North Haven Information:
First Selectman • Michael J. Freda
18 Church St., North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-5321, ext. 680
Town Hall • 18 Church St., North Haven, CT 06473
Town Hall Annex • 5 Linsley St., North Haven, CT 06473
Both facilities: 203-239-5321 • Fax: 203-234-2130
Web site: www.town.north-haven.ct.us
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Commission on Aging
Commission is “responsible for studying the needs of elderly persons in the community relating to housing, health, recreation, transportation and acting as a liaison between the Senior Center and the community.”
Meets 6 p.m. at Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center in Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May.
Chair • Claudia Giulietti
Department of Community Services and Recreation
Department provides North Haven residents “a myriad of social service programs, recreational activities and senior citizen services.”
203-239-5321, ext. 500
Director • Edward J. Swinkoski
Some social service and recreational programs offered at:
Town Hall Annex • 5 Linsley St., North Haven, CT 06473
Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center 7 Linsley St., North Haven, CT 06473
Most senior citizen activities located in:Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center 189 Pool Rd., North Haven, CT 06473
Dept. offerings include:
• Counseling. Available on an outpatient basis.
• Toy Bank.
• Emergency food assistance. Dept. maintains food bank to provide residents in need with limited amounts of food on an emergency basis. Call 203-239-5321, ext. 500, in advance to request this service.
Senior Center
Multi-service facility offers wide range of activities throughout the day to appeal to interests of persons age 62 and over and help to meet their needs.
189 Pool Rd., North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-5432
Fax: 203-234-7185
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Manager/Municipal Agent for Elderly • Judy Amarone
E-mail: amarone.judy@town.north-haven.ct.us
Center’s offerings include: arts and crafts • cultural events • exercise • dancing • movies • travel • chorus • sports (bocce, pool, shuffleboard, others) • assistance for Medicare and Social Security benefits • classes on defensive driving and other subjects of interest • travel • more!
Center also:
• Arranges for health guidance clinic twice a month at no charge. Service includes blood pressure screenings and general health questions. No appointment necessary.• Serves hot meals Mon-Fri. to those 60 and over. • Distributes monthly newsletter of events and activities. • Conducts outreach programs to assist homebound and isolated. • Monthly informational, educational, preventive programs.
Transportation Services
Upon request, Senior Center provides free transportation to and from Center, medical appointments, grocery shopping and hairdressers on regularly scheduled basis. Call 203-239-5432 for information about this service and other transportation options.
Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride has several programs relevant to North Haven seniors:
• ADA Transportation
• Regional Rides Program
• Dial-A-Ride
• Job Access
Call District for details of requirements, times, locations and costs:
Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride
840 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-6643 • Fax: 203-891-6057
To cancel, change, confirm or reserve ride: 203-288-6643.
Mary Wade Home, with funds from Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, offers persons 60+ medical transportation and transportation on weekends to area locations of their choice. Donations from riders welcome.
118 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
203-672-7837 • Fax: 203-562-1639
E-mail: info@marywade.org • Web site: www.marywade.org
Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers/Tax Relief and Similar Programs
Counselors at Department of Community Services and Recreation—call 203-239-5321--can provide information on such services and programs. Tax Relief and similar programs are administered by the Assessor’s Office.
Assessor • Gary Johns
18 Church St., North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-5321, ext. 610
Probate Court
North Haven is in Probate District 36.
250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-5155 • Fax: 203-463-3895
Judge • Hon. Michael Brandt
Public Library
North Haven Memorial Library
17 Elm St., North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-5803 • Fax 203-234-9647
Web site: www.northhavenlibrary.net
Director • Patricia LaTerza
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 to 9; Fri. & Sat. 10 to 5.
CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.
Police Department
All members of Department exceed State standards for police certification. Many members also certified as Emergency Medical Technicians.
8 Linsley St. • North Haven, CT 06473
Non-emergencies: 203-239-5321, ext. 220
Chief • Thomas McLoughlin
Fire Department
Department has both career and volunteer members. Training is high priority. All permanent members trained in fire suppression, life safety and medical emergencies.
Headquarters:
11 Broadway, North Haven, CT 06473
Non-emergencies: 203-239-5321, ext. 100
Fire Chief • Paul Januszewski
Fire stations:
282 Quinnipiac Ave.
1331 Ridge Rd.
366 Washington Ave.
North Haven’s Population by Age
(Source: Latest Decennial U.S. Census)
60-64 1,600
65-74 2,316
75-84 1,682
85+ 794
Total 60+ 6,392
Total population of
North Haven: 24,093
Percentage 60 years of age or over: 26.4%
Land area: 20.8 sq. mi.