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New life for once contaminated property Officials from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Pfizer Inc., joined North Haven officials and community stakeholders on Sept. 9 to celebrate the completion of remediation activities and the opening of a 57-acre preserve at the former Pharmacia & Upjohn Company site at 41 Stiles Lane.
The 78-acre site has a long history of industrial use, dating back more than 125 years to its use as a clay mine and brickyard, and later when it was occupied by Carwin Chemical, Burndy Corporation, Upjohn Chemical, Dow Chemical and Pharmacia Corporation. These owners of the property manufactured products used in dyes and pigments, photographic chemicals, sunscreen
agents, additives for soaps, perfumes and cosmetics; agricultural herbicides, pharmaceuticals and photoinitiators. All manufacturing ceased at the site in 1993. In 2003, Pfizer Inc. acquired Pharmacia Corporation and assumed responsibility for the site, though Pfizer never operated on the property.
Sports facility named after Anthony Longley
Former North Haven Fire Department chief Vincent Landisio was inducted into the Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame during a Sept. 23 dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.
At the Annual Town Meeting, held Monday, Sept. 20, it was decided that the newly reconstructed grounds at North Haven’s Vanacore Field shall be called the “Anthony Longley Athletic Facility.”
Landisio led the NHFD for 12 years. By the time he came to the department, he was already a 20-year Landisio veteran of the fire service.
The field’s namesake, a local honor roll student and multi-sport athlete, died on Dec. 8, 2019 after a 10-year battle with brain cancer. Anthony Longley was just 13 years old.
After leaving his post with the NHFD, Landisio assumed the role of Fire Marshal for the West Shore Fire District in West Haven.
“Anthony will be remembered by his family and friends as a caring, resilient, hardworking, sports loving young man who always had a smile on his face and was the first in line to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and forget about his own health issues,” his obituary reads.
On Dec 9, 2019 the NHHS football team's Twitter account posted the
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Longley was a big fan of the North Haven High School football team, and the feeling was mutual.
The Sept. 9 event marked the end of a decades-long remediation process, with DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes presenting Pfizer with a Stewardship Permit, which defines longterm obligations for maintaining the property, and a ribbon-cutting for Brick Yard Point, a 57-acre preserve and interpretive trail network adjacent to the Quinnipiac River.
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following: “We are heartbroken to share that Anthony Longley’s courageous battle with a rare brain cancer is over. Anthony was a North Haven Youth Football player and recipient of our 2014 Spring
Brawl fundraiser. We will always be proud and inspired by how hard he fought and he will remain in our hearts forever.” — Citizen report
Landisio’s Hall of Fame biography reads: “Among his accolades, he was the recipient of eleven New Haven Fire Department Unit Citations, the New Haven Club of Providence College’s Veritas Award, the Distinguished Citizen Award from the North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy, the New Haven Block Watch Association’s Firefighter of the Year See Firefighter, A2
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Landisio was active outside of the fire service, as well. His biography states: “he was on the Board of Directors of West Haven’s Notre Dame High School, assisted with North Haven Youth Football and the Max Sinoway Little League. He
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The Firefighters Association Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and 2021 were honored at the Sept. 23 ceremony. Landisio is a member of the Class of 2021. The Hall of Fame award recognizes “present and former members of an organized Fire Department that have
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Winter photography North Haven Camera Club will host an online presentation, “The Challenges and Benefits of Winter Photography,” Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. As always, guests are welcome. Email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com for more information.
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Open house Sacred Heart Academy is a young women's college preparatory, Roman Catholic high school located in Hamden. The school will hold an open house Sunday, Oct. 24.
Women’s award The Quinnipiac Chamber and Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce invites members to submit nominations for this year's Women's Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Hilton Garden Inn, 1181 Barnes Road. For more information, contact Maribel Carrion at maribel@quinncham.com or 203-269-9891. See Briefs, A4
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Short story discussion Here’s an opportunity to get together with some folks to discuss short stories to stimulate your mind and share your thoughts. The group meets at the Hamden Miller Senior Center beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The group is limited to 10 people. Contact the Senior Center at 203-287-2547 or Bill at 203-248-5274 to register.
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The North Haven Lions have served the community since 1952. To be part of something meaningful, email northhavenctlions@ gmail.com.
The North Haven Trail Association maintains the Tidal Marsh Trail and Banton Quinnipiac Trail on Upper State Street. A monthly meeting takes place the third Tuesday of the month at the Recreation Center. Consider joining the NHTA. For more information, visit northhaventrails.org.
Rotary Club The North Haven Rotary Foundation has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to local high school and college students. If interested in helping the Rotary continue its work, contact Erik Scaranuzzo at 203988-3884.
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Crisis network The Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network is available to people in distress 24/7, 365 days a year. For adults (18-plus), call 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800467-3135) or 2-1-1. For those under age 18, call 2-1-1.
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Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers ticketed for this violation can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second, and $500 for subsequent offenses. According to the NHTSA, there were 26,004 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers between 2012 and 2019. In Connecticut in 2019, more than 6,600 crashes were attributed to distracted driving.
The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Veterans Memorial Park, 51 Lower Lane, in Berlin. To donate to the memorial, visit woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html.
Blood drives The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-
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October Make and Take. Thursday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. Supplies are provided to create a light up pumpkin. Call the Senior Center to register.
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Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 410 Universal Drive, had a ribbon cutting grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The Jersey Mike's franchise has 1,910 locations and about 124 more in development across the United States, in addition to three locations in Queensland, Australia, and two in Ontario. The North Haven shop can be reached at 203672-4000.
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I am running for First Selectman of North Haven, a great community that has been my home since I was 11 years old. It is time we take our town up a notch and become the inclusive destination of the region – a technology-driven, cultural hub that can grow our local economy and generate new streams of revenue for the next decade.
Four candidates are running for seats on the North Haven Board of Selectmen, the top three vote-getters will earn the privilege to serve this great town. I would like your vote, not just for myself but for the kind of leadership we deserve for North Haven’s future. This year you have the option to vote absentee or in person. For more information on voting, contact the Registrar of Voters at 203-239-5321 ext. 640. Candidates running for local office are welcome to submit a writeup for publication of 500 words or less. Send commentaries to news@thenorthhavencitizen.com.
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Plant the next generation of trees
In this 1940’s era photo, a canopy of elm trees is seen on Broadway. Photo courtesy of Ted Stockman
North Haven is losing trees to storm damage, disease, invasive pests and old age at an alarming rate.
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Trees take particulate pollution out of the air, they help cool “hot spots,” cutting residents’ air conditioning costs. Trees soak up and slow storm water flooding. With more trees, there would also be less asthma attacks.
A tree is any plant with the general form of an elongated stem or trunk. For wildlife, and our own lives, trees provide shelter, a home and food. Trees also have the ability to capture carbon better than man-made technology. And, of course, they produce oxygen. Planting a tree is one of the most positive actions we can take for our environment. A mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in one season as 10 people inhale in a year. On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. If heat bothers you, plant a tree. If water bothers you, plant a tree. If you like fruit, plant a tree. If you like birds, plant a tree. If you like life, plant many trees.
Gerri Giordano is a member of the North Haven Conservation Commission.
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The best time to plant a tree is in the now. But first, contact the town and UI for guidelines regarding the likelihood of a tree interfering with the town road or wires.
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The North Haven Conservation Commission is encouraging residents to plant the next generation of trees. The NHCC has planted three dogwood trees on the Town Green this spring and plans on adding 10 elm trees around town in the near future; some will be planted on Elm Street.
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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