Town leaders believe that for North Haven’s best interest voters should approve all parts of a proposed $14 million bonding package.

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With congratulatory speeches and patriotic music from the high school band, winners from the Nov. 8 municipal election officially took oaths of office at North Haven’s 2011 Inaugural Ceremony.

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Board of Finance members are sworn in during Nov. 30 ceremonies.

In Tuesday’s municipal election, North Haven Republican candidates achieved a full sweep, similar to the local party’s dominant results from two years ago. Incumbent Republican First Selectman Michael Freda cruised to reelection with 5,021 votes, against 958 for Democrat challenger Walter Spader and 428 for independent hopeful Gary Amato.

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Incumbent First Selectman Michael Freda is all smiles in an interview after his reelection victory was announced Tuesday.

A promise is a pledge to do something specified or to carry out the request or wishes of another person. Some promises are kept, some are broken due to unforeseen circumstances, and some are never carried out. For North Haven resident and First Selectman Michael Freda, keeping a promise he made to his father when he was 21 years old has lasted nearly four decades. This is his story:

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For North Haven resident and First Selectman Michael Freda, keeping a promise he made to his father when he was 21 years old has lasted nearly four decades. This is his story.

Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) could still build its proposed medical facility with a full-service emergency room on Devine Street, despite recent state denial.

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Meriden’s MidState Hospital (pictured) filed to block Yale-New Haven’s plan for a new facility with emergency room services in North Haven.

With North Haven’s campaign season in full swing — at least it's supposed to be — there is going to be talk of what incumbent First Selectman Mike Freda has, and has not, accomplished in his first term.

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Next referendum, residents will vote on $14 million worth of capital improvement plans, including milling and paving roads, a new public works garage and major renovations to four local firehouses.

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Fire Chief Vincent Landisio at the Tuesday meeting.

Beginnings to academic years mean significant transitions not only for students, but also for their instructors.

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First-year superintendent Dr. Robert Cronin spoke to town educators at the 2011 education convocation before opening day.

The Town of North Haven will be opening its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Saturday, Aug. 27 at midnight. The EOC will be located at the North Haven Police Department, 8 Linsley Street.

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Just months after it appeared that he could run unopposed, Republican incumbent First Selectman Michael Freda now faces a three-way race for Town Hall’s top position.

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First Selectman Michael Freda