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“Tax Bills 101”Many residents have contacted the Tax Office stating that they haven’t

received their 2017. Grand List tax bills. If you fall into that category, please call the Tax Department at 203-484- 6011 and duplicate bills can be mailed out to you. (There is a state statute that says failure to receive a tax bill doesn’t invalidate the taxes.) If you let it linger, additional interest will accrue and it could impact your ability to register vehicles.

There could be many reasons why you haven’t received your bill(s). First, remember that these bills originate at the Department of Motor Vehicles and reflect vehicles that were registered as of October 1, 2017. The address that DMV had on file for your registration is what is provided to the Town and ultimately used for the mailing of the tax bill. If you have moved since 10/1/17 or changed from a street address to a P.O. Box (or vice-versa), those reasons explain why you haven’t received a bill. nother common problem is the incorrect tax town on file. DMV’s records occasionally will list North Branford residents’ bills as other towns and we similarly receive other non-North Branford resident’s information for our bills. Lastly, another common problem is incomplete addresses – particularly condominiums and apartments. If theinformation from DMV comes to us as 229 Branford Road (for example) without a unit number, it will most definitely be returned to the Town.

We annually receive hundreds of tax bills back at Town Hall. A great amount of time is spent doing research to try to the get bills to the proper address. We try to use the Internet, but many unfortunately remain unde-liverable.

Residents have questioned why the bills go out so late. It is important to note that roughly 10% of the vehicles (between 400-500) come to the Town “unpriced”. The other 90% come in with the NADA value (this is what is used as the value for tax purposes.) The Assessor then has to manually go through each unpriced vehicle (based on the VIN) and determine the value that will be transferred to the Tax Department for the creation of your bill.

Also, once the proofs of the bills are printed that must be sent to the bank to guarantee that the scan line on the bottom can be read by the bank ma-chines. All these steps take time.

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or the losers’ response to it. Indeed, in 1860 the Electoral College voted three times be-fore Lincoln was elected (he lost to Seward on the first ballot). Clin-ton won the popular vote in California but Trump won the rest of the country. Does any-one really believe that there is greater reason to disregard the rule of law today than in 1860? In 1860 and 2016 the losers railed against the duly elected presi-dent, screaming that the electoral vote defied the “will of the people.” The 19th century losers decided that insurrec-tion and violence was preferable to the rule of law and more than a half million people were slaughtered as a result. Today’s losers seem dangerously close to something similar. Lincoln’s import was not manifest in his mo-ment. His approval rat-ings would have been below 40%. Only his-tory, hindsight and con-text have painted him as a great president. Sincerely,D. Kirt Westfall

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Dear Editor:Did I miss the mark in “Our Will and Testament,”

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The big picture was that derision, division, sedi-tion and violent revolt are not healthy responses to the lawful function of our electoral process. On the finer points: Both Lincoln and Trump were elected according to the supreme law of the land, so the popular vote had nothing to do with either election

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EDITORIALState Representative Vincent CandeloraAudit of State Agencies: It’s not all about money

When something is too big to fail, it often does. Some of our state agencies are fitting that category. In summer and fall, the leg-islature is not typically called in for formal committee meetings, but lately, we have been busy trying to address some of these deficien-cies in our agencies.

Connecticut has an agency, known as the Auditor of Public Accounts, which works for the legislature and audits every department in the state to make sure it is functioning properly and following financial and ethics protocols. These auditors then make recommendations in a published report to fix problems. For decades, Connecticut has engaged in this practice, however, over the last few years, corrective action is slow to come. The elimination of staff and budget reductions certainly do not help any agency’s ability to comply.

Most recently, the legislature has adopted a practice of holding public hear-ings on these audits and are bringing commissioners before the legislature to explain why or if or when they will comply with the recommended changes. Part of the urgency of this process, does just lie in saving money for the state, but also to protect the lives of children and adults in the state’s care. Reports have surfaced from both the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Corrections, which give rise to concerns that errors and omissions by these agencies are resulting in the loss of life. That is why I found the Governor’s veto of Public Act 18-140 so offensive. This Act established a state oversight council on this agency to review and address any deficiencies or errors. The Governor felt that the oversight interfered with an executive branch power and violated the separation of powers. As a result, we are relegated to more hearings to bring these issues to the court of public opinion.

In the upcoming month, we are seeking a hearing with the Department of Corrections where 25 inmates have lost their lives due to allegations of neglect and abuse. Some of these stories seem similar to the issues at the Whiting Institute in Middletown where developmentally disabled people suffered abuse from certain state workers. Information was slow to come, and after legislative public hearings and new legislation, some progress is being made to provide proper oversight.

The state must address these issues with transparency and work coopera-tively with the legislative branch. These findings unfairly paint all of our state workers with a broad negative brush, and when corrective action is not swift, the negativity perpetuates. So over the course of the next six months, the legislature will continue these public hearings and seek corrective action. At the least, I hope it draws the attention of our gubernatorial candidates, and whoever ends up our next governor will address these life and death issues.

Let’s Be “Frank”Well brother I had a great start to Friday The thirteenth. I got to work

early a I usually do and it seemed like one of the elevators was stuck on the third floor. I decided to be adventurous and take the other elevator to that floor and see what the problem was. Once up I opened the other elevator and when it opened, I thought I solved the problem. I got in shut the door and bingo. I was stuck on the elevator.

Being the first one in, the building was empty. I pressed the call button and after what seemed like an eternity a very nice lady came on the line and gave me several pieces of advice leaning towards getting the door open. By now I was sweating like a pig (I really don’t know how pigs sweat).

“How are you doing?” The nice lady asked. My answer said it all. “ I am a morbidly obese claustrophobic diabetic with a pacemaker. You tell me”.

She remained calm and told me she would stay on the line until I got out. My head told me I would be okay, but my sciatica was starting the cry, my heart was pounding and the sweat was now soaking into my shirt. I kept pushing the alarm button but nobody was answering. I didn’t have my cell phone so I didn’t know how along I was there but I must have been there for hours.

Finally someone heard the alarm and came down and pushed to button from the outside and I was a free man. I wanted to kiss the guy but I main-tained my composure walked to my desk and looked at the clock. I realized that what had seemed like hours, had only been fifteen minutes. I thought of those kids in the cave in Thailand and began to chuckle to myself at how much of a baby I was. You and Mary can stop laughing now and go tell all of your friends and mine.

Speaking of Mary, as you read this, she will have joined your side exactly one year ago. I can’t believe she has been gone a full year already. If she has stopped laughing about my elevator experience, tell her I miss her and so do the kids.

Yesterday I met Frank and his girlfriend in Manhattan. We went to La Mela, the restaurant I always took them and Mary to when they were kids. He couldn’t stop telling the girl and her mom how we always went to that place and how Mary use to come and how much she loved it. He told them the last time we were there was my 59th birthday. She was already strug-gling with walking but she wouldn’t miss my birthday and she had a ball watching Johnny eat everything in sight in the family style meal. I never saw a two year old eat like that.

We had fun but as I always say, things have changed. We didn’t eat as much as we use to and I only had one glass of wine. When I went to pay the bill, the waiter informed me that the young man at the other end of the table had taken care of the tab.My son paid the bill. Boy things have really changed.

Take care of yourself and tell everyone I said hi. Don’t let dad call me a stupid ass for getting stuck in the elevator. I’ll see you soon.

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE By Attorney Marc P. Guertin

In the past few years my firm has conducted hundreds of educational workshops that focus on estate planning. We discuss everything from very basic planning to complicated issues like how to avoid the financial devastation that comes along with a nursing home stay. Whatever the topic being discussed, the most often asked question is “What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?”

The fundamental difference between a Will and Trust is that they con-template different things. A Last Will and Testament usually contemplates one thing: death. It has no power until you die. Until the “Testator” (the person who executes a Will) dies, the Will is just a powerless piece of paper. It has no legal power. The Will gets its power through the Testator’s death. Once the Testator is deceased and the Will is proved to be valid, then and only then, does it have any legal power.

Trusts on the other hand contemplate much more. Different trusts contem-plate different things. Revocable Living Trusts, for example, get their legal power as soon as the document is signed. Living trusts contemplate much more than do Wills. There are certainly provisions to handle the distribu-tion of your assets at your death, but it also contemplates what happens if you become incapacitated. It is more focused on your life verses focusing on your death, while still efficiently handling your post mortem affairs.

Trusts are also your best shot at minimizing the time consuming and very public process of probate. Whereas, a Last Will and Testament, is a “ticket to probate.” Most of the time Wills are all about going to probate court and trusts are all about avoiding any major contact with the court. Why do people want to avoid probate? Most of the time it is because it is an expensive, time consuming and public process.

Some trusts are narrowly pointed at specific problems in life. Irrevocable Asset Protection Trusts, for instance, are utilized to shelter assets that rep-resent a lifetimes worth of work from the financial devastation that comes along with a stay in a nursing home.

If you’re not sure what type of plan fits you, call us at 203-234-7400 and schedule a complementary estate planning consultation. We will help you put together a plan that fits you and your family. Marc Guertin, is a partner at Guertin and Guertin, LLC. Guertin and Guertin, LLC is dedicated to Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trust and Probate Administration. Visit Guertin and Guertin, LLC on the web: www.guertinandguertin.com.

Pictured above: Acting Lieutenant Sean Anderson and Acting Chief James Lovelace

Subsequent to the recent retirement of North Branford Police Chief Mat-thew Canelli, Mayor Michael Doody and the members of the North Branford Police Commission are pleased to announce that the current Lieutenant James Lovelace will serve the community as the Acting Chief of Police and Detective Sergeant Sean Anderson will serve as the acting Lieutenant. Both men are lifelong residents of North Branford and products of the North Branford School System.

Acting Chief Lovelace has an undergraduate degree from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut and is currently enrolled in a graduate degree in criminal justice at the same university. He has been a member of the North Branford Police Department since 2004. Among many tasks that he has undertaken during his tenure in the Department Acting Chief Lovelace implemented the dispatch center upgrade, has conducted inter-nal affairs investigations, and recently supervised the installation of a new telephone system. He also manages the dispatch center, is a member of the South Central Regional Tactical Unit, is a member and assistant team leader of the South Central Regional Traffic Unit, maintains the qualifications for school security personnel, and coordinates all special events. Acting Chief Lovelace has also received many awards for his service in law enforcement.

Acting Lieutenant Sean Anderson has been a member of the North Bran-ford Police Department since 2003. He has an Associate’s Degree from Dean College in Massachusetts, and earned credits in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven. In his position of Detective Sergeant Acting Lieutenant Sean Anderson has supervised officers assigned to the Detec-tive Bureau, conducted criminal investigations and performed a variety of administrative functions. In addition, Acting Lieutenant Sean Anderson is also a Tactical Team Leader and Officer among many other assignments and duties. He has also received a number of awards for his service.

The members of the North Branford Police Commission believe that the Police Department is in capable hands with these two Police Department leaders while the search for a new Chief of Police is undertaken.

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CT Audubon Bestows $24,900 Grant to NBLCTThe North Branford Land Conservation Trust, Inc. (NBLCT) is proud

to announce the receipt of a $24,900 grant from the Connecticut Audubon Society through their In-Lieu Fee Program (ILF). The Program, established by the New England District, Corps of Engineers and Audubon Connecticut, supports the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and wa-tercourse resources and associated upland buffers in the State of Connecticut.

The ILF grant will help pay for a comprehensive Management Plan that will include trail cleanup and restoration, site cleanup, invasives control and other maintenance expenses of the new Harrison Farm Preserve. The Preserve, which is more than twenty-one acres of woodlands and fields lo-cated on North Street in North Branford, was recently donated to NBLCT by Dudley and Vicky Harrison.

Audubon Connecticut ILF receives its funds from applicants who have applied for permits under the Corps’ Regulatory process and agree to use the program for mitigation of impacts resulting from their approved work. As sponsor, Audubon Connecticut administers a competitive grant funding program by soliciting proposals from Conservation Entities. These propos-

als are then given to an advisory committee to be ranked using a scoring methodology. Ultimately, the proposals are presented with their funding requests to an Interagency Review Team, which recommends the finalists to the Corps for selection. Once the projects are chosen, Audubon Connecticut is responsible for funding the project, ensuring that the Conservation Enti-ties implement the project and that they provide for long-term stewardship.

NBLCT is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to acquire and maintain open space and to promote the conservation of land and natural resources within the Town of North Branford and environs. If you are inter-ested in helping to preserve and protect open space in North Branford and for more information about NBLCT, go to www.nblandtrust.org or visit us on Facebook. Recharge, Explore, Discover!

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As the number of breweries and wineries in Connecticut continues to grow with DeFrancesco Farms growing hops for many locally brewed beers, we wanted to showcase the many different styles and tastes that are offered locally. Tickets are available online at nbpotatofest.com for the first-ever Beer & Wine Garden, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5 with tickets available for either 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m.. For $25, guests can choose to sample eight different vendors. The first 50 guests at each session will receive a goodie bag with a commemorative glass, a gift card to Calabro Cheese, and more.

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Please note that only those holding tickets and with a valid ID will be allowed entry. No minors will be allowed into the tent.

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At Wee Care of North Branford, Inc. all day preschool is available for children ages 3-6 from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some of the highlights of the program are: -Two licensed Preschool Teachers -Curriculum and disciplinary procedures aligned with local kindergarten classes -Teacher directed learning centers -Morning lessons reinforced by afternoon activities -Extracurricular activities at no extra cost including Yoga, Music, Library visits, and Science classesOpenings currently

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NORTH BRANFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PERIOD IV HONORS

Alexander Prete was awarded a BS in Bio-chemistry & graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston College

Sean Halligan and Jesse Walters were named to the Dean’s List at Western New England Uni-versity in Springfield, MA

Grade 8 High Honors Alaska, Jennifer Kate Anderson, Ryan Berrios, Brianni Lia Brunschwig, Kaitlyn Brustman, Nolan Bunosso, Isabella Burke, Saoirse Reed Caso, Maissa Cavalier, Christopher Chittenden, Zachary Chopus, Jake Brett Christiano, Jonathan Cosenza, Mitchell Cronan, Tyler Jeffrey Danner, Jacob Diglio, Stefania Gomez, Nichole Green, Julie Ann Haggerty, Liana Hills, Isabella Marie Iuteri, Mila Adrianna Izzo, Luke Anthony Jarmie, Aubrey Alexis Langlan, Charles LeBeau, Braeden Leete, Regan Elizabeth Levine, Taylor Anne Marcarelli, Lexi Tana Marra, Grace Ann Melillo, Kate Elizabeth Montanaro, Meghan Mullins, Robert Norman, Delaney Eve Nuzzo, Ryan James Parente, Carley Nicole Patel, Dhruvi Alpesh Pearson, Blake Robert Pearson, Elena Mae Pfeiffer, Olivia Rose Pietrandrea, Lauren Pinto, Gabriella Pollock, Catherine Reynolds, Benjamin Ricardo, Marissa Elaine Rivera, Sheyenne Lynn Rossicone, Paige Saldutti, Jake Anthony Scalia, Dominic Senerchia, Hanna Rae Spinelli, Francesco Stone, Makenna Lyn Toto, Olivia Rose Vaspasiano, Ryan Scott Virginelli, Michael Yacono, Emma

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The Nursery on Notch Hill celebrated its 46th graduating class on June 13th. Congratulations to all the graduates and

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THEY MAKE US PROUDSarah Anastasio, Olivia Bizzario, Adrianna

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Ramage, Cole Aiden Reep, Mason Robert Riordan, Michael Salemme, Shane Sekelsky, Julia Sigal, Elizabeth Claire Stadolnik, Emma Sweeney, Jillian Diana Urrata, Michael James Vaspasiano, Katie Wilson, Desiree Lynn Yeager, Nina Marie

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The Wilbur Cross High School Class of ‘58 Reunion.

The Wilbur Cross High School class of 1958 celebrates its 60th class reunion with a buffet lunch cash bar at Seasons (formerly Country House Restaurant) RT 80, East Haven, CT, on Sunday, September 16th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm cost is $ 55.00 per person.

Please Make checks payable to Wilbur Cross Reunion Committee, c/o Pat Franco, 10 Nida Dr., Northford, CT 06472.

For further information call Pat Franco at (203) 484-4573.

POLO EVENT EVERY SUNDAY Hamden: The Giant Valley Polo Club, located at 591 Tuttle Ave. annouces

Polo will take place every Sunday at 3pm (weather permitting.) Donation: $5.00/car; $10.00/full car.

Proceeds of these events go to the care of retired thoroughbred horses and other charities

For more information, please call (203) 901-7001 or (203) 623-2199 www.giantvalleypolo.com

Ramage, Cole Aiden Reep, Mason Robert Riordan, Michael Salemme, Shane Sekelsky, Julia Sigal, Elizabeth Claire Stadolnik, Emma Sweeney, Jillian Diana Urrata, Michael James Vaspasiano, Katie Wilson, Desiree Lynn Yeager, Nina Marie

POTATO & CORN FESTIVAL Come down and visit us at the NBSC

Booth to enter in our raffle to win one of the following:

free fall or spring registration

NBSC hoodie

Gift Cards, and more.

Bring the kids by for a chance to win a prize with our goal shooting game

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $2 EACH OR $5 FOR 5

SUMMER CAMP 2018

August 13-17 9am-12pm @ Club Napoli

5 ARDSLEY AVE NORTHFORD

Learn Skills & Techniques including: Shooting, Passing and Dribbling. We will also work on ball control, team-

work, and have mini games!

PROFESSIONAL COACHES PORVIDED BY VICTORY SOCCER SCHOOL

For More Information Contact the Club President Al Johnson at president@nbsoccer.com

“Never Go Through Life Without Goals”

Like us on Facebook | Instagram: @northbranfordsoccerclub

Visit Us On The Web @ www.nbsoccer.com

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North Branford Parks & Recreation and Senior Center

STW Community Center 1332 Middletown Ave Northford www.nbrecreation.com • call (203) 484-6017 Follow us on Facebook! @NBParksandRecreation

North Branford Senior Center 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Senior Hot Lunch available - $3 Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m.

Check out the menu at www.nbparkrec.com Lunch orders need to be placed by 10:00 am

As a reminder, we offer a weekly grocery shopping trip on Tuesdays at 12:30.

Stop by the community center and pick up a copy of our monthly Senior newsletter for upcoming trips and activities!

Never miss a monthly newsletter and sign up for email or snail mail delivery (snail mail $8 for the year).

Weekday transportation to the Center

available to town Residents *Please call by 9am*

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Atwater Library - Monday, July 23, 1:00, FREE Visit our local library, pick up some books, get caught up on current events and chat with our lovely librarians! Walking at Foote Park– Wednesday, July 25, 10:30, FREE Join us for a walk at Foote Park in Branford. This beautiful park offers paved walking trails, plenty of benches for resting and scenic water views. Rose’s Orchard - Friday, July 27, 12:30am Join us after lunch for ice cream and a relaxing visit at the farm.

TRIPS Harkness Park & Lunch - Friday, August 17, 10:30 FREE Description: Enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound, the sweeping lawns, the stately trees and spectacular gardens set on over 230 seaside acres. Includes a stop at the fabulous Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock for lunch on your own.

ACTIVITIES Women’s Assault Prevention - #12109 Who: Ages 16+ Session: August 17th Time: Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Fee: $45 res / $50 nr Instructor: Tom Smith Description: Enjoy a night of hands on, practical self defense training. Perfect for young women going off to college.

Brazilian Jiujitsu - #12012 Who: Ages 16+ When: August 21 - September 13 Time: Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. OR Thursday, 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Fee: $45 res / $50 nr Instructor: Tom Smith Description: Brazilian Jiujitsu is a style of martial arts that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Students will learn this style in a safe and supportive environment which fosters respect for self and others. Brazilian Jiujitsu is not solely a martial art, it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness, building character, and a way of life.

Youth Brazilian Jiujitsu - #16117 Who: Ages 7-9 & Ages 10 -15 When: August 22 - September 12 Time: Wednesday, 4:30 -5:10 p.m.(7-9 yrs) 5:10 -5:50p.m.(10-15 yrs) Where: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Fee: $45 res / $50 nr Instructor: Tom Smith Description: Brazilian Jiujitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Students learn this style in a safe and supportive environment fostering respect for self and others. Brazilian Jiujitsu is not solely a martial art, it is also a sport which promotes physical fitness, building character, and a way of life.

Pre-school Karate - #16109 Who: Ages 3 - 5 When: August 23 - September 13 Time: Thursday, 3:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m. Where: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Fee: $45 res / $50 nr Description: An exciting way to introduce children to take direction from a teacher or coach while learning the skills of martial arts. Such skills include the physical aspects of martial arts: discipline, focus, self-confidence, bully-busting, stranger-danger, and respect for self and others. Children who begin martial arts training at an early age tend to do better and are more focused in school, at home, and in other sports.

Karate - #16510 When: Saturday, August 25 - September 15 Where: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Fee: $45 res / $50 nr Grasshopper’s Karate Who: Ages 5-6 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Children’s Karate Who: Ages 7 - 12 Time: 10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Tom Smith’s Forge Martial Arts Academy Description: Focused on the needs of the novice, this class teaches the ancient fighting style of Japan. Predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open-hand techniques. This class also introduces students to modern styles of grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes. NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course - #12010 Who: Ages 21+ When: September 15 Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Where: STW Community Center Fee: $159 Instructor: Tom Smith Description: Acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to safely handle handguns. Upon completion of this one day course, you will earn a certificate which can then be presented to your local municipality as part of the requirements to apply for a pistol carry permit. Live fire of assorted pistol calibers. Please bring a notebook and good attitude.

TRIPS A Day in Block Island - #19002 When: Thursday, August 16th Cost: $109 resident / $114 non-resident Description: Take a ferry ride over to Block Island. This rural setting is a great escape during the summer months offering miles of sandy beaches, unique shops, and endless natural beauty. Includes lunch at the National Hotel. Meal choices are pan seared chicken breast, fresh seafood cake, or Pasta Pomodori!

Volunteers for Potato Wrapping & The Senior Booth

We are seeking a few good volunteers to help wrap potatoes for the annual Potato & Corn Festival on:

Tuesday, July 31 Wednesday, August 1

We will be working in 2 hour shifts for easy sign up. A

complimentary lunch will be provided at 12 p.m. (Sign up is required for lunch). Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and come

prepared to have fun!

We have partnered again with Pastry Fusions and will need help at the Senior Booth during the festival selling potato donuts and other

sweets on: Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4, And Sunday, August 5

To sign up or for more information, please contact Kathy or Kerry (203) 484-6017

We want to thank everyone that helped make the Senior Picnic a success! We couldn’t have done it without the help of...

Rotary Club of North Branford for co-sponsoring the event. J Cakes for the delicious cake.

Route 22 Chat n Chew for the generous gift certificates. Royalty Wine for contributing to the wine basket.

Tina Cacopardo, Branch Manager from Branford, AAA for the Roadside assistance membership.

Thank you La Cucina Prepared Meals for the informative and tasty presentation!

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Branford Bible Chapel. 212 Branford Rd., corner of Twin Lakes Rd. 203-488-3586. Sunday morning : 9:15 - 10:30 Worship & Lord’s Supper, 11:00 -12:15 Ministering of God’s Word & Sunday School. . Nursery provided. Awana for kids, vacation Bible School, missions & outreach programs. www.branfordbiblechapel.org

North Branford Congregational Church, UCC. 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT, 203-488-8456 or nobfdcong@sbcglobal.net or www.northbranfordcongregational.org. Office Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 - 1:00pm. We worship every Sunday at 10:00am. Nursery care available. Get to know us by joining us for Coffee Hour following Services. The second Sunday of every month is Family Sunday when the children remain with their parents during the Service. This is followed by our second Sunday Brunch. Holy Communion is on the first Sunday of every month. Church School through grade 8 meets during worship. All are wecome no matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Northford Congregational Church. United Church of Christ. Church is located on Old Post Rd., ( corner of Rte 17 and Rte 22), PO Box 191 Northford. Phone 203-484-0795, Fax 203-484-9916.. email; ncchurch@snet.net. Office hours: Tues. & Wed. 10am-1pm. Rev. Robin Blundon, Acting Pastor. Jane K. Leschuk Minister of Music. Summer Worship service for July & August: 9:30am. No Sunday School.. Join us for coffee hour following worship. Holy Communion on the first Sun-day of each month. Like us on Facebook. Our website is www.northfordcongregational.church

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Ambrose Parish is a Roman Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hartford comprised of two church locations; St. Augustine Church located at 30 Caputo Rd in North Branford and St. Monica Church located at 1321 Middletown Ave. in Northford. The Pastor is Reverend Robert Turner. Weekday Masses are celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 9:00am at St. Monica Church, Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturday at 4pm at St. Augustine Church and 5:30pm at St. Monica Church and on Sunday at 9am at St. Monica Church and 11am at St. Augustine Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:30 at St. Augustine Church or by appointment by calling the parish office at 203-484-0403. If you are new to the area and are looking for a parish family to join, please visit us! The office is open M-F from 9am-1pm at 30 Caputo Road in North Branford.

Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Road, No. Branford. 203-488-7395 Rev. Lucy LaRocca, Vicar. During the summer we will have a single 9am service of Holy Eucharist in our newly air conditioned sanctuary. In September we will go back to two services at 8 & 10AM. Healing Prayer and Compline 7PM, second Tuesday of the month. Two Safe Chruch trained babysitters available downstairs during the service. Visit our Facebook page or website at zionepiscopalchurch.

Hope Christian Church “A Place to Belong”. 211 Montowese Ave., North Ha-ven, CT. www.hopeag.com Sunday services 10AM. Coffee served every Sunday 9:00 am. Church open for prayer Tuesdays noon to One. Thursday Bible study 7:00 PM. Like us on facebook.

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Make Your Own SundaeSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the white church on the hill in the heart of

Northford, is continuing its summer tradition of hosting Ice Cream Socials again this year. They are held in the Parish Hall on the 4th Wed. in June, July and August.

These are always fun events and great get-togethers. What a perfect way to welcome in Summer! We offer many, ice cream flavors and two tables full of toppings! All are welcome.

Come join us on Wed., July 25th, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Make Your Own Sundae. St. Andrew’s, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Contact Nan at 203-710-7005 with any questions.”

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue - the white church on the hill in the heart of Northford (at the intersection of Rtes. 17 & 22). We celebrate the Holy Eucharist every Sunday - SUMMER HOURS: 9:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship always follows. All are welcome. Please join us - we’d love to get to know you! St. Andrew’s is the proud home of the Food Pantry of North Branford - a vital community resource serving families in need in Northford and North Branford. St. Andrew’s also partners with St. Pauly Textile in a broad outreach program to help people in need here in the U.S. and around the world. Donations of usable clothing, shoes, belts, purses, sheets, blankets and stuffed animals may be made at the donation shed in the church parking lot. We are a member of the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry. The Rev. Jim Bradley is Missioner In Charge and we have rotating clergy serving the parishes of St. Andrew’s as well as Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Killingworth and St. James Episcopal Church, Higganum. Visit our website at http://standrewsnorthford.org. Like us on Facebook - St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Northford, CT. For more information contact us at 203-484-0895; Nan Monde, Sr. Warden, 203-710-7005; MACM office, 860-345-0058; or Rev. Bradley, 203-525-6846.

Military Whist & MoreGet your tickets now for another Patti Meglio Military Whist. The Sons

& Daughters of Italy will be sponsoring a Military Whist in conjunction with their annual Festival of Angels.

The event will take place at the American Legion Hall at 20 Church Street in North Haven. Doors will open at 1:15 and the game will begin promptly at 2:00. There will be light refreshments, prizes and a basket raffle.

Tickets are $10. and can be purchased by calling David D’Aniello at 203-909-0073.

Following the Whist join us on the green for great Italian food, enter-tainment and much more. For information on the Festival or to become a sponsor or craft vendor, call Frank at 203-410-4254.

St. Andrews Parish to OfferCatechesis of the Good Shepard

St. Ambrose Parish in North Branford is offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious formation program that offers a pathway for even the youngest child to experience the joy of entering into the mystery of God. Open to children ages 3 through entering Kindergarten, the children work with hands on materials in a prepared environment called the atrium where the bond between God and the

child is nurtured. The Atrium is a sacred space dedicated to the program where children retreat from the noisiness of the modern world and enter into a place of prayer. Child sized furnishings, manipulative, and objects based on Scripture and Liturgy placed in the Atrium encourage joyful self-discovery, foster community, and accommodate all learning styles.

Registration is now open for Level I classes beginning in October. Please call the parish office at 203-484-0403 for additional information.

Journeying Through Grief TogetherNorth Haven Funeral Home is offering an eight (8) week “Bereavement

Support” program will be on Wednesdays, from 6 - 8- PM beginning July 18 – September 5 and each eight (8) weeks following on. This program is designed to provide comfort and counsel for those who have lost a loved one and are finding it difficult to cope with their loss.

Together, we will embark on an eight week journey to rediscover that we can, once again, have peace and joy. Please join us on this journey.

The series will be sponsored by the North Haven Funeral Home and Ham-den Miller Senior Center and there is no cost to the participants

For Information please call: Jean M. Hadley (Facilitator) 203-433-4552.

Northford Congregational Church, “A Little Church with a Big Heart,” will be holding an outdoor tag sale on the lawn to benefit the church on Sat., Aug. 11 (rain date Aug. 18), from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at 4 Old Post Rd., Northford. A limited number of spaces outdoors (12 x 12) will be avail-able for $25 paid in advance (non-refundable). Set-up will begin at 7:30 a.m. Bring your own table and chairs. Contact Aloha at (203) 484-0794 for information and to reserve a space.

The church is accepting donations of gently-used items (please, no furni-ture, non-working or large items) to sell at the church’s table. Call Aloha at (203) 484-0794 for an appointment to arrange for drop off of items. Items can be dropped off on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the church Parish House by appointment or at the church social hall after Sunday services between 11 and 11:30 a.m.

The historic Northford Congregational Church (203-484-0795) is located at 4 Old Post Road at the corner of Route 22 and Route 17 in the Northford village in North Branford. Revised office hours are Tues. and Wed. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: .www.northfordcongregational.church. E-mail address: ncchurch@snet.net. Like us on Facebook.

Spaces Still Available for Tag Saleat Northford Congregational Church

DEATH NOTICEIsidore “Ray” Stark, 93, passed away

peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018. Ray lived with his wife of 66 years in North Branford (and previously Branford) for many years. They also enjoyed their second home in Punta Gorda, Florida. Ray was born in Binghamton, New York on May 14, 1925 and lived many years in the Bronx. He leaves behind his wife Rhoda Ruth Stark and his two daughters Jac-lynn Stark of Swampscott, Massachusetts and Wanda Stark Losnes (hus-

band Donald) of Guilford, Connecticut. Ray was an avid fisherman and a member of the Branford Yacht Club for many years. He had a great sense of humor and was always quite the character. He served in the Navy during WWII. The family extends their thanks to the MICO team at West Haven Veteran’s Hospital for their compassion during his final days. Donations in his memory can be made to Take a Vet Fishing, c/o First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St, Branford CT 06405. To leave an online condolences or tribute please visit www.keenanfuneralhome.com.

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John DiMaggio Plumbing - Residential/Commercial repairs/remodeling. Big or small. Water Heater Specials! Licensed & Insured. Call 203 - 627 - 6826 or 203-484-4822. References available.

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CLASSIFIED AD RATESPersonal, For Sale, Help Wanted, Tag Sale, and all non-business classified 1 issue $9.00 2 issues $12.00 3 issues $15.00 20 words or less, not including phone #. $.05 per word, per run,

after 20 wordsLost and Found ................................... FREEBusiness Classified Ads & Real Estate3 issues $35.00, 6 issues $60.00, 12 issues $100.00 $.10 per word, per run, after 20 wordsPayment MUST accompany all ads. The advertiser must notify this

newspaper of any errors. Send ad along with your check to:Totoket Times P.O. Box 313 Northford, CT 06472For more information call 203-410-4254

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TJC Electrical Services - No Job too small or big. Service upgrade & Generator Specials. Call Tom Cassella at 203-619-2823. Licensed & Insured.

ELECTRICIANS

Southern CT Restoration. Insurance Restoration & General Contracting Services. New construction,Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Decks and Painting.Call Pat Zichichi @ 203-239-9600

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Mone Landscaping LLC is now accepting new accounts for lawn cutting. trimming, edgeing, mulching etc. Fully insured over 20 years in business. Call for free estimate 203-640-5317.

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Full time Floral Designer. Experience preferred. Apply to Petals 2 GO Florist in Central Plaza North Branford or call 203-484-7800.

SERVICESHouse Cleaning by Rose & Sue. Professional cleaning at a reasonable rate. Years of service. References available. Please call 203-988-7954

HELP WANTED

CRAFT VENDORS WANTEDThe North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy will be running their annual Festival of Angels on the North Haven Green on August 24th & 25th. Combining with many other events on the green there will be spaces available for craft vendors and businesses wanting to advertise their services. Anyone interested in joing us is asked to call Lenny at 203-234-0215 or Frank at 203-410-4254. Don’t wait as spaces are limited. Call today.

Reese 5th Wheel hitch 15K, $150. Resse 2 1/2 in ball hitch 4150. Call emily at 203-606-0388.Mobile Home For Sale, $15,000. 55 or older trailer park. 224 Foxon Rd. Trailer 5A on Rte 80. 640 square feet. One large bedroom. All new storm door. New deck. New washer and dryer. New light fixtures. New sub floor and flooring. New bathroom shower head and toilet. Call Andy at 203-903-7756Washer & Dryer.Good condition, $150. call 203-481+7174.

Recycling NewsBulky Waste Pickup Schedule*

As of last year bulky waste pickup is now monthly (instead of weekly).

Monthly bulky pickup will take place the 2nd full week of each month:

Aug 13th

Sept 10th

Oct 8th

Nov 12th

*No change to the weekly trash and recycling pickup schedules

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Enjoy this year’s Potato and Corn Festival (PoCo Fest) August 3rd to August 5th

For a cleaner, greener festival please place trash and recyclables in the

appropriate, clearly marked bins.Thank you for recycling responsibly!

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HazWaste Central open for the season Located right behind the Regional Water Authority’s headquarters,

90 Sargent Drive, New HavenHours are 9am to noon - Saturdays through October 27th

Note: Center is closed for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

North Branford’s next Hometown Day at HazWaste Central

August 18th

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“Little Classes” Offered by North BranfordThe Town of North Branford, Offi ce of Social Service will again offer

Little Classes, a series of short one hour classes providing general informa-tion to the public on subjects of interests.

Each class will be fi lmed by Totoket TV and available on Youtube for viewing. Classes are free but space is limited. If you have an interest please call Luisa Breen at 203-484-6006 and reserve a seat.

Additional information is available on the North Branford Social Service page on Facebook as well as the towns web page by visiting www.townof-northbranfordct.com. the followong classes have been scheduled:

July 24, Medicaid and Nursing Homes, Presented by the State of Con-necticut Department of Social Service

August 7, Being a Health Care Advocate, Presented by the VNA All classes will take place at the STW Community Center, Media

Room,located at 1332 Middletown Avenue., Northford, Ct. Classes will begin at 10:30 am.

Do you know what foam fi lm is? Its the white fl exible foam sheets that are

used as packing material. And guess what? It can be recycled along with all the other plastic film, NB has been collecting for the past 18 months.

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Beer Tasting, Including Fourteen Breweries at the Knights of St. Patrick!

The State of Connecticut has so many breweries scattered in various towns and never all in one easy to visit location. The Knights of St. Patrick are hosting a Beer Tasting, Saturday, July 14th 4-8 p.m. The place has air conditioning to keep cool on a summer day. The price of $15 allows one the opportunity to try some local brews such as No Worries, Stony Creek, Thimble Island or City Steam without traveling all over the state. There are other breweries one may not be familiar with such as Armada, Ballast Point or Firefl y. While at the tasting and sampling some of Kinsmen Brew-ery, Steady Habit or one of the local favorites from New England you can have a bite to eat, play some games and be introduced to new beers. The location is convenient on State Street with parking available in the lot and on the street. Pop in for a taste and let the local beers come to you. If any of your group is not a fan of beer there is a traditional bar option as well.

This beer tasting will be held at the Knights of St. Patrick, 1533 State Street, New Haven, CT. For further information on the event, please John Tolbert at (203) 804-3205.

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If its rigid, like styro-foam, it is not accept-able. Only the soft, thin, fl exible material is.