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Superintendent Proposes $50.65 Million Schools Budget

 February 8, 2012

With last night’s $50.65 million proposal, Branford’s school chief is requesting a year-to-year budget increase of $1.5 million, or 3.10 percent, with planning built in to support the budget theme "Innovation through Investment."

A Textbook Tour at Branford's Atlantic Wire

 February 7, 2012

Just around the corner from their Branford High School (BHS) classroom, Matt Park's Advanced Placement (AP) environmental science students received a textbook tour of environmental cleanup in action at the former Atlantic Wire mill.

Reed Joins Shoreline Preservation Task Force

 February 7, 2012

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) today announced the formation of a bipartisan task force to study and make legislative recommendations on storm impacts on homeowners and businesses on Connecticut’s shoreline.

"Last...

Renewable Energy at Branford Transfer Station

 February 7, 2012

The Branford Recycling Center on Route 1 is the site of the town's most recent solar installation. The free system was installed by BeFree Solar and paid for through the from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. The system was earned by the town's Clean Energy...

New Ferry for Thimble Islands Commute

 February 7, 2012

The Thimble Islands will have the benefit of a new public service ferry-basically, a commuter bus to and from the islands-under the jurisdiction of the newly created Thimble Island Tax District.

Art from the Heart Gearing Up for Room Makeover

 February 7, 2012

Art from the Heart is at it again. The Clinton- and Madison-based organization is helping to brighten the life of a Guilford child battling cancer by creating his "dream room."

Gina Macdonald: In the Spirit of ‘Dana’

 February 7, 2012

In Sanskrit, "dana" means "generosity" or "giving." Perhaps no better term describes Gina Macdonald's annual yoga benefit for Branford Food Pantry (formerly Branford Food Council).

My Hometown: The Neighborhood Grocery

 February 7, 2012

While growing up in Branford in the 1960s and '70s, there were a number of small neighborhood grocery stores. In the Indian Neck section of town, you had Cavallaro's Market on the first floor of a two family home on Indian Neck Avenue. In Stony Creek there was...

Special Farm Tax Committee’s Work Underway

 February 7, 2012

The role of the new PA490 Special Committee is to explore, consider, and possibly approve the adoption of a Connecticut Public Act 490 policy, by town ordinance if necessary. The policy would consist of clearly understandable rules, guidelines, and definitions...

Creados en Canto Feb. 19

 February 7, 2012

On Feb. 19 at Branford's United Methodist Church, soprano Stephanie Gregory and bass-baritone Ricardo Herrera will perform Creados en Canto-A Gift of Song to Celebrate Life, Love and Hope. Both professional artists are highly recognized in their field,...

Branford Foundation Offers $10,000 Fuel Fund Challenge

 February 7, 2012

Hundreds of Branford residents are at risk of not being able to heat their homes this winter and the Branford Foundation plans to do something about that. On Feb. 14, the foundation will kick off a special $10,000 challenge, promising to match dollar-for-dollar...

Art from the Heart Gearing Up for Room Makeover

 February 6, 2012

CLINTON - Art from the Heart is at it again. The Clinton- and Madison-based organization is helping to brighten the life of a Guilford child battling cancer by creating his "dream room."

Public Turns Out; Tabor Still on the Table

 February 2, 2012

The public responded to an invitation to talk about building a new Public Works facility on town-owned land off Tabor Drive, at packed Board of Selectman (BOS) meeting Feb. 1. The speakers, mainly familiar political faces, questioned the price—and the...

New Inductees Selected for Branford Education Hall of Fame

 January 31, 2012

For the 15th consecutive year, Branford's Education Hall of Fame will honor 10 individuals who have made significant contributions to education. Since its birth in 1998, the Education Hall of Fame has taken a broad view of the term "education" as it has...

GlowNight with the Branford Education Foundation

 January 30, 2012

Hundreds of Branford students arrived to light up the night at the Blackstone Library on Jan. 29 for the Branford Education Foundation GlowNight. The evening offered something for everyone, with interactive activities and wandering characters straight out of a...

Author Bill James, 101, Instructs How to Become a Great Nation Again

 January 30, 2012

If wisdom comes with age, then America should listen to 101 year-old William H. James, Ph.D.

Noah Perito is January’s Student of the Month

 January 30, 2012

Branford High School (BHS) senior Noah J. Perito (center) was named the Branford Rotary Student of the Month for January. He is pictured here with his music teacher Cathyann Roding (left), his mother Anita Perito (second from left), his father Jim Perito (second...

Tabor Site Best for Public Works? Public Weighs In

 January 30, 2012

A public hearing was set Feb. 1 to help the Board of Selectmen (BOS) determine if land at town-owned 48-86 Tabor Drive should be used build a new, $10.9 million Public Works facility, giving a formal forum for citizens to weigh in on what has become a...

'Aida' on the Way to Branford

 January 30, 2012

Signs have cropped up in front of Branford High School (BHS) in advance of Aida-the Musical and in a few more weeks, many businesses will be displaying another show of support, during Aida's Phavorite Pharaoh merchant display event.

Lt. Dunbar Promoted to Captain

 January 27, 2012

The Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday (Jan. 26, 2012) just before 6 p.m. to promote Lieutenant Raymond Dunbar, a 26 year veteran of the agency, to the position of Captain which will take effect Monday January 30, 2012.

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Police on the Trail in Branford Armed Carjacking

 January 26, 2012

Branford police detectives spent today’s early morning hours actively investigating a carjacking that occurred late Jan. 25  at the Oakwoods Condominiums on Briarwood Lane.
Patrol officers responded to an E-911 call just after 9:25 p.m. from the...

Man Admits to Robbing Branford Peoples Bank

 January 24, 2012

David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that James Bieu, 51, formerly of Farmington, pleaded guilty today before Senior United States District Judge Ellen Bree Burns in New Haven to one count of bank robbery.

Branford Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge

 January 23, 2012

David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that John Iannucci, 41, of Branford, pleaded guilty today before United States Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis in New Haven to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a...

Public Hearing on Public Works

 January 23, 2012

At a Wednesday, Feb. 1 public hearing, Branford citizens can weigh in on whether town-owned Tabor Drive land should become home to a new, $10.9 million Public Works facility.

Stoeckle Invites Public to Fun Feb. 4 Event

 January 23, 2012

NORTH BRANFORD - Each year, Karen Stoeckle organizes an International Dinner to help send teens on missions that make a difference.