New Haven Register

Legal Fees Exceed Budget by $660g?

By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor NORTH HAVEN -- The town has exceeded its budget for legal fees for the last three fiscal years by more than $660,000.

Town Told to Hire Expert, Fix 'Attitude' Problems

By Amanda Pinto Register Staff WESTBROOK -- A financial expert told selectmen this week that they need to bring on several part-time employees and remedy "attitude" issues in Town Hall in response to a recent audit that faulted the town for several financial problems.

Love of Sports, Family All Par for the Course?

SEYMOUR -- Edward H. Deegan loved to golf, and once attempted to teach his daughter the game. "When I was 12, he took me golfing for the first time," said Clare Falcha of Seymour. "After nine holes, I had hit over 100 and he stopped keeping score. He finally chuckled, patted me on the back and said, 'I guess the golf gene didn't get passed down to you.'" Deegan owned golf clubs that had been his father's, with a set of fairway woods. "He actually cut down one of the woods when I was little so...

Board Praises Retiring Superintendent?

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SHELTON -- Retiring Superintendent of Schools Robin Willink received a sentimental send-off from the Board of Education this week, while a contract for her successor is close to being inked.

Madison Democrats,? Gop Name Candidates?

By Amanda Pinto Register Staff MADISON -- Both major parties announced their candidates for the town's boards, a list that includes a former town assistant of administration who has switched party affiliation and seeks a seat on the Board of Finance.

Republicans Name Opie to Run for Selectman?

By Mark Zaretsky Register Staff BRANFORD -- The Republican Town Committee this week endorsed Selectman John Opie for a third time for first selectman, a position he will try for the second time to regain after losing the office to Democrat Cheryl Morris in 2005.

Conversion Before Marriage Holds Many Advantages As Family Grows

Q: I read this week that Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Donald and Ivana Trump, is engaged and will be converting to Judaism for her husband. However, perhaps she was misquoted. I know a man who was raised Buddhist; he married a Jewish woman and they raised their two children in the Jewish faith. After the children passed their B'nei Mitzvot, the man decided that he really liked Judaism himself, attended classes, converted and joined a congregation. Perhaps Ivanka could learn an important firs...

Five-Person Board of Selectmen? In Clinton Loses 3 Members

By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent CLINTON -- The Board of Selectmen, a notably cohesive unit over the past four years, will undergo a significant change in the 2009 elections as three of the five selectmen retire from office.

Madison, Cop Reach Agreement? On Retirement?

By Susan Misur Register Staff MADISON -- The town Friday morning reached a settlement with police Sgt. Timothy Heiden that will pay him $160,000 and retirement benefits, which will prevent further legal action that could have carried on for years.

Demolition Starts Monday On 4th Blighted Building ?

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent DERBY -- The last blighted building in the HALO section is scheduled to come crashing down Monday.

West Haven Man Faces Drug Counts?

By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- A 51-year-old West Haven man was arrested Thursday evening and detectives seized more than $12,000 worth of cocaine, police said.

Man Faces 14 Years in Child Rape Case?

By James Tinley Register Staff A 23-year-old man faces 14 years in prison after admitting Friday at Superior Court in Milford to raping three children in his Derby apartment in 2007.

Vatican Vigilant On Swine Flu

Associated Press VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican is preparing for swine flu but says there are no plans to screen pilgrims from high- risk countries at Pope Benedict XVI's weekly audiences, the Holy See's top health official said Friday. Giovanni Rocchi, who is head of the tiny city-state's health and hygiene services, told Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano in an interview that the Holy See isn't "frightened" by swine flu.

Dickinson Heads Gop Slate? Seeking Election

By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief WALLINGFORD -- It would seem that there are three things that residents here can be sure of: Death, taxes and William Dickinson Jr. running for mayor.

Union Wants City? To Protect Workers?

By Patricia Villers Register Staff SHELTON -- A field organizer for United Electrical Workers Local 222, Connecticut Independent Labor Union, is charging the city with not protecting some union members.

Beirne Quits Challenge for Gop Nomination

By Chris Rhatigan Register Correspondent MILFORD -- Mayor James L. Richetelli Jr. will not face a challenger for the Republican nomination, as former aldermanic Chairman Tom Beirne Jr., R-5, has dropped out of the mayoral race just days before the party's convention.

Homeowners Can Get Solar Energy Tips

MILFORD -- Eric Jones, a photovoltaic systems designer and energy conservation advocate, will speak on how solar technology works, how it can save the planet and help save money. The free presentation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. Jones will be using PowerPoint slides to help consumers envision a future that includes renewable energy produced on the roofs of houses, businesses and public buildings.