Assisted Suicide topic of film talk
After experiencing instances of how some people were treated at a local hospital, a local filmmaker, Paula Panzarell become very concerned about the push to legislate medical aid in dying because it has societal repercussions that particularly endanger the lives of the elderly, the disabled, people of color and the poor.
She is a member of the group Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide (PAMAS) and worked on the film, Thoughts on Medical Assisted Suicide, that will be shown Saturday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at the West Haven Library, 300 Elm St.. This is a free event.
More information is at westhavenlibrary.libcal.com/event/14512018
Inzero Farmers Market opens July 5
Starting July 5, the Tony Inzero Farmers Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday on the Green, at Campbell Avenue and Main Street, and every Saturday next to the Oak Street Beach parking lot, off Captain Thomas Boulevard.
The market will include state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables and crafters selling homemade wares through Oct. 11.
Parking is available on Campbell Avenue and in the City Hall municipal lot, 355 Main St., as well as in the Oak Street municipal lot and on Palace Street. Oak Street is on the senior shuttle route and the CTtransit route.
The farmers market was dedicated in 2010 in memory of Anthony F. “Tony” Inzero, a leader in the downtown business community who co-owned Flower Affair on Campbell Avenue with Betty DelVecchio for many years. Inzero was a founding member and longtime president of the West Haven Business Association who spearheaded a variety of events and programs to drum up business for fellow merchants, including the first farmers market in 2000.
Inzero, who lived in Hamden, died in 2009 at age 59.
Food collection set for Make Music Day
There will be a collection of donations for the local Purple Pantry Boxes at West Haven’s 4th Annual Make Music Day event on Saturday, June 21, from 1-5 p.m. at the Old Grove Park. Nonperishable donations, including items such as cereal, canned goods, pasta, rice, beans, and bottled water are welcome.
Chamber looks for ‘Best of Region’
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its annual “Best of the Milford Region” competition.
The chamber is highlighting local businesses and giving recognition to those who make the region such a great community to be a part of.
To nominate a business, visit https://milfordct.com/best-of-milford/#//.
The top nominees in each category will move to the final voting, which is through June 19.
Radon kits still available
It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium. It’s found in rock, water and soil.
While radon in outdoor air poses a relatively low risk to human health, it can enter homes from the surrounding soil and become a health hazard inside buildings, according to city health officials.
Testing for radon is recommended every two years, officials said.
A limited number of free radon test kits have been made available to West Haven residents by the state Department of Public Health. To receive a test kit, call the city Health Department at 203-937-3660.
Learn more about radon at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/Environmental-Health/Radon/Radon-Program.
Senior Center trip to Boston
Join the West Haven Seniors on a trip to Boston on Tuesday, July 29. View the entire city of Boston at the Prudential Building, ride along the well-known Boston Duck Tour, and have independent time to shop and lunch at the famous Quincy Market! Trip departs at 7 a.m. from the Vertical Church Parking Lot at 225 Meloy Road. Depart from Boston at 5 p.m. Cost is $170, which includes roundtrip transportation driver gratuity, admission to the Prudential Building and ticket for the Boston Duck Tour; shopping and lunch at Quincy Market is independent. Non-Residents & Non-WHSC Members are welcome! To reserve your spot and receive further information, please call the West Haven Senior Center at (203) 937-3507.
WHHS Class of ‘56 and Honor Society
The West Haven Class of 1956 is planning its 65th reunion for May of next year. The event will include marking the anniversary of the founding of the National Honor Society Chapter, which happened in 1955.
For those who wish more information, call Dino Ciaburri at (203) 809-4578.
GOP 9th confab set for July
The Nine District Town Committee delegation has scheduled a meeting for the first Thursday of each month to search for new Republican Party members, and those who might want to get involved in the district, and town committee work. The meetings are scheduled for the Republican Town Committee Headquarters, 315 Morgan Lane and will be chaired by Anthony Vartuli. The next meeting is June 3. Those interested may attend or get more information by calling DTC Chairman David Riccio at
(475) 254-2361.
Dog owners reminded of licensing
June is Dog Licensing Month, and residents who own dogs at least 6 months old must renew their licenses by June 30 or face a $1 monthly fine, City Clerk John W. Lewis said.
State law requires dog owners to submit a current rabies vaccination certificate when applying for the new dog tags. Expired certificates are not accepted.
The fee for the two licenses, which are available in the city clerk’s office of City Hall, 355 Main St., is $8 for neutered or spayed dogs and $19 for other dogs.
Residents can also send vaccination records and checks in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Office of the City Clerk, 355 Main St., West Haven 06516. For dogs that have last year’s tag number, license renewals are available online: https://searchiqs.com/iqsdogrenewal/?CC=CTWHA.
Class of ‘64 plans ‘Get-Together
The WHHS Class of 1964 is hosting its first “Get-Together” on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 4 at Biagetti’s Restaurant, 77 Campbell Ave. Cash bar and dinner is $50, with walk-ins at $60 (cash). For information contact Judy Oberempt at nana2446@aol.com or (203) 934-9504.
Surfside Vet host annual car wash
Surfside Veterans will be hosting its annual car wash on June 21 (rain date June 28) from 11-4 at Budget Car Wash 936 Boston Post Road. Proceeds go to helping veterans in the community with food, clothing and much more.
If you would like to donate cash app is $surfsideveterans Venmo is @surfsideveterans, you can also mail check or money order to Surfside Veterans, 204 Oak St. C19, West Haven 06516.
Support group for sight impaired
“Our Journey of Sight,” a low vision/blind support group meets monthly at the West Haven Public Library 300 Elm St, from 10 to noon on the third Friday of the month.
This is not a regulatory group, but a group that provides a monthly speaker, and support each other during members’ journey of visual loss.
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