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North Haven Courier
North Haven’s Gabrielle Carrubba Ready to Return to Broadway
Published March 03, 2021 08:30 a.m.Gabrielle Carrubba has had a love of performing for as long as she could remember. She began dancing when she was five years old, spent her 7th-grade year in a Broadway national tour of Annie, and found her calling in the school musicals at North Haven High School.
North Haven Courier
Tracy Wolkovitz Grateful for Support She’s Received as an R.N.
Published Feb. 24, 2021 08:30 a.m.Tracy Wolkovitz has worked as a nurse on the same floor for nearly 13 years, seeing some changes over the years. Originally, she worked for St. Raphael’s Hospital, which then became part of Yale New Haven Hospital.
North Haven Courier
Birch Bidwell Has New AED Machine Donated to NHFD
Published Feb. 17, 2021 08:30 a.m.As a member of the marketing team at Defibtech, LLC, in Guilford, Birch Bidwell learned that his company offered a program to its employees that allows them to make a donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to a non-profit or organization of the employee’s choice.
North Haven Courier
Baby Dolls and Beyond: Ford Makes Connections to Help Others
Published Feb. 10, 2021 08:30 a.m.As a member of the social media group #Volunteer-ItsWhatWeDo and through her own efforts to help others during the pandemic, North Haven resident Jackie Ford found a way to bring baby dolls, comfort, and joy to non-profit Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center in Branford.
North Haven Courier
Sandra Preneta Loves Sense of Community at Montowese Elementary
Published Feb. 03, 2021 08:30 a.m.It is no surprise to Sandra Preneta that found herself working in the field of education as becoming a teacher had been her dream since she was a little girl.
East Haven Courier
East Haven’s Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan of ACES Earns Excellence in Advocacy Award from Quinnipiac Chamber
Published Jan. 27, 2021 08:30 a.m.Growing up in New Haven, Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan was always interested in the many aspects of education and communication. She loved poetry, learning new languages, connecting with people, and raising awareness for various causes.
North Haven Courier
Bryan Lauriat Discovers Passion for the Arts through Nutcracker Sponsorship
Published Jan. 20, 2021 08:30 a.m.Growing up in North Haven, Bryan Lauriat has fond memories of his days playing baseball and hockey, including playing both at North Haven High School.
North Haven Courier
Nanette Pastore Named Woman of the Year by Quinnipiac Chamber
Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Women’s Achievement Awards as a virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 28, honoring seven local women, including North Haven resident Nanette Pastore.
North Haven Courier
This Dance Dad Steps Up: Montgomery Helps ‘Kids for Kids’ and More
Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.Whether it’s standing outside for hours in the freezing rain or breaking out his “Dance Dads” sneakers, Dan Montgomery will step up to support a great cause, and he’s found another one in his volunteer work with non-profit Kids for Kids Dancing for Life, Inc.
North Haven Courier
This Dance Dad Steps Up: Montgomery Helps ‘Kids for Kids’ and More
Published Jan. 04, 2021 08:16 a.m.Dan Montgomery will step up to support a great cause; and he’s found another one in his volunteer work with non-profit Kids for Kids Dancing for Life, Inc.
North Haven Courier
‘Happy Holidays from Sal Anastasio’ CD Benefits Local Causes
Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.This time of year, Sal Anastasio is usually the man behind the music that lights up holiday gatherings for seniors...
North Haven Courier
Lauren Grogan Brings Recess Bags to Every Elementary Student in North Haven
Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Thanks to the efforts of Lauren Grogan and donations from residents and local businesses, every student from preschool to 5th grade will receive a recess bag.
East Haven Courier
Paul Cicarella, Jr., Excited to Get to Work as District 34 State Senator
Published Dec. 09, 2020 08:30 a.m.Though state senator-elect Paul Cicarella always knew he wanted to serve the community, he had never imagined that he might one day do so as an elected official
North Haven Courier
Patty Jackson-Marshall Rises to the Challenges of 2020
Published Dec. 02, 2020 08:30 a.m.There are a lot of things that Patty Jackson-Marshall hasn’t expected in her career. While she had never considered working for a municipality or becoming the Democratic registrar of voters for the Town of North Haven, the opportunity came up about 12 years ago and she has held the position ever since.
North Haven Courier
Giving Back to a Community that Helped a Family in Time of Need
Published Nov. 25, 2020 08:30 a.m.Though 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, Anwar Mahmud’s most trying times began years ago when his family received word that his wife was to be deported.
North Haven Courier
Holiday Food Drive Seeks Volunteers and Donations with Help of People Like John Tibor
Published Nov. 18, 2020 08:30 a.m.When John Tibor moved to North Haven 20 years ago, he and his wife joined the North Haven Congregational Church, quickly becoming involved with the Churches of North Haven Community Food Pantry.
North Haven Courier
Megan Pereira’s Lifelong Passion for Animals Paves Road to Refuge
Published Nov. 11, 2020 08:30 a.m.Growing up in Naugatuck, Megan Pereira wasn’t exactly raised in a farming community, but when she started riding horses at age 8, she found her passion.
North Haven Courier
Christen Quijano Wants to Work Together to Clean Up North Haven
Published Nov. 04, 2020 08:30 a.m.Volunteers Needed for Cleanup at Tidal Marsh Trail on Saturday
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Officer Dahlstrom and Cyrus Begin K9 Training with State Police
Published Oct. 28, 2020 08:30 a.m.Jon Dahlstrom has enjoyed serving his hometown of North Haven as a police officer for the past 6 ½ years, working in the patrol division. Over the summer, though, when a K9 position was posted, he knew he wanted to pursue the opportunity.
North Haven Courier
QU’s Dr. Listy Thomas Honored with Inspiration Award
Published Oct. 21, 2020 08:30 a.m.Ever since she was little, Listy Thomas had two dreams about what she wanted to be when she grew up: a teacher and a doctor.
North Haven Courier
‘Newcomer’ John lambert Dedicates Years of Service to North Haven
Published Oct. 14, 2020 08:30 a.m.While John Lambert may have lived in North Haven longer than many people in town, having moved here 40 years ago, he still refers to himself as a “newcomer.” John came to town in 1980, moving to be with his new wife’s father, who was in failing health after his mother-in-law passed away.
North Haven Courier
Matthew Puzycki Realizes Longtime Dream of Publishing a Book
Published Oct. 07, 2020 08:30 a.m.Matthew Puzycki can remember the first time he though he might want to be a writer. He had completed an English assignment at North Haven Middle School, writing a short thriller.
North Haven Courier
Martha Butterworth Sees NHPS Technology Department Through Changes and Challenges
Published Sep. 30, 2020 08:30 a.m.Martha Butterworth has seen the North Haven Public Schools Technology Department through many changes over the nearly two decades she has worked with the schools.
North Haven Courier
Helping the Community is a Priority for Frank Landino
Published Sep. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.Though Frank Landino grew up in New Haven, he has worked in North Haven for more than 20 years, including the last 10 as a partner at Health Insurance Associates, LLP. Frank and his family moved to North Haven, his wife’s hometown, five years ago.
North Haven Courier
Town Clerk J. Stacey Yarbrough Loves Helping Residents Participate in Government
Published Sep. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.Growing up in a “very political family” in Mississippi, J. Stacey Yarbrough always dreamed of becoming an attorney.
North Haven Courier
Rita Cretella: Nurturing the Community
Published Sep. 09, 2020 08:30 a.m.Rita Cretella has always looked for ways to give back to the community. As she raised her daughter as a single mother, she tried to volunteer whenever she could.
North Haven Courier
Christopher Zullo Seeks to Bring Live Entertainment to the Green After COVID Hiatus
Published Sep. 02, 2020 08:30 a.m.Spotlight Stage Company to Perform Songs for a New World Oct. 16 & 17
North Haven Courier
Jane Iannone: Renovating North Haven’s History Museums
Published Aug. 26, 2020 08:30 a.m.For nearly 24 years, Jane Iannone taught elective business courses at North Haven High School: accounting, word processing, and use of office machines of the time—like the Dictaphone.
North Haven Courier
Federico Fiondella Named 2020 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year
Published Aug. 19, 2020 08:30 a.m.Federico Fiondella, a teacher at North Haven High School, has been named the 2020 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
East Haven Courier
For Jackie O’Neill St. Peter, It’s About Helping Others and Family
Published Aug. 12, 2020 08:30 a.m.Jackie O’Neill St. Peter has always looked for ways to help people. She and her husband grew up in East Haven where many in her family still live.