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Marcia Chambers | Jan 4, 2018 11:00 am
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Mollie at the window.
A major blizzard with strong frigid winds hit Branford early Thursday morning. According to meteorologists, the storm is expected to undergo rapid strengthening, referred to as bombogenesis or a bomb cyclone. The Weather Channel, which thrives on such reporting, dubbed the storm, “Grayson.” Despite the television catching terms it seems a lot like a strong Nor’easter to us.
Meteorologists say winds are gusting in excess of 50 mph. Tides are a little higher than normal.
All Branford schools are closed and public activities and meetings have been canceled for today.
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Marcia Chambers | Jan 2, 2018 9:36 am
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Harrison Stratton drives to the basket.
It was not the way new boys’ basketball coach Chris Burnham would have preferred to start his tenure at Branford High School, losing to Lyman Hall in the Hornets season opener 61 – 37. But a win came a week or so later.
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Burnham succeeded Jake Palluzzi (pictured at right), who coached the Hornets for 29 years, winning 302 games at Branford; this was his first game at the helm. Prior to Branford, Palluzzi was the coach at North Branford for four years where he had 45 additional victories. He also serves as co-athletic director at Branford.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 29, 2017 9:30 am
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Bob Esposito of Branford Book & Card Shoppe recalled his first day of store ownership. “I couldn’t sleep. I had my keys in place and hoped my car would start,” he said.
The last day of 2017 will mark the end of a 44-year Branford tradition. Dec. 31 will be the last day of business for Branford Book and Card Shoppe.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 29, 2017 9:13 am
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What stands out for you from 2017? Have you made any resolutions for the New Year? Are you hopeful? Whether you celebrate big time at a local restaurant, party with a few close friends, or climb into bed before the ball drops, the Branford Eagle wishes you a happy and healthy New Year. Here’s to 2018!
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 28, 2017 10:19 am
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At this time of year we remind our readers that the journalism you depend on also depends on you.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 28, 2017 9:01 am
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Branford Fire Department
Tim Kahre and Timothy Judd share a smile after reviving the cat.
A specially designed feline oxygen mask was instrumental in saving the life of a cat caught up in a house fire this week.
Firefighters responded to a heavy fire at 19 Leetes Island Road, Paved Lane Trailer Park, on Tuesday afternoon after the occupant called 911 to report a fire coming from behind the furnace. The occupants were trying to save their three cats but had to leave the house due to heavy smoke.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 27, 2017 8:52 am
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Before the start of the 30th anniversary of Branford’s Handel’s Messiah last Friday, state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., (pictured) presented Dr. Edward Hull, a tenor, with an honorary citation from the Connecticut General Assembly, commending Dr. Hull for his commitment to music as an opera singer and a teacher for many decades.
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Kennedy praised Dr. Hull for sharing “his amazing voice as the tenor soloist for Branford’s production of Handel’s Messiah” for the last 30 years.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 26, 2017 9:29 am
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Location of Red Line designating boardwalk is approximate.
The Branford River took stage center at a P&Z Commission meeting last week as a boutique hotel named the Tidal Lodge was approved in spirit, and the town’s first boardwalk made its debut.
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After listening to a presentation about the hotel, the P&Z voted unanimously to ask Town Planner Harry Smith to prepare a resolution to approve the hotel project.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 22, 2017 9:04 am
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Ellen Michaels, a former Board of Education member, was sworn in by Town Clerk Lisa Arpin last week (pictured) to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Dr. Kate Marsland.
The board also elected officers for the next year and appointed members to various committees.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 22, 2017 8:44 am
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The Christmas countdown is underway. If you have last minute shopping to do, avoid the traffic and the malls, and stop by Branford’s many shops along Main Street and elsewhere. Take some time for savor the season. Branford’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah is sure to put things in perspective. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the staff of the Branford Eagle.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 21, 2017 8:59 am
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L-R: CCE Executive Director Adrienne Esposito, Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr., and CCE Connecticut Program Director Louis Burch.
Local legislators, state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. (D‑12th District) and state Rep. Lonnie Reed (D‑102nd District), recently received awards acknowledging their work in the areas of the environment and life science research.
MSMR Board Chairman William Barbo (left) and MSMR President James J. O’Reilly present Rep. Reed a plaque for the “Government Leader” Award
Reed is donating the stipend that comes with her award to BHCare, a non-profit headquartered in Branford that provides programs and counseling for individuals and families dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 20, 2017 9:54 am
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In a unanimous vote, the Board of Finance this week approved a $5.4 million dollar bond authorization for the renovation of the Blackstone Memorial Library. The BOF recommended the RTM do so as well.
In August, the BOF heard detailed plans from library officials on plans and funding for the library, plans that will bring the iconic 1896 library into the 21st century. The library provides a rich variety of resources for town residents, including computer services. Plans call for a 2,000-square-foot addition on the ground floor, and reconfiguration of many interior spaces throughout the library. The distinctive front entrance and steps will remain the same.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 19, 2017 8:25 am
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Public Building Commission
The Public Building Commission (PBC) discussed art installations for the renovated Walsh Intermediate School and heard updates on Walsh and the new Community House/Senior Center at its meeting last week.
Frank Carrano, former chair of the Board of Education, and Jeanette Mobeck of the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) recommended to the commission that a sundial now at the Early Learning Center (the former Pine Orchard School) be relocated to an appropriate space at Walsh, once the school is completed.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 18, 2017 8:07 am
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L-R: Phil Carloni, Harry Smith and Glenn Chalder
People will have another opportunity to make suggestions and ask questions about the update of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) before the draft is compiled. In addition, a recent request centers on adding coastal issues to the topics of conservation, development and infrastructure.
After listening to requests for another public meeting, the POCD Steering Committee agreed Wednesday to schedule an open comment session. Town Planner Harry Smith said the meeting could be held in either February or March.
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Marcia Chambers | Dec 16, 2017 8:55 am
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Pam Bold and Dottie Packer place a quilt on Roger Donlon.
Despite the inclement weather on Tuesday, many Branford residents came out to support the Wreaths Across America convoy as it passed through town on its journey from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery.
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Norma and Roger Donlon are all smiles, wrapped in their new quilt.
The convoy was led by Medal of Honor recipient Roger Donlon and his wife Norma. He serves as the Grand Marshal of this year’s convoy to Arlington. Col. Donlon was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War.
“We were overwhelmed and very proud when we pulled off Exit 55,” said Dottie Packer. She and her longtime friend and neighbor Pam Bold organized the stop in their home town. Packer is a retired Lieutenant Commander US Navy Nurse Corps, and Bold is a retired Chief Petty Officer, U.S Coast Guard.
