An old flour mill in our state may soon get a new look The Fair Haven Flour Mill is one of the oldest mills still standing in Minnesota “We just don’t see a lot of historic places like this in Wright County,” Ross Demant Wright County Parks and Recreation director The mill was built after the Civil War in 1867 and it became the centerpiece of the small town of Fair Haven “They used the dam and they upgraded to turbines and steam power to get up to about 2,000 barrels a year here,” Demant said. The mill closed in 1941 and for several years the building fell into disrepair it was taken over by Wright County and the outside of the building was restored There is a plan to restore the mill to its former glory The county is considering several options for what could go inside “They talked about it being a distillery maybe an area kind of a boutique that had arts and crafts on the inside,” Demant said “This is the third-oldest mill in the state of Minnesota especially to have it within a park system like we have.” The building is part of Fair Haven Mill Park The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance ****You have attempted to log in with incorrect information too many times –although your information was correct and it blocked you—please contact the web team at [email protected] or go to https://cea.org/website-issues for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 7:02:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Fair Haven and the Romantic Making of A HeroineIn the eyes of one fan the infamous 'Fair Haven' saw Janeway at her strongest and intellectually and artistically curious as science-fiction the possibilities for plot lines are as endless as the various universes one can create With an exponential number of lanes to explore the chances are that any long-running series will produce a few episodes that reach a certain level of infamy within the fandom Perhaps no series better exemplifies this principle than a series in which Captain Janeway and Tom Paris became copulating lizards due to a freak accident; and where the ship's logical Vulcan physically-melded with the colorful morale officer leading to a great in-episode debate on the very nature of being Star Trek: Voyager's "" has gained a similar level of infamy frequently ranking on the web's various "Worst of Voyager" lists with the main reason cited that it’s "just a romance novel." Or is styling Captain Kathryn Janeway as a romance novel heroine simply adding another layer of complexity to an already richly developed For a woman who has spent six years with only a glimmer of hope towards finding her home isn't spending a few hours as the heroine in a romance novel a genre defined by its focus on joy and on female fulfillment In Season 6's "Fair Haven," the ship is about to fly through an ion storm just as Tom Paris is putting the finishing touches on his new Holodeck program — the small early 19th-Century Irish town of Fair Haven Captain Janeway makes the decision to drop anchor and (in an effort to increase ship morale while they wait) initiates an open-door policy on the Holodeck a privilege she tentatively enjoys herself as an escape from her own fear of storms Janeway finds solace with a charming man who isn't exactly her type She "slightly" alters his physical and interpersonal parameters to make them more compatible girl modifies boy's subroutines." Her tinkering eventually leads to a crisis of conscience where Janeway is at once conflicted about enjoying a romantic entanglement with a hologram and with modifying that hologram out of her need to control and "captain" every situation she faces visibly shivering as she describes her character "falling in love" with a hologram and books defending romance novels and giving it the respect it deserves as a literary genre But it doesn't take a fistful of think pieces to understand why "Fair Haven" further illuminated how much Janeway meant to me as a character According to most genre experts, including Sarah Wendell of the website Smart Bitches, Trashy Books A romance novel needs to meet two guidelines the main thrust of the story needs to concern two characters falling in love that romance needs to find a Happily Ever After According to Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan's Beyond Heaving Bosoms "Romance means believing you are worthy of a happy ending." If we agree with the premise that most "Fair Haven" detractors suggest then I say it makes Janeway one of the strongest characters in the Star Trek universe Because after six years of separation from her home with no end in sight Janeway is still able to give herself over to the possibility of romance Despite all that she's endured and that her crew has endured over six years in the Delta Quadrant the captain retains the optimism that everything will work out fine in the end She gives herself over to the idea that she deserves a happy ending a belief that extends beyond the walls of the Holodeck Some may say that "Fair Haven" was the death of Captain Janeway as a strong female character it might have been the most inspirational she ever was This article was originally published on July 15 Alys Murray is a romance novelist with a particularly geeky style A 3-point run proved the difference for Fair Haven's championship repeat Maddy Perry and Audrey Perry knocked down consecutive triples during a game-changing 9-0 spurt late in the third quarter as No 2 Fair Haven held off top-seeded North Country for a 37-31 victory in the Division II high school girls basketball championship game at Barre Auditorium on Saturday afternoon It's the Slaters' second title-game victory over the Falcons in as many seasons Trailing 22-21 with about three minutes to play in the third quarter Murphy buried a trey on a second-chance opportunity following an offensive rebound More: Vermont's all-time leading scorer leads West Rutland girls basketball to D-IV four-peat Then Maddy Perry and Audrey Perry found space beyond the arc for their triples and Sabine Brueck both of her free-throw attempts as North Country got to within one But the Slaters were effective stalling and made just enough foul shots to hold off the Falcons for the second of back-to-back crowns Tori Kelly led Fair Haven (20-4) with 11 points while Audrey Perry and Kate Hadwen each had eight points Sabine Brueck and Addie Nelson supplied eight points apiece. Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5 We use cookies to improve your experience Please read our Privacy Policy or click Accept.× Please read our Privacy Policy or click Accept The campus visit is one of the most important parts of your college selection process Transformational donation from alumnus and successful business executive Dennis Martin '81 will support the development of an 80,000-square-foot facility that will advance the University's commitment to innovation and maximizing graduates' return on investment The University of New Haven announced today it has received a $10 million gift from a 1981 graduate that will serve as the leadership donation to create a new on-campus building for the Pompea College of Business The gift was made by Dennis Martin '81, chairman of the board of Federal Signal Corporation Martin achieved great success as a business executive helping to turn around struggling companies He described the development of the new building and its vision as a "game changer." "I am very passionate about the mission of the university and the springboard it provided my career," said Martin and workforce development with a strong educational curriculum is where the university excels It is essential for students to gain real-world experience and to build their confidence and leadership skills This approach will be at the heart of the space and the larger innovation hub it will be part of and I couldn't be happier to help support such an exciting project." "Dennis is a remarkable individual who has enjoyed an extraordinary career," said University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen "He is the definition of a self-made success story and is a true philanthropist His generosity is helping to propel our vision of becoming a global powerhouse for preparing the next generation of elite talent to excel in the workforce of the future In the current climate of higher education Dennis is keenly aware of the importance of differentiating the university and our value proposition His commitment will make a lasting impact on generations of students and I am confident it will be a catalyst for raising more than $150 million over the next three years to support campus enhancements." Reflecting the University's commitment to maximizing students' return on investment the 80,000-square foot facility will prominently feature suites dedicated to career development The space will also feature a simulated financial trading room and a student-run cafe operated by hospitality and tourism management students the building will include casual spaces throughout that foster collaboration and teamwork promoting the principles that are essential for a successful college of business The new building enables the university to transition its Pompea College of Business back to its main campus in West Haven from its campus in nearby Orange which was once home to the worldwide headquarters of Hubbell Electronics "This space will truly embody our commitment to being a leader in preparing our students to excel and achieve successful career outcomes as graduates," said Brian Kench "This is one of the most important signals we can give to our students and their families By creating a hub for supporting initiatives that put the focus we are re-envisioning and re-imagining business education and how students are prepared for the workforce of the future The facility's prominence will transform the 'front door' of the university creating a premier environment for attracting top-tier students "One of the comparative advantages of the university is at the intersection of engineering "This focus and the innovation hub we are developing places us at the forefront of capitalizing on where the Connecticut economy excels enabling us to be a leader in maximizing the investment and outcomes of our graduates." who enrolled at the university in the late 1970s was drawn to its focus on hands-on learning along with a desire to complete his bachelor's degree He went on to hold leadership roles as Ingersoll-Rand and Illinois Toolworks where he rose to become president of one of its $1 billion divisions He was recruited to lead the successful turnaround of the General Binding Corporation he joined Federal Signal and served as president and CEO for five years before transitioning to a leadership role on its board Martin who previously donated to the university's makerspace in industrial engineering and management from the University of New Haven in 1981 and was conferred an honorary doctorate in 2005 Director of Communications and Public Relations Stay up to date with our weekly enewsletter highlighting stories from around the University and media clips featuring our faculty experts University of New Haven students explored topics ranging from wartime trauma to disinformation campaigns while building academic and professional connections in the field of Russian student blogger Beatrice Glaviano ’26 finds peace in a stressful time and reflects on how to grow from moments of failure Honors students and award recipients were recognized for their academic excellence and dedication to making a difference in public safety and law enforcement PHILADELPHIA – A Penn Relays medal is a big deal probably the hardest medal to get in high school track & field and the competition comes from all over North America After falling just short the past two years Rumson-Fair Haven’s 4x800 girls earned theirs Saturday The Bulldogs placed fifth in the Championship of America race with a program-record time of 9:04.11 They improved on an 11th-place finish in 2023 and an eighth-place showing in 2024 “That’s a huge win for us,” said senior Clemmie Lilley “We’ve never been able to stay with the field in the Championship of America – it’s always been a bit too quick for us So to be able to stay with this incredible field and place fifth was awesome.” a six-second improvement on her split from Friday’s trials Junior Reese Reynolds Malone carried next in 2:10.69 held the fort in 2:27 and Lilley took it from there they shaved four seconds off their trials effort “Proving ourselves today was a big deal for us,” Malone said “The past couple years we haven’t been able to do better the second day This year we definitely had a big mindset change and we’re better than what we’ve shown before.’ And we definitely showed that.” Rumson-Fair Haven was the second American unit to cross the finish line Rumson-Fair Haven was the only public school with an enrollment under 1,100 students You could make a cogent argument that the Bulldogs were the top American high school team in the race because IMG is a sports academy that draws from all corners of the country “We have something that no one else has – being a small public school where we have random pickings of 800 people,” Lilley said because we know the schools we’re competing against are taking people from across the country.” None of these Bulldogs ran track before high school None of them picked Rumson-Fair Haven because of sports None of them transferred from one school to another “We all came from humble backgrounds,” Rodriguez said “Freshman year I came out (for track) to stay in shape for soccer.” and that’s a credit to co-head coaches Tim McLoone and Bob Keogh who set the culture and mold Penn Relays contenders out of whoever signs up for the team “We wanted to do this for them,” Lilley said of the coaches “Penn Relays for them is so historic – it’s the peak of the season.” There’s a lot of running left for this group – Monmouth County NJSIAA Meet of Champions and possibly nationals One thing is certain: There won’t be a harder-earned medal in the trophy case than the one they took home from Franklin Field Rutgers closed out the meet with a quartet of strong performances in the field Senior Chloe Timberg defended her title in the women’s pole vault with a 14-7.5 clearance becoming just the second three-time winner of the event since it debuted in 1998 placed second in the men’s triple jump (49-1.5) placed second in the women’s triple jump (41-2.5) Senior Paige Floriea placed second in the women’s triple jump (20-1.75) a former Ocean Township High School standout helped the Quakers finish third in the men's 4x400 Championship of America (3:04.57) anchored a fifth-place finish in the men’s distance medley (3:55 1600 split) and a second-place finish in the 4xmile (4:08 split) anchored a sixth-place finish in the women’s distance medley with a 4:43 1600 split and ran a 2:10 leadoff on the seventh-place 4x800 Watch Penn Relays Live on FloTrack Jerry Carino has covered the New Jersey sports scene since 1996. Contact him at jcarino@gannettnj.com Around 25 New Haveners spent Sunday evening at Salsa’s helping to revive a longstanding Fair Haven tradition of community investment in local businesses a community advocate who spearheaded Sunday’s event said he thought of the idea after visiting eight restaurants and bodegas and two barber shops on Grand Avenue two weeks after the Presidential inauguration Cruz learned that business was down between 15 and 50 percent since Jan even when owners took into account the typical lull in business in the winter He attributed this decline in business to fears among the businesses’ immigrant clientele of running into federal immigration authorities.  “It’s a way for us to say to those business owners 6 meeting of the Fair Haven Community Management Team Please let them know you’re from the neighborhood … Let them know that we really want them and appreciate them.” a bartender at Salsa’s and the restaurant’s owners’ son believes that around 50 to 60 percent of the restaurant’s regular customers have been absent many because they chose to leave the United States to reunite with family members in their home countries which discourage local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities “It’s been quite the change since the new president took office,” Ramirez said a lot of people weren’t coming out at all.” Ramirez said that his parents appreciate the community dining night attendees’ support for Salsa’s In addition to encouraging New Haveners to patronize immigrant-run businesses like Salsa’s Cruz hopes to combat misinformation about the threats federal immigration authorities pose for city residents.  Cruz has begun distributing “know your rights” flyers and laminated red cards to business owners which remind residents in Spanish and English of their constitutional rights to keep their doors shut remain silent and not sign any documents when interacting with federal immigration officials He hopes business owners will pass the information along to their clientele tamping down the fears that have led to this drop in business along Grand Avenue.  Cruz said that he knows of no evidence of Immigrations Custom Enforcement agents operating in New Haven but that sightings in other Connecticut cities have sparked fear and uncertainty among New Haven’s immigrant communities “There are a ton of rumors — that’s the worst,” Cruz said Cruz also stressed his hope that New Haven’s immigrant communities won’t lose faith in the New Haven Police Department and other city employees, especially since they are mandated by a 2020 “welcoming city” executive order to not ask residents about their citizenship status or assist federal immigration authorities pollo con mole poblano and other Mexican dishes and talked and laughed together over Salsa’s colorful cocktails attended the dinner to show her support for the neighborhood’s businesses “We want to put money back into our community,” Roxanne said Sunday’s dining out night was the latest incarnation of a Fair Haven tradition dating back over a decade Roxanne said that she attended her first community dining Out the weekend after she moved to the neighborhood Fair Haven residents held community dining out nights and “soup nights” — potlucks held at a neighbor’s house — that alternated each month East Rock and Fair Haven — attended the dinner the alder for parts of Downtown and Wooster Square “Salsa’s has always been a great partner,” Redente said mentioning that the restaurant has been a popular spot for campaign events and post-Fair Haven Day meetups Several alders in attendance voiced support for a recurring dining out night Miller said that she hopes to feature restaurants outside of Grand Avenue and Ward 14 Cruz and Miller expressed hope that New Haveners would continue to patronize local businesses through community dining out nights — which they claimed were easy to organize — and suggested that the next event might be held in about a month Interested in getting more news about New Haven? Join our newsletter! JOHNSBURY - Rice cut Fair Haven's lead to six points early in the fourth quarter of the D-II Vermont high school football championship game Then No. 3 Fair Haven marched down the field on a 13-play 64-yard drive that took six minutes and 10 seconds off the clock The Slaters iced the game with Max Kyhill's second touchdown of the game as part of his 100-yard game And that was more than enough for Fair Haven to take down No. 1 Rice, 35-22, to win the school's first football championship since 2017 and all our backs ran downhill," coach Adam Perry said of that pivotal drive we would have left them with a couple of minutes to go the length of the field." How we got here: Final scores, stats from Vermont high school football semifinal weekend The teams combined for three touchdowns on their first three drives explosive plays to jump out to a 12-7 lead Peter found Eric Poso for a 74-yard touchdown and then on the next drive threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Holden Mulvey From there the Slaters locked in on defense and limited Rice's ability to generate big plays "We know how to battle adversity and come back from being down and it shows," Kyhill said "We were in control after that whole first quarter." Fair Haven bullied Rice's defensive front all game The Slaters capitalized on a Green Knight fumble deep in their opponent's territory Caleb Long scored from 4 yards out as Fair Haven retook the lead at 14-12 and didn't look back from there Despite the loss there are still a lot of positives Rice can take away from this season The Green Knights earned their first playoff victory since claiming the 2014 championship "They really brought the program another step forward," Rice coach Chad Cioffi said "A loss today doesn’t define the season we had Peter on three consecutive plays which helped set up Kyhill's first score as the Slaters took a 21-15 lead into halftime More: Championship Weekend 2024: Streaming info, schedule, scores for VT high school finals Both defenses stepped up in the third quarter as the teams combined for three punts two turnovers and a fourth-down stop before Fair Haven broke through with quarterback Cody Adams finding Jack Almeida on a slant route for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:05 left in the third quarter Rice answered making it a one-score game with 10 minutes to play on Isaias Lagasse's 12-yard TD catch from St But Fair Haven shut the door with a long drive and Konner Savage's game-sealing interception Contact Judith Altneu at jaltneu@gannett.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu Yale President Maurie McInnis joined other city and collegiate leaders at Fair Haven School Friday to encourage students’ college and career aspirations During Fair Haven School’s annual “Snowball” assembly each grade represents a different Connecticut college or university; this year eighth graders performed in Yale t-shirts and were joined on the school’s stage by Yale cheerleaders New Haven’s Fair Haven School on Friday played host to the 16th annual “Snowball” assembly enthusiastic performances and inspirational speech On hand for the high-energy event were a wide array of city including Yale President Maurie McInnis — “All of Us,” as the theme had it attesting to the communal effort to give every child the opportunity to achieve and grow The yearly gathering shines a spotlight on the school’s Kindergarten through 8th grade students promotes physical fitness and boosts college and career aspirations and celebrates the Yale-funded New Haven Promise scholarship program The program provides up to 100% of tuition for Elm City public school students who attend a two- or four-year public college in Connecticut and up to $2,500 toward tuition at an in-state private Yale annually contributes up to $5 million per year who offered first-hand encouragement: a Fair Haven alum she is currently attending Central Connecticut State University on a New Haven Promise scholarship Other leaders and luminaries on hand included New Haven Promise Executive Director Patricia Melton Connecticut State Representative Al Paolillo and a number of Connecticut college and university presidents New Haven’s police and fire chiefs were also in attendance along with several New Haven city alders More than 200 Fair Haven School students have earned Promise scholarships with more than 70 currently enrolled as scholars it has awarded $33 million in college funding for New Haven public school students Read more about the New Haven Promise scholarship program and see more photos from Friday’s festive event below.  Yale President Maurie McInnis and New Haven Promise Executive Director Patricia Melton joined the celebration.  New Haven Promise scholar and Fair Haven alum Elisha Correa delivered the keynote address.  Retired Fair Haven math teacher Mike Mazzacane acted as the event’s emcee delighting students with numerous and colorful costume changes.  The assembly included both dance and musical performances Some attendees — including New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and U.S Representative Rosa DeLauro — joined in.  Kindergartners took the stage to represent Gateway Community College.  PHILADELPHIA – It’s easy to take the success of the Rumson-Fair Haven High School girls track program for granted look at the company they’re keeping at the Penn Relays The Bulldogs qualified for the 4x800 Championship of America for the third straight year posting the sixth-fastest time in Friday’s trials (9:08.76) out of 79 entrants The only squads that ran faster were IMG Academy (essentially an all-star team based in Florida) which has an enrollment nearly double that of Rumson-Fair Haven “We’ve always taken pride in that – we’re just a small school we don’t recruit or anything,” Bulldogs anchor Clemmie Lilley said “We know a lot of these schools are finding these girls from different countries or taking the best kids from around the country The Stanford-bound senior anchored in 2:08.67 the second-fastest split of the entire event Junior Reese Reynolds Malone ran the event’s fourth-fastest split to bring the Bulldogs from 10th place to fourth in their heat Isabella Rodriguez (2:22.25) and Cassedy Stypul (2:27.06) ran the first two legs “Hopefully we have something left for the final.” The Bulldogs finished 11th in 2023 (in 9:22) and eighth in 2024 (9:07) their runners did not double in the 4x400 the ensure fresher legs The top five finishers in the Championship of America receive medals That’s one of the few prizes Lilley and company have not captured they will represent the only public high school with an enrollment of under 1,000 students on the biggest of stages “The kids take a certain pride in being homegrown,” co-head coach Tim McCloone said The Braves competed in the distance medley Championship of America for the second straight year finishing 12th in 12:04.34 with Alivia Schweibinz (3:41.34 1200 leg) Sadie Honig (2:18.32 800) and Jessica Abbott (5:03.76 1600) Ocean Township freshman sensation Leah Starkey placed eighth in 9:41.91 roughly the equivalent of time in the low 10:20s for 3200 meters Other Shore Conference schools in the girls 4x800: Red Bank Catholic (9:39.22): Rhiannon Hill (2:24.29) Middletown South (9:48.99): Amelia Pattwell (2:25.94) the top Shore Conference time was posted by Long Branch (49.73) followed by Jackson Memorial (50.62) and Red Bank (50.90) Shot put medal for Julia SantosIt’s a big deal to get a Penn Relays medal – a prize reserved for the top five finishers in each event The Toms River South senior finished fourth in the girls shot put for the second straight year Livingston’s Jessica Oji defended her title (52-4.5) with Caribbean competitors finishing second and third it’s a good experience to be back out there,” Santos said “It’s a good opportunity to be able to compete against other people Toms River North also has two field-event competitors at the meet Senior May Hanlon finished sixth in the girls high jump with a personal-best height of 5-7 and senior Riley Brazier placed 16th in the girls javelin (111-10) a new donor-supported initiative will provide financial support to all undergraduates who successfully complete a qualified internship Nearly 350 undergraduate internships were completed during the Fall 2024 semester The University of New Haven announced the creation of a donor-supported Internship Signing Bonus program that, beginning this summer, will provide a $100 reward to all undergraduates who complete a qualified internship. This initiative supports the university's focus on career development as well as maximizing graduates' outcomes and the return on investment of earning a college degree 700 undergraduate students completed internships during the 2024 calendar year and there was a significant increase in experiential and professional learning opportunities during the Fall of 2024 "We believe that internships and experiential learning are at the heart of the academic-career journey. These experiences are critical to students' maximizing their return on investment, earning opportunities in their fields of choice, and promoting career success," said Jens Frederiksen, president of the University of New Haven "We are committed to being a leader in securing preferred partnerships and pathways that provide professional opportunities for our students across every sector of industry." With the swirling uncertainty around cost and affordability as well as the relevance of higher education this innovative program highlights the University of New Haven's commitment to provide a return on investment for its students Families and students are making a significant investment in the future and it is incumbent on institutions of higher education to deliver the University is quickly becoming a leader in career preparation and in creating successful outcomes for graduates," said Frank Majors an entrepreneur who is co-founder of Nephila Capital one of the world's largest insurance-linked securities fund managers "I am pleased to support the creation of a program that rewards students for exceling in internship opportunities that provide critical hands-on learning experiences and accelerates student career trajectories." The internship bonus will be paid to students at the end of their internship experience and when all required documentation and course work has been finalized students who successfully completed an internship the previous academic year will be celebrated at an Internship Signing Bonus Day event As part of its focus on creating immersive learning opportunities for its students the University also recently announced the purchase of a 130,000 square foot property and 12 acres of land directly adjacent to its main campus where it will establish a Research and Development Center Private industries will be able to establish a physical presence on campus and innovation in a manner that will inspire new opportunities and untapped synergies we are currently experiencing another paradigmatic shift along the lines of the agricultural and technological revolutions," said President Frederiksen we are uniquely positioned to help bridge the divide between academia and industry Our focus is on preparing our students to excel in pursuing lucrative and fulfilling careers and equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead in the rapidly evolving economic landscape." The University of New Haven’s David A. Beckerman Recreation Center buzzed with conversation as students met with representatives from a wide array of companies handing out resumes and engaging in conversations about their futures From first-year students eager to explore opportunities to more experienced graduate students seeking full-time positions the event served as a launch pad for student success For Madelyn Miele’26, a chemistry and forensic science major the fair was an opportunity to meet companies in her fields “I connected mainly with two companies: BYK USA because they’re a specialty chemicals supplier and the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner because I’m a forensic science major,” she said “The Career Development Center helped me a lot in preparing for today” Miele continued “Having them help me write a resume and cover letter was really helpful and using Handshake has been a huge resource for this.” Employers were equally impressed with the preparedness of the students highlighted the professionalism she encountered “I’ve been to quite a few career fairs throughout the state this year and one thing that really stands out is that everyone here has had their resume That’s key for a lot of companies because we like to have those conversations with students With representatives from a wide range of industries Companies such as Dimeo Construction Company and the New York State Police were eager to engage with students to discuss career pathways a representative from Dimeo Construction Company noted what impressed him the most about the University of New Haven’s Career Fair “What sets this career fair apart is the sheer volume of students who are eager to learn “It’s also different because the University has a master’s program for construction management so we’ve also seen candidates who are a little more experienced.” Students saw the fair as a way to get their foot in the door. “I’m looking for a summer internship,” said Justin Vaillancourt ’27, a mechanical engineering student preparation for the fair began before they stepped through the doors The University’s Career Development Center played a crucial role in ensuring students were ready to make the most of the event Spoorthy Reddy Ittireddy ’26 M.S., a candidate in the information science graduate program credited the center with helping her feel confident in her approach “The Career Development Center helped me build my resume and to have confidence in it,” she said “That helped me so much.” She was particularly excited to connect with Trust Engine Labs as she searched for internship opportunities Vaillancourt also emphasized the importance of preparation “Something that helped me prepare was having my resume looked over by the Career Development Center They helped me format it in a way that looks much more professional That’s the resume I’ve been giving people today.” the robust career platform all Chargers have access to “I went on Handshake to look at all the companies that would be here That helped me know what I was stepping into before I walked in here because it can be very nerve-wracking otherwise.” the University’s STEM Career Fair was a start for future opportunities and conversations “It’s been great to see the preparation on the students’ part This has been a really great career fair.” University News The Charger Blog Charger 360 video podcast Alumni Magazine Director of Communications & Public Relations Clemmie Lilley has two goals for her final season with Rumson-Fair Haven High School girls track & field an always good program that she’s helped elevate to the realm of dynasty and be friends with everyone on the team – in the end we’re all people just trying to run in circles,” Lilley said I want everyone to see the race for second place when they’re racing us.” Everyone has been looking at the Bulldogs’ backs for a few years now a perfect season that included Shore Conference and NJSIAA Group 2 titles they’ve already won Group 2 in cross country and indoor track and now it’s legacy time as Lilley and most of the core hits the bell lap Shore Conference and state records – it’s all on the table for a small public-school team with less than 30 athletes but the fact that they like team championships makes a difference,” co-head coach Tim McLoone said “Some of our top kids in the past didn’t care about that We think it helps the whole experience if you’re motivated by team scores.” who is headed to Stanford University in the fall on a track scholarship and is aiming to run 2:03 in the 800 and 54 seconds in the 400 this spring The Bulldogs are one of the few girls teams in America with three runners under 2:10 in the 800 – and quite possibly the only public school of their size with that kind of firepower “Clemmie has altered the trajectory of everything that happens since she showed up because she works harder than anyone,” McLoone said “And she brings other people along with her.” Those people include fellow seniors Izzy Rodriguez (who will run collegiately at Penn next year) Hannah Nitka (who will run at Army West Point) and Cassedy Stypul (who will run at George Washington) Then there is junior Reese Reynolds Malone a budding superstar who is right there with Lilley in practice and races “It’s so fun to watch her emerge – and to have a training partner like her,” Lilley said “There’s no limit when we’re pushing each other every day When we get to the (starting) line we’re able to tell each other ‘We have something no one else has.’ And she’s my genuine best friend They have the benefit of two highly knowledgeable coaches in McLoone and sprint coach Bob Keogh who cooked up a peak interval workout called “jet fuel.” It consists of three or four sets of 400-200 repeats with a diagonal jog across the infield between the 400 and 200 Lilley and Malone knew they were ready to rip after wrapping the workout with a 61-second 400 and a 29-second 200 “It’s one we all get mentally prepared for and locked in for “The best part about it is definitely it being over.” When it comes to her final high school season the Stanford-bound senior ranks in the upper echelon of track athletes in Shore Conference history She placed second in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions 800 indoors Toms River SouthThe senior owns personal bests of 48-6.5 in the shot put and 136-0 in the discus She finished second in the shot at the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions and fourth in the event at last spring’s outdoor MOC The versatile junior owns personal bests of 2:07.97 in the 800 24.79 in the 200 and 12.15 in the 100 dash she placed second at last spring’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions and third at the MOC this past winter The senior owns a personal best of 139-7 in the javelin winning the Shore Conference and placing third at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions in the event last spring She’s also posted top marks of 35-7 in the triple jump 5-0 in the high jump and 15.62 in the 100 hurdles ManalapanThe junior owns personal bests of 4:53.84 in the 1600 10:47.16 in the 3200 and 2:12.25 in the 800 She placed third in the 1600 at the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions winning the Shore Conference gold and placed second at the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions in the event The senior owns personal bests of 1:03.50 in the 400 hurdles She finished tied for fourth in the 800 at last spring’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions Ocean TownshipThe freshman phenom already owns top times of 4:57.30 in the 1600 and 10:24.86 in the 3200 She placed third in the 3200 at the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions ManalapanThe senior owns personal bests of 10:36.88 in the 3200 4:58.90 in the 1600 and 2:14.52 in the 800 Last spring she finished third in the 3200 at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions and she took sixth in the cross country MOC this past fall The junior owns personal bests of 4:53.94 in the mile 10:46.42 in the 3200 and 2:17.52 in the 800 She placed fourth in the 1600 at the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions The senior owns personal bests of 41-1.5 in the shot put and 120-8 in the discus She is the reigning NJSIAA Non-Public A shot put champion both indoors and outdoors The senior owns personal bests of 12.25 in the 100 dash 15.24 in the 100 hurdles and 17-9.5 in the long jump Point Pleasant BoroughThe senior owns personal bests of 12.50 in the 100 dash The senior owns personal bests of 2:12.62 in the 800 The junior owns top marks of 18-2.25 in the long jump and 35-0.75 in the triple jump Indoors she clocked 8.43 in the 55-meter hurdles Middletown SouthThe freshman impressed this winter with a time of 10:40 in the 3200 placing fifth at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions The senior owns personal bests of 25.71 in the 200 1:06.42 in the 400 hurdles and 2:20 in the 800 Point Pleasant BoroughThe junior owns personal bests of 15.08 in the 100 hurdles 26.38 in the 200 and 4-10 in the high jump The junior owns personal bests of 2:11.97 in the 800 4:55.60 in the 1600 and 10:49.36 in the 3200 The junior won the pole vault at the indoor Shore Conference meet with a height of 10-6 and cleared 10-7 to strike gold in Central Group 3 The senor owns personal bests of 39-6.5 in the shot put and 110-1 in the discus The senior owns personal bests of 15.30 in the 100 hurdles 16-6 in the long jump and 33-9.5 in the triple jump The senior owns personal bests of 5-2 in the high jump 16-2.5 in the long jump and 12.90 in the 100 dash Brick TownshipThe senior owns personal bests of 5-2 in the high jump and 17-0 in the long jump The senior placed fourth in the Group 4 indoor 55-meter dash (7.26) and owns personal bests of 12.56 in the 100 dash and 26.13 in the 200 April 24-26: Penn Relays at Franklin Field May 1: Monmouth County Relays at Middletown North May 2: Ocean County Relays at Southern Regional May 6 & 8: Monmouth County Championships at Monmouth Regional May 7 & 9: Bill Bruno Ocean County Championships at Jackson Liberty May 21: Shore Conference Championships at Neptune May 30-31: NJSIAA state group championships: 4 & 1 at Franklin June 4: NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Pennsauken PISCATAWAY -- The scene was all too familiar for Rumson-Fair Haven The Bulldogs had walked onto the field at SHI Stadium at Rutgers University to compete in the Group 2 state final for the third straight year this time as the decisive favorite with a dominant 12-0 record Malcolm X Shabazz had just taken a two-score lead on Rumson-Fair Haven with five minutes left in the second quarter taking a 16-6 lead after yet another explosive touchdown pass and catch The prolific Rumson offense had looked pedestrian and hope for a comeback was already dwindling And then this Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs proved they were unlike any of the predecessors in what became a thrilling 26-24 victory Arthur Tambaro sparked the comeback with a 40-yard kickoff return the first of many role players who played like stars under the bright lights in Rutgers University's stadium Rumson swiftly answered with a touchdown of its own in under a minute They seized control of the game further on the following possession after astute coaching by Jeremy Schulte he had his punt team on the field before suddenly substituting all 11 players and converting on a throw from Owen O'Toole to Jack Gyimesi Murray then cemented the Rumson advantage with a 17-yard touchdown run this year's Bulldogs had taken a 20-16 lead at halftime and they had proven that they were unlike any other team in the illustrious history of Rumson-Fair Haven football The role players continued to step up in the second half Another pivotal fourth down catch was made by Nicholas Economou to set up the key touchdown of the second half that gave Rumson a 26-16 lead The first play of the following Shabazz drive was an interception by Rumson junior Beau Devine who had previously been beaten deep by the impressive athleticism of the Shabazz receivers It was a testament to the total strength accumulated over the years by Rumson even after heartbreaking defeats in the previous two state finals This year's group of players was more than its stars And they proved it with the first undefeated season since in 1959 and the first state championship in school history the players in purple ran onto the field to celebrate their incredible victory It was a moment unlike any other in school history The battle of the Bulldogs got off to a surprising start as Rumson was stunned to find itself outmatched in certain situations on the field The lessons came early as Shabazz marched its opening drive into the red zone before turning the ball over on downs the first Rumson drive was a three-and-out As the tenacious Rumson defense forced a 3rd-and-12 on the following Shabazz possession again there was the shock of athleticism and explosive playmaking from the team from Newark Senior running back Jalen Cline took a 73-yard screen pass to the house for the game's first score And even as Rumson answered with a promising drive of their own it ended with a red zone interception thrown by O'Toole to Stanford commit Omari Gaines Rumson actually got lucky on the subsequent drive as a potential 75-yard touchdown throw by Romelo Tables was dropped by Ian Adrien Rumson found its own advantage to lean on: the offensive line "We're a special group of guys," said senior tackle Matt Smith "We knew the game plan was to run the ball because they had a lot of athletes on the outside The first scoring drive was finished off with attitude as Owen O'Toole easily punched in a quarterback sneak behind the push up front was finished off with a strong Murray run between the tackles But Rumson found an even better advantage on the perimeter There was a moment on the sideline when senior Henry Malpass saw an opportunity for the team to continue to run outside zone because of the team's leverage upfront and Rumson used that literal edge to its advantage so I was able to hook him really easily," said Malpass "And (tight end) Jack Gyimesi is able to get to the second level so easily And every time Rumson ran the ball off the tackle my favorite play is outside zone," Smith said and Murray finished with 175 of the team's 199 yards rushing as the dominance upfront was the foundation of Rumson's comeback The tight bond of that unit was of added significance as it were the key piece to finally getting over the hump in the state championship "We're friends and teammates," said senior Hayden Edwards And the defense that had been beset by big plays found its own path to success up front Rumson finished with two sacks and eight tackles for loss in numerous more pressures on Shabazz quarterback Romelo Tables who played a courageous game to keep his team competitive until the final seconds There was the aforementioned interception by Beau Devine but the Rumson defense nearly slammed the door shut to seal the win when Jacob Tobias had a big interception and run that was called back by penalty his ability to make tackles in space and contain the explosive playmakers of Shabazz was key to victory The combination of defense and effective running helped drain the clock down the stretch Rumson's last scoring drive extended the lead to 26-16 with 6:06 left in the fourth quarter and Devine's pick swiftly set up another drive that meant the team could ensure there was not enough time for a comeback Even as Shabazz put together a final scoring drive with three minutes left to cut the deficit to 26-24 there were only 17 seconds remaining as an onside kick attempt had no chance of being recovered we had some tough athletes we're gonna have to face "We just all stay composed throughout the whole game It was hardly Owen O'Toole's best game as quarterback for Rumson-Fair Haven but it was enough for the victory and to cement his place in history as one of the greatest passers the Shore has ever seen O'Toole entered the game just 15 yards away from becoming only the second player ever to reach 7,000 career passing yards after Donald Glenn hit the mark for Middletown North in 2016 He finished with 7,099 career passing yards in addition to captaining the Bulldogs to a 13-0 season and Rumson's first group state championship the senior concludes his career as the most prolific passer in Rumson's history He posted 2,893 yards passing with 25 touchdowns and only four interceptions in his final season and added 194 yards and nine touchdowns rushing S: Jalen Cline 73 pass from Romelo Tables (Daveion Porter run) S: Talib McLean 31 pass from Tables (Ian Adrien pass from Porter) RFH: Kellen Murray 7 run (Carson Memmott kick) S: McLean 7 pass from Karriem Coston (Zaiden McDonald pass from Porter) Griffin & Duva For Fair Haven Borough Council NJ – Fair Haven residents Kevin Griffin and Joseph “Joe” Duva have announced their joint candidacy for Fair Haven Borough Council in the November election they bring an impressive array of experience insight and community involvement to the ticket and look forward to working tirelessly for Fair Haven’s continued success Kevin Griffin is a senior executive who leads a national sales organization for a top global communications company overseeing a high-revenue operation with full profit-and-loss responsibility Kevin has built a career on delivering success He and his wife Lynn have lived on Spruce Drive since 2011 and have three children With a son at Knollwood School and two daughters attending Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Kevin is a well-known member of the community Kevin has been actively involved in youth sports launching the very successful travel softball league and coaching every sport imaginable Kevin also supports organizations such as the American Heart Association First Choice Women’s Resource Center and the American Cancer Society is an active volunteer firefighter in Fair Haven and serves as Head of Corporate Strategy for a global Real Estate Investment Trust With a robust career that includes leadership roles at Citibank Joe and his wife Melissa lived in a nearby beach community for several years before settling into a charming 75-year-old home on Grange Avenue When he is not working or volunteering at the firehouse Joe is busy restoring their home and taking their young daughter for walks through Fair Haven’s beautiful parks and trails Through his year-round firefighting service and related volunteerism at the annual Fireman’s Fair Joe has met a great number of residents and has gained a deep understanding of the community’s values As candidates for Fair Haven Borough Council Kevin and Joe are committed to upholding the town’s legacy of safety They look forward to working hard for the community Contributions to support the campaign are welcomed and can be made online: https://fhrepublicans.org/ I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ 2025 at 11:23 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Community Yard Sale will take place on Saturday NJ — For those looking to do some spring cleaning this year you can check out Fair Haven’s Community Yard Sale on Saturday the sale will take place throughout the borough An interactive map of participating locations will be posted online on Friday and physical lists and maps will be available at Borough Hall for distribution by noon the same day “Springtime is a great time of year to clean out the closets and garages and make room for new stuff,” borough officials said To learn more, you can visit the Fair Haven Borough Facebook page Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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