by | Nov 30, 2018 8:19 am | Comments (1)
Front: Sally, Marcia. Standing: Mary, Diana, Bill.
After looking at various options, the staff of the Branford Eagle has decided to end publication Dec. 1.
This was not an easy decision, but we concluded it was necessary after the death of editor and founder Marcia Chambers.
by | Nov 28, 2018 10:12 pm | Comments (0)
This will be our last Cool Events, so bookmark this page to plan your holiday activities. Open houses, concerts, local shopping opportunities, church fairs, as well as two beloved holiday events – the Stony Creek Christmas Pageant and the Branford Messiah. Happy holidays from the staff of the Branford Eagle.
by | Nov 28, 2018 11:22 am | Comments (0)
Photos by Bill O’Brien
For the second time since 2014 the Branford Hornets football team defeated their arch rivals, the East Haven Yellow Jackets, knocking the Easties out of the upcoming state playoffs. Here, Aiden MacNeil followed by Spencer Landsbach causes East Haven’s Tanner DeVito to fumble.
Back in 2014 East Haven entered the game with a 7 – 2 record needing a win over the Hornets to qualify for the playoffs. Branford won 10 – 7. This year the results were the same. The Hornets jumped on their rival early scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter en route to a 20 – 7 victory.
Continue reading ‘Hornets End Season With Victory Over Rival Easties’
by | Nov 26, 2018 9:27 pm | Comments (0)
All photos by Bill O’Brien
For the past 19 years the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been set aside for the annual Branford Tree lighting parade that is attended by many of the town’s youngsters and visitors. Here, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph arrive in the center on top of a vintage fire truck.
Continue reading ‘Tree Lighting Parade Delights Kids, Families’
by | Nov 25, 2018 6:40 pm | Comments (0)
All photos by Bill O’Brien
Award winners include front: Frank Barron. Second row: Gary Gravina, Tahari James Castilla, Frank Forgione and Brian Sager. Third row: David DeLise, Caitlin Cahow, and Craig Kenney. Top row: Scott Torello, Paul Rowan and Rachel Chamberlain.
For the past 10 years the Branford Sports Hall of Fame dinner has averaged over 300 attending the annual recognition banquet at Woodwinds. Last Friday, 320 attended the 31st annual dinner honoring 11 inductees who played sports, and either through sports or life after sports, brought honor and distinction to the town of Branford.
by | Nov 23, 2018 12:15 am | Comments (0)
The highlight of this weekend is Branford’s tree lighting and parade. Don’t forget to bundle up! In lieu of the malls, be sure to take part in Small Business Saturday and shop local. And, in this season of giving, think about supporting the local animal shelters – Cosgrove Animal Shelter and Branford Compassion Club. They’re both having fundraisers coming up.
by | Nov 21, 2018 11:23 am | Comments (1)
Photo by Diana Stricker
Chuck Andres at left; Attorney Bill Aniskovich at right.
There was good news for Branford’s Housing Authority Tuesday when the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission voted unanimously not to appeal a Superior Court judge’s recent decision that favored the proposed Parkside Village affordable housing project.
Neighbors who opposed the housing project said they were “very disappointed” after hearing the commission’s decision.
Continue reading ‘P&Z Won’t Appeal Judge’s Parkside Decision’
by | Nov 19, 2018 10:09 pm | Comments (0)
Photo by Sally Bahner
At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Board of Education was confronted again about the lack of transparency in its communications with parents in light of the departure of a popular elementary school principal.
Continue reading ‘BOE Confronted Over Principal’s Departure’
by | Nov 16, 2018 4:45 pm | Comments (0)
Photo by Sally Bajner
Helen Wong, Blackstone Board of Trustees; Euncie Lasala, Branford Community Foundation and Campaign for the Blackstone committee member; Sandra Baldwin, Blackstone Trustee; Andrew McKirdy, past president, Blackstone Trustees; Karen Jensen, library director; Matt Hughes, Blackstone Trustee; Kathy Fox, Branford Community Foundation; and Lisa and Alfred Bertoline, Friends of Blackstone Library.
It’s official. The Blackstone Library has met – and exceeded – its $800,000 “Campaign for the Blackstone” goal toward its long-anticipated $5.2 million renovation, pushed over the top by a $75,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Community Foundation.
Continue reading ‘Library’s Goal Met: Groundbreaking Dec. 6’
by | Nov 15, 2018 9:42 pm | Comments (0)
Lots of activities leading up to Thanksgiving and the deep dive into the holidays, made a bit more festive by Thursday’s snow. Hope you stayed safe and warm. The weekend, however, looks fine, so take some time to enjoy some cool events around town amid your Thanksgiving preparations, including the Branford Land Trust’s Van Wie Walk. Consider helping residents in need through the Branford Food Pantry and Community Dining Room. The Branford Police Department along with Branford Big Y, 1075 West Main St. will be doing its third annual “Give A Cop The Bird” this Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
by | Nov 14, 2018 4:16 pm | Comments (0)
Photos by Bill O’Brien
It was a little cool but an otherwise perfect day with lots of sun and hardly any wind that helped bring out the largest Veterans Day Parade crowd in over 10 years.
Capt. Vincent Giordano served as Master of Ceremonies for the pre-parade program. The ceremonies began with an Invocation and the singing of the National Anthem followed by Cosgrove’s comments. Selections were played by all six participating fife and drum corps and bands.
Giordano stands along with VFW Commander Elliott Hasting and American Legion Commander Donald Langlois, seated.
by | Nov 8, 2018 11:15 pm | Comments (0)
Counting down to the holidays – Halloween and Election Day have passed. Veteran’s Day is coming up and Branford always has a great parade. Come on out and honor our veterans. The weather is supposed to be sunny and chilly. Often it seems that there’s a mere nod to Thanksgiving before the frenzy of Christmas kicks in, so don’t forget to give thanks with family and friends. When you do shop, shop local. Branford artists are throwing open their doors and churches are holding their annual holiday fairs.
by | Nov 7, 2018 3:17 pm | Comments (0)
Photo by Lisa Kelly
Robin Comey, Christine Cohen, Sean Scanlon
Reflecting many races across the country, it was a close match between Democrat Christine Cohen and Republican Adam Greenberg for the 12th District State Senate seat being vacated by Ted Kennedy Jr. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Cohen received 24,632 (51.06 percent) of the votes to Greenberg’s 23,613 (48.95 percent), cast in Branford, Guilford, Durham, North Branford, Madison, and Killingworth. The numbers are unofficial as of Wednesday morning.
Continue reading ‘Close 12th District Race Echoes State’s, Country’s Numbers’
by | Nov 7, 2018 12:44 am | Comments (0)
Photo by Sally Bahner
Branford voters chose two female Democratic candidates over two male Republican candidates in the races for state representative and state senator.
Democrat Robin Comey bested Republican Bob Imperato in the race for state representative in Branford’s 102nd District. Comey won 5,569 votes; and Imperato took 4,631.
by | Nov 6, 2018 2:56 pm | Comments (0)
Photo by Sally Bahner
The line snaked down the long hall of Indian Neck School.
The skies were gray under the threat of rain, but that did not deter the enthusiasm of Branford residents heading to the polls. Polls opened at 6 a.m., but at least the time change provided a bit of daylight. Even before the skies opened up around 11:30 a.m. lines were long across the town.