The driver of a garbage truck was injured when an improperly disposed battery was crushed and exploded in North Haven Firefighters said they responded to the lower portion of Quinnipiac Avenue around 10:30 a.m Officials later determined that a lithium ion battery exploded in the back of the truck when it was crushed The fire department found light smoke coming from the garbage truck and said bystanders helped put out the flames with a garden hose Get top local Connecticut stories delivered to you every morning with the News Headlines newsletter The energized lithium ion battery was placed in a plastic bag and thrown in the trash Crews said the driver sustained non-life-threatening burn injuries and was taken to the hospital Authorities said the battery was cooled and submerged It was then packaged in a special containment barrel and removed from the site to be properly disposed of Fire officials and the Department of Public Works are reminding people that larger including those in vehicles and mobility devices must be recycled and should never be thrown in your household trash can Click here for everything you need to know about properly disposing batteries Nationals’ candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold is ready to go to work to keep locals safe in emergencies locking in $1 million support for much-needed upgrades to Club North Haven to create a full-facility Emergency Evacuation Centre for nearby communities have worked with the club to secure the funding to provide a secure and safe shelter and base of operations in times of natural disaster The full upgrade project has an estimated cost of $2 million with the club seeking a 50 per cent contribution which Ms Penfold has secured if elected as part of a Coalition Government full-scale evacuation centre will include improvements to the existing auditorium to create new dedicated spaces for emergency services provision of audio-visual equipment and broadcasting facilities Ms Penfold said other works would include building undercover walkways from the car park to the club building and a breakout area for children “The club became a central place of shelter and sustenance for locals from Laurieton Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills during the terrible floods of 2021,” Ms Penfold said “It subsequently received official accreditation as an Emergency Evacuation Centre acknowledging the need for a designed-for-purpose and functional hub which can offer respite shelter and a central point of command for authorities during times of natural disaster and other emergency situations Today’s commitment by The Nationals in Government will help bring this long-held vision to reality.” Ms Penfold said the upgrade was part of her big-picture plan to create stronger safer and better communities for Lyne through investment in social infrastructure “David Gillespie has been a vocal and local champion for Lyne and I am committed to building on his legacy of delivering for our region – whether it’s help for grassroots community groups funding for major infrastructure projects or standing up for our local way of life,” she said our country and local communities need strong decisive and ‘Australia-first’ leadership at the national and local level and that is what I am determined to deliver The only way to turn this country around and ensure that our area gets the resources and services we need is to Vote 1 for Alison Penfold.” Privacy Policy Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNORTH HAVEN (WFSB) - A man from Manchester was placed in custody after an incident in North Haven on early Saturday morning officers were deployed to the area of Universal Drive near BJ’s Wholesale for multiple vehicles who were doing donuts and burnouts they saw several cars that started to leave One of the cars was seen speeding with no lights on and illegally passing other surrounding vehicles Officers were able to get the license plate of the car along with the owner’s information Police were able to catch up with the owner and he admitted to being the driver at the time of the incident Officials revealed the identity of the driver as 21 year-old Tyler Peek of Manchester North Haven police arrested East Haven residents Robert Natale and Krista Natale after police said they stole items left at a gravestone in All Saints Cemetery NORTH HAVEN — Two East Haven residents were arrested for stealing items left at a gravestone, police said Friday.  Robert Natale, 45, and Krista Natale, 44, stole “personal and sentimental items left at an unrelated loved one’s gravestone,” according to news release from the North Haven Police Department posted to Facebook. The theft occurred in All Saints Cemetery, police said. Police described the crime as “disturbing.” Quick patrol work and help from the grieving family led to the suspects being identified and their arrests, police said. Further details about the incident, such as when the theft took place and what charges the two are facing, were not immediately available Friday. “This act is not just theft — it’s a violation of a sacred space meant for mourning, reflection, and respect,” the department said. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health.  Liz graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2018 with a B.A. in journalism. She enjoys cooking, reading and playing with her dachshund, Finn. The man accused of stabbing his 77-year-old father to death at a home in North Haven faced a judge on Wednesday was arraigned on murder and assault charges Police were called to the home on Pleasant Drive around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday Pagan’s brother called 911 to report that he’d been stabbed by Pagan and was hiding out in a locked shed telling dispatchers he was on a neighboring street they tended to the brother who had a stab wound to his wrist and he alerted officers that his father was inside First responders found the 77-year-old victim laying on the kitchen floor with stab wounds to his chest and neck Officers searched the area for Pagan and he was taken into custody on Manor Drive police said Pagan admitted to the stabbings I stabbed him” and that he “went after his brother but his father got in the way,” after the pair got into a fight it was stated that Pagan was unemployed and was a veteran of the Army National Guard His attorney said he served from 2003 to 2007 and was honorably discharged Neighbors who watched the aftermath unfold said it shook up those in the area Police presence was up at the end of our street here they had K9 sniffing in between all the houses Pagan is due back in court in New Haven on May 7 The local meet-up is an extension of the existing “Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes” men’s support network founded by peer worker John Crisp John faced significant challenges in his early life leading to a path of drugs and alcohol which culminated in issues with the law and time spent in rehabilitation John set upon a journey to turn his life around and positively contribute to the lives of others In an effort to use his life experience for good John earned a TAFE scholarship and eventually gained a Certificate 4 in Peer Work John would often tell his wife of an idea to set up a men’s group John set up his first group in Coffs Harbour and some four years ago started up Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes in Port Macquarie with headquarters adjacent to the break wall An additional group was also founded in Wauchope “We talk about all sorts of things,” John told NOTA “[In terms of] men’s health and well-being relationships and addictions – nothing is off limits.” Recently joined member Stuart Lewis said the meet-ups were a great opportunity for men to connect “There is lots of stuff for women including craft works but not much for men in later life,” he said John said North Haven was selected as the meeting point as it is central for men who live in Kendall Any men wishing to join this new group can ring John on 0467 390 813 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The first club contest of the year featured 55 surfers across five grades – A Also making its debut appearance on the day was “Wave Warriors” a new Under 12 surfing initiative funded by the Boardriders club Vice president Sean Cummins described the surf conditions as “premium for the first contest of the year” Chris Breeze emerged victorious with a score of 11.70 clearing second place Oliver Milner by one point Beau Hall took first place honours in the Under 21 division Nathan Hall secured the win in C Grade with a score of 8.25 over second place Daniel John Blanch and Adam Nield in third The B Grade Open final was a tight competition with Jye Chalker eventually emerging as the winner over Neil Wright (second) and Craig Brittliffe (third) However it was A Grade competitor Matt Banting who stole the show for a total of 17.00 to take the win over Damien Kelly in second and Sean Cummins in third The Boardriders’ next monthly contest will be held on 16 March Wave Warrior is a newly formed group developed in consultation with North Haven Boardriders (NHB) The initiative aims to provide a nurturing platform for young surfers where skills can be cultivated in a supportive environment It is hoped the development of this program will also help support the longevity of existing surfing groups “This year North Haven Boardriders have funded a new initiative Wave Warrior,” said NHB vice-president Sean Cummins “This program is designed for local surfers who are 12 years of age and under “Its focus is to take grass roots kids through to the next level as well as developing the generation to run the club.” with the event guided by the Endless Summer Surf School who shared his thoughts on the Wave Warrior program in between sets “The waves that day were choppy but it felt really good when I got one,” said Koa “I’m excited to have the Wave Warrior group to help me to learn more about surfing and also so I can take any new skills that I learn to Sydney URBNSURF with the Boardriders “I am also excited because there are so many kids and a lot of them are my friends.” Among the 28 students eager to make their mark in the world is Sonny who has decided to be a surfer when he grows up is thrilled to be at school – particularly as it means spending time with his two buddies and big brother Koa Sonny’s mum Brittany is excited to see him thrive in a new environment “Sonny is our second child to start at North Haven Public School and he has been very ready and excited to start big school for weeks,” said Brittany “He is looking forward to making new friends and is very happy that his older brother Koa is also at NHPS so he can spend time with him during the day.” Kye and Audrey are equally excited to begin their educational journey Audrey told NOTA she is keen to engage in the ‘makeup game’ Kye is excited about playing football and soccer while Charlotte remains focused on her learning “I have been practicing writing my name and learning to read,” said Charlotte Kindergarten teacher Samantha Egan shared the school’s excitement in welcoming the new kindy cohort “All the staff and students at NHPS were extremely happy to have our Kindergarten students join us,” said Mrs Egan “For the first few weeks of Term 1 our focus is on socialisation play and interaction the students will get to know each other and will begin to feel more comfortable in their new surroundings “During this time our Kindergarten students are also well supported by their Year 6 Buddies “Both our Buddies and the Kindergarten students enjoy spending time together and are establishing a strong bond “Our Buddy support system along with our orientation program plays a crucial role in easing this transition process for our Kindergarten students “The staff at NHPS love teaching and we love what we do – it is a very rewarding experience.” the Riverview Carnival has evolved into the largest social lawn bowls competition in the southern hemisphere Hosted annually by Club North Haven the carnival has become a must-do on the calendars of bowling enthusiasts across the country The year’s contest welcomes over 1600 bowlers with participants travelling to North Haven from as far as Hervey Bay and Victoria men’s and ladies’ competitions One of the key attractions of the Riverview Carnival is the substantial prize pool with sponsors contributing over $17,000 in cash prizes and giveaways All matches at the carnival are played in Bowls Fours format with competition leading to semi-final and grand final matches played over three ends Carnival coordinator Andy Lloyd highlighted the far-reaching economic impact of the Riverview Carnival on the Camden Haven community “The carnival brings in a big boom to North Haven with a lot of players returning each year to participate,” Mr Lloyd said “Apart from bowls we also offer a range of social activities.” “You get to meet so many new people as well as catch up and strengthen pre-existing bonds.” The 66th Riverview Carnival will conclude on Saturday 19 October during his arraignment Wednesday at state Superior Court in Meriden Senior Assistant States Attorney Brian Silbey presents the state's charges during the arraignment of David Pagan who is accused of killing one person and wounding another during a domestic violence incident Tuesday in North Haven A North Haven police cruiser blocks off Pleasant Drive Wednesday the morning after police said a 77-year-old man was killed and another person wounded in a domestic violence stabbing has been charged with murder and assault in the domestic stabbings on Pleasant Drive Tuesday night David Pagan during arraignment at state Superior Court in Meriden April 16 during arraignment at state Superior Court in Meriden April 16 Judge David Zagaja during the arraignment for David Pagan at state Superior Court in Meriden April 16 Senior State's Attorney Brian Sibley during the arraignment for David Pagan at state Superior Court in Meriden April 16 NORTH HAVEN — A judge set bail of $2 million Wednesday for a 40-year-old North Haven man charged in the fatal stabbing of his 77-year-old father and the wounding of another relative during a domestic attack Tuesday night told officers who detained him on Manor Drive a short distance from his Pleasant Drive home that he "went after" the other relative "but his father got in the way," according to a report by North Haven police Officer Joseph Hyland Pagan explained to police that his dispute with the other relative started when the relative departed from his usual showering and stretching routine David Pagan said he would help with this routine because hand or wrist injuries made it difficult for the relative to turn on the shower North Haven police had described the incident as isolated and said there was no threat to the public. He was arraigned at state Superior Court in Meriden on Wednesday A bail commissioner said during the arraignment that Pagan is a lifelong resident but reports no employment Public defender John Cizik said Pagan served in the Army National Guard from 2003-07 The judge transferred the case to state Superior Court in New Haven where the most serious cases from the region are heard Seven police officers went to the family's home around 8:40 p.m Tuesday after the other relative called 911 from a rear shed The other relative "had a gash on the left wrist and was bleeding heavily" when police found him in the shed adding that he put a tourniquet on the man's left arm to help stop the bleeding The man said Pagan's father was in the house but was unsure whether he also had been stabbed Brennan reported that he and a fellow officer entered the house through the basement and climbed stairs to the kitchen where they found a man lying on his left side on the kitchen floor The man "was extremely pale and unresponsive," Brennan reported and he radioed nearby firefighters for help Brennan said he turned the man onto his back lowered his shirt and found a stab wound to the neck that was "actively bleeding." The officer said he checked for a pulse and did not find one before turning over the man's care to Nelson Ambulance personnel He said the ambulance took the man to Yale New Haven Hospital While putting crime scene tape around the property he and another officer found a folding knife with blood on it on the north side of the front lawn A doctor pronounced Pagan's father dead at 9:39 p.m. adding that the man had "sustained multiple stab wounds around the neck and chest area of his body." The other relative had sustained hand lacerations was discharged from the hospital and reported to North Haven police headquarters he reported having a hand injury and said he needed to be hospitalized Pagan said he was in pain and believed that his hand and thumb might be injured adding that he was going to jail for stabbing his father and needed to make sure his hand was OK Pagan was taken by ambulance to Yale's St where two officers were  instructed to guard him When police first detained Pagan on Manor Drive "He's gonna need a medic," and when police asked how the altercation had started Pagan explained the routine in which he turned on the shower for the other relative the relative showered then stretched downstairs Pagan said he usually went for a walk while the relative was stretching because the sound of footsteps upstairs bothered him adding that the relative would text him the word "set" when he was finished showering and stretching the relative decided to stretch before showering and Pagan waited 30 to 40 minutes without ever receiving the "set" message Pagan said he returned home while the relative was stretching the relative"became aggravated" and a dispute ensued a North Haven police cruiser remained parked across the entrance to Pleasant Drive A police officer said the scene still was active The scene where the stabbing occurred was not visible from the closed intersection The neighborhood is a dead-end street lined with sidewalks and single-family suburban homes a nearby Culver Lane resident who was walking down Fitch Street Wednesday morning described the neighborhood as mostly quiet other people mind theirs-type of area,” he said McFadden, 21, recalled an explosion at a nearby Quinnipiac Avenue home in 2018 that killed a 60-year-old North Haven man after he engaged in a standoff with police The explosion occurred about a mile from Tuesday’s stabbing and within sight from McFadden’s home on Culver Lane Peter YankowskiReporterPeter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He was previously a reporter for the Danbury News-Times and the Ridgefield Press. The 2024 Australian Shortboard Titles got underway at North Haven with Open Men’s heats contested in clean 2-3ft waves just north of the break wall New South Welshman Josh Stretton top-scored in round one of the Open Men’s with a heat total of 12.84 Queenslander Ben Lorenston was second best in heat one with a 12.60 total and a 6.43 single wave score Kiera Buckpitt (NSW) was a clear standout in the early rounds displaying powerful and precise rail work to post a 13.90 heat total that included a 7.17 single wave score for three big turns After lunch the Men’s division big guns came out to play with the likes of New South Welshman and ISA champion Dane Henry and Dom Thomas firing warning shots Henry posted an 8-point ride in his heat whilst Thomas (8.67 points) posted the highest single wave score in heat two in round three In the Club North Haven Open Men’s semi finals it was Queenslander Ben Lorenston who impressed nailing 7.33 on his opening ride in the first minute of semi final one to get out to a lead and nail the win In the second semi it was again Dane Henry who looked the goods posting a huge 8.83 single wave score to win through to the final along with Dom Thomas Amelie Bourke (NSW) and Ava Holland (VIC) caused the upset of the Women’s semis with heat totals of 11.10 and 8.80 respectively to upset eliminate Kiera Buckpitt and move into the final along with Freya Prumm (NSW) and Kaleisha Launders from Western Australia Contest Director Glen Elliott said: “Conditions have settled down quite a bit after one of the biggest east coast swells for many years hit the region this week Light south-west winds made for great conditions and the level of surfing from the Open Men and Women was outstanding We are excited to see what tomorrow brings.” Club North Haven Open Men’s and Women’s finals: Club North Haven Open division and Over 35 division champions were crowned at North Haven as part of the 2024 Hyundai High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships The huge east coast swell had dissipated overnight to create groomed conditions under offshore winds to crown Dane Henry and Freya Prumm as Open Men’s and Women’s Club North Haven Australian Shortboard champions World Junior champion Henry proving too good putting on a display of aerial antics and powerful rail work to finish in front with a 16.90 heat total that included a 9.33 single wave score for a carve into backside rotation combo.  Freya Prumm produced the clutch performance of the event thus far nailing an 8-point ride in the last minute of the Club North Haven Open Women’s final to snatch victory.  The age divisions also got underway with the Club North Haven Over 35’s first up and it was New South Welshman Shane Conwell coming out of the gates firing on all cylinders with a 15.83 heat total with the highest single wave score of the round By the time the Over 35’s finals rolled around after lunch it was Victorian Joel Reid (12.24) and Talina Wilson (NSW) who emerged victorious Wilson left it so late to clinch victory she had to wait on the beach after the hooter to hear the result DAY 2 CHAMPIONS:Club North Haven Open Men – Dane Henry (NSW)Club North Haven Open Women – Freya Prumm (NSW)Club North Haven Over 35 Men – Joel Reid (VIC)Club North Haven Over 35 Women – Talina Wilson (NSW) Amelie Bourke on her way to qualifying for the Club North Haven Open Women’s final SHORTBOARD DAY 3 RESULTS:The older age divisions of the Hyundai High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships got underway at North Haven which was affected by a northerly wind change overnight challenging some of the best the Club North Haven Over 40’s Tasmania’s Dustin Hollick sent a warning to his fellow competitors in the Over 40’s and Over 45’s top scoring in both divisions to win straight through to round three Hollick posted 12.77 and 13.57 heat totals respectively including a 7.67 single turn on his backhand it was nice and clean early on before that northerly kicked in The standard of surfing is really high in all the divisions so everyone’s pushing each other You’ve got to be smart with waves selection and strategy out there,” Hollick said In the Club North Haven Over 50’s divisions it was Scott Shindler (NSW) top scoring with a 15.23 heat total and a huge single wave score of 8.83 Greta Francis (NSW) top scored in the Women’s side of the Over 50’s with a 4.67 single wave score Another huge day of competition is expected with elder age divisions tomorrow The forecast looks promising with a southerly change predicted to come through overnight Scott Lawrence looking good at North Haven Credit: Kurt Polock / Surfing Australia SHORTBOARD DAY 4 RESULTS:The predicted southerly change came through overnight to greet competitors at North Haven with clean conditions.  Wave quality was again not an issue with 2ft plus waves on offer for the Over 40’s and older divisions to show off their skills and there was plenty of shredding to see.  It was New South Welshman Paul Snow (13.57) along with Tasmanian Dustin Hollick (13.53) top scoring in the Club North Haven Over 45 Men’s division whilst Susan Levett (NSW) posted a 6.83 single wave score to take an early lead in the Club North Haven Over 60’s aggregate finals The second and deciding final will decide the national champion In the Club North Haven Over 40 Men’s division it was again evergreen Tasmanian Hollick who was firing on all cylinders flow and placement elements to post an impressive 16-point heat total to move into the semi finals with Mitch Dawkins (NSW) Queensland’s Matt Clark and West Australian Andrew Sheridan Declan Lee Smith slicing and dicing his way to a good score at North Haven. Credit: Kurt Polock / Surfing Australia SHORTBOARD DAY 5 RESULTS:On another picture perfect day at North Haven seven new Australian Champions were crowned from Over 40’s Men through to Over 60’s Women.  The conditions were nearly identical to yesterday with that lovely light offshore wind grooming the faces of waves breaking on three sepereate peaks for competitors at head height on the sets.  There were so many amazing performances today it’s hard to pick just a few to highlight Scott Schindler’s (NSW) buzzer beater in the Over 50 Men’s final was one moment to remember Schindler needing a mid-range score with seconds to go took off on a wave on the inside peak and completed two strong turns to get the job done He lay in the sand soaking up the moment as the score was read out.  Belinda Koorey left her best performance until last in the Over 50’s Women’s final lifting the level of surfing in the Final to rarely seen standards The New South Wales shredder posted a huge 16.27 points including an 8.50 point single wave backhand banger.  Then there was the little bloke from Tasmania Dustin Hollick After setting the pace all event in both the Over 40 and 45 Men Hollick didn’t have his best heat in the 40’s Final finishing third before recovering in style to win the Over 45’s with a 15.66 point total Hollick is Tasmania’s first shortboard Champion since 90’s Junior prodigy Dara Penfold.  DAY 5 CHAMPIONS:Over 40 Men – Shane Conwell (NSW)Over 45 Men – Dustin Hollick (TAS)Over 50 Men – Scott Schindler (NSW)Over 50 Women – Belinda Koorey (NSW)Over 55 Men – Ged Cook (NSW)Over 60 Men – Rod Baldwin (NSW)Over 60 Women – Susan Levett (NSW) Scott Schindler won his Australian Title on the buzzer at North Haven Credit: Kurt Polock / Surfing Australia  For full results, please visit LiveHeats EventsEvents NewsRule Book (2024) CoachingJudgingOfficiatingRenewalsSport IntegrityHelp Resources High Performance CentreHigh Performance ProgramHigh Performance Academy AboutIrukandjis News About  Login to your profile or Sign up to our new Surfing Portal Head to your Surfing Portal to purchase or renew memberships Head to your Surfing Portal to enter events and courses Clinton Guest (NSW) posting a near perfect 9.93 Credits: ISA Day 4 of competition at the ISA World Longboard Championships has wrapped up overnight with all four Australian athletes delivering standout performances... North Shore Boardriders have officially claimed the title of Australia's best boardrider club securing national glory and ultimate bragging rights at the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) Grand Final,.. HYUNDAI AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE GRAND FINAL PRESENTED BY NRMA INSURANCE IS ON AT BURLEIGH HEADS THIS WEEKEND Australia’s most exciting club surfing competition the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle.. Surfing Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Janine Allis to it’s Board of Directors. A trailblazing entrepreneur and passionate advocate for innovation and growth The 2025 Australian Para Surfing Titles and BrightSky Australian Pro Adaptive Surf Championships Presented by Forward Ability Support are set to take over Byron Bay from March 23 - 30 An extraordinary display of community and connection is set to put Cronulla NSW on the global stage again this March as 1,000 individuals paddle out link arms and unite as one to break the record for the World’s.. StatesSNSWSQLDSVICSWASSASTAS North Haven police have arrested a man who is accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating his stepdaughter and they said investigators identified the suspect through DNA that familiy members had submitted to genealogy companies Police said they received a complaint in January 2024 that a 23-year-old woman who has intellectual disabilities had been sexually assaulted The victim had complained of stomach pains so her mother took her to the hospital and that revealed that the victim was pregnant When the victim was around six months into the pregnancy The state forensic lab was able to isolate the paternal DNA a company that specializes in forensic genetic genealogy agreed to work with investigators and the DNA was compared with DNA that had been willingly submitted to genealogy companies Investigators were then able to complete a family tree from the partial match and identify a suspect Police said the suspect’s DNA was a match for the paternal DNA and detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the victim’s stepfather The 49-year-old New Haven man was arrested on Tuesday and he was charged with sexual assault in the second degree and held on a $200,000 bond OFFSHORE wind and clean 3-4 foot waves set the perfect scene for the monthly meet of North Haven Boardriders on Sunday A total of 38 surfers took to the waves at North Haven Beach throughout a thrilling day of competition The event featured three open surfing divisions as well as a bodyboard competition and juniors contest Boardriders president Stewart O’Brien said the conditions were spot on providing just the right amount of challenge to push competitors to their limits “The waves are a bit tricky but offer some good barrels for the surfers to navigate and enjoy,” he said Hardy Fletcher emerged victorious with a score of 8.15 while the return to the water of Col Saunders garnered much excitement among competitors Young talent Ollie Miner showcased his skills to sneak into third position in the division The C Grade Open division offered a fierce battle among the early contenders with Stewart ‘Prez’ O’Brien ultimately clinching the win from Dan Blanch The B Grade Open final was another thrilling showdown with Jye Chalker emerging as the winner over up-and-comer Rusty Hogan it was the A Grade competition that stole the show Jonathan ‘Wingnut’ Hrabak clinched the top spot Leon Prowse from Old School Plumbing sponsored the monthly meet The North Haven Boardriders will hold their last round of the season on the third Sunday in November followed by their much-anticipated presentation night on 30 November HomeNews  How the North Haven Dinghy Foundation is Bringing Back an Iconic Boat 1.What inspired the creation of the North Haven Dinghy Foundation The Dinghy Foundation began as a cross-generational conversation about preserving this iconic class of sailboat — the oldest continually raced one-design sailboat in America It was basically:  these boats are part of American sailing history but for whatever reasons they are turning into historical artifacts rather than being a vigorously active fleet “How do we save the North Haven Dinghy?” In its heyday in the early 20th century there were 50-60 North Haven Dinghies racing in several divisions all summer long The distinct wineglass stern and four-sided sail peppered the waters of Penobscot Bay and it was a gusty day and I was basically limber ballast for a 70-year-old skipper who had been racing Dinghies since he was a kid We ripped along in the boat and won our race against a few other boats The answer to the Foundation’s existential question seemed patently clear:  we save the Dinghies by getting kids in them having fun Then it was a question of access to boats We were able to gather some competitive Dinghies into a communal fleet (bringing some out of long-term storage) started working with a local yacht club to insinuate Dinghies into the youth program particularly alongside Optimists which also have a single four-sided sail what is the significance of this longstanding one-design boat to the sailing world at large on the North Haven Dinghy’s 100th anniversary in 1987 stating of the Dinghy’s establishment of the one-design concept “all boats are built to the same specifications making the skipper’s skills the determining factor in a race not the gadgetry of the boat.”  The elegance is the simplicity of the playing field but the invitation for anyone to compete and feel he or she has a truly fair shot at winning is a sporting principle to extol and preserve By the way — I point this out to my young daughters — the first North Haven Dinghy race in 1887 was won by a woman racing against two boats skippered by men The North Haven Dinghy’s design is simple and elegant You sit low in what feels like a canoe and you feel the water whipping along hull and there is a reason people have loved these boats for so many years Can you tell us more about the foundation’s mission and the goals you’re working towards Our focus is immediately on providing public access to Dinghies and rapidly expanding the number of viable North Haven Dinghies on the water The more folks who catch the bug to sail these boats and with sailing it is often at first simply a question of “how can I get in a boat?”  We remove all those barriers If there is an owner who is not gung ho about their Dinghy we try to find a way to put that boat at the disposal of others who will gleefully sail it We are looking to commission new Dinghies built exactly as they always have been Our goal is to end up with 40 Dinghies on a starting line by 2040 How has the foundation impacted the local community on North Haven Island For the multitude of sailors on the island Everyone knows the North Haven Dinghy’s place in history and now they are seeing a vibrant renaissance The Foundation won the big prize at the end of the sailing season for having had the biggest impact on our community in 2024 But it’s the kids who are having the obvious hoot just messing around in these craft because Dinghies were not really accessible before — more of the classic-boat-don’t-touch feel has now shifted to “where are we sailing the Dinghy flotilla today?”  The island boatyards are seeing new interest in the fleet We want to have new Dinghies built and there is excitement around that prospect There is a pride in the fact that these historically significant boats are constructed on island There’s always a challenge in trying to skin a cat in a novel way There were doubts about strategy and follow-through but luckily we have a pretty simple model and heaps of local support It’s great to have so many of the lifelong Dinghy sailors come up and say how impressed they are with the growth and appetite This is the “backwards” commitment of the Foundation as a functioning class association:  by focusing resources almost entirely on the enjoyment of people who do not own a North Haven Dinghy we end up amplifying the experience for those who do Can you share more about the foundation’s educational programs and how they engage participants open-to-all regular clinic taught by US Sailing-certified instructors each week that meets folks wherever they are in terms of sailing skill and gets them immediately out in a Dinghy the boats are available for private lessons and they can arrange those with instructors The goal is to get anyone interested to become a “proficient Dinghy sailor,” capable of sailing Dinghies alone the communal fleet is then available to them through a free reservation system whenever they want to go sailing The second initiative is a collaboration with a local yacht club which has access to the communal fleet as teaching vessels for the youth sailing program Getting kids feeling totally familiar with North Haven Dinghies guarantees the lifeblood of the class What are the foundation’s plans for the future The Dinghy Foundation is a tax-deductible 501(c)3 charitable organization wholly funded by donations The provision and maintenance of communal boats is our core competency and our fundamental thesis — giving more people more access means the North Haven Dinghy legacy lives on We have a half-dozen boats in the Foundation’s communal fleet now and would like to triple or quadruple that number in the next 15 years with the goal of 40 Dinghies on the starting line by 2040 (a mix of communal and privately owned boats) we are revitalizing the original concept of the one design and the community where this platonic ideal of equal equipment first flourished Website feedback? 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The day’s activities began with a Welcome to Country performed by Birpai sisters Kitty and Charlie The Executive Committee of Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and Age Group Managers were then introduced to the gaggle of eager participants Club Captain Tony Worton led a tour of the SLSC facilities before the children joined their respective managers on the sand Director of Administration for Camden Haven SLSC said the program’s core values centred around beach safety “Our Nippers program is open to all children aged five to 14,” said Nicole “For our youngest members it is about getting them comfortable on the sand and in the surf but as the children get older they start learning skills with the program serving as a pathway to Surf Life Saving.” specialised board training sessions are also available for participants Led by Tony Worton every second Friday afternoon at North Haven Baths these sessions aim to enhance confidence and teach board skills techniques With 56 Nippers enrolled for the new season Camden Haven SLSC has enjoyed a growth in numbers citing the fun-filled activities and the opportunity to connect with her peers as key motivators for her continued participation “I have friends at the club and it is great to catch up with them.” News Of The Area highlighted the vandalism six weeks ago but instead of being replaced or repaired more panels and gates have been destroyed or stolen Beach to Beach Pathway President Penny Small calls it “atrocious vandalism that jeopardises people’s safety” “[It is] so disgraceful to see such selfish dangerous behaviour in our beautiful area,” she said The fencing was erected to prevent pathway users injuring themselves in the gaps that appeared as the rocks subsided As the breakwall is a popular fishing spot three gates were later added to give anglers access Regular user Bruce de Graaf said these are all gone “This began with a couple of panels being muscled out and thrown into the water [now] all of the gates have been stolen,” he said Mr de Graaf shared a video with News Of The Area which shows there is barely an undamaged section left The video was also sent to Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams Her office forwarded it to the Maritime Infrastructure Delivery Office (MIDO) which is part of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) – the department responsible for the breakwall As they did when the vandalism was first reported TfNSW responded that “they will look into it again” If anyone sees or knows anything about the ongoing damage they should contact Mid North Coast Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 A 77-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a domestic incident in North Haven on Tuesday night and another man has been charged with murder Emergency crews responded to a home Pleasant Drive around 8:40 p.m for a report of domestic incident involving a stabbing they said they found someone outside of the home with non-life threatening injuries Once officers entered the home to look for additional victims they said they found a man with several wounds and heavy blood loss The officers then began searching for a third person He was found on a nearby street and was taken into custody Investigators said the incident involves family members and there is no threat to the public North Haven/NSW(August 4th/2024): Club North Haven Open and Over 35 Division Champions were crowned today at North Haven as part of the 2024 Hyundai High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships The huge east coast swell had dissipated overnight to create groomed conditions at North Haven under offshore winds to crown Dane Henry and Freya Prumm as Open Men’s and Women’s Club North Haven Australian Shortboard Champions World Junior Champion Henry proving to good putting on a display of aerial antics and powerful rail work to finish in front with a 16.90 point heat total that included a 9.33 point single wave score for a carve into backside rotation combo.  nailing an 8 point ride in the last minute of the Club North Haven Open Women’s final to snatch victory.  The Age Divisions also got underway with the Club North Haven Over 35’s first up and it was New South Welshman Shane Conwell coming out of the gates firing on all cylinders with a 15.83 point heat total with  the highest single wave score of the round of a 8.33 point doozy of a ride hander By the time the Over 35’s Finals rolled around after lunch it was Victorian Joel Reid (12.24 points) and Talina Wilson (NSW) who emerged victorious winning with her final wave to shore.  Club North Haven Open Men – Dane Henry (NSW) Club North Haven Open Women – Freya Prumm (NSW)  Club North Haven Over 35 Men – Joel Reid (VIC)  Club North Haven Over 35 Women – Talina Wilson (NSW)  For FULL RESULTS click through to LiveHeats HERE   Surfers 24/7#NoTXTNoWrecksCoachingJudgingOfficiatingRenewalsLodge A Complaint AboutOur Partners 2025) - Australians Isabella Nichols (AUS) and Jack Robinson (AUS) have claimed victory today at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy 2025) - The stage has been set for Finals Day at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy 5 of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour.. 2025) - The fourth day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy 5 of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) 2025) - The field has been narrowed at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy 5 of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT),.. 2025) - The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy North Haven Garden Club member Marge Quinn, with help form her son, cleaned and prepped the garden at Montowese and Fitch Street. Will Sealy, husband of North Haven Garden Club member, Carmen Sealy, lent a helping hand.  NORTH HAVEN — The North Haven Garden Club has been busy cleaning up various town gardens this month.  Recently, club member Marge Quinn, with help from her son, cleaned and prepped the garden at Montowese Avenue and Fitch Street and spread a large load of mulch. The garden has budding rose bushes and several bulbs popping through the newly spread mulch with perennials following soon.  On the morning of April 21, several members, under the direction of Cindy Golia, cleared last year's debris from the Dolly Chagnon Memorial Garden before spreading mulch.  The North Haven Garden Club cleaned up the Dolly Chagnon Memorial Garden at Rock Road Island. Pete Stevenson pruned the four rose bushes before mulching, and Italia Avitable, Angela Buzzelli, Jen Saslafsky, Deb Trapani and Maria Yankura, along with Stevenson, helped spread two large piles of mulch. The daffodils and hyacinths bulbs that were planted last fall are starting to bloom and soon the allium bulbs will bloom along with the many perennials. On Tuesday, April 14, a few members of the North Haven Garden Club cleaned debris from the Martha Culver House gardens. On April 17, a few members spread mulch at the Kathy Brandt Memorial Garden at Ridge Road. The day before, Bene Jablonski stopped by the garden and cleared some debris to ready the garden for a fresh layer of mulch. Last fall, several overgrown shrubs were removed by the public works crew.  The garden is now going to be a perennial garden. The daffodils and hyacinths are blooming.  For more information on the garden club, email italia_a@comcast.net.  Do you have a submission for the community news section? News releases can be sent to news@thenorthhavencitizen.com. North Haven firefighters were able to put out a fire that quickly spread to a nearby wooded area Friday evening The fire department said they responded to Spring Road for a reported structure fire around 3 p.m Crews found a large brush fire with homes exposed Firefighters attacked the blaze on the south side and strong winds and hilly terrain created a fast-moving fire that threatened homes on Renee Lane With the help of neighboring fire agencies crews were able to get the fire under control and put out hot spots in the span of a few hours Firefighters said they were able to extinguish the blaze before it damaged any homes The fire department is reminding residents to use caution with any outdoor fires due to the elevated fire danger NORTH HAVEN — A driver for a "third-party Amazon delivery service" was arrested Saturday for setting a coworker’s vehicle on fire during an argument over packages that were sent to the wrong address, police said.  Diogo Dorea Da Cunha, 35, of Bridgeport, was charged with third-degree arson, reckless burning and first-degree criminal mischief in connection with the fire, according to the North Haven Police Department.  Police said the investigation that led to Da Cunha’s arrest began around 10 a.m. when officers were dispatched to Extra Space Storage at 453 Washington Ave. for a report of a dispute and unwanted person.  The responding investigators learned that a crew leader for “a third-party Amazon delivery service” operating out of a storage unit got into a dispute with a driver after packages were sent to the wrong address, police said. No injuries were reported in connection with the blaze. Police did not reveal how Da Cunha set the fire. Officials said he is being held on bond.   Richard Chumney is a reporter for the Connecticut Post, covering the Bridgeport Board of Education and the town of Stratford. He previously covered the city of Norwalk for The Norwalk Hour and the city of Lynchburg, Virginia for the News & Advance. A dog that mauled a volunteer at a North Haven animal shelter has been euthanized, according to the shelter. A volunteer at The Animal Haven was attacked last week as she opened the door to the room where the dog, named Sarge, was being held. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. “It is with terribly heavy hearts that we are informing the public that we had to have Sarge humanely euthanized today,” The Animal Haven said in a Facebook post. Get top local Connecticut stories delivered to you every morning with the News Headlines newsletter. The volunteer survived the attack, but she suffered severe bite wounds to the face and has undergone reconstructive surgery, the shelter said. The operators of the shelter said Sarge was a big, strong dog but had never before shown aggression while at the shelter and the volunteer was familiar to the dog and visited him regularly. Sarge was vaccinated for rabies when he arrived at the shelter, but operators said they could not rule out that the change in his behavior was caused by rabies and that he may have been infected prior to receiving his vaccination. The victim is being treated for rabies as a precaution. “Our hearts go out to our friend and volunteer who was severely hurt by Sarge and to her family during this very difficult time,” The Animal Haven said in a statement. The plan was for Sarge to be quarantined for at least 10 days to see if he showed symptoms of rabies, then The Animal Haven would look for another facility that will accept Sarge and is better equipped to handle him. Desmond's Army, an animal advocacy group, said earlier this week that all options should be exhausted before euthanasia and Sarge deserved to be rehabilitated at a place with enough resources to give him that chance. “He needs the chance for it to be determined -- being in a facility that, you know, is knowledgeable with triggers and working with that, and ultimately working Sarge into a foster home to adopt if they're able to do that,” Zilla Cannamella, of Desmond’s Army, said. On Wednesday, The Animal Haven posted that they determined that euthanasia was needed after consulting veterinarians, animal behaviorists and animal control. “Sarge’s unprovoked attack on our volunteer resulted in level 5 bites to her face (the highest level short of death). Sarge’s behavior was described as ‘pathologically abnormal’ and ‘untreatable and unrehabilitatable.’ Given that, the possibility that Sarge would again attack and severely injure another human being was far too great to responsibly and ethically be ignored,” The Animal Haven posted on Facebook. “As much as we would have loved to have simply transferred Sarge to another facility, we could not do so without endangering others and exposing them to very significant risk. And of course, Sarge certainly could not be safely fostered in someone’s home, as was suggested by some people. We therefore had to make one of the hardest, if not the hardest, decisions we have ever had to make in The Animal Haven’s 77 years of saving cats and dogs,” the post goes on to say. The Animal Haven said they understand that many people will be very upset. “We can only hope that they can understand, at least a little, the horrible dilemma that we were in, and that all of us at The Animal Haven are extraordinarily upset with this outcome. We knew and loved Sarge and greatly mourn his passing,” Animal Haven said. “We also want to clarify that despite having to make this very devastating and painful decision, The Animal Haven remains a no-kill shelter. As Best Friends Animal Society’s definition of no-kill says, “The no-kill philosophy acknowledges that euthanasia may sometimes be an appropriate choice in rare cases of irremediable canine aggression in which public safety cannot be reasonably assured and other interventions would compromise the animal’s quality of life,” The Animal Haven said. All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAshley Louise Shields appeared via video link from custody before Magistrate Georgina Darcy in Port Macquarie Local Court on Thursday The court heard Shields had pleaded guilty to charges connected to the death of Paul Davy including hindering the investigation and attempting to influence a witness Mr Davy, 43, was found on the driveway of a home in Batar Creek Road, Kendall, at 6.40pm on November 22, 2023. Members of the public commenced CPR before paramedics arrived but he died at the scene Ashley Louise Shields will be sentenced after pleading guilty to charges relating to a fatal Kendall shooting Picture fileShields was one of four people arrested in relation to the Kendall shooting While a 38-year-old man faces charges for Davy's alleged murder was initially charged with concealing a serious indictable offence The charges of the two others remain before the court said that the charge of concealing a serious indictable offence had been withdrawn along with an additional charge of intending to pervert the course of justice The court heard that Shields pleaded guilty to two charges The first charge involved hindering the investigation of a serious indictable offence Shields provided false information "intending to hinder the investigation" of an alleged murder The second charge involved attempting to influence a witness in order to help secure an acquittal for another accused individual in the proceedings related to Mr Davy's death Court documents state that between November 22 Shields sent "threatening messages" to a potential witness in an effort to persuade the witness to give "false evidence" in legal proceedings Shields' case will next be mentioned in the Port Macquarie District Court on November 25 the court heard Shields had been in custody for six and a half months Mr Giles applied for bail on Shields' behalf citing changes in the charges and newly presented information Magistrate Darcy said she was concerned over Shields' history of bail violations including previous contact with co-accused individuals and additional criminal charges that remain before the court "All of that points towards someone who has a disregard to bail conditions and orders from the court," she said "I don't consider there is anything that has been presented today that would meet the [threshold to grant bail] I decline to hear any further release applications in this matter." Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over Your digital replica of Today's Paper (WCIV) — (UPDATE) - 84-year-old Harry Rivers has been charged with murder in connection to Thursday morning's homicide at the North Haven Residential Home Rivers reportedly beat another resident to death (ORIGINAL STORY) - A person has died Thursday after a reported assault incident according to the North Charleston Police Department The statement from the police reports that officers responded to a call of a reported assault at the North Haven Residential Home on 4326 Leslie Street A male resident suffered an injury from the assault and was assisted by Charleston County EMS and the North Charleston Fire Department before succumbing to their injuries Detectives detained another resident for questioning however as of 8:18 a.m This investigation is ongoing and more details will be provided as they become available The Northern Rivers’ Joel Taylor has defended his national title at the Adaptive Surf Championships – closing an incredible eight days of competition NBN News caught up with the para athlete to chat about the win – and what challenges lie ahead The good weather continued to provide for competitors The Australian Para Surfing Titles have been an integral part of the Australian Surf Championships since 2016 following the introduction of a world title by the International Surfing Association (ISA) Competing at his first Australian Surf Championship last week was Port Macquarie para-surfer Toby Begg who was involved in a life-changing shark attack at Lighthouse Beach on August 25 Begg hit the waves in the PS-Kneel Division alongside para-surfing royalty Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart who holds an impressive collection of seven Australian titles first became involved in the sport after losing his leg in 1976 “I was always an avid surfer as a kid and have now spent almost my whole life surfing with just one leg,” Stewart told News Of The Area (NOTA) “Since the adaptive moment has come along it has just been fantastic “The international titles have opened up the world to bring our family of para-surfers together Stewart said the ocean is a “real leveller for adaptive people” “When we are on land you can see we are on crutches and in wheelchairs but once we are in the water we don’t have that Joel Taylor took out the PS Prone 1 event to secure back-to-back Australian titles “Last year I won after spending 20 years out of the ocean so to go back-to-back champion is pretty cool,” he said “It’s nice to hold the para titles in some waves that have a little bit of punch behind them so we can show our stuff “I would have liked to stay out there to be honest.” Contest director Glen Elliott noted the continuous rise in the standard of para-surfing competitions “We have had really good waves and the performances out there are just peaking,” he said “The camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed among participants further highlight the inclusive nature of this competition and the sense of unity it fosters within the surfing community.” PS VI 1 & PS VI 2 – Jack Jackson NSW PS-Prone 2 Mixed – Cliff Gralton NSW PS-Kneel – Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart NSW PS-S2 – PS-S3 & PS-Sit – Jake Matthews NSW during the arraignment at Meriden Superior Court with his public defender John Cizik on Wednesday David Pagan during the arraignment at Meriden Superior Court on Wednesday during the arraignment at Meriden Superior Court with his public defender John Cizik NORTH HAVEN — The 77-year-old man police say was stabbed and killed by his son in North Haven Tuesday night was identified as Noel Pagan, police confirmed Thursday. David Pagan, 40, told officers that he “went after” another relative “but his father got in the way,” according to a report by North Haven police Officer Joseph Hyland. Police said David Pagan fatally stabbed his father and wounded another relative during a domestic attack Tuesday night. He is facing murder and fist-degree assault charges in the stabbings. The suspect was arraigned in state Superior Court in Meriden on Wednesday and Judge David Zagaja set his bail at $2 million.  David Pagan is next scheduled to appear in court on May 7. Officers were called to the family’s home at around 8:40 p.m. after the relative called 911 from a shed that he had locked himself in, according to a police report. David Pagan also called 911 from Manor Drive, the report states.  they found he had a gash on his left wrist and was bleeding heavily Officers put a tourniquet on the man’s arm to help stop the bleeding Officers later found Noel Pagan lying on his left side on the kitchen floor with a large amount of blood on the floor Police described the father as “extremely pale and unresponsive” and determined he had been stabbed multiple times around his neck and chest Emergency medical personnel took Noel Pagan to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead The relative suffered lacerations to his hand and was later discharged from the hospital This story includes prior reporting from Peter Yankowski Liz HardawayStaff WriterLiz Hardaway is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The Animal Haven in North Haven is at the center of a controversy surrounding what next steps should be taken with a dog that attacked a volunteer The shelter says the situation has put them between a rock and a hard place says volunteers were cleared by a trainer in February to walk the dog Last week, Sarge attacked a volunteer who had worked with him before leaving her seriously injured and in need of multiple rounds of facial surgery.  We only want the best for him,” Beaudin said the decision was made for Sarge to undergo humane behavioral euthanasia which can only be done after the animal is dead Beaudin says the attack was a large departure from Sarge's normal and that no one could have predicted this from him. He had been vaccinated when he came to the shelter in July When the community caught wind of that situation protestors Friday urged The Animal Haven to keep Sarge alive he's undergoing a state-mandated 10-day quarantine to monitor for rabies symptoms “We will have to decide kind of what's going to happen to him just a general facility to handle a dangerous dog like Sarge those are the only two options,” said Beaudin Beaudin says they are still a no kill shelter It's becoming a heated situation on both sides of the issue says all options should be exhausted before euthanasia and says Sarge deserves to be rehabilitated at a place with enough resources to give him that chance “He needs the chance for it to be determined -- being in a facility that is knowledgeable with triggers and working with that and ultimately working Sarge into a foster home to adopt if they're able to do that,” said Zilla Cannamella since The Animal Haven updated the public about Sarge’s situation some rescue and training organizations out of state are saying the ethical decision would be to euthanize sarge as opposed to risking an attack happening again she is being treated for rabies and has undergone surgery The shelter says they are in touch with her family daily but they are asking for privacy They say the decision for next steps will be made with guidance of veterinarians two Camden Haven bodyboarders emerged victorious in their respective divisions with Archer Thoms being crowned Under 16 Cadet Open champion and Hardy Fletcher securing a win in the Under 14 Grommet category Following an exceptional performance throughout the competition Thoms’ final heat score of 11:10 was enough to narrowly edge out NSW riders Sunny Williams Ossian Mackenzie and Kai Atkinson for the title win Fletcher meanwhile blitzed the Under 14 division with a final heat total of 14.00 a massive 7.13 points ahead of nearest rival Morrison Parker The win further cemented Fletcher’s status as a rising star in the sport of bodyboarding “The conditions were very big and out of control with some heavy waves but it was really cool and special to have the event in my home break,” Fletcher told News Of The Area “I was so happy and excited when I heard that I won “What made the win even better was having my friends sponsors and fellow surfers all there to celebrate with me.” Freda said in a Facebook post that he expects to be back to work in a few weeks after suffering a brain bleed A brain bleed, also known as an intra-cranial hemorrhage, is a type of stroke where blood leaks or bursts from a blood vessel within the brain or skull.  In a post on his personal Facebook account, Freda's executive assistant Valerie Goodkin wrote that he is doing well and improving each day. "His medical team is very pleased with his outstanding progress and anticipates a full recovery," she wrote. "Mr. Freda will follow his doctor's advice and continue to take some time out of the office to complete his healing. We do expect him to return in a few weeks." Goodkin also said that Freda was thankful for the outpouring of well-wishes, sentiment and concern. More than 800 people have posted comments since he fell ill last week. "Due to his outstanding physical condition and strength his medical team is very optimistic about his prognosis and anticipating  a full recovery." Goodkin wrote said Freda has been a great partner on so many important issues facing the region and state we’ve put party labels aside and worked together in a constructive and bipartisan manner to solve shared challenges and identify common solutions – from education to disconnected youth to public safety and so many other issues," Elicker said "The City of New Haven stands ready to assist the Town of North Haven in whatever ways we can during this challenging period."  Elicker added that "beyond being a strong partner in government Mike is just a fundamentally good and decent person who cares deeply about serving others and his community and I’m rooting for him on his road to recovery from this health challenge.” The proposal calls for an overall 7% increase in spending over the current year NORTH HAVEN — North Haven's top town and school officials are asking residents to support a 7 % increase in both budgets The proposed $137.6 million spending plan calls for nearly $4.47 million and a little more than $4.47 million increases for both the town and the school side. Overall the requested increase is $9 million. North Haven Schools Superintendent Patrick Stirk said that most of the increase for education could be attributed to increases in contractual obligations, a new transportation contract and in-district special education costs, including two new positions he said will reduce costs of out of district placements. Stirk noted the district educates its 3,000-plus students at a cost of $21,347, which is $2,000 less than the average for similar school districts, while maintaining test scores that place North Haven in the top three of those 24 districts in many categories of assessments. "We recognize this request is significant and impactful," Stirk told the audience at a recent public hearing the district moved 11 capital projects to next year eliminated HVAC assessments planned for four schools and eliminated some new positions But the district did decide to keep the $400,000 cost of bus monitors in house rather than have it added to the new bus contract and there are plans to train 10 paraprofessionals to become residential behavioral technicians to save more than $500,000 Stirk also defended the proposal to add a special education teacher at the high school as that population continues to grow and a speech and language pathologist for the district "We are mandated to provide these services and believe it's more cost effective to hire our own," Stirk said North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda focused on the revaluation at the hearing saying that was reason for the large spending increase for the town Freda said appraised property values have skyrocketed by 37.5% in the recent revaluation because inventory is low and demand is high and the tax burden has shifted from commercial or industrial to residential Freda said the town broke down the increase in appraised value on a variety of styles of homes to better understand the situation the appraised value — not the town's assessed value which is 70% of that for taxing purposes — of a cape-style home increased from about $258,000 to $350,000 a ranch went from $268,000 to $368,000 and a raised ranch jumped from $304,000 to $416,000 Freda said the town is proposing to drop the mill rate from 34.64 to 29.46 to offset the sharp increase in residential property values but even with that 5.18% decrease homeowners will still be facing steep property tax increases For example; a cape will see a $1,171 increase in 2025-26; for a ranch the increase will be $1,088; a colonial will see a hike of $1,763; and a raised ranch will go up $1,204 Freda said he gets asked why the town has to do this and can it be stopped Freda cautioned residents that if they vote no on the budget and it is defeated it will result in cuts "If it does not pass because of reval we will have to come back with a lower budget," said Freda who called this proposal a maintenance budget If the town and the board of education have to make cuts residents could expect reductions of $750,00 to $1 million on each side would likely begin part-time employees who work the night shift and run programs at the library and recreation center Summer camps and pool hours would also likely be reduced as well as the number of summer concerts and the town's bulky leaf pick-up and bulky waste pick -up "The question is are you still willing to pay for these services knowing that the increases are largely driven by reval?" 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For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com Media Relations Contact: alyson.barnes@morganstanley.com 2023): The Australian Bodyboard Titles concluded today at North Haven in Port Macquarie Held under pristine 3-4 foot offshore conditions the ocean provided the perfect canvas for bodyboarders to showcase their prowess vying for the coveted title of Australian Champion In what many consider the best conditions ever seen for this division of the Australian Titles, Glen Elliott “Epic conditions for the bodyboarders with each participant reveling in the high-performance peaks at North Haven Solid 3-4 foot left and right peaks were the order of the day complete with tube riding and big flips.” The Open Men’s and Open Women’s events were both dominated by surfers from Western Australia The $1000 winner’s prize will undoubtedly assist with their cross-country travel expenses to this prestigious event WA) defeated her East Coast adversaries in the Open Women’s “I think just the vibes here are amazing to complete with all my friends from WA and cheer each other along and obviously to back up that win from last year it builds up my confidence yeah I’ll be back next year to defend my title” Participants couldn’t stop talking about the fantastic conditions they encountered throughout the event. Kai De Legh Padbury (Perth “The forecast was looking pretty sad at the start then I think it was on the second day it picked up and it was 3-4 foot surpassing his rival Jimmy Leayr (Newcastle NSW) by a mere margin of 0.3 to claim the Australian Title In the over-35 Masters, Wade Boeree (Kotara originally from Western Australia and now representing the Newcastle Bodyboard Club triumphed with an impressive heat total of 17.26 which included an individual score of 9.13 “I mostly compete just for the kinship these guys are my brothers and I enjoy the camaraderie that I’ve formed over the last 30 years of bodyboarding.” For all the participants in the Bodyboard division this competition is not just about titles or scores and the memory of the fantastic waves that allowed them to compete to claim the title of Australian Champion.  Open Men1. Kai De Legh Padbury (Perth NSW)3. John Cruickshank (Belmont North NSW)2. Chris Thornton (NSW)3. Ryan Jucker (Hampton East VIC)2. Justin Kirkpatrick (Gold Coast 1. Jimmy Leayr (Newcastle, NSW)2. Aaron Glossop (Forster, NSW)3. Dane Pope (Geelong, VIC)4. John Cruickshank (Belmont North, NSW)For a full list of results go to the website HERE.The Australian Shortboard Titles start tomorrow.View the draw and see LIVE results via LiveHeatsShortboard Divisions: Australian Surf Championships – Port Macquarie Stay up to date with event info and daily confirmation of event locations by joining the Australian Surf Championships 2023 WhatsApp community HERE.Entry to the Australian Titles is by state qualification or invitation.The Australian Surf Championships are proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW as well as Port Macquarie Hastings Council The World Surf League (WSL) has announced an expanded women’s field for the 2026 Championship Tour (CT) Driven by the women’s performances and with a commitment to supporting the.. with Jocelyn Neumueller (Park Holme SA) and Kai Colless (Burleigh Heads QLD) winning gold medals in their divisions at the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing.. Freshwater Boardriders Club has taken out the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Central NSW qualifier after a great day in the sun at North Narrabeen Beach The crew from Freshwater Boardriders was.. We’re excited to announce the launch of the She’s Electric podcast presented by Hyundai that celebrates the stories and successes of women leading the way in surfing Scarborough Boardriders Club has taken out the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Southern NSW qualifier for a second year straight after a great day at Corrimal Beach Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Oscar Berry (AUS) won the World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) Siargo International Surfing Cup QS 5000 The most prestigious surf contest to run in.. A man who police said struck and killed a tow truck driver then left the scene nearly three years ago was sentenced on Wednesday had pulled over to help another drive on Interstate 91 in North Haven in May 2022 Police identified the suspect as Luis Resto and said he had used heroin before driving he pled guilty and took responsibility for his actions Court officials said he took a plea deal. he pled guilty to manslaughter in the second degree with a motor vehicle and evading responsibility Resto's attorney read a letter from her client A judge sentenced Resto to 15 years in prison He will also spend three years on probation once he is released said the sentence was not long enough because her brother's life was worth more So if I see you putting it out there and helping others and doing what Chris would have done I’ll start to believe you and start to understand and forgive,” Vieth said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.