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North Haven Courier
Stef Munzi-Logus Uses Art to Bring Awareness to Hearing Loss
Published April 14, 2021 08:30 a.m.Stef Munzi-Logus has loved drawing and art for as long as she could remember. She has not only been able to channel her passion into her career—she’s a high school art teacher in Hartford—but is now using her talent to raise awareness for microtia and atresia, a hearing loss condition that affects her 13-month-old son Joseph.
North Haven Courier
Kirsten Lombardi Brings Crafting Community Together with North Haven Fair’s Outdoor Craft Barn Series
Published April 07, 2021 08:30 a.m.Ever since she was young, Kirsten Lombardi has had a creative side. She has always turned to crafting to unwind, but when she was pregnant with her first child, she left her full-time position to focus on her family and decided to turn her crafting into a side gig.
North Haven Courier
Valerie Goodkin Rises to New Challenges During COVID Pandemic
Published March 31, 2021 08:30 a.m.Having worked as executive assistant to First Selectman Mike Freda since he took office in 2009, Valerie Goodkin has seen the town of North Haven and its residents face many challenges.
North Haven Courier
Dr. Phil M. Boiselle Ready to Return to New England as Dean of QU’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
Published March 24, 2021 08:30 a.m.This summer, Dr. Phil M. Boiselle will return to the area where his academic and professional career began as he was recently appointed dean of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, a position he begins on July 1.
North Haven Courier
Paul Salisbury Excited to Continue Weaving Elks Into the Fabric of Community
Published March 17, 2021 08:30 a.m.While Paul Salisbury has been involved with the Elks for more than three decades, he still carries the same passion for the group as he did when he first started. Paul is now serving his fourth term as exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 25.
North Haven Courier
Karen Ann Wolujewicz Fulfilling Mission of Protecting Public Health as QVHD Director
Published March 10, 2021 08:30 a.m.Growing up in North Haven, Karen Ann Wolujewicz always dreamt of becoming a doctor. After studying biology at Villanova with a plan of taking that path, she was inspired by her aunt Ofelia Calubiran, an infectious disease physician, to take a different path.
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.