JOIN THE CROWD IN NORTH HAVEN

The Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a patriotic rally on the Green on Church Street at noon on Saturday Oct. 30.
Prior to the start of the rally, a caravan displaying signs of the candidates will be driving through town. Patriotic music will be playing as well and a voice will be announcing people to join them at the Green at noon. All candidates and the public are invited.
Lots of flags will be displayed and there will be a patriotic sing-along.
Area candidates who are running will be speaking, but about what it's like to live in America.
Mr. Bob the Music Man will be playing the music.

DON'T FORGET ---
At the same time on Oct. 30, doggies in all their finery will be gathering near Whitney and Dixwell Avenue for the annual Halloween  Pet Parade to raise money for the Happy Tails Foundation. Registration is $10 and begins at 11. Parade starts at noon. Judging is at 1. Info? 203-640-3107.

ONLY A WEEK LEFT FOR BULK TRASH PICKUP

The semi-annual bulk trash pick up program for Hamden runs through week's end. 

Hamden residents may put bulk trash curbside in front of their homes anytime until Oct. 31.

Acceptable items will be picked up by Hamden’s trash hauler

throughout the entire month. No phone calls or appointments are necessary!  The program will

run again in April.

Acceptable items (150 pounds or less) are: 1) mattresses; 2) furniture; 3) rugs (must be

rolled up and tied like a log; no longer than four feet in length); 4) household appliances

(washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, toasters, lamps,

microwaves); Note: State Law requires the removal of air-tight doors on refrigerators and

other appliances; 5) light and heavy iron goods; 6) metal items (place at one end of the pile

for separate scrap metal pick-up).

Unacceptable items are: 1) hazardous waste including oil-based paint, pesticides, pool

chemicals, household cleaners, anti-freeze, aerosols, batteries, gasoline, motor oil (contact

HazWaste Central at 203-401-2712); 2) remodeling, construction and demolition debris from

any structure or part thereof, (homeowner must rent a dumpster or contact Recycling

Coordinator @ 203-287-7021 for alternative options); 3) plumbing fixtures, sinks and  pipes; a

single unit or fixture may be accepted at the Transfer Station at 231 Wintergreen Avenue,

Hamden, 203-387-2435;  4) tires, vehicle parts, lawnmowers and other gas-powered

equipment (remove all fluids from engines, dispose of fluids at HazWaste Central and

equipment at the Transfer Station); 5) branches, grass, leaves, tree stumps, rocks, sand, and

dirt (contact Public Works at 203-287-2600 for specific guidelines); 6) propane tanks (accepted

at Eastern Fuel in Hamden or Agway in North Haven - $6.00 fee); 7) computers, televisions and

other electronics (contact the Recycling Coordinator at 203-287-7021 for electronics drop-off

locations and information); 8) pool covers (accepted at the Transfer Station).

TUESDAY NIGHT PARTY FOR KIDS!!!
The Hamden Youth Services Bureau and the Hamden Department of Police Services are holding their annual Halloween Party for kids 12 and under. It's from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 26 at the Hamden Middle School cafeteria, 2623 Dixwell Ave. It's free for children under 12. There will be arts and crafts, games, refreshments and entertainment by DJ Joe and Jus B. Info? 203-777-2610.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON PARTY FOR DOGS!!!
The third annual Paws on Parade Halloween Costume Pet Parade is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 30 at the Center One Complex, 2349 Whitney Ave., corner of Dixwell. Sponsored by the Hamden Happy Tails Foundation and Dunn's Pub, it benefits the Happy Tails Foundation, which is raising money for programming at the town's future animal shelter. Registration starts at 11. $10 fee per entry includes drawing for door prizes. Judging for the scariest, funniest, most original and beset on parade at 1 p.m. Pets must remain on leash at all times. Proof of current vaccinations required. Pet food bank donations gratefully accepted. "Happy Tails" sweatshirts and Tshirts will be sold. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold for $2 each, courtesy of Dunn's Pub. Info? Dolores Giannini, 203-640-3107.

Hamden Chamber of Commerce
 15th Annual Chamber Choice Awards Dinner
 October 27th at Laurel View Country Club.
 
Business of the Year
BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL SERVICE

Small Business of the Year
 CHIROPRACTIC HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HAMDEN | Dr. Bryan W. Barry

Outstanding Contribution to the Chamber
JOHN M. COLUMBUS

Notable Citizens
GEORGE GRANDE
Retired Voice of the Cincinnati Reds/Former ESPN Broadcaster
JOE CASTIGLIONE
Play-by-Play Baseball Announcer-Voice of the Boston Red Sox

Community Advocate
COLEEN CAMPBELL - Owner, Dava

Business Organization
CT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORP
Service Organization
CLELIAN ADULT DAY CENTER

Educator of the Year
JIM O'CONNOR
Principal, Hamden Middle School

 Business Student of the Year 
MARCUS HARUN
Hamden High School Graduate 2010

~ Master of Ceremonies ~
Ray Andrewsen, AM 1220 WQUN

  Time: 6:00 Cocktail Hour with Dinner & Presentations to follow

Tickets: $65.00 per person
Location: Laurel View Country Club
310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden
Please visit http://www.laurelview.net/ for directions to venue.

RSVP to hcc@hamdenchamber.com or contact us at 203.288.6431 

A used book sale is taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 23 in the cafeteria of Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham St., Hamden.  More than 3,000 books for all ages and interests will be available. Proceeds benefit the Apostle Immigrant Services, a ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Located in Fair Haven, the ministry provides educational and legal services.  Enter through the back parking lot to the cafeteria.

GET THAT COAT ON

The 3rd Annual Coats for a Cure coat sale will be held on Saturday October 23rd from 8am - 3pm and Sunday October 24th from 8am - 12pm at 140 Briarcliff Rd. in Hamden. EVERY coat will be sold for just $5!! There will be hundreds of jackets and coats for men, women, children and babies - and many, many brand names! As always, all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Patricia Carney, who passed away 2 1/2 years ago from brain cancer. Special thanks to Hamden Rental, Rainbow Cleaners and MVP Campus Laundry for helping to make this event possible.

North Haven Goes Pink for the Cure. The Connecticut Women will be donning their pink clothes and wigs while riding their motorcycles through the Town of North Haven. The Connecticut Women have posted pink ribbons on many of the trees and poles in Town. These ribbons are to remind us that for women in the United States breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. The cycle run will begin at 11:45 a.m. from

222 Elm Street North

Haven. The procession of women riders will proceed through the center district of Town, along

Washington Avenue

and end at the North Haven High School 221 Elm Street. Upon their return to the High School they will be greeted by First Selectman, Michael J. Freda who will be presenting the group with a Proclamation declaring October 23^rd Go Pink for the Cure Day in North Haven.

Prescription Medication Disposal Event, North Haven is also proud to announce that we will be holding our second Prescription Medication Disposal Event, sponsored by the North Haven Substance Abuse Prevention Council, also being held at the High School, on the

Elm Street

side entrance from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is the perfect opportunity for residents and non-residents from neighboring towns to dispose of expired and unwanted medications around their homes. The NHSAPC is urging residents to help protect their family, community, and the environment by properly disposing of medications they no longer need, it only takes a few minutes, and is confidential. All medications will be properly disposed of by a licensed medical waste disposal company. This event is important to North Haven on several levels; Turning in unused drugs ensures that they will not be used for recreational purposes and helps to keep our water clean.

Show & Sell Business and Community Expo has returned and is being held at the North Haven High School from 10 am to 3 pm. Many local businesses and community groups are participating, with a “Taste of North Haven” food court, a variety of local entertainment, performances, demonstrations, raffles, samples, “touch-a-truck” and more, the event promises to be fun for all.

Hamden, CT—The Town of Hamden is conducting a Community-wide Tag Sale to benefit the Hamden Food Bank from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Avenue.  All Hamden residents are invited to take part in this worthy effort by offering items for sale or by coming to the tag sale to bargain and barter for residents' merchandise.    

            If you have items to sell, you can purchase space at the tag sale with a $20 donation to the Hamden Food Bank.  Whatever profit you make at your table are yours to keep or you can donate a portion to the Hamden Food Bank.  You must reserve your space by October 27.

            If you are interested in finding great household items at low prices, then come to the Tag Sale with cash in hand and prepared to haul your purchases home. Please bring folding tables and chairs should you require them.  In case of rain, the tag sale will be held on Sunday, October 31.            

            To donate items to be sold at the tag sale, or for more information please contact Darlene Butler at 203-562-5129. 

Saturday Oct. 23 is a big day in North Haven, and Sunday Oct. 24 is important as well.

The Show & Sell Business and Community Expo will be held at the North Haven High School on

221 Elm Street

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many local businesses and community groups are participating, with a “Taste of North Haven” food court, performances, demonstrations, raffles, samples, “touch-a-truck” and more.

First Selectman Michael J. Freda thanks the following business sponsors for completely funding the event:

The United Illuminating Company and GBAC – Group Benefit Administrators of CT, Inc; Ciulla & Donofrio LLP, Country Septic Service LLC, Extreme Bathovers, Forget Me Not Flower Shop LLC, Godfrey-Hoffman Associates, Non-Tox Pest Management, Nova Dental, Parese Motors, Steamatic of CT LLC, and Tobin Center for Chiropractic. The Advisor is the Media Sponsor.

The North Haven Substance Abuse Prevention Council will have its second Prescription Medication Disposal Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Elm Street side entrance of the high school, also Oct. 23. It's the perfect opportunity for you to dispose of expired and unwanted medications around your home. The council is urging residents to participate. It only takes a few minutes, is confidential, and you can be sure that the drugs are properly disposed of by a licensed medical waste disposal company. Turning in your unused drugs ensures that they will not be used for recreational purposes and helps to keep our water clean.

Oct. 23 also is Go Pink For The Cure In North Haven. As you drive around town, you may notice the pink ribbons posted on many of the trees and poles. It's to remind us that for women in the United States, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. The Connecticut Women Finding A Cure will be sponsoring a motorcycle run through North Haven culminating at the North Haven High School parking lot where a proclamation will be presented to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness.

Also, the third  annual Peter’s Rock Fall Festival  is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. at the park,

133 Middletown Ave

. There will be free food and guided hikes, along with pumpkin decorating and activities for children.

Before I mention the activities in our towns that are coming up, I'd like to tell you what I'm working on. The Hamden Board of Ed the other night gave out raises to the two assistant superintendents. And, Hamden Mayor Scott D. Jackson said that the town is getting close to solidifying a contract for the takeover of the transfer station.
Also coming up in the New Haven Register are profiles of the candidates running for state representative and senator.

FALL FEST AT BROOKSVALE
Saturday Oct. 16 marks the 11th annual Brooksvale Fall Festival. It's from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park at 524 Brooksvale Ave., off Route 10 in Hamden. New this year is Farmer Brooks' Barnyard. There will be 11 food vendors, so bring a little cash for that, as well as for some of the activities. Most of the activities are free. There will be a lot to do, from hayrides, to a climbing wall, to pony rides from 1 to 3. There's also a hay maze, face painting and you can bring old clothes for scarecrow making. There'll be mustic in the Big Red Barn all day. Exhibitors include the Hamden High Reptile Club, New Haven Mineral Club and Lops R Us. Sounds like a great time. In case of inclement weather, check the website, http://www.brooksvale.org/, or call the park after 8 a.m., 203-287-2669.

IS IT THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN?

The Arresting Souls Motor Cycle Club will have its first annual Officer Andy Sanchez Memorial Toy Run to benefit U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots on Oct. 17.

The event will begin at the Foxon Community Center on Route 80 in East Haven, with registration taking place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The ride will go to JRoo’s, 249 State St., North Haven.

Riders and the public are invited to bring an unwrapped toy to JRoo’s for Toys for Tots.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

On Tuesday Oct. 19, 2010, the West Woods Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Congregational Church on Whitney Avenue in the parish center. Informative guest speakers on the docket in addition to updates on the DOT project, student housing and traffic calming issues. Please mark your calendars.

ENERGY ACTION

American Legion Post 76 is sponsoring a talk by John Betkoski, vice chairman of the Department of Public Utility Control. He will be talking about electric rates and other energy issues. The free meeting is at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Post home, 20 Church St., North Haven.

More than 2,500 marchers are expected in Hamden on Sunday when the Greater New Haven Columbus Day parade steps off from Hamden High School, 2040 Dixwell Ave., at 1 p.m. The five living Italian-American mayors have been chosen as grand marshals. They are John L. Carusone, Lucien DiMeo, Peter F. Villano, Barbara DeNicola and Carl Amento.
As you may know, the parade was held in New Haven for many years and since 2003, it's been rotating to the metro area towns. This year is Hamden's turn. Next year, it's West Haven. Last year was East Haven.
In any case, a great group of folks are working on the parade, and the general chairmen in Hamden are Art Giulietti, Laura Luzzi and Peter Gambaradella. The logistics guy-parade coordinator is Tom Conway. All are working under the Greater New Haven Columbus Day Committee, which also is having a big dinner Friday night at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven and a wreath ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m. in Wooster Square in New Haven.
The parade runs for a mile and a quarter and ends in the Miller Library parking lot, 2901 Dixwell Ave. The reviewing stand is opposite the Hamden Government Center at the corner of Dixwell and Evergreen avenues.
There are five divisions in the parade with all kinds of marching bands and representation from many clubs and organizations. Parade committee member Bill Zampa of East Haven tells me it's a great family activity. They're having those Shriner mini-cars and Santa Claus!

A public meeting on the latest developments at the tire pond on State Street will take place at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 12 in the North Haven Library community room, 17 Elm St.
The meeting has been rescheduled from Oct. 6.

State Sen. Leonard A. Fasano, R-North Haven, and state Rep. Steve Fontana, D-North Haven, requested the meeting with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

The DEP plans to address concerns regarding how the material is to be moved to the site, the nature of the material, the testing of material, and the standards used to determine suitability of the materials, Fasano said.

The DEP recently presented an update of its tire pond closure plan to the Inland Wetlands Commission. Residents and commissioners are concerned about the soils from Hamden’s Newhall neighborhood that are being trucked there to cover the tire pond. The DEP has said that the soils are of commercial quality and good enough to be there. The top 2 feet of the tire pond, which is now covered, will contain soils of residential grade, according to the DEP.

FALL FESTIVAL COMING UP

The third annual Fall Festival of the Peter’s Rock Association is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the park entrance at

133 Middletown Ave

.

The public is invited to come for a free picnic of hotdogs and soft drinks and to participate in one of two scheduled guided hikes—at 11:30 and 1:30.  There will also be activities for children and lots of information about Peter’s Rock and the work and plans of the association.

This annual event is provided to thank the membership for their support and to enlist additional interest in our preservation efforts. This year’s Fall Festival is chaired by Sandy Stetson and Joanne Chvisuk. For additional information you may contact Sandy at 203 239-0449.

SHOW AND SELL 

The town of North Haven and the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce are working hard to bring you this year's Show and Sell. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Haven High School, 221 Elm St. You'll see all kinds of wares, food and other activities. 

I know it's a little late to be notifiying you, but on Oct. 2, that's tomorrow, the Hamden Department of Police Services is auctioning off a number of unclaimed items.  I hear there's a lawn mower and a few weed whackers you can get pretty cheap.
Viewing begins at 9:30 a.m. and the auction starts at 10 at the department, 2900 Dixwell Ave.
All of the property will be sold "as is," said Capt. Ronald Smith. Some of the bicycles are in need of minor repairs.
All of the property is unclaimed, found property that is related to cases that have been disposed of, Sgt. Anthony Diaz said. Jewelry and electronics also will be auctioned.
The starting bid on all bicycles will be $10. Anyone who participates in the auction will be required to pay a $1 non-refundable fee. All proceeds will benefit the Hamden Police Benevolent Association.
The rain date is Sunday.

TIRE POND MEETING RE-SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12th

WHO: State Senator Len Fasano, Rep. Steve Fontana, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection officials, local officials, members of the public

WHAT: At the request of State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Steve Fontana, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has agreed to attend a public hearing on Tire Pond on Tuesday, October 12^th at 7:15 in the North Haven Library Community Room. The hearing was originally scheduled for October 6^th, but has been re-scheduled to the 12^th. DEP plans to address concerns regarding how the material is to be moved to the site, the nature of the material, the testing of material, and the standards used to determine suitability of the materials.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 12^th, 2010

               7:15 pm

WHERE: North Haven Library- Community Room

               

17 Elm Street

                North Haven, CT