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From The Editor by Susan A. Iverson
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Dear Readers, by Sally Brockett

I never thought that I, who loves The Iconic Vespa
the winter, would admit this, but I am looking 14
forward to the warmer weather of spring. I was by Nick Casella
cold this winter and there is never enough snow
to play in anymore. So, as I drive around North Content
Haven, I hope to be inspired by the gardens. My
brother-in-law has a green thumb and can grow 12 spring refresh
anything. Me? Not so much, but I’m going to try.
For the record, traditionally, this effort ends the 17 New to Investing?
day it gets hot and I get sweaty or I see a worm.
I’ll keep you posted. In honor of the gardeners, I
am going to run a contest for the most beautiful 19 Sports Cards Collecting
gardens. Keep an eye on the North Haven
Magazine Facebook page for more information Jill DeChello North Haven Football:
or email me your contact information and I will Editor 20 An Elite Program From Day 1
reach out with details.
I’d also like to develop a North Haven Magazine VIP program 28 COach Bob DeMayo
where members would receive weekly discounts and special offers from
local businesses. Let’s keep it all in town! How to Give Fresh Flowers
I did a Time Travel Wine Flight at Small Batch Cellars. If you 32 A Long Life
haven’t been – GO! It’s a beautiful facility and the event was so much fun,
traveling through the decades, sampling food and wine. The money went 36 PAWs-IDENTS OF NORTH HAVEN
to the North Haven High School Football Team’s Championship rings
and banquet. So much coming this year – the Chili Cook-off, a second 40 Be Dazzled by Dahlias
Meatball Competition, a Murder Mystery, Town Trek, Kentucky Derby
at The Landing, an Alice in Wonderland Tea, The Magical Elf House,
AND something I have wanted to do forever – an old-fashioned, small 42 Types of Birdhouses
town, feel-good Holiday Show. Mark and Mary Minotti have agreed to
collaborate with me, so you know it will be special. 44 COUPONS
Our town is so special. I hope that the magazine reflects the spirit
of our town and all it offers. Stop me if you see me, say hello and email me Find The Businesses
any story ideas and comments. 45 & PAST ISSUE WINNERS

Jill DeChello A Message from the First
[email protected] 48 Selectman
(subject line – Gardens) for garden contest info
(subject line – VIP Program) to be a part of a trial VIP program The Team
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