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Growing up in East Haven, Giana Fazzino is excited to return to her childhood alma maters as a social worker. Photo courtesy of Giana Fazzino

EHPS Social Worker Giana Fazzino Returns to Her Roots

Published Jan. 13, 2021 08:30 a.m.

Giana Fazzino has always loved school, reading, and writing. She has fond memories of her early years at Carbone Elementary School (now East Haven Academy) and East Haven Middle School.

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Eric Casner, aka DJ Cassinova, brought his love of music to others as a quarantine DJ in the early COVID days and has recently seen a return of community support in a time of need. Photo courtesy of Eric Casner

Eric Casner Sees Community Giving Come Full Circle

Published Jan. 06, 2021 08:30 a.m.

Eric Casner has always made helping others a priority and whenever he could lend a hand to those in need, he took the opportunity. Having recently had an accident that resulted in two surgeries and nerve damage throughout his leg, Eric has seen that community support come back to him and his family.

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Inspired by her mother’s cancer treatments and the other women met at the hospital, Gianna Kasynak organized a fundraiser to benefit Yale’s Breast Cancer Awareness floor. Photo courtesy of Gianna Kasynak

Gianna Kasynak Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Published Dec. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Over the past few years, Gianna Kasynak’s family has faced a number of health challenges.

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Mayor Joe Carfora recently appointed Tom Murtagh to the East Haven Board of Education. Photo courtesy of Tom Murtagh

Tom Murtagh Looks Forward to Giving Back on BOE

Published Dec. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.

When a seat recently opened on the East Haven Board of Education (BOE), Mayor Joe Carfora reflected on the mission of the BOE, the future of East Haven schools, and the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19 as he decided who would be appointed.

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Paul Cicarella plans to bring hard work, honesty, accessibility, and dedication to the constituents in the 34th District as the newly elected state senator. Photo courtesy of Paul Cicarella

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

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Catherine Gill, who grew up in East Haven as Katie D’Onofrio, just released her third book, a vegan cookbook. Photo courtesy of Catherine Gill

East Haven Native Catherine Gill Publishes Third Vegan Cookbook

Published Dec. 02, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Catherine Gill has followed her conscience when it comes to her diet since she was a young girl growing up in East Haven. That decision has since inspired her career with a longtime blog, thedirtyvegan.com, and having recently published her third cookbook with her fourth on the way.

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On Saturday, Nov. 28, Daniel Trickett, Sr., will travel around town spreading holiday cheer. For updates on his location, see The Good Things About East Haven Facebook page. Photo courtesy of Daniel Trickett, Sr.

Daniel Trickett, Sr.: Ready to Deliver Christmas Cheer

Published Nov. 25, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Daniel Trickett, Sr., is taking to the streets of East Haven on Saturday, Nov. 28 as he did this past spring, though this time around he will be spreading holiday cheer.

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Kristina Nigro has been painting rocks and placing them throughout town hoping to brighten people’s days and recently started a Facebook page, Kindness Rocks of EH.

Photo courtesy of Kristina Nigro

Kristina Nigro Uses Kindess Rocks to Spread Joy

Published Nov. 18, 2020 08:30 a.m.

When Kristina Nigro was laid off due to COVID, she immediately began looking for another job. The job hunt, however, was stressful and with very few places hiring, she was looking for a creative outlet.

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Michelle Benivegna is the assistant director of administration and management for the Town of East Haven. Photo courtesy of Michelle Benivegna

Michelle Benivegna Is Honored to Work for East Haven

Published Nov. 11, 2020 08:30 a.m.

It has been nearly a year since Michelle Benivegna took over the roles of assistant director of administration and management and director of human resources for the Town of East Haven.

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Ever since she was young, Kimberly Coppola has made giving back to the community a priority. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Coppola

Kimberly Coppola Finds Sense of Community by Giving Back

Published Nov. 04, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Growing up, Kimberly Coppola has seen her mother and godmother give back by volunteering with the East Haven Food Pantry (EHFP).

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Lifelong East Haven resident Stephen Marsico recently transferred from Stamford to East Haven to serve as a police officer in his hometown. Photo courtesy of Stephen Marsico

Officer Stephen Marsico Is Proud to Serve His Hometown

Published Oct. 28, 2020 08:30 a.m.

When he was just a little boy, Stephen Marsico listened to his grandfather’s stories about his days as a police officer. Ever since then, Stephen knew that was what he wanted to do.

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Anna DelRosso Looking Forward to Serving Residents as New Tax Collector

Published Oct. 21, 2020 08:30 a.m.

When Anna DelRosso retired as the Town of Branford’s assistant tax collector in February, she’d had big plans for her year.

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Patrick Kelaher has been volunteering at the Haunted Isle for more than 10 years, starring in recent years as Happy the Clown. The Haunted Isle is running Friday and Saturday nights (except Halloween) through October at the Shore Line Trolley Museum.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Kelaher

Patrick Kelaher Is Happy to Give People a Scare at Haunted Isle

Published Oct. 14, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Growing up, Patrick Kelaher was “terrified of everything.” It didn’t help that his sister and grandmother jumped at every chance they could to give him a scare. That all changed in middle school, though. Patrick remembers watching Creepshow 2 and being intrigued instead of terrified.

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Sean Mumford returned to the school district he attended when he was younger and is now a 4th-grade teacher at Momauguin Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Momauguin Elementary School

Sean Mumford Returns to His Roots as East Haven Teacher

Published Oct. 07, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Though he didn’t take a direct path to get there, Sean Mumford is excited to be a 4th-grade teacher at Momauguin Elementary School.

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Frank Tupka, a history teacher at Foran High School where he was named teacher of the year, has had a lifelong love of cars.

Photo courtesy of Frank Tupka

Tupka’s Love of Cars Drives Success

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.

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Randel Osborne has been the technology director for East Haven Public Schools for the past 26 years. Photo courtesy of Randel Osborne

Randel Osborne Leads EHPS Tech Department through Many Changes

Published Sep. 23, 2020 08:30 a.m.

As the technology director for East Haven Public Schools, Randel Osborne has seen many changes throughout his 26 years with the district. When he first started, he focused on how to integrate technology and computers into the classroom.

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Sylvia Curcio has always made time to volunteer in various ways in the community, while also making family time a priority. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Curcio

Sylvia Curcio Loves Giving Back to Family and Community

Published Sep. 16, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Though Sylvia Curcio grew up in Canada and lived in Michigan with her husband, they have called the Connecticut shoreline home for more than three decades.

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Renee Arenas has been the assistant town clerk for the Town of East Haven for nearly four years. Photo courtesy of Renee Arenas

Renee Arenas Enjoys Connection with Residents as Assistant Town Clerk

Published Sep. 09, 2020 08:30 a.m.

While Renee Arenas has worked as the assistant town clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office at East Haven Town Hall for nearly four years, this year has proven to be the most challenging yet.

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After 1,500 hours of work, Bob Gentile completed his one-twentieth-scale model of Old Stone Church. Photo courtesy of Bob Gentile

Bob Gentile Recreates Old Stone Church

Published Sep. 02, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Ever since he was a little boy, Bob Gentile has loved trains and model buildings. His fascination began with the train his family would set up every year at Christmastime and while his six siblings lost interest, Bob never did.

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East Haven’s new chief administrative officer and director of economic development Raymond G. Baldwin, Jr., may be new to town, but not to town government. He’s a former four-term first selectman in his hometown of Trumbell.

Photo courtesy of Raymond G. Baldwin, Jr.

Raymond G. Baldwin, Jr.: New to Town, But Not Town Government

Published Aug. 26, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Since Aug. 3, Raymond G. Baldwin, Jr., has been serving as the interim chief administrative officer and director of economic development for the Town of East Haven.

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Norleen Ponte is the found of the Madi Ponte Foundation, which she started in memory of her daughter who passed away in 2007. The foundation helps families with children in the Yale NICU and more. Photo courtesy of Norleen Ponte

Norleen Ponte Remembers Late Daughter Through Madi Ponte Foundation

Published Aug. 19, 2020 08:30 a.m.

When lifelong East Haven resident Norleen Ponte and her husband, Norbert, were expecting their first child, they started a college fund. At 17 weeks in utero, though, their daughter Madi was diagnosed with a number of medical complications and she was not expected to live through the pregnancy.

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Jackie O’Neill St. Peter is the area director for Business Network International and involved in many different ways of helping others. Photo courtesy of Jackie O’Neill St. Peter

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.

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Robyn Genzano is an active volunteer with the East Haven Arts Commission, which is hosting virtual classes this summer. Photo courtesy Robyn Genzano

Robyn Genzano Carries on Passion for Theater

Published Aug. 05, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Growing up watching her mother Cindy Genzano direct shows at North Branford High School (NBHS), Robyn Genzano has fond memories of watching rehearsals, interacting with students, and seeing the production come together.

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Davin Garamella will be honored by the East Haven Fire Department for his role in saving a man from drowning. Photo courtesy of Dave Garamella

Davin Garamella’s Quick Thinking Saves Man’s Life

Published July 29, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Having lived near the beach in East Haven for his whole life, 14-year-old Davin Garamella spends time on the beach, and in the water, swimming, kayaking, sailing, or fishing. Then, on July 19, Davin went to the beach and saved a man’s life.

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Born and raised in East Haven, Tammy still is very involved in East Haven through work and volunteering, but now living in Guilford, she also gives back to her new hometown.

Photo courtesy of Tammy Mazzucco Afragola

Tammy Mazzucco Afragola Spreads Her Roots to Two Communities

Published July 22, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Tammy Mazzucco Afragola has deep ties to both East Haven and Guilford. She grew up in East Haven, now teaches at East Haven’s Deer Run Elementary School, and is an active member of the East Haven Rotary.

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Venice Garner Moore made the leap to begin her own practice, Embrace Your Difference, and is sharing the importance of the concept, self career, and more in a column throughout July in honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Photo courtesy of Venice Garner Moore

Venice Garner Moore Shines Light on Minority Mental Health Awareness

Published July 08, 2020 08:30 a.m.

At a peaceful protest in Madison, Venice Garner Moore—a therapist, life coach, author, and motivational speaker—met an editor from the Courier, and Venice suggested a story highlighting Minority Mental Health Awareness.

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A cancer survivor herself, Jamie Torello has focused her energies on fundraising for a cure following the loss of her mom to the disease last summer. She’s also discovered a flair for crafting unique wreaths. Photo courtesy of Jamie Torello

Jamie Torello: Fundraising for Cancer in Mom’s Memory

Published July 01, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Not a day goes by in which East Haven native Jamie Torello doesn’t think about her mom, who passed in July of last year from lung cancer.

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Some make masks, others donate food. For photographer Jennifer Schatz, her way to help others through the COVID-19 pandemic has been to take family and graduate photos. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Schatz

Jennifer Redente Schatz: Capturing Miraculous Moments During Distancing

Published June 24, 2020 08:30 a.m.

A picture is worth more than a thousand words, especially when that picture captures the love of family in the midst of stressful times.

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David Emerman has been recognized as a leader soon after he joined the East Haven Police Department in 2004, and his latest move will be a promotion to captain alongside fellow lieutenant (and recent Person of the Week) Joseph Murgo.

Photo courtesy of David Emerman

David Emerman: Rising in the Ranks

Published June 17, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Lieutenant David Emerman of the East Haven Police Department is moving up to the rank of captain, thanks to his good work and 16 years of dedication to the town of East Haven. Dave will assume his new post on July 1.

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A 14-year-old DJ, Tory Teto can be spotted spinning tracks from the back of his dad’s pickup as they travel through East Haven, brightening moods and raising funds for those in need of assistance or support. Photo courtesy of Chris Teto

Tory Teto: Raising Spirits—and Money—for Food Pantry

Published June 10, 2020 08:30 a.m.

Tory Teto, 14, has been helping others through the coronavirus pandemic and bringing joy to the town of East Haven by DJing in the back of a white pickup truck to lift the community’s spirits while also collecting money to support the local food pantry and essential workers, including first responders.

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