AFSCME Local 2863 Supports Hamden Citizens in Need; Union Donating Turkeys and Stop & Shop Gift Cards

AFSCME Local 2863, representing Hamden town employees and school crossing guards, has donated more than 70 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Hamden Food Bank.

The union will also provide $500 worth of Stop & Shop gift cards for post-Thanksgiving distribution through the town’s Community Services and Elderly Services departments.

Monies for the turkeys and gift cards came from town employees, both unionized and non-union.

            According to AFSCME Local 2863 Vice President Joe Cirillo, the union has been donating turkeys and gift cards for the last eight years.

            “This is certainly a pet project for me and something our union members are proud to do around the holidays. It gives us joy knowing that people who are in need can enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner.”

            Added Local 2863 President Carol Riccio, Elderly Services Outreach Coordinator, “Food insecurity is a real and growing problem, particularly in these tough economic times. It’s important for us as town employees to do whatever we can, on the job and off, to give people a reason to celebrate the holidays.”

           AFSCME Local 2863 represents 75 Hamden town employees and school crossing guards and is affiliated with the 35,000-member Council 4 AFSCME union. Learn more at https://mail.journalregister.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=96bafb3ac4ce4b50a5928b292b1bae1d&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.council4.org.

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Pictured, l-r: Local 2863 members Carol Riccio, Joe Cirillo, Irene Keniry and Kathleen Flynn.

The Hamden Chamber of Commerce

invites you to join us for our holiday

Business After Hours

Hosted By:  

Lucian's Greenhouse & Florist 

This is a must see event taking place in Lucian's beautifully decorated greenhouse, where you will truly feel like you are in a winter wonderland.

 

  Visit Lucian's Online

 

  

2468 Whitney Avenue, Hamden 

Thursday, December 8, 2011

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lucian's will be kicking off their 3rd Toys for Teens campaign, in conjunction with the Hamden Kids Toy Drive. Please bring a gift suitable for the 11-14 age group.  Monetary donations and gift cards are also accepted.  All proceeds will go directly to Hamden Community Services.

Lucian's will also be offering a 20% discount on items purchased that evening.  Additional parking behind the Richard Penna Salon.

We look forward to seeing you! 

Please RSVP to: https://mail.journalregister.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=96bafb3ac4ce4b50a5928b292b1bae1d&URL=mailto%3ahcc%40hamdenchamber.com

HAMDEN -- The Hamden High School DECA Club invites you to the school at 6 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 6 to hear how to start and finance a small business.
The event takes place in Room C107 of Hamden High School, 2040 Dixwell Ave.
DECA is an organization of high school marketing students. The presentation will be made by Julio Casiano, deputy district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and is open to everyone.
The event is part of a marketing project developed by two students, Jarrett Neckameyer and John Cifarelli, who are responsible for planning and conducting the event, which will be used in The Connecticut DECA Competition. DECA, which stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, is an organization which prepares students for careers in business, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Please RSVP to banderson@hamden.org
For information call Bryan Anderson, DECA adviser, at 203-407-2040, ext. 5600.

NORTH HAVEN -- On Nov. 15 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., you can have hot and cold hors d'ouevres, beer and wine at Rustic Oak, 165 Washington Ave. The price is $50 and your ticket can be obtained at police headquarters on Linsley Street or at the door.
The money raised goes toward the Walter T. Berniere Scholarship and pays for some of the tuition costs for officers obtaining bachelor's or master's degrees.
Berniere passed away in 1990 and was police chief fro 1973 until then.

HAMDEN -- Leaf and brush collection has begun by the Public Works Department, according to Director Craig Cesare.
Residents are asked to  have leaves and brush at curb by this date to ensure pick-up.
Leaves must be placed in paper bags and brush must be bundled and tied with string or
twine. Bundles should weigh no more than 50 lbs, exceed no more than four feet in length and
contain no pieces in excess of four inches diameter. Bundled brush and bagged leaves should be
placed at the curb, separate of each other, and away from trash and recycling, Cesare said.
Leaves cannot be picked up from private roads or from roads that have not been accepted into the
town road system. Residents on unaccepted and private roads may bring leaves to the Transfer
Station during normal hours, weekdays from 7:30 am to 3 p.m. as well as the 1st and
3rd Saturdays of the month from 8  to  11:45 a.m.
Elderly and disabled residents may rake their leaves, unbagged, at the curb, for pickup, according to Cesare.

 

Mayor Scott Jackson and the Hamden Veterans Commission announce that this year's Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at noon Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Veterans Monument at the Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Ave.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge, 175 School St.  

Following the ceremony, the Elks Lodge will host a Veterans luncheon beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this event, and the cost of the dinner is $10. Tickets may be obtained from Jane Parks, 203-248-7360.

The registrars of voters and candidates in Hamden and North Haven are working hard to get the vote out tomorrow, Tuesday, Election Day.
If you're wondering where to vote, the North Haven locations are: District 1, recreation center, Linsley St.; District 2, Montowese School; District 3, Ridge Road School; District 4, Green Acres School and District 5, Clintonville School.
Hamden's polling places are: District 1, Miller Library; District 2, Helen Street School; District 3, M.L. Keefe Community Center; District 4, Spring Glen School; District 5, Board of Education Building (60 Putnam Ave.); District 6, Ridge Hill School; District 7, Dunbar Hill School; District 8, Bear Path School and District 9, West Woods School.
In North Haven, there is a three-way race for first selectman. Democrat Walter Spader and Independent Gary Amato are challenging Republican incumbent Michael J. Freda. Spader's running mate for selectman is Alan Sturtz. Amato's running mate is Michael Mele and incumbent Republican Selectman Timothy Doheny is running on Freda's line. The first selectman candidate with the highest number of votes becomes the first selectman. That person's running mate becomes the second selectman. So that leaves the next-highest vote-getter to become the third selectman. It will be interesting to see what happens.
There are two other candidates running on the independent line: Dr. James C. Hogan Jr. for Board of Education and volunteer firefighter Howard Cappetta for fire commissioner. Hogan, an 18-year member of the school board who didn't get the Democratic Town Committee nomination, is running against Democrats Martin L. Piccirillo and Jennifer Ann Caldwell and Republicans Stephen Consiglio and Bert F. Mozealous for full terms on the school board. Democrat Kristen M. Brandt and Republican Bryan Bogen are running to fill a vacancy of two years on the school board.
Democratic Town Chairman Peter Criscuolo is trying to keep his seat on the Fire Commission. Also running are Republican incumbent Salvatore "Sam" Muzio and Cappetta.
In Hamden, there are three people running for mayor, incumbent Democrat Scott D. Jackson, Republican Matthew J. Corcoran and petitioning candidate Charles Baltayan. There are no other independent candidates in Hamden.
There are three council races where it's anybody's guess who will win. In District 2, former Councilman Harry Gagliardi, a Democrat, is running againts incumbent Gabe Lupo, a police lieutenant. In District 7, incumbent Democratic Councilman Michael Colaiacovo is being challenged by Ronald Gambardella, a former GOP mayoral candidate and councilman. In the 9th District, incumbent GOP Councilwoman Lynn Campo is facing a challenge from newcomer Scott Harris, a Democrat.

HAMDEN -- Hamden's teachers of the year received kudos Tuesday at the annual Hamden Public Schools and Hamden Education Foundation's fourth annual “Celebration of Excellence” at Hamden High School.

Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz and Diane Marinaro, president of the Hamden Education Association, honored educators who had received special recognition for their accomplishments during the last school year. Also recognized were teachers who had mentored Hamden’s newest teachers by sharing their knowledge and experience, they said in a prepared statement.

The following 10 teachers were honored as exemplary teachers representing their respective schools, and received awards donated by the Hamden Chamber of Commerce and individual businesses:

Bear Path School, Teacher Mary Dunn, award donated by Betty Wetmore- Council-At-Large;

Church Street School, Teacher Andrea Livolsi, award donated by Calcagni Associates;

Dunbar Hill School, Teacher Janet Manukas, award donated by Hamden Youth Services;

Helen Street School, Teacher Joanne Kaklamanos, award donated by Press Cuozzo Realtors;

Shepherd Glen School, Teacher Romie Kopjanski, award by Eye Center of Southern CT;

Spring Glen, Teacher Patrick Sullivan, award by Joiya Day Spa and Hair Design;

West Woods, Teacher Betsy Barker, award from Little Fish Studios Web Design;

Hamden Middle, Teacher Eileen Roach, award from Quinnipiac Bank and Trust;

Hamden High, Teacher Amanda Forcucci, award from Hamden Chamber of Commerce.

Hamden Teacher of the Year Michael Cebula received his award from Specialty Wire and Cord Sets, Inc.

The businesses were thanked for helping to make the occasion memorable, the statement said. The Hamden High School culinary arts program, directed by teacher Greg Amter, provided the refreshments.

 Hamden Ophthalmologist Dr. Jeffrey Gold is leading an anti tooth-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for candy. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Gold’s office in Hamden and receive $1.00 per pound.
Dr. Gold is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.
“Kids can still have all of the fun of trick or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well,” says Dr. Gold.
We all know that children love candy, but eating candy is hurting children’s teeth and may lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.
Global sugar consumption for kids increase by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids’ teeth are being cared for more than ever.
Dr. Gold is sponsoring the Halloween Candy Buy Back from November 01 to November 05, 2011 and children can drop off their candy at his office located at 2440 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518. Call for drop-off time.
Dr. Gold adds, “We will be conducting similar events in Hamden and surrounding areas periodically throughout the year to help the less fortunate in our community.”
“People helping people have been one of the prominent strengths of our country. Now during these hard economic times, the spirit of giving and helping is needed more than ever,” Dr. Gold concludes.
Details of Dr. Gold’s other community events can be found online at: https://mail.journalregister.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=b52e889f530f4ad688529a802a7cd6cc&URL=http%3a%2f%2fophthalmologisthamdenct.com%2findex.php%2fcategory%2fcommunity-events%2f

For further information contact:
Dr. Jeffrey Gold
2440 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: (203) 281-5745
Fax: (203) 281-6442

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Wednesday, November 16 at 6:00 PM, the Hamden Education Foundation and Hamden High School will sponsor the eighth Annual Athletic Hall of Fame dinner to honor distinguished Hamden High School alumni. We will pay tribute to notable athletes, who have served Hamden in an exemplary manner through volunteerism and support of athletics. This event will be held at Laurel View Country Club, 310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden. The honorees include:

Kelly Brenner Athlete/softball (Class of 2002)

Edward Ellis Athlete/football (Class of 1993)

Paul Garea Athlete/football (Class of 1986)

Dennis O’Keefe Athlete/basketball (Class of 1965)

Cynthia Popoli Athlete/gymnastics (Class of 1972)

Kevin Regan Athlete/hockey (Class of 1973)

Robert DiLauro Athlete/hockey (Class of 1967)

Daniel DiLauro Athlete/hockey (Class of 1999)

Craig Benson Athlete/basketball (Class of 1992)

Tickets are available at a cost of $60. If you are interested in being a sponsor or purchasing tickets for this exciting event, please contact: Wendy Ocone, 60 Putnam Avenue, Hamden 06517 (203) 407-2202 or by email at mailto:acarmodyhef@yahoo.com