Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
For over 25 years, Kim Bratz has not only been a familiar face at Westbrook Town Hall, but she’s also been a regular at various volunteer events around town.
For Kim, Dec...
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Craig Oveson, better known as ‘Craig the Butterfly Man,’ welcomes science teachers, including Guilford's, to contact him about raising Monarch butterflies in their classrooms as an important step toward conservation and education.
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Craig Oveson, better known as ‘Craig the Butterfly Man,’ will be returning to the Branford green soon to continue his efforts to save the Monarch butterfly, with an expanded version of his Educational Live Butterfly Sanctuary Exhibit at the Town’s pollinator garden on the green.
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Victoria Taylor is a scouser. Now, just a minute before you take offense. In Liverpool, England, where Victoria was born, scouser is not an insult. It is merely a descri...
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Ava Celentano made her hometown of North Haven proud when she was crowned Miss Connecticut Teen USA as the youngest contestant in the pageant at age 14 on April 14.
Ava r...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
I get it; no one likes taxes, particularly ones that are persistent and never seem to go down. “Death and taxes” is the apt phrase. However, as a citizen and homeowner he...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
On Feb. 15, 2022, the people voted yes to securing up to $15.9 million in bonds to refurbish the Academy building into a community center. At the time, we were assured th...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
Right before the April budget referendum, signs popped up around town warning of a 4.5% tax increase. The tactic allowed no time for a response. For more information, I a...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
The Guilford Fund for Education (GFFE) is an incredible organization, and I want to thank its members for their commitment to encouraging innovation in education. I have ...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
I urge North Haven voters to vote “yes” at the budget referendum on Tuesday, May 21. The proposed budget must pass to avoid cuts to services that directly impact all resi...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
I write to bring perspective to the voters in advance of the Tuesday, May 14, budget referendum. While I serve on the Board of Education (BOE), this is my personal outloo...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
As a result of the disappointment expressed by many Guilford citizens regarding the conduct of Town officials at the annual town budget meeting on April 2, the Board of S...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
In 2002, we moved from Greenwich to Madison. Before moving, we considered all shoreline towns between Guilford and Essex. We chose Madison for its distinctly residential ...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
The United Way of Greater New Haven ALICE data represents the growing number of single adults and families who earn less than the basic costs of living. ALICE stands for ...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
On Monday, May 13, North Haven will hold a public budget hearing at North Haven High School, with a town vote following on Tuesday, May 21. This budget is expected to inc...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
Vote with your own budget in mind.
Be your own advocate once again. We were heard after we voted the budget down at the last budget referendum. Let's shout this time.
In ...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
On Tuesday, May 14, Madison holds its annual budget referendum for the Town and school budgets. I encourage residents to vote “yes” for both these responsible budgets whi...
Letters • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
Thank you for a very successful free tree giveaway on April 27. We gave away 50 beautiful trees from a local nursery. First Church of Christ Congregational Church graciou...
News • Published May 08, 2024 07 am
A portion of the Stony Creek Marina is visible through an archway of cherry blossoms after a break in the rain on Monday, May 6.
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News • Published May 08, 2024 07 am
Roberta Hanlon, left, assists Alison Byron-Brown with a selection of plants for sale at the North Madison Congregational Church’s 4th Annual Goodness Grows Plant Sale on ...
News • Published May 08, 2024 07 am
Drew Demers, left, and Everett Miller take turns decorating a balloon on May 3 during the Old Saybrook High School’s (OSHS) Cancer Walk fundraiser. Students from OSHS org...
News • Published May 08, 2024 07 am
Kayakers make their way up the East River near the East River State Boat Launch on Tuesday May 7.
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News • Published May 08, 2024 07 am
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Car 4573 prepares to leave the station at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven on May 4 as former New York City Yellow Cabs line the side of...
News • Published May 07, 2024 05 pm
Press Release from Senate Republican Office
North Haven firefighter Christopher Shea was recognized for his work as a founder of the Hero to Hero program during a ceremon...
News • Published May 07, 2024 05 pm
Partnership with Zencity for Ongoing Surveys to Gauge Sentiment Toward Local Services and Community Priorities
