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

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:53:32 +0000

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,” [...]

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

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:41:28 +0000

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 [...]

Clintonville Ban a Tough Nut to Crack?

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:11:42 +0000

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 [...]

The Troubling Connecticut Power Failure

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:46:31 +0000

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 [...]

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

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:41:59 +0000

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…

Op-Ed: How to Help Connecticut Businesses

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:26:50 +0000

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 [...]

Town Asks for Input to Preserve Post Office

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:15:34 +0000

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’ [...]

Ordinance Authorizes North Haven to Block Blight

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:17:45 +0000

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 [...]

2011 Fall Leaf Collection Program

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:22:06 +0000

The North Haven Public Works Department announced the schedule for their 2011 Fall Leaf Collection Program. Curbside bulk-leaf collection will run from November 7th through December 3rd, and brown paper bagged leaf collection will run from November 7th through December 17th. Please refer to the flyer on the Public Works website to find out which [...]

Episode 90: August 1, 2011

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:09:05 +0000

In this episode of North Haven News: The Animal Haven currently has over 100 kittens up for adoption, and they’re in need of kitten food donations as well.