. Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of physical plant operations, maintenance/security, & environmental requirements for lic’d health care facility; demonstrated knowledge of public health code requirements, compliance reporting & computer skills pref’d. A min. requirement of 10 yrs mgmt/supervisory exp. as well as a track record of setting & achieving goals. Previous exp. at a nursing home or health care facility pref’d; on call requirements. Well organized team player desired. MMCI offers very competitive wages & benefits (including pension plan & non-contributory health & dental for employee, life, & disability insurances). Drug testing & criminal background check required. Please apply to:
Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc. 360 Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 Fax 203.630.3714 or email: hfparisi@emmci.org EOE HELP WANTED
ToolmakerWorking Foreman Progressive Die experience a must. CNC abilities a plus. Call for appointment 860-621-9155
UNITED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES One of the premier environmental contracting firms in the northeast has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. Tanker & HazMat endorsements are req’d. Attractive benefit package offered. Call our job hotline 866-896-5794 or send resume to apps@ unitedindustrialservices.com EOE
HELP WANTED
SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR For sewing industrial vinyl fabrics & fiberglass blankets. Benefits. Durham 860-349-8988 TRAVEL CONSULTANT Full Time Leisure Sales. EXPERIENCED ONLY! Busy office. Apply PO Box 6115, Wallingford, CT 06492 WRECKER DRIVERS Nights & weekends. Must have clean driving record. Apply in person only: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave. Priority given to certified or experienced drivers. WRECKER OPERATOR Must have clean driving record. Please apply at 12 No Plains Ind. Rd., Wallingford
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