New Haven Register

Hamden Arts Commission Member Emeritus Peter Hereld [Derived Headline]

Hamden Arts Commission member emeritus Peter Hereld of Hamden recently received a mayoral proclamation from Hamden Town Clerk Vera Morrison and a plaque of acknowledgement from Hamden arts commissioner Lois Jason. Hereld raised more than $10,000 in nine months to support the commission's cultural programs. A--The following local students are on the dean's list for the fall semester at Connecticut College: Lisette C. Roman of Bethany; Stephanie F. Apuzzo of Branford; Leah C. Votto of Cheshire;...

Ansonia Mayor Again Vows No Tax Increase?

By Lauren Garrison Register Staff ANSONIA -- Mayor James Della Volpe on Wednesday reiterated his commitment not to raise taxes this year, but admitted this would be challenging, particularly because he expects the city's grand list to decline.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer Is Free

Town Releases E-Mail Addresses at Resident's Request

By Rachael Scarborough King Register Staff OLD SAYBROOK -- A local man who requested a list of all the e- mail addresses that have been entered into the town Web site said he did so to make a point about the availability of government-related information.

West Haven Firefighters in the Spotlight

By Abbe Smith Register Staff WEST HAVEN -- When firefighter and paramedic Leo Kelly arrived at the home of Lisa and Phil Rondeau early on Jan. 24, he was only mildly surprised to find Phil wielding a video camera and standing over his wife who had just given birth to the first of twins.

Ansonia High Students Stage Drama About Bias?

By Patricia Villers Register Staff ANSONIA -- Students rehearsing for the Ansonia Society of Theatrical Artists' production, "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," are digging deep to find the personas of the characters they are portraying.

Seymour May Be in Line to Receive Hefty Tax Payment?

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SEYMOUR -- The town could come into a "six-figure" windfall of taxes from a longtime manufacturing company that has changed ownership.

Land Trust Buys 'Soundview' with Intent to Sell to State

By Rachael Scarborough King Register Staff GUILFORD -- The Land Conservation Trust has completed the purchase of the "Soundview" property near the mouth of the East River, but is planning to sell the land to the state in the near future.

Newhall Remediation Focus of Meeting

By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor HAMDEN -- The future of the Newhall remediation project will be front and center when the Newhall Advisory Committee meets at 7 tonight at the M.L. Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St.

No Senior Housing for Ex-Army Site

By James Tinley Register Staff MILFORD -- It's back to the drawing board for the Milford Local Redevelopment Authority, after federal authorities partially rejected their land use plan for the Army Reserve site at Seemans Lane.

Officials in Hartford to Urge Tweed Funds?

Register Staff HARTFORD -- Officials from Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, Greater New Haven and US Airways made their pitch for continued funding Wednesday, telling two legislative committees that Connecticut's second airport doesn't compete with Bradley International and can't survive without state support. Closing Tweed or downgrading it to a private aviation airport would cost the state and city at least $35 million. But for a fraction of that cost, the state could help make the airport ...

Fugitive From Calif. Found in Hamden

Ansonia Panel Oks Razing More Housing?

By Lauren Garrison Register Staff ANSONIA -- The Ansonia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Wednesday unanimously approved a plan that calls for demolition of five buildings at Riverside Apartments south of High Street, in addition to the two already set to be razed, as well as the structure housing the Tinney Center.

3 Nabbed in Seizure of Narcotics Cache?

HAMDEN -- Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of 5,600 pills. An investigation by the street interdiction team led to the execution Monday of a search and seizure warrant at 22 Addison Drive, Capt. Ronald Smith said Wednesday. The pain killers and tranquilizers had an estimated street value of $17,000. Drug paraphernalia and almost $600 were also seized. Three occupants of the house were arrested: Desiree Roberts, 22, and her brother, Joseph Roberts, 25, as well as ...

Schooner Open House

NEW HAVEN -- Schooner presents an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and March 29 at 60 S. Water St., in the City Point section. Visitors can learn about Schooner's camp programs, meet the staff, take a peek at some of the activities and get early-bird discounts. Schooner offers weeklong day camps for prekindergarten through grade 12 that get children outdoors through habitat exploration, science activities, crafts and games.

North Haven Man Had Lots of Fun with Kids, Grandkids

NORTH HAVEN -- Robert Smith loved to keep himself and his two daughters entertained. "He once cleaned up the garage so we could camp out in the garage," said a daughter, Janice Broga of North Branford. "I was 7 or 8 at the time, and tt went great, and we had a lot of fun. I also remember him walking around the backyard on a pair of homemade stilts. He must have been close to 60 at the time. And he always loved to dress up for Halloween." Smith taught his other daughter, Laura McCarthy of Nort...

Consumer Guide for Reusing and Recycling

WESTBROOK -- The Shoreline League of Democratic Women is creating a local consumer guide for reusing and recycling items of all kinds for its Green Lifestyle Fair set for April 4 at Town Hall. Any organization that holds a tag or rummage sale, or needs recyclable items such as used books, clothing, household goods, computers, electronics, vehicles, cell phones, eyeglasses, linens, CDs, records, videos, toys, craft items, or sports equipment, can contact Christine Rogers at (860) 767-3143 or c...

Lead-Safe Work Practices Discussed

WEST HAVEN -- The Department of Health is offering a free "Lead- Safe Work Practices" course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 at City Hall, 355 Main St. Breakfast and lunch are included. Sally Odle of Safe Homes, who has trained more than 1,000 people statewide in the field, will be the teacher. The course trains painters, contractors and property owners on doing work in ways that reduce the possibility of lead poisoning, said Robert Jase, the department's childhood lead-poisoning prevention...

Cutathon Sunday

BRANFORD -- Gina Rivera, owner of Hair's Talent, 906 W. Main St., will hold a cutathon to benefit Ryan D. Jacque from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. All haircuts are $10 and the proceeds will be given to Jacque. Jacque is a local wildlife and portrait artist who suffered traumatic head and leg injury while hunting Nov. 1. For more information, visit www.ryanjacque.com. Police dog training

Today New Haven: Free Subway Seminar, 5-6:30 P.M. [Derived Headline]

TODAY New Haven: free Subway Seminar, 5-6:30 p.m. at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. Sue Hartt of Writing Matters! presents "Writing Your Best Self Forward." Roundtable is 4:30-5 p.m. with Subway sandwiches. Register at nhbulletin.eventbrite.com or call the library at 946-8835. Free parking available. Wallingford: Visiting Nurse Association, 135 N. Plains Industrial Road, program for families with lunch, plants to take home, a cookbook drawing. Call the association at 269-1475 to reserv...