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May 21, 2012
At a recent meeting of the RTM Administrative Services Committee, RTM Democrats recklessly voted down a citizen petition request to examine the Founder's Village Phase One environmental report intentionally misrepresented to the RTM by First Selectman Anthony...
May 21, 2012
Assertions in Wayne Cooke's letter ["A Deliberate Coverup," May 10] accusing the RTM of improperly dismissing his petition to examine the existence of the Halloran Report call for clarification. Cooke challenges the existence of a Halloran Report that...
May 14, 2012
To those who follow town affairs, it's clear that Branford RTM and Board of Selectmen rule changes are being implemented to silence one outspoken citizen, Wayne Cooke. However, what is also obvious is that it is these elected officials, and not Mr. Cooke, who...
May 7, 2012
Branford residents enjoy a diverse array of open space areas of all types: the landscaped Green and various parks and playing fields, wooded retreats in some of the neighborhoods, the salt marshes that line the Branford River and Long Island Sound, and the large...
May 7, 2012
The Shoreline Greenway Trail celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual celebration on May 8. The occasion was hosted at the Community Center by the Branford Shoreline Greenway team, which received a plaque honoring its work and expressing gratitude for the...
May 7, 2012
I am pleased about the procedural changes enacted recently at Branford RTM meetings. The improved decorum at the meetings reflects well on all town representatives and creates an environment in which issues of public concern can be addressed efficiently.
May 7, 2012
On behalf of the Friends of Blackstone Library, I'd like to thank all the generous book lovers who contributed books to our annual book sale in September. This year's sale will take place on the Green from Sept. 20 to 23. To date, more than 700 cartons of books...
May 7, 2012
Thanks to all of the Branford folks, young and old, who turned out for our annual litter cleanup. From the Supply Ponds to Branford Point, the effort amounted to an amazing collection of trash in our Dumpster and a pick-up truck full of recyclables, including a...
May 7, 2012
At a recent RTM meeting, a citizen's petition requesting an examination of the Halloran Report issue was denied consideration by the Democratic majority in direct violation of RTM Rule 4.4.1, which requires agenda items be sent to committee.
April 30, 2012
As a former member of an elected government body that functioned under Robert's Rules of Order and watching the Branford RTM for the past 10 years, it became painfully apparent that the RTM neither abides by nor enforces Robert's Rules. Statements, questions,...
April 23, 2012
In yet another scripted effort to suppress the truth, RTM Democrats continued to break their own rules and hold the rights of Branford citizens in contempt by shamefully using their majority to prematurely eliminate citizen petitions and disallow their required...
April 23, 2012
Selectman Andy Campbell, first Selectman "Unk" DaRos's hand-picked mouthpiece, is off to a great start. After promising this writer during the election campaign that he would work to correct some of the more egregious behavior by Democratic operatives in town,...
April 23, 2012
We write to correct many false statements in Selectman
Andrew Campbell's
April 19 letter ["Playing Politics"] regarding action taken by the RTM Education Committee on the Blackstone Library budget request. First, no budget is ever approved or...
April 23, 2012
A big thank you goes to the caring staff at the Canoe Brook Senior Center in Branford. Many volunteers and other members of the Senior Center were recently treated to a wonderful recognition celebration. We enjoyed a musical program by pianist Laura Richling and...
April 23, 2012
Easter Sunday morning we awoke with a strange smell in the mud room. We spent the next half hour trying to track it down as we aired out the house. It wasn't a gas smell, but I was worried. There was a trace smell in the basement not near the hot water or...
April 23, 2012
Who wants to hear some good news about Walsh, the often-maligned middle school without walls? Well, I do and I did.
April 16, 2012
I believe Branford residents should be informed and aware of the reckless and irresponsible nature of some town politics these days, as partisanship seems to be infecting important town decisions unnecessarily. Recently, at the RTM Education Committee budget...
April 11, 2012
Branford's annual litter cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. In the meantime, I encourage your readers to notice areas around town that need attention. A Dumpster will be located on the Green for collection of roadside trash.
April 2, 2012
Your recent article on the RTM's acceptance of seven acres to create a "municipal park" as part of the Founder's Village settlement ["Founders Village Deal a Go," March 22] failed to properly describe the deceptive and inaccurate presentation of the Phase One...
April 2, 2012
The Branford Community Foundation recently joined with The Guilford Community Foundation and The Madison Community Foundation for Foundations Fuel Families. The joint effort was to raise funds in each community for fuel assistance.
April 2, 2012
Where was Sir Elton John on March 26? Branford High School (BHS) gave the most amazing performance of Aida (you know, Sir Elton's show). It was fabulous! The voices were remarkable…the sets extraordinary…costumes perfect…and the...
April 2, 2012
The Shoreline Greenway Trail organization as well as the Department of Public Works seems to feel construction needs to be done on the Tabor property in Branford so people can use the area for recreational purposes.
March 19, 2012
Since we live in a prosperous shoreline community, it's hard to imagine that many of our neighbors struggle to afford the most basic staple, food, but the statistics bear it out. The number of students qualifying for free and reduced-cost lunches is increasing;...
March 19, 2012
In yet another chapter in the saga of dishonesty and corruption that has defined the Tabor Drive eminent domain case, First Selectman Anthony DaRos is now pushing to place an $11 million public works facility and playing fields on the site, which seven years ago...
March 12, 2012
It's Tuesday evening, March 5, at 8:22 p.m. I have just come in from walking the dog. The temperature is hovering just above freezing and there is a more-than-brisk wind blowing from the southwest. It was a relief and a pleasure to walk into our warm kitchen.
Amor Towles, "Rules of Civility" — 5:30 pm; Thu., May. 24
