In this episode of North Haven News: Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series; Summer Fun at the North Haven Library; Connecticut Food Bank Issues Plea for Help.

In this episode of North Haven News: the Town budget referendum vote results and donating to Locks of Love.

In this episode of North Haven News: Sights and sounds from the 2010 North Haven Memorial Day Parade.

In this episode of North Haven News: Images and artwork from Art Beat 2010, the annual event held at North Haven High School showcasing art from all grades and schools in town.

NHTV’s gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Town of North Haven’s Annual Budget Town Meeting from March 10, 2010.

*Due to difficulty regarding lighting in the NHHS Theater, the video may appear dark.  NHTV is working to resolve this for the next meeting at NHHS.

In this episode of North Haven News: Nothing of concern found in the air in North Haven High School.

Read the full story on the North Haven Citizen’s website.

North Haven School Superintendent Sara Jane Querfeld announces her retirement…, sort of.

In this episode of North Haven News: Marlin Firearms closing its doors; and possible changes to the schools’ wellness policy.

Help make the dream of a cure for childhood diabetes a reality. Join the JDRF on April 24, 2010 at the carousel at Lighthouse Point in New Haven for the 2010 Dream Gala. Come for dinner, music and the chance to make a difference in a child’s life.

In this episode of North Haven News: The annual North Haven St. Baldrick’s fundraiser held at the North Haven Middle School helped raise close to $40,000 for childhood cancer research. Watch as these extremely generous and brave students and teachers go bald, all for a good cause.

For more information on St. Baldrick’s, please visit www.stbaldricks.org

In this episode of the North Haven News: Board of Education Budget Approved; Ethics Board Update; Republican to Challenge State Rep. Steve Fontana; Boys Basketball Wins 1st SCC Championship.

In this episode of North Haven News: Scenes from a beautiful early morning snowfall.

In this episode of the North Haven News, the students at Ridge Road Elementary School raise money for relief efforts in Haiti.

Highlights from the North Haven Clean Energy Task Force’s Solar Energy Forum, held at the town library on January 9th, 2010.

North Haven Clean Energy Task Force

CT Clean Energy Fund

CT Energy Info

Sunlight Solar

In this episode of North Haven News, I take a closer look at “ClearLane,” the new roadway deicing product that the town started using to melt the ice and snow off the roads this winter.

With the end of the year upon us, I look back on 2009, and tell you what you can expect from North Haven News in 2010.

In this episode of the North Haven News: Michael Freda inherits problems at Town Hall; Michael Betz retires; Bert Mozealous elected Board of Ed. Secretary.

Ridge Road Elementary School presents “The Three Questions” – a musical based on John Muth’s adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s short story. Conceived and developed by Julie Mountcastle and Jeff Rhone, the musical score was developed by then 5th grader Dan Galasso and composer Polina Nazaykinskya. The music is performed by the Yale School of Music.

North Haven’s Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was recently featured on WTNH’s special presentation, “Purpose.” You can watch the Anthem segment here.

We often hear about giving back, during the holiday season. This year, Purpose, a special presentation from News Channel 8/MyTV9, will show you how people are giving back to their communities. The show highlights people from across Connecticut who live their lives with a sense of purpose.

“Thousands of Connecticut people make a difference every day,” said Mary Lee Weber, News Channel 8/MyTV9 Director of Marketing and Community Development. “We hope this show will encourage people to look at how their actions today, can help create a better tomorrow for everyone.”

Purpose, is the fourth annual community service show produced by News Channel 8/MyTV9, and hosted by Keith Kountz. Purpose, is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Barnum Financial Group (an office of MetLife). Each organization shares with News Channel 8/MyTV9 a commitment to support meaningful events that have a significant impact on improving the lives of Connecticut residents and their families.

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift for that special someone? In this episode of the North Haven News, I introduce you to my favorite gadget and show you how you can watch North Haven News on your HDTV.

Watch as Mike Freda is sworn in as the new First Selectman of the Town of North Haven, followed by his acceptance speech. Jenna Dower sings the National Anthem, and the Honorable Michael Brandt administers the Official Oath of Office.

In this episode of the North Haven News: CHRO Finds Merit with Gomez Case; Friends of the Library Announce “On the Same Page;” Police Union Asking for Turkey Donations.

Behind the Scenes at NHTV’s Election Live 2009

Kyle Swartz’s North Haven Citizen article.

In this episode of North Haven News: Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring you televised coverage of North Haven events? Go behind the scenes at NHTV and watch as their dedicated staff produces Election Live 2009, which saw challenger Mike Freda (R) defeat incumbent Janet McCarty (D) for the position of Town 1st Selectman.

Official results from the 2009 North Haven town election:

First Selectman
• Michael Freda (R) – 4,873
• Janet McCarty (D) – 3,232

Selectman
• Tim Doheny (R) – 4,404
• Steve Fontana (D) – 4,591

Town Clerk-Tax Collector
• J. Stacey Yarbrough (R) – 4,499
• Brian Cummings (D) – 3,258

Treasurer
• Laurie-Jean Hannon (R) – 4,274
• William Gambardella (D) – 3,528

Board of Finance
• James Lianos (R) – 4,276
• Dyann Vissicchio (R) – 4,392
• Michael Hallahan (D) – 3,380
• Martin Piccirillo (D) – 3,236

Board of Finance (two-year term)
• William Pieper (R) – 4,503
• Dean Volain (D) – 3,162

Board of Education
• Stephen DiCapua (R) – 4,494
• Wesley O’Brien (R) – 4,115
• Ruth Bryant (D) – 3,198
• Alicia Clapp (D) – 3,501

Board of Education (four-year term)
• Bert Mozealous (R) – 4,122
• Carole Franceschet (D) – 3,498

Board of Education (four-year term)
• Anita Anderson (R) – 4,494
• Gerald Feinberg (D) – 3,144

Board of Assessment Appeals
• Ralph Ricciardelli (R) – 4,633
• Norman Juniewic (D) – 3,005

Planning and Zoning Commission
• Vern Carlson (R) – 4,067
• Theresa Ranciato-Viele (D) – 3,636

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate
• Curtis Andrews Sr. (R) – 4,454
• Richard Wilson (R) – 4,356
• Edward Homa (D) – 3,085
• William Kohlhepp (D) – 2,969

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Caren Genovese (R) – 4,461
• Robert Hannon (R) – 4,286
• Alan Sturtz (D) – 3,011
• Joseph Villano (D) – 3,193

Zoning Board of Appeals
• Donald Clark (R) –4,368
• Michael O’Connor (D) – 3,110

Police Commission
• David Monz (R) – 4,006
• Lawrence Lazaroff (R) – 4,667
• Christopher Longley (D) – 3,159
• Bernard McLoughlin (D) – 3,208

Fire Commission
• Pasquale Nuzzolillo (R) – 4,536
• Michael Zuccarelli Jr. (R) – 4,455
• Walter Spader Jr. (D) – 2,926
• Daniel Fleming (D) – 3,045

In this episode of North Haven News: North Haven is named a Connecticut Clean Energy Community by the CCEF; Teachers have a new contract with smaller pay raises and higher co-pays.