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QU Physician Assistant & Nursing Students Bring Holiday Joy St. Raphael’s

By on December 22, 2011 in Blog, General Information, Health and Fitness

Hamden, Conn. – Dec. 21, 2011 – Quinnipiac University physician assistant, nurse practitioner and nursing students collected, wrapped and distributed nearly 200 toys to children at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven on Dec. 16. Toys were provided to more than 150 families with children ranging in age from infants to adolescents. The gifts were delivered by PA “Santa,” [...]

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“Running on Empty: The Brain Drain in Local TV News”

By on December 15, 2011 in Blog, General Information, Video

The following commentary is for entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual speakers, and do not represent the views and opinions of Quinnipiac University and any of its affiliates. Journalism is losing experienced reporters at a record rate. This means less in-depth and investigative reporting that help keep [...]

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Clintonville Ban a Tough Nut to Crack?

By on December 5, 2011 in Blog, Education, General Information, Health and Fitness

Discussing Clintonville Elementary’s recent decision to ban nuts in school due to student allergies, Chris Peterson wrote today on the North Haven Way: What if a couple of children develop an allergy to apples (yes, that allergy exists)? Will the school bans all apple products as well? Also take into account the number of children that [...]

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The Troubling Connecticut Power Failure

By on November 4, 2011 in General Information

The moneyed folk inhabiting the Connecticut environs of the hedge fund town Greenwich wield plenty of power. But many of them have lately been powerless. For the second time in barely more than two months, a huge swath of the two million captive customers of Northeast Utilities, the power company that covers territory from the [...]

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U.S. Postal Service Officials Say the Town Will Retain Post Office

By on October 26, 2011 in Blog, General Information

Despite what residents may have believed based on a potentially confusing mailer, no U.S. Postal Service (USPS) locations in North Haven are expected to be discounted, according to USPS officials. Instead, what is being proposed by USPS officials is for the town’s post office to become classified as a New Haven branch. Continue reading…

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Op-Ed: How to Help Connecticut Businesses

By on October 17, 2011 in Blog, General Information, Local Business, Town Government

In the past few weeks, I have toured more than a dozen North Haven businesses and spent hours talking with their owners and employees in an effort to better understand their needs and how my work in the legislature can make a positive impact. While each company has specific needs, there are several things that [...]

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Town Asks for Input to Preserve Post Office

By on October 12, 2011 in Blog, General Information

With the United States Postal Service’s debt climbing, the future of North Haven’s bureau, currently located on Washington Avenue, may be in jeopardy. According to a release issued by the First Selectman today, a public session will be held at the Recreation Center on October 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to gauge residents’ [...]

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Ordinance Authorizes North Haven to Block Blight

By on October 6, 2011 in General Information, Town Government

A blight ordinance that will give town officials the authority to officially address and help remedy blight in town was approve by residents at last week’s annual town meeting. According to First Selectman Michael Freda, the idea to create a blight ordinance was sparked by “a growing number of phone calls over the last 18 [...]

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