To the Editor:
A few weeks ago I wrote a letter to the Mirror lamenting the overgrown state of the trails in Eisenhower Park.
To my utter delight, the Public Works Department heard my plea and answered it. The trails on the Foote Field side of the park, which were by far the worst, have been all cleaned up. So this is a thank you letter — to the Public Works staff who worked so hard to get all that intrusive undergrowth out of the way, and also to Steve Johnson, head of Milford’s Open Space areas, for his knowledge of the park, which helped enormously.
Kudos to everyone involved in this project. I can assure you, your work is appreciated by many many people.
Joan Wolf

Christopher Plaskon, 17, is pictured here at an earlier court appearance. Left to right are attorney Edward Gavin, Plaskon’s uncle and guardian Paul Healy, Christopher Plaskon and attortney Richard Meehan, Jr. (Photo by Arnold Gold/New Haven Register)

An attorney representing the father of Jonathan Law High School stabbing victim Maren Sanchez was in court Wednesday to say that Jose Sanchez will fight for justice in the wake of his daughter’s death.

Maren Sanchez was a junior at Jonathan Law High School when she was stabbed to death at school on April 25, what would have been the day of her prom. Christopher Plaskon, now 17, is charged with her murder, but has pled not guilty.

Attorney Anthony Bonadies read a statement to the press at Wednesday’s court hearing for Plaskon. In it, he said Jose Sanchez will be involved in the court process as a victim’s advocate to make sure justice is served.

Jose Sanchez “spent a special week” with his daughter when she was in Florida, where he lives, for April vacation from school. That was shortly before Maren was killed, Bonadies said.

Maren Sanchez

“Losing a child is the deepest of all losses,” Sanchez’s attorney said, reading a statement that he and Sanchez had prepared. “This is what Mr. Sanchez is enduring with the loss of Maren. Anyone who knew Maren knew she was special, full of love and life.

“Jose will be a part of the process for justice, to assure that all those that play a part in the process know the magnitude of the loss to Jose and everyone, when Maren was taken.”

Plaskon was in court Wednesday, along with his uncle, Paul Healy, who served as his guardian. Several family members were in attendance, too, including his mother, father and a brother.

Plaskon wore an orange jumpsuit and eyeglasses when he faced Judge Frank Iannotti in the courtroom. The young man’s hair was cut short and neat.

The attorneys involved in the case gave the judge a status report, and Plaskon’s next court date was set for Oct. 16.

The attorneys said they are collecting and reading the investigation and reports compiled by the Milford Police Department, as well as other information, which attorney Richard Meehan said is “voluminous.”

Previously Meehan said they intend to pursue a defense based on their client’s mental status. Meehan, speaking to reporters outside the courthouse today, said there are three avenues for that kind of defense: Extreme emotional disturbance, diminished capacity and the traditional insanity plea.

As they continue to review the material they’ve received, the lawyers will determine their defense strategy. The case will be presented to a three-judge panel, rather than a traditional jury, because Plaskon’s lawyers said they think judges will be better equipped to understand issues surrounding mental illness.

The members of that three-judge panel, and the date of the trial, have not yet been set.

Plaskon is being held at the Manson Youth Institute in Cheshire on $3-million bond. His lawyers in June described him as a “sad and sorrowful youngster,” and said he was on a number of medications, including anti-psychotic and anxiety medication.

Meehan said Wednesday that he did not want to discuss the mental health of Plaskon at this time, nor the medications he is receiving today.

State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor said Maren’s mother and father, who are divorced, have each retained counsel and are being kept informed about the proceedings.

“The victim’s families have a constitutional right to be part of the process,” Lawlor said.

Sources say that Plaskon stabbed Maren because she was not going to the prom with him.

An autopsy report states that Maren died of stab wounds to the trunk and neck, and her death was ruled a homicide.

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Robert (Bob) Davis, longtime Meadowside School Principal, has been named the new principal of Bethany Community School, according to Bethany Public School District Supt. John Barile.

Davis has served as principal of Meadowside Elementary School in Milford for the past 11 years. Prior to his tenure at Meadowside, Davis taught grades 4 and 5 for the New Haven Public Schools at both the Vincent Mauro Science and Technology Magnet School and at Clinton Avenue School.

Davis will begin his work in Bethany on Aug. 1. Barile, former principal at Foran High School, said, “We are looking forward to Mr. Davis’ experience and leadership in moving Bethany Community School forward through the transformative changes, including the continuation of curriculum enhancements, new staff reorganization, and contemporary accountability measures.”

A Bethany native, Davis said he looks forward to his return to the town where he was raised and where his father, Robert Davis, Sr., still calls home.  Davis completed his education at Bethany Community School in 1981 and is a 1987 graduate of Amity High School. He graduated from Quinnipiac University in 1991 and later earned his Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Sixth Year Professional Certification in Administration from Southern Connecticut State University.

During his tenure at Meadowside he developed multiple professional development experiences such as the new teacher evaluation model, the Columbia Teachers College – Readers/Writers Workshop model, and most recently implemented a new math curriculum and program.

When asked about his relationship with students and parents,  Davis’ current superintendent, Dr. Betty Feser said, “Simply phenomenal.”

The assistant superintendent of the Milford Public Schools, Michael Cummings, added, “Not only does Bob know every child’s name, he knows their story-what team they are on, their grandparents, everything-it’s amazing.”

Milford school officials are in the process of interviewing a replacement for Davis to serve as principal of Meadowside School.

Police Dog Cedar assisted in finding alleged drugs in a car at Walnut Beach Thursday night.

Police arrested a Shelton resident July 31 at Walnut Beach for allegedly having drugs and a scale inside a car.

It was about 7 p.m. in the beach parking lot when police came upon Jan Kamyszek, 21, of Ojibwa Trail in Shelton. According to a police report, members of the Narcotics and Vice Unit observed suspicious activity inside the vehicle. With the help of Police Dog ‘Cedar,’ authorities said they found 103 grams of marijuana, weighing scales and packaging materials in the car. Detectives also seized a large amount of cash from inside the vehicle, according to a police report.

Jan Kamyszek was charged with sale of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, and was held in police custody on a $2,500 bond

The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.

Blood donations often decline during the summer months, particularly around summer holidays. With school starting back up and summer activities coming to an end, there is still time for eligible donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this summer.

To encourage donations over the Labor Day holiday weekend, all donors who come out to donate blood August 30 through September 1, will receive a Red Cross mason jar tumbler, while supplies last.

To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Fairfield

9/5/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801,

8/16/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Harbor Yard Sports & Entertainment, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604,

8/18/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610,

8/18/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610,

9/2/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM,

People’s United Bank, 850 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604,

8/26/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

First Assembly of God Church, 133 Junction Rd., Brookfield Center, CT 06804,

8/16/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

Danbury Hospital RSM, Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810,

8/22/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

The Crowne Plaza, 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810,

9/4/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Danbury Hospital RSM, Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810,

8/27/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM,

Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820,

8/27/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM,

Trinity Baptist Church, 300 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824,

8/28/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

Fairfield Police, 100 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824,

9/6/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Monroe Senior Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe, CT 06468,

8/19/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:45 PM,

Ridgefield Park & Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877,

9/3/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Walgreens, 1333 E Putnam Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878,

9/4/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482,

8/26/2014, 7:00 AM – 12:45 PM,

Dianon Systems, 1 Forest Parkway, Shelton, CT 06484,

8/20/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Knights of Columbus, 507 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902,

8/22/2014, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM,

Stamford Hospital, 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford, CT 06902,

8/23/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT 06902,

8/30/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

St Cecilia Catholic Church, 1184 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06902,

9/4/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Belltown Fire Department, 8 Dorlen Rd, Stamford, CT 06905,

9/5/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901,

9/6/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM,

Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903,

8/29/2014, 1:45 PM – 7:00 PM,

Baldwin Senior Center, 1000 West Broad Street, Stratford, CT 06615,

9/5/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Knights of Columbus, 2252 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

8/20/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Affinion Group – Trumbull, 40 Oakview Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611

8/20/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 498 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611

8/29/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Cooper Surgical, 95 Corporate Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611

8/25/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880

Hartford

8/25/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Avon Volunteer Fire Department, 25 Darling Drive, Avon, CT 06001,

8/17/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM,

Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill Street, Berlin, CT 06037,

8/26/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

VFW, 152 Massirio Drive, Berlin, CT 06037,

9/3/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Wintonbury Care Center, 140 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002,

8/22/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Bristol Hospital, 41 Brewster Road, Bristol, CT 06010,

8/28/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Centruy Drive , Bristol, CT 06010,

8/23/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 27 Lawton Rd, Canton, CT 06019,

9/2/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

McDonald’s of Canton, 220 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019,

8/19/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM,

Stub Hub, 2 Gateway Blvd., East Granby, CT 06026,

8/29/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

East Granby Congregational Church, 9 Rainbow Road/Route 20, East Granby, CT 06026,

8/25/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM,

Hoffman Auto Group, 700 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford, CT 06108,

8/31/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM,

Cabela’s, 475 East Hartford Blvd. North, East Hartford, CT 06118

9/5/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Cabela’s, 475 East Hartford Blvd. North, East Hartford, CT 06118

8/16/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Walmart, 44 Prospect Hill Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088,

8/22/2014, 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM,

Asnuntuck Community College , 170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082,

8/25/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM,

Walgreens, 30 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082,

8/16/2014, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM,

American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/20/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/23/2014, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/27/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/29/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

UCONN Medical Center Academic Research Building, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/29/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

UCONN Medical Center Academic Research Building, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/30/2014, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

9/3/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

9/5/2014, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM,

The Walker Group/SCU, 20 Waterside Drive, Farmington, CT 06032,

9/6/2014, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, American Red Cross Farmington Blood Donation Center , 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032,

8/22/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

Stop & Shop, 55 Oak Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033,

8/25/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Congregation Kol Haverim, 1079 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033,

8/28/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM,

Mountain Laurel , 1177 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033,

8/26/2014, 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM,

Metropolitan District Commission, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford, CT 06114,

9/4/2014, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM,

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., One State Street, Hartford, CT 06102,

8/16/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Raymour & Flanigan, 50 Hale Rd, Manchester, CT 06040,

8/28/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker Street, Manchester, CT 06040,

9/4/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Marlborough Senior Center, 17 School Drive, Marlborough, CT 06447,

8/29/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Hospital of Central Connecticut, 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06052,

8/25/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Hartford Hospital Newington Campus, 181 Patricia M Genova Drive, Newington, CT 06111,

8/14/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Hill, Plainville, CT 06062,

8/26/2014, 1:45 PM – 6:45 PM,

Mary Our Queen, 280 Savage Street, Plantsville, CT 06479,

8/19/2014, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM,

500 Enterprise Drive Office Building, 500 Enterprise Drive, Rocky Hill, CT 06067,

8/22/2014, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM,

The Cage, 712 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067,

8/4/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

First Church of Christ , 689 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070,

8/18/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

First Church of Christ , 689 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070,

9/2/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

First Church of Christ , 689 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070,

9/4/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Congregational Church of South Glastonbury, 16 High St, South Glastonbury, CT 06073,

8/19/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

DST Output, 125 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074,

8/22/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM,

Charles N. Enes Community Center, 140 Nevers Road, South Windsor, CT 06074,

8/16/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge St., Suffield, CT 06078,

8/26/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Masonic Temple, 150 Bridge Street, Suffield, CT 06078,

9/3/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

VFW Post 9929, 83 South Street, West Hartford, CT 06110,

8/18/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM,

First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109,

8/18/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095,

Litchfield

9/4/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

United Church of Christ Congregational, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT 06753,

8/30/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM,

Lone Oak Campsites, 360 Norfolk Rd, East Canaan, CT 06024,

9/6/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Harwinton Town Hall, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT 06791,

9/2/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

South End Volunteer Fire, 20 Antolini Road, Route 219 and 202, New Hartford, CT 06057

8/20/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

New Milford Community Ambulance Corp., 1 Scoville Road, New Milford, CT 06776,

8/28/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069,

8/28/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

The Lyceum, 181 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786,

8/29/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790,

8/29/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790,

8/29/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles St., Torrington, CT 06790,

9/4/2014, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM,

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790,

9/6/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Washington Depot fire House, 109 Bee Brook Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794

8/21/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Watertown Fire Department, 935 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795,

9/5/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Winsted Area Ambulance Association, 655 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098,

Middlesex

8/22/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

HCH Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike/Route 81, Clinton, CT 06413

9/6/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

St. Mary’s Church, 54 Grove Street, Clinton, CT 06413,

8/22/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416,

8/19/2014, 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM,

Deep River Ambulance Association, 284 West Elm Street, Deep River, CT 06417,

8/19/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

VFW, 20 North Maple Street, East Hampton, CT 06424,

8/26/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Haddam Volunteer Fire Department, 439 Saybrook Rd./ Route 154, Haddam, CT 06438,

8/21/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St, Middlefield, CT 06455,

8/18/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Flo-Tech, 699 Middle Street, Middletown, CT 06457,

8/19/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Congregation Adath Israel Synagogue, 48 Church St, Middletown, CT 06457,

8/29/2014, 7:15 AM – 12:45 PM,

Middletown Police Department, 222 Main St., Middletown, CT 06457,

8/28/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

St. Mary’s Church, 51 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480,

New Haven

8/23/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Beacon Hose Company #1 (Fire house), 35 North Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT 06403,

8/16/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

St Marys Parish Hall, 731 Main St, Branford, CT 06405,

8/27/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Porter & Chester-Branford, 221 West Main St., Branford, CT 06405,

8/27/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

CAS Medical Systems, Inc., 44 East Industrial Rd., Branford, CT 06405,

8/25/2014, 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM,

Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410,

8/27/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410,

9/5/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM,

Temple Lodge #16, 9 Country Club Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410,

9/5/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418,

8/22/2014, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM,

Apple Rehab, 451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512,

8/25/2014, 1:45 PM – 6:45 PM,

Our Lady of Pompeii Church Hall, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06512,

8/24/2014, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM,

Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market, 1355 Boston Post Road/Route 1, Guilford, CT 06437

8/21/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

3M Company, 400 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450,

8/27/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

St Andrew’s Church, 20 Catlin Street, Meriden, CT 06450,

8/25/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Westover School , 1237 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762,

8/18/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:45 PM,

Cornerstone Christian Center, 349 Wheelers Farms Road, Milford, CT 06460,

8/21/2014, 7:00 AM – 12:15 PM,

Woodruff Family YMCA, 631 Orange Ave, Milford, CT 06461,

9/3/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:45 PM,

Elks Club, 124 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460,

9/6/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Kingdom Life Christian Church, 597 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06460,

8/20/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:15 PM,

Continental Room, 1006 New Haven Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770,

8/16/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church , 782 Orchard Street, New Haven, CT 06511,

8/22/2014, 12:15 PM – 6:00 PM,

American Red Cross New Haven Chapter House, 703 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511,

8/25/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:15 PM,

Hall of Records, 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510,

8/28/2014, 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM,

ST Raphael Campus, 1450 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511,

8/28/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM,

ST Raphael Campus, 1450 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511,

8/29/2014, 12:15 PM – 6:00 PM,

American Red Cross New Haven Chapter House, 703 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511,

9/5/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM,

Yale Health Center, 55 Lock Street, New Haven, CT 06520,

9/5/2014, 12:15 PM – 6:00 PM,

American Red Cross New Haven Chapter House, 703 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511,

8/28/2014, 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM,

St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford, CT 06471,

9/6/2014, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM,

Baitul Aman Mosque, 410 Main Street, South Meriden, CT 06451,

8/28/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Southbury Dunkin Donuts, 77 Main Street North, Southbury, CT 06488,

9/3/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM,

River Glen Healthcare Center, 162 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT 06488,

8/17/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Wal-Mart – Wallingford, 844 North Colony Road/ Route 5, Wallingford, CT 06492

8/20/2014, 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM,

Zandri’s Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492,

8/21/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Dept. of Developmental Services, 104 S. Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492,

9/4/2014, 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM,

Villa Capri, 906 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492,

8/25/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Coco Key Water Resort Hotel & Convention Center, 3580 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705,

9/3/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM,

Bertucci’s, 495 Union Street, Brass Mill Mall, Waterbury, CT 06701

8/19/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

St. John Vianney Church, 300 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516,

8/20/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM,

West Haven City Hall, 355 Main Street, West Haven, CT 06516,

8/23/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

Wolcott Senior Center, 211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT 06716,

New London

8/21/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street Extension, Groton, CT 06340,

8/30/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Ross Hill Park Campground, 170 Ross Hill Road, Lisbon, CT 06351,

9/2/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM,

Walmart, 180 River Road, Lisbon, CT 06351,

8/28/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM,

Stop & Shop Uncasville, 2020 Norwich/New London Tnpke., Montville, CT 06353

8/26/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM,

Hoxie Firehouse, 34 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355,

8/23/2014, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,

Rita’s Water Ice, 361 Coleman Street, New London, CT 06320,

8/29/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM,

Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT 06320,

8/29/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, CT 06357,

8/29/2014, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM,

William W Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360,

8/29/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

William W Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360,

9/4/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

DDS, 401 West Thames Street , Norwich, CT 06360,

9/5/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM,

First Congregational Church , 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371,

8/18/2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM,

VNA of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385,

9/5/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

Home Depot Waterford, 816 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385,

Tolland

8/30/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Bolton Volunteer Fire Department, 168 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043,

8/20/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Dunkin Donuts, 3516  Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238,

8/27/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Presbyterian Church of Coventry, 55 Trowbridge Road, Coventry, CT 06238,

8/21/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Hebron Fire Department, 44 Main St. (Route 66), Hebron, CT 06248,

9/4/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM,

Staffordville Fire Station, 226 Upper Road, Stafford, CT 06075,

8/30/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26, 10 Monson Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076,

8/25/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel, 42 North Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CT 06268,

9/3/2014, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM,

Cardio Express – Tolland, 200 Merrow Rd, Tolland, CT 06084,

8/27/2014, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM,

Vernon Manor, 180 Regan Road, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066,

8/30/2014, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM,

St Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066

Windham

8/22/2014, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM,

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239,

8/21/2014, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM,

EastConn, 376 Hartford Tpke, Hampton, CT 06247,

9/2/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM,

Day Kimball Plainfield , 12 Lathrop Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374,

8/18/2014, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM,

Day Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260,

8/18/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Day Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260,

8/19/2014, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM,

Elks Club, 198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT 06226,

8/27/2014, 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM,

Generations, 40 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, CT 06226,

How to donate blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Milford firefighters rescued two dogs and a rabbit from a home on Cedarhurst Lane Saturday, Aug. 2 after fire broke out there at about 6 p.m.

The Milford Fire Department received several 911 calls Saturday just before 6 p.m. reporting a structure fire in the area of 232 Cedarhurst Lane.

Firefighters arriving at the scene found 208 Cedarhurst Lane heavily on fire on the second floor, said Fire Department Spokesman Greg Carman.

Multiple hose lines were used to contain and extinguish the fire while additional crews were able to rescue the two dogs and a rabbit from the home.

“One firefighter was evaluated for heat related problems and no other injuries were reported,” Carman said.

No one was home at the time of the fire and the Milford Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause.

A free electronic waste recycling will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Saint Ann’s Church Street parking lot.

People may bring computers and cell phones, old scanners, printers, cables, VCRs and other obsolete electronic devices.

Organizers will issue a certificate of destruction for items that may contain sensitive data.

The group also will also accept intact TVs and CRTs for a cash only fee (up to 27”, $15; larger than 27”, $20). These units will not be sent overseas but will be processed in the U.S. by New Leaf Refining.

Check the Saint Ann website, saintann-parish.com, for a complete list of acceptable items.

Milford police issued an arrest warrant for and took custody of William Varnum, 50, of Milford on July 28 after they concluded an investigation into an Oct. 18, 2011 complaint regarding a commercial burglary that occurred at 1553 Boston Post Road.

Police accuse varnum of taking aluminum and copper from the property valued at approximately $10,000.

Varnum is charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief.

He was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

Milford police arrested William Stimple, 21, of Seymour on Aug. 3 after they received a complaint regarding an unwanted patron at a New Haven Avenue restaurant.

During the investigation, police say Stimple refused to leave the property and was being escorted when he allegedly spit on one of the police officers. Stimple allegedly struggled with police and resisted their efforts during his arrest.

He is charged with assault on a public safety officer, interfering with police and second-degree breach of peace.

Bond was set at $500 for court on Aug. 26.

Eels Hill

The Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to deny a request by AT&T to build a new cell tower on Eels Hill.

AT&T wanted to build a 135-ft. tall monopole antenna, adjacent to an existing 100-ft. tall monopole antenna on city-owned land on Eels Hill Road.

The current antenna is used by Milford emergency services, including the police and fire department, but is too short to add AT&T’s cell phone equipment.

If the 135-ft. tower was approved and built, the Milford equipment would have been moved to the new tower, and the old tower would have been removed.

Residents have been vocal in recent weeks in objecting to the taller tower, citing health and aesthetic concerns.

The aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to listen to those residents and deny the application.

DUI
Milford police issued an arrest warrant for Patricia Lindberg, 32, of Bethany on July 29 after they concluded an investigation into a March 30 complaint regarding a motor vehicle accident on Wilson Street.
Police accuse Lindberg of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She is charged with DUI, reckless driving and failure to drive right.
She was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 28.

Drugs
Milford police arrested Samantha Olencki, 23, of Milford on July 30 on drug charges after they stopped a vehicle on the Boston Post Road.
During the motor vehicle stop, police found Olencki in possession of prescription medication not belonging to her and marijuana.
Olencki is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of a prescription legend drug, prescription drugs not stored in original container and possession of less than a half ounce of marijuana.
She was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

Assault
Milford police arrested Zachary Smith, 24, of Milford on July 30 after they received a complaint regarding a disturbance at a Governors Avenue residence.
Police accuse Smith of striking an acquaintance during the incident. Smith is charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
He was released on a promise to appear in court on July 31.

Drugs
Milford police arrested two men on July 31 after they stopped a vehicle with a missing license plate on New Haven Avenue.
During the stop, police say they found Robyn Griffith, 33, of New Haven and Roy Jones, 55, of New Haven in possession of crack cocaine and related drug paraphernalia.
Police say they also recovered a large knife next to the driver’s seat in the vehicle.
Griffith is charged with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and weapon in a motor vehicle.
Jones is charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both were released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

Weapon offense
Milford police arrested Arnold Nuzzo, 28, of West Haven on July 31 after they stopped an unregistered motor vehicle on Old Gate Lane. During the stop, police found a set of brass knuckles inside the vehicle.
Nuzzo is charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, driving with no insurance and weapon in a motor vehicle.
He was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

Assault
Milford police arrested William Stimple, 21, of Seymour on Aug. 3 after they received a complaint regarding an unwanted patron at a New Haven Avenue restaurant.
During the investigation, police say Stimple refused to leave the property and was being escorted when he allegedly spit on one of the police officers. Stimple allegedly struggled with police and resisted their efforts during his arrest.
He is charged with assault on a public safety officer, interfering with police and second-degree breach of peace.
Bond was set at $500 for court on Aug. 26.

Shoplifting
Milford police arrested Ebony Sanders, 30, of Bridgeport on a warrant after they concluded an investigation into a complaint they received on June 12 regarding Sanders allegedly taking property from the JC Penney at the CT Post Mall.
Police accuse Sanders of taking items from JC Penney without paying for them. Police say Sanders admitted to taking items from the store during previous incidents without paying for them valued at $14,100.46.
The items included jewelry, watches and clothing.
Sanders is charged with second-degree larceny.
Sanders was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

Drugs
Milford police arrested Carla Soto, 28, of Bridgeport on multiple drug offenses after an officer stopped a motor vehicle for not signaling properly on Schoolhouse Road on Aug. 4.
During a stop of the vehicle, police found Soto in possession of heroin, ecstasy and related drug paraphernalia. Police say they also found several prescription medications in Soto’s possession. A computer check revealed that the vehicle was not properly registered.
Soto is charged with three counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs, three counts of possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to signal properly.
Soto was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 26.

A woman holds a sign asking for money in MIlford. (Photo by Ryan Burns)

An increase in the number of panhandlers in Milford sends a message that Beth El Director Toni Dolan thinks is the wrong message, and that is that Milford is not doing enough to help the needy.

“It’s frustrating for me,” said Dolan, who listed a number of programs in Milford designed to help people struggling financially. “There are a lot of resources if people want help.”

A committee recently formed in Milford aimed at addressing the panhandler situation and possibly creating legislation that makes it illegal to stand in public places and ask for money.

Mayor Ben Blake said a committee of social service representatives, law enforcement personnel, state legislators and others met recently in Milford to start talking about the influx of panhandlers in Milford in the past few months.

On Monday night, several social service representatives spoke to the Board of Aldermen, letting them know about the efforts.

Deepa Joseph, deputy director of health for the Milford Health  Department, said the city is following an established program called “Have A Heart, Give Smart,” which will focus on education and outreach.

She said the program will be a multi-media campaign aimed at reaching panhandlers and the public and telling them where to find services and the best way to donate to people in need.

Milford residents have become used to seeing several regular panhandlers — people holding signs and asking for money — at various locations in Milford.

Blake said residents have been calling city offices to complain or to ask questions about the people asking for money. Some callers express concern for the panhandlers and want to make sure there are sufficient social service programs available for people in need.

On the streets

There are mixed views in the community. Some business owners have taken steps to keep panhandlers from their property; others say they are concerned for the people asking for money.

“For the safety of the customers, we don’t allow [panhandling],” said Barnes & Noble store manager Marcus Nelson. “If we see them, or a customer notifies us, we will disperse it very quickly. If it is the same person, we will call the police.”

Nelson noticed a decrease in panhandling outside of Barnes & Noble after the store contacted police.

“We contacted the police because the same individuals [were there] and it was getting out of hand,” he said.

Other business owners said they have noticed a police presence and police directing panhandlers to move along.

Sonic general manager Carissa Thompson said she has seen police take action and she thinks the police should be directing panhandlers away from businesses and their customers.

“I’ve seen them multiple times, people being arrested or confronted by the police,” Thompson said.

Thompson said that while she thinks panhandling should be addressed, she feels badly for the people on the streets asking for money.

“I feel extremely sad,” she said. “It’s uncomfortable and I could never imagine standing outside holding a sign.”

Resident Kevin Boyd of Milford feels differently when passing someone asking for money.

“I never feel uncomfortable about their presence,” he said, but he said he sometimes is skeptical about the people out there because some appear capable of working.

An online news site reported a petition recently, in which a resident was seeking action to curb the increase in people soliciting monetary donations.

“Many of these ‘regulars’ appear to hardly be homeless, sporting clean clothes, haircuts and cell phones,” the petition states. “Panhandling should not be allowed in Milford. It is an eyesore to our community. If these people are truly homeless there are many reasonable options available in Milford and the surrounding towns for them.”

The creator of the petition stated that he offered medium type labor work to one panhandler for a day at a rate of $10 per hour, but the panhandler refused the work.

“That leads me to believe he is not homeless and likely doing better behind the scenes than many others in Milford who are actually working hard for their income,” the petitioner wrote.

Resident Kathy Bielawa of Milford, on the other hand, said she thinks the community should be taking care of the individuals on the street.

“I don’t think it is fair,” Bielawa said. “I think families should help out more. You would think they have someone to go to for help rather than going out to the street.”

Helping out

That’s the perception that has Dolan concerned. She went so far as to say that people should not be giving money to those who stand on the street asking for it: Rather, people should donate to the agencies that exist to help people in need.

“It is not helping to hand them money because the money is not necessarily going to productive purposes,” Dolan said.

She said her agency knows the local panhandlers and has spoken to them. She said some are people who come to Milford because there are no laws prohibiting them and it’s an easy way to collect money.

There is a lot of need in the community, Dolan added. But she emphasized that there are food programs, meal programs, housing programs and programs to help with various energy bills.

Mayor Blake agreed that there are a number of programs in Milford to help the needy, and one prong of the three-prong approach to addressing the panhandler situation will be to make sure people know about these programs.

The other two tasks the committee will address are public education and consideration of new laws to address panhandling.

There are some laws on the books that address the situation in part, such as laws against trespassing and creating a public disturbance.

“But some municipalities have specific panhandling ordinances,” Blake said.

The committee broke into three groups when it met recently, and each will focus on the three different areas.

“We want an effective and comprehensive solution to this issue,” Blake said.

Education

United Way Director Gary Johnson said he thinks education will be a key aspect of the committee work, letting people know about all the resources available. There are funds available for rent and utility bills, he said, adding,  “2-1-1 is a good resource for people in need. There are a lot of resources.”

Johnson thinks the number of panhandlers has increased in Milford partly because of the economy and partly because Milford has no ordinance against panhandling, as do some surrounding communities.

“I hear people come here from other cities because it’s easy to do this here,” Johnson said.

(Doug Smith Cartoon)

The State Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in East Haven have tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito problem is expected to increase through fall and residents are urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
State officials warn that pets and livestock also are vulnerable to West Nile and there is no vaccine to help prevent it.
Once again, common sense and daily monitoring of your property could help reduce mosquito breeding around your home.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers these tips to help control the mosquito population.
•    Dispose of cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
•    Empty standing water from unused or discarded tires (tire swings) that might be on your property.
•    Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left outdoors.
•    Clean clogged roof gutters annually, particularly if leaves from surrounding trees have a tendency to plug up the drains.
•    Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use. A wading pool becomes a major mosquito producer if it is not used on a regular basis.
•    Do not allow water to stagnate in bird baths or wading pools.
•    Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
•    Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used. Be aware that mosquitoes may even breed in the water that collects on swimming pool covers or tarps.
Mosquito bites are annoying and uncomfortable, and now, with the threat of West Nile, they also can be dangerous.
You can reduce the risk of getting bitten by being aware of when mosquitoes are most active and avoiding contact.
The DEP offers these additional hints to keeping yourself, and your pets safe.
•    Minimize time outdoors at dusk and dawn.
•    Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts made with tightly woven material.
•    Campers, use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors.
•    Consider using mosquito repellent when you must be outdoors.
•    When using DEET, choose the lowest concentration effective for the time spent outdoors — 6% lasts about two hours and 20% will protect you for about four hours. Wash the repellent off when you return indoors.
•    Check door and window screens to make sure they are tight fitting and in good repair.
By taking these precautions, you and your family should enjoy a bite-free summer.

The following property transfers are copyrighted material previously published in the Commercial Record, a weekly trade paper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group, thewarrengroup.com.
20 Acorn Ln, Edwin J. Meyer and Kathryn L. Scheinberg to Elaine Gould, $432,000.
61 Audubon Close Unit 61, Marilyn S. Pascarella to Abdelhafid Zeryouh and Khadija Arkoubi, $300,000.
31 Birch Pl, Matthew and Margaret Bull to Amy L. Stevens, $237,500.
59 Bird Ln, Marialena Unger and Grace Farnham to Kyle J. Edo, $17,000.
3 Boothbay St, 296 LLC to Kathy Bull and Mark Butt, $365,000.
4-6 Daniel St, Given To Gauche LLC to Blake Stacy Realty LLC, $130,000.
57 Devonshire Rd, Gary Almeraris to Ernest J. Marsan and Deborah C. Spinola, $240,000.
51 E Broadway Unit C, Andrew H Duhaime RET and Martha A. Tynan to Gary Helm, $153,000.
885 E Broadway, Eileen Mary Bove T and Eileen M. Bove to Robert and Cheryl A. Bishop, $1,300,000.
60 Hickory Ave, Mary Mccarthy and Onewest Bank FSB to Onewest Bank FSB, $183,779.
12 Howe Pl, James P. Halloran and Jeannine M. Lattanzi to Jennifer L. Cronsell, $315,000.
20 Lucille Dr, Gary V. and Jeanette Augustine to Dave Steele, $187,500.
21 Ludlow Dr, Susan D. Kelleher to Michael J. and Gina L. Genovese, $253,000.
210 Mariners Walk Unit 210, Kathleen M. Paton to Philip M. Salito, $129,000.
100 Melba St, Jason and Lauren Scheets to Scott C. Niele, $374,900.
1592 New Haven Ave, Mary T. Neschke to Steven C. and Deborah Hayden, $355,000.
88 Noble Ave Unit D, Ganh Realty LLC to TKM LLC, $115,000.
2 Paschal Dr, Frank P. Virgulto to Marilyn and Donald Currie, $362,000.
13 Platt St, Felix C. and Lyndalee Dellarocco to Brad A. and Elizabeth G. Cohen, $900,000.
21 Plymouth Ct, Dongming Cai and Minghao Zhong to James G. Carpio and Mary E. Lindholm, $255,000.
525 Popes Island Rd Unit 525, Susan F. Laplante to Emilie M. Mones, $288,000.
28 Salem Walk Unit 28, Dawn Michaud to Stacy E. Torgerson, $207,000.
55 Solomon Hill Rd, Loay Aljammal to Christopher Gladue and Heather Donaldson-Gladue, $260,000.
11 Southwick Ct N Unit 11, Casey Joan M Est and Edward J. Casey to Marilyn S. Pascarella and Louise M. Dillon, $315,000.
4 Swift St, Nancy J. Fugal to John P. and Alyssa A. Davi, $450,000.
25 Vernal Pass, Rex Browing and Denise G. Browning to Jeffrey and Megan Queiroga, $395,000.
85 Viscount Dr Unit 56b, Joan M. Field to OSDA Realty LLC, $220,000.
16 Winthrop Ct, Sharon Fertitta T and Sharon Fertitta to Jessica L. Ward, $370,000.

73 Audubon Close Unit 73, Martine L. Nolletti to Kathleen A. and David J. Phillips, $316,500.
50 Hale Ave, Darce C. Vedrich to William J. and Gail J. Phelan, $335,000.
51 Hawley Ave, Edward and Carol Kravitz to Robert and Natalie Unger, $475,000.
25 Higgins Dr, Seneca Place LLC to Mojtaba Hashemi and Guilia Santorio, $512,500.
20 Lajoie Ln, 296LLC to Marco D. and Lauren A. Palumbo, $399,900.
185 Melba St Unit 200, Joseph Caissey to Joseph P. Innamorato, $165,000.
523 Orange Ave, Michael V. and Maria M. Paoletta to Erin M. Finnegan, $260,000.
571 Orange Ave, Ruth E. Crofoot and Lee A. Whitaker to Michael Donegan, $180,000.
208 Point Beach Dr Unit 1, US Bank NA Tr to Cailen J. Casey, $86,000.
100 Seaside Ave, Mark Kosh to Justin K. Falco, $228,500.
40 Spindrift Ln, Beverly S. Colley and Cyril O. Paponette to Daniel C. Downs, $285,000.
521 Swanson Cres Unit 521, Robert B. King and Sally K. Cooney to Darren and Erin Omalley, $167,500.
40 Wells Dr, Brantley Robert A Est and Claudia B. Paluch to Samia H. Garrett, $290,000.

In honor of National Book Month in October, The Milford Arts Council will feature an exhibit of Children’s Book Art.

Work can include art from published books or pieces the illustrators are currently working on. Illustrators are also encouraged to submit pieces that show the “artistic process,” which includes sketches, story boards, drafts, etc. All mediums are welcome.

To be considered, artists should email high quality images of work to milfordfac@optonline.net no later than Sept. 19. All submitters will be notified with a decision.

A reception will be held  Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Illustrators and authors will be invited to attend the reception and talk to visitors about their work and artistic process.

Illustrators and authors may also sell their books at the reception. The council will not take 30% commission on these items, but will receive a 30% commission on any exhibited artwork sold.

Receiving, upon acceptance, will be Thursday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Multiple pieces and series of images are encouraged. Artist fee is $25. Council members receive $5 off total fee. Anyone may join the council at registration, or download a form off the website: Single membership is $25, family is $50.

All work should be framed and wired and/or ready to hang.

Items must not exceed 36” x 24” in measurement or 50 pounds in weight.

For further information call the Milford Arts Council at 203-878-6647 or visit milfordarts.org.

Milford police arrested Robert Stevens, 26, of Milford after they received a complaint of a disturbance in a home on Baxter Lane on Aug. 6. Police are accusing Stevens of choking his mother during a dispute.

He is charged with third-degree strangulation, disorderly conduct and violation of protective order.

Bond was set at $5,000 for court on Aug. 7.

The following students were named to the third trimester honor roll at East Shore Middle School:

High honors

Grade 8 — Khadija Ashfaq, Jillian Bevilacqua, Emily Brennan, Lindsey Brooks, Madeline Buckley, Hayley Byers, Rebecca Carey, Brooke Carlson, Gabriella Cervone, Zachary Cleary, Ava Corsi, Nolan DeMayo, Alyssa Deptulski, Meghan Dunn, Shannon Flynn, Karen Garcia, Julia Harrington, Katherine Kiernan, Samantha Kliff, Sarah Kummer, Emily Kwalek, Julia LaPenna, Emma Longley, Ryan Luth, Allison May, Kalie Mendola, Brandon Olah, Arshia Puri, Kulnoor Saini, Ethan Skuches, Erin Suech, Leah Teller, Gabrielle Tunucci, Devon Verma, Taylor Wisniewski, Gabrielle Woodward.

Grade 7 — Evan Broderick, Ceili Clerkin, Isabelle Connelly, Emma Cote, Reilly Deschaine, Megan Flanagan, Jenna French, Meredith Fucci, Cameron Ganter, Kaliegh Garris, Anthony Giannattasio, Ava Haig, Jonathan Hannon, Natalie Hubler, Kelsey Jackson, Nina Javier, Alexandra Laudun, Alexandra Leso, Abigail Licata, Cecelia Lickteig, Yasmina Lingane, Kailey Loewenberg, Abigail Lucas, Emma Lucas, Sophie Lucas, Tessa Malesky, Madeleine Marrone, Jillian Montano, Ana O’Connor, Theresa Piscitelli, Jaelyn Roth, Jordan Shand, Samuel Sinisgalli, Kaylee Sostilio, Meghan Stokes, Kelly Strom, Maxwell Tavitian, Shannon Thompson, Lucas Tuozzola, Hannah Turner, Dean Vogel, Anja Voges, Victoria Walsh, Emily Westphal, Shannon Winters, Aaron Xing, Adam Yang, Andrew Yanik, Erynn Zak.

Grade 6 — Jessica Anderson, Allison Bennett, Vaishnavi Bulusu, Lucas Burgard, Alexis Burwell, Anthony Capua, May Cervone, Marguerite Collette, Casey Coon, Kathryn Dennis, William Diamantis, Megan Dragonette, Alexander Egan, Amy Eidelman, Thomas Ellis, Dylan Fernandez, Natalie Goncalves, Tyler Griffin, Leigha Howland, Anna Jani, Andrew Janik, Matthew Kiernan, Christopher Kiley, Jenna King, Kyle Knapp, Grace Lavallee, Sarah Lockwood, Staci Mann, Haley Marshall, Corina Massey, Brendan May, Isabella McPadden, Anna Melton, Isabel Messore, Ariana Montero, Nicole North, Jason Olexovitch, Caden Ondek, Kaylee Osborne, Gavin Paul, William Phelan, Isabella Pietrosanti, Hannah Pokornowski, Zoe Pringle, Max Queiroz, Matthew Rothchild, Gary Safferstein, Samantha Sutton, David Torgerson, Michael Vanchot, Macy Vital, Matthew Ward, Bryant Wardman.

First Honors

Grade 8 — Alianna Agovino, David Alldredge, Jonathan Bello, Cassandra Bennett, Hope Burrows, Jake Burwell, Jason Cardona, Mackenzie Coughlin, Gianna Cruciani, Norman Matthew Cruz, James D’Amato, Nicholas D’Angelo, Gibson Ehalt, Nathan Garofano, Tyler Heenan, Alexandra Hemmann, Agatha Holland, Meghan Kelliher, Qasim Khan, Ashley Kokenos, Victor Korman, Jason Lavallee, Jordan McLenithan, Caraline Mee, Evan Meyer, Ryan Michelson, Griffin Ondek, Olivia Ouellette, Shea Phelan, Gayle Portoff, Victor Rios III, Kaitlyn Shaw, Emily Sportini, Jacqueline Vanchot, Catherine Weed, Mark Wootton.

Grade 7 — Luke Alfano, Emily Beringer, Lia Burrows, Josiah Cartagena, Graham Chen, Zoe Collins, Hannah Conrad, Kathryn Della Bitta-Falkowski, Kenneth DeMaio, Mark Fitzgerald, Hannah Forlenzo, Jessica Foss, Noah Gerstein, Ryan Gosselin, Michelle Heiter, Konstantinos Karipidis, Nicholas Keller, Umer Khan, Ben Kissinger, Hailey Laforte, James Lamb Jr, Jordan Lang, Jacquelynne LeBlanc, Eric Levesque, Alexis Libero-Smith, Nestor Lopez, Matthew Loverci, Carley Malota, Joseph Matrisian, Lucia Mikan, Kaitlynn Morse, Richard Prosser, Claudia Ross, Maximillian Saltus, Courtney Schweiger, Skylar Sheppard, Samuel Steigbigel, Ryan Tran, Brooke Wedemeyer, Cameron Wong.

Grade 6 — Abigail Aldrich, Victoria Anton, Luke Ardolino, Jethro Asinas, Emma Champagne, Ashley Ciesluk, Brendan Clerkin, Victoria Comey, Alexander Conte, Michael Dahr, Sara Davies, Zoe Eichner, Benjamin Evanoff, Isaiah Fazio, Jack Glinsky, Trevor Hitchcock, Jack Jezierny, Hailey Johnson, Ryan Jordan, Trevanna Kandrach, Jahangir Khan, Colby Kmetz, Risha Kothari, Anthony Ljuljdjurovic, Andrew Martija, Matthew Martin, Pedro Mata, Isabela Meade, Jonfranco Menta, Abigayle Mitchell, Alexander Moreno, Lauren Nieman, Isabella O’Brien, Esther Pabon Ramirez, Gavin Paeth, Dana Parrott, Sara Portoff, Madeline Razzaia, Renee Robles, Jacqueline Santiago, Daniel Silva, Lily Smith, Justin Tran, Mia Tunucci, Emily Wheaton, Evan White, Jacob Willey, Matthew Wootton.

Second honors

Grade 8 — Alexander Besaw, Joshua Brennan, Colby Darden, Nicholas DeBiase, Jack Elson, Kayla Fratarcangeli, Emily Gilebbi, Jared Hubler, Matthew Jankura, Mireille Jaser, Navneet Kaur, Benjamin Kirsch, Nicholas Lynn, Emerson Mayville, Hailey McGinnis, Kaylynn McMurtry, Aaron Miller, Colin O’Sullivan, Shawn Parrott, Sawera Zeb.

Grade 7 — Tiana Albuquerque, Aidan Bradley, James Carbone, Evan Clarizio, Hailey Driver, Alexis Falcigno, Sky Farrace, Tayah Fazzino-Little, Andrew Fedeli, Ani Goorhigian, Jack Greenspan, Amanda Grisier, Christopher Kelly, Thomas Kuryla, Sydney Maher, Joseph Mendillo, Huyen Nguyen, Damien O’Connor, Max Pavelko, Scott Pelham, Bryan Pepe, Richard Piscitelli, Izabella Riggione-Hartmann, Tyler Ruocco, Candice Schweiger, Lorenzo Troia, James Wright.

Grade 6 — Kayla Becker, Nicole Benedetti, Kyle Camacho, Kalyn Cocchia, Amanda Fitzgerald, Carlos Franco-Roman, Shannon Franze, Travis Gentley, Abigail Gerstein, Matthew Gilebbi, Jessica Gluhanich, Alina Goorhigian, Kelsey Jamieson, Erik Johnson, Kayla Jurzyk, Caleb Kanlong, Jacquelyn Larese, Kayla Libero-Smith, Tanner Lucy, Timothy Nicolia, Victoria Padilla, John Ross, Aiden Saldaris, Jessica Sanders, Madison SantaBarbara, Prabhjot Singh, Tremaine Thomas Jr, Thomasina Warrington, Carly Whelan.

The Milford Columbus Committee  will honor Phil Vetro, Paul Piscitelli and Barry Kasden at this year’s dinner dance, Friday, Oct. 17 at Grassy Hill Country Club, from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

There will be an open bar, dancing and surf n’ turf with black tie optional.

Music will be provided by “Eight to the Bar.” The cost is $100.

Vetro is chairman of the Board of Aldermen; Piscitelli is director of the city’s Recreation Department, and Kasden was long-time director of Bridges, A Community Support System.

For tickets, call Jim Birarelli, 203-877-8980.

From July 23 through Aug. 12, customers at participating Taco Bell, KFC restaurants, and The Paper Store’s locations, will be invited to contribute $1, $3, or $5 to the Jimmy Fund’s “Strike Out Cancer” pin-up campaign.

In return for their contributions, customers will receive a baseball pin-up on which they can write their name. The pin-ups will be displayed in restaurants and stores.

Participating restaurants and stores are located throughout New England. The Milford Taco Bell at 1201 Boston Post Road is participating.

Taco Bell has supported the Jimmy Fund since 1999. In 2007, KFC joined their efforts, and in 2011 The Paper Store stepped up to the plate to be a part of “Strike Out Cancer,” all working together to help the program raise more than $1.8 million.

When customers purchase a baseball pin-up, 100% of the proceeds benefit cancer research and care at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Jimmy Fund again this summer to support patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber,” said Roger Lockwood, chairman of Lockwood/McKinnon Company, a Taco Bell franchisee and Trustee, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Our customers continue to show great generosity and excitement contributing to this important cause and we’re proud to support an organization that impacts so many people.”

The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at St. Mary School:

High Honors

Grade 8 — Julia Bryant, Brett Hart, Greg Jazwinski & Julia Petalcorin.

Grade 7 — Zain Alvi, Clare Bassano, Leah Cogguillo, Erin Eason & Claire Lagarde.

Honors

Grade 8 — David Albright, Olivia Creigh, Mark Crotta, Jessica Debs, Sean Hayes, Drew Kaminsky, Ashley Neeley, Frank Paine, Katie Paine, Samantha Phelan, Michael Robertson, Patrick Richardson, Michael Sciancelepore, Sadie Semrau, Catie Stiffler & Jake Zabski.

Grade 7 — Patrick Cody, Michael Delaney, Juliana Dente, Pamela Ellison, Ryan Farrell, Justin Lasella, Ace Luzietti, Jack Luzzi, Ryan Riordan, Thomas Rosati, Liam Woods & Rory Woods.

Grade 6 — Erin Albright, Avery Andrews, Nicole Ardito, Cate Deprofio, Manci Gandhi, Abigail Paine, Brianna Reed, Joshua Samaras & Victoria Soqueco.

Honorable mention

Grade 7 — Olivia Dunn, Patrick Rice & Erica Samaras.

Grade 6 — Tabitha Delgado & Gia Lambiase.