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Marcia Chambers | May 25, 2018 8:00 am
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Robert Imperato, a Republican seeking the State Representative seat in Branford’s 102nd District, said his message “unifies us, rather than divides us.”
Imperato was unanimously nominated by Branford’s Republican Town Committee (RTC) and other registered Republicans at the caucus Tuesday evening. No other Republicans have expressed interest in the seat, but three Democrats are vying for nomination at the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) caucus May 29.
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Marcia Chambers | May 24, 2018 9:14 am
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For the first time in the history of the Branford Memorial Day parade there will be more than one parade marshal leading the marchers on Monday, May 28.
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Branford’s World War II Veterans include: 1st row (L-R) Ira Lewis, 97; Grant Briggs, 91; and Bill Brody, 98. Second row (L-R) Donald Robinson, 91; Vincent Thomas, 92; and Stan Petela, 95.
Six Branford veterans who served in World War II have agreed to lead the parade this year and will be introduced at the ceremonies on the Green at 10 a.m. prior to the parade stepping off at 10:30 a.m. They will then be driven in convertibles along the parade route to be recognized for their service.
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Marcia Chambers | May 23, 2018 9:55 am
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The Anderson Krause AAA “Coach Pitch” team gets ready to march in the parade.
Little League season opened two weeks ago and the way the weather has been since then, they may not finish until September. That’s not likely to happen, but they already have some games to make up because of so many rainy days.
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“Pay attention, guys.”
Opening day was held for the 68th year in a row. What started years ago with one field, now has a complex of six fields including a concession stand in the center. Sometimes getting started requires perspective.
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Marcia Chambers | May 23, 2018 8:58 am
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The Board of Finance (BOF) Monday night unanimously adopted a $112 million Town-School budget that includes a property tax increase of less than 1 percent.
The BOF set the town’s mill rate for the 2018 – 19 fiscal year at 28.64 mills, which is a 0.6 percent increase over the current mill rate of 28.47. Last year, there was a 3.85 percent increase in the mill rate. Click here to read the story.
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Marcia Chambers | May 22, 2018 8:00 am
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Persistence pays off. After presenting their case to the school district and the Board of Education, the town’s cafeteria workers will retain their jobs.
The schools superintendent’s office announced Monday that Chartwells food management company was awarded the contract after a competitive bidding process. Whitsons Culinary Group was the only other bidder; that company serves Shelton and has been under fire for its cost-cutting measures.
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Marcia Chambers | May 21, 2018 2:11 pm
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Prospective producers of medical marijuana are looking at Branford as a place to take root, and the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission says those facilities are covered under existing zoning regulations.
In other business Thursday, the commission continued a public hearing on two proposed retail stores on North Main Street, and asked the developer to reduce the amount of excavation.
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Marcia Chambers | May 19, 2018 8:04 am
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Robert Imperato (pictured), who has expressed interest in the State Representative seat being vacated by Lonnie Reed, formally announced his intent to run for office yesterday.
Imperato appears to be the only Republican candidate who will seek nomination at the Republican Town Committee (RTC) caucus Tuesday.
Three Democrats will be vying for endorsement at the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) caucus May 29. Candidates include Robin Comey, a member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM); Adrian Bonenberger, a veteran and political newcomer; and John Prins, a member of the Board of Education (BOE).
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Marcia Chambers | May 18, 2018 11:00 am
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Unk DaRos at the Quarry
If you haven’t yet explored the Stony Creek Quarry, you have a chance on Saturday. Former First Selectmen Unk DaRos (Branford) and Carl Balestracci (Guilford) will lead the group and share the quarry’s fascinating history. Then, kick back and enjoy some Sunday jazz at Home’s Living Room on Main Street. Check out our other listings for many other art- and music-related events.
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Marcia Chambers | May 18, 2018 10:10 am
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John Prins, a longtime Branford Board of Education (BOE) member, has tossed his hat into the ring for the State Representative’s seat now held by Lonnie Reed, who is not seeking a sixth term in office.
Prins, who is well-versed in state education law and has made many trips to the legislature on behalf of the school system over the years, plans to address the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) next week. He filed his papers before the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) Tuesday and was ready to announce his plans to the DTC Tuesday evening but the meeting was cancelled when storms ripped through the area.
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Marcia Chambers | May 17, 2018 9:29 am
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Snake Hill Road is a legend. People love it or hate it. It’s the ultimate challenge for new drivers or those learning how to drive a stick shift.
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But that is changing. The winding road that connects Branford and North Branford – more properly known as SR-740, Brushy Plains to Totoket Road – is undergoing a makeover.
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Marcia Chambers | May 15, 2018 8:02 am
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Coach Jackie Ceccolini stands in the middle with her seniors (L-R): Daly Hynes, Sabrina Torcellini, Caroline Erickson, LanLe Crotty, Erin O’Brien, Haley Maercklein, Hailey Manware, Sophia Spencer, Emma Pierson, and Autumn McHenry.
For the first time in history, the defending Class L Champion Branford Hornets girls lacrosse team hosted perennial FCIAC power Staples at the James L MacVeigh Alumni Athletic Complex.
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The senior-laden Hornets played their last home game of the regular season on Senior Night and won a hard fought battle, 15 – 11. Here Sophia Spencer gets one of her seven goals in the game
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Marcia Chambers | May 9, 2018 8:47 am
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Morgan, the winner, grabs the Frisbee with a great lunge.
On the first Saturday of May for the past 15 years, Young’s Pond Park has been the site of the annual “Skyhoundz Dog Frisbee Contest,” organized by Victor Amatori, program supervisor of the Branford Recreation Department.
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This past Saturday, 23 canines were registered by their owners for this year’s competition. “That’s the most we ever had. It’s getting bigger and more competitive each year,” Amatori said. Here Jack, an 11-year-old Aussie, makes a great catch of his Frisbee.
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Marcia Chambers | May 8, 2018 9:00 am
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Bob Criscuolo in May 2014.
The Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission paid tribute Thursday to a local engineer who died last month after years of service to his community.
P&Z chair Chuck Andres opened Thursday’s meeting by honoring Bob Criscuolo (pictured), 61, founder of Criscuolo Engineering LLC in Branford, for his work in countless projects over the decades.
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Marcia Chambers | May 8, 2018 8:30 am
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Robin Comey, long active in community and education issues in town, will announce her intention Wednesday to run for Branford’s State Representative, a seat now held by Lonnie Reed.
Comey has been a resident of Short Beach for more than 25 years. Her announcement is expected to take place on Johnson’s Beach Wednesday evening. She first ran for elective office last November when she won a seat on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), where she serves on the Education Committee.
