The North Haven Conservation Commission generally
meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 in
the Recreation Center. The schedule for 2009-2010
is as follows:
2009—Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov.23, Dec.21
2010—Jan. 26, Feb. 22, March 22, April 26, May 24,
June 28, July 26, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 20
The Conservation Commission consists of seven
appointed members and focuses on issues related to the
environment and natural resources of the community. It
is dedicated to the protection of the air, water and land.
During the past year, the Commission has worked with
other environmental groups in town to preserve and
protect open space. It also remained involved in efforts
to protect ground water through its cooperation with
the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center in
New Haven. We supply publicity and volunteers on
two Saturdays during the summer and fall. Moreover,
we continue to monitor the town’s Integrated Pest
Managment policy, which the commission developed
several years ago. We have also worked with the Clean
Energy Task Force, which we helped to set in motion
three years ago.
The Commission, with the assistance of a few other
members of the community, devoted considerable time
and energy to planning and organizing the second annual
North Haven Earth Day celebration. It was held on April
24 at the North Haven Middle School, and attracted
hundreds of residents. The celebration included exhibits
by two dozen green businesses and environmental and
other community groups; a keynote speech by Nancy
Alderman, president of Environment and Human Health
Inc.; welcoming remarks by First Selectman Mike Freda;
activities for children; a composting demonstration;
music; and hikes sponsored by the Peter’s Rock
Association and the North Haven Trail Association.
The Commission will continue to work with town officials
and residents to make the community more eco-friendly.
Conservation Commission Members:
Dorie Baker, Vice-Chairman
Salvatore Bonito
Hugh Davis, Chairman
Mary S. Mahon
James A. Grillo III
Sandra Stetson
Raymond Sola
