Folks,
Try to get to North Haven High tonight at 7 for the drama program's final performance of "Hairspray" under the direction of Kathryn Grassi.
Tickets are $15 at the door. The school is at 221 Elm St. Ext., North Haven.

This week, I'll be interviewing the candidates for mayor in Hamden and the candidates for first selectman in North Haven. What would you like me to ask them? Please email me at adematteo@nhregister.com.
Thanks!

Hurricane Irene Recovery Information

The Town of North Haven has taken several steps to provide some assistance to our residents affected by the hurricane during these difficult times without power and/or water. First Selectman Michael J. Freda said he is working closely with United Illuminating and the Public Works Department to restore power and safety to residents.

Showers: Please bring your own towel and toiletries

Town of North Haven Recreation Center

7 Linsley Street

North Haven

Offering use of pool showers

Hours:

Wednesday	8/31	6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday	9/1	6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Friday	9/2	6:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday	9/3	6:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday	9/4	7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday	9/5	7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday	9/6	6:30 am – 8:30 pm

YMCA

1605 Sherman Avenue

Hamden

203-248-6361

Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 9:30 am

Saturday 6:30 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Planet Fitness

150 Universal Drive
North Haven
(203) 789-1474

(Located ½ mile beyond Raymour and Flanigan Furniture)Monday - Thursday 4:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hours

Water:

Drinking water is available at the Fire Headquarters located at 11 Broadway

Meals:

North Haven Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center

189 Pool Road

Please call ahead if you can, otherwise just stop in between
203-239-5432

Thursday	9/1	12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Friday	9/2	12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Saturday	9/3	12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WI-FI and Computer and Internet Services:

North Haven Memorial Public Library

17 Elm Street

North Haven

203-239-5803

Hours:

Wednesday	8/31	10:00 am  7:30 pm * extended hours
Thursday	9/1	10:00 am  9:00 pm
Friday	9/2	10:00 am  5:00 pm

 

NORTH HAVEN -- The public will have the chance tonight to comment on the proposed $84 million budget for 2011-12.

The public hearing starts at 7 p.m. in the North Haven High School auditorium. First Selectman Michael J. Freda will present the details of the budget in a Power Point presentation. Following that, the public can speak on the proposed $44.39 million Board of Education budget. Then, there will be a discussion on the proposed town budget of $39.7 million.

The total increase over the current budget of $83.12 million is 1.1 percent. Freda said that if $1.26 million in proposed capital expenses wasn't in the budget, then there would have been a one half of 1 percent decrease.

The North Haven Community Service Awards Dinner honored four men for their service to the town on Feb. 26. The annual awards event is sponsored by the Hamden Elks, serving Hamden and North Haven. Shown at the ceremony are, left to right: North Haven Citizen of the Year Luigi Nuzzolillo,Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Angel Sanjurjo, First Selectman Michael Freda, Firefighter of the Year Paul Januszewski; Police Officer of the Year Theodore Stockmon; Fire Chief Vincent Landisio, Police Chief James DeCarlo and Hamden Elks President Tim Mayer.

Proceeds support the Elks many youth and veterans projects and area charities in Hamden and North Haven.

The North Haven Board of Education's Superintendent Selection Committee has picked its top candidate for superintendent of schools, but who it is still under wraps.

The man is a school superintendent in the Waterbury area, according to sources. He supposedly has already resigned from his job at that school district.

"We are in negotiations with the final candidate," said board Chairwoman Sandra Cummings.

The man toured schools last week.

Cummings hopes the school board will be able to act on the new superintendent’s contract by the beginning of February.

The man would replace Sara-Jane R. Querfeld, who left last summer to take a directorship with North Branford schools.

NORTH HAVEN -- Public schools will be closed in North Haven on Thursday, according to interim Superintendent of Schools Patricia K. Brozek.

The decision was based on safety and weather conditions, considering the town received 30 inches of snow during the storm.

Brozek said piles of snow at corners are causing sight line difficulties. She made the decision to close schools again Thursday after consulting with town public works and school transportation personnel.

"It's the best decision."

A decision of whether to postpone Thursday night's Board of Education meeting will be made Thursday during the day, she said.

Hi Folks,
I'm now kicking off something I've wanted to do for about a year, have a timely blog about all things Hamden and North Haven. This blog will primarily be for announcements or for items that I'll be working on more in depth for the New Haven Register. If you want to notify me of a community event or news item, please contact me at ann.dematteo@gmail.com. Also feel free to comment below or email me at adematteo@newhavenregister.com.

JOHN MELILLO IS BACK!

At the Sept. 7 meeting of the Hamden Legislative Council, I was happy to see John Melillo, a well-known Highwood resident who has been recuperating after being stricken at a community forum in April. John has lost a little weight and looks great. Everyone was happy to see him. He collapsed at Hamden High School in April after speaking at a forum where gubernatorial candidates spoke at the Hamden Business and Community Expo.

TAKE A TROLLEY TOUR

The North Haven Historical Society is having its second annual Town Trolley Tour. It's an event that's going to visit several landmarks in town, including the Martha Culver House, built in 1858. Three are three tours scheduled, noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Go to the North Haven Cultural Center at 27 Broadway to participate. For information call Sue Iverson at 203-239-3523.

THEY ALL HAVE BACKED JACK

John and Theresa Viele of North Haven lost their son, Jack, from leukemia in 1999. This year, Jack would have been 21 years old and in his honor, the Vieles raised money for one of Jack's favorite places, the Eli Whitney Museum. The Vieles will showcase what has been done with the funds at a Jack Viele Got 21? reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday Sept. 16 at the museum, 915 Whitney Ave. in Hamden.

HAMDEN APPOINTS...
The Legislative Council recently appointed the following residents to the following boards and commissions: Janice Crann and Andrew Wormser to the Solid Waste & Recycling Commission, and Lisa DeGrand to the Arts Commission. All are reappointments. Good luck!
 
GETTING IN THE WAY?
 
I'm sure by now you've seen all those Ducci Electric trucks on Whitney Avenue with members of Hamden's finest patrolling at the same time. It's the Whitney Avenue resignalization project. I'll be writing about this sometime soon.
 
O SOLE MIO
 
Two of my favorite singers, Aaron Caruso and Ray Suntino (they're pretty cute too) are performing in a free concert at 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 19 at Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic or purchase Italian treats from vendors. Concert sponsored by the town of Hamden, the Greater New Haven Columbus Day Parade Committee and the Hamden Arts Commission.
 
DAN IS THE MAN
 
Dan Riccio of North Haven, the commander of American Legion Post 76, has been cancer-free for five years now. To celebrate, he will be walking in the Light The Night Walk on Oct. 2 at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Light the Night is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual evening walk that celebrates and commemorates lives touched by cancer. Join the team known as Dan's Crusaders. For info contact LuAnn Leclerc at 203-427-2073 or LuAnn.Leclerc@lls.org. You can also register online by going to: http://pages.lightthenight.org/ct/NewHaven10/DanRiccio.