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Volume 18, Number 7
Friday, February 17, 2023
New rugby program finds its leader
Fundraisers planned for family of firefighter Press Release
Press Release
The North Haven High School Athletic Department is excited to announce the appointment of Cassie Bishop as head coach of the school’s new girls rugby program. “Coach BishBishop op is passionate about rugby and committed to providing a positive atmosphere for our student-athletes with lots of learning opportunities,” director of athletics Steve Blumenthal stated. “We are very excited to have Coach Bishop as the first girls rugby coach hired by North Haven Public Schools.” Bishop has been around the rugged sport of rugby for over a decade. Since falling in love with it while studying abroad in Ireland, she
On Dec. 26, 2022, North Haven firefighter Matthias Wirtz lost his life while fighting a structure fire. The North Haven Professional Firefighters Association, the DeMartino family, and several restaurants in town have planned three fundraisers to benefit the family of the fallen firefighter.
The smashed window of a vehicle in Meriden following a break-in in 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Officials address rise in car-related crimes By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
“In some circumstances, forced entry did occur, but those incidents are not as common,” he added.
Residents are concerned about the increase in crime locally – car break-ins in particular – and want to know what can be done to slow the trend.
The NHPD has seen an increase in vehicle thefts for three straight years. In 2020, 35 were reported, and in 2021, the number jumped to 49.
“The vast majority of stolen vehicles tend to be unlocked, with keys in the vehicle, or cars left running unattended,” North Haven Deputy Chief of Police Andrew Stavrides said.
In 2022, Stavrides said local police responded to 68 thefts; a 38 percent increase from the previous year.
See Rugby, A7
See Car thefts, A6
JRoos Restaurant, 243 State St., North Haven, will hold a TipA-Firefighter fundraiser Thursday, March 2 from 4 to 10 p.m. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated. Reservations are encouraged. La Lupa Restaurant, 344 Washington Ave., North Haven, will host a fundraiser with live entertainment Sunday, March 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated. This event is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations will be taken. A third fundraising event will be held at Ludal’s Restaurant, 28 Broadway, North Haven. Details to follow.
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