Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Whether at Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) or at a summer camp, East Haven native Stephen Martindale recognizes that there is ultimately no single bad day when it com...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
For the first time in five years, Old Saybrook Middle School (OSMS) has a field hockey program thanks in large part to coach Heather Warnke.
In the summer of 2024, Heathe...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
This is one fire the Deep River Fire Department does not want to put out. It is the fire cooking the chicken at the fire department barbecue on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4 ...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Christian Maldonado
Family can often set the example and help shape someone’s understanding of being a good and moral person, and that was certainly the case for Madison resident Nicole Talm...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Logan Reed’s firm belief in supporting the mission of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has hit a virtual hole-in-one with the resounding support he’s garnering for the first-ever Charity Golf Tournament to benefit BCF, presented by his new company, Thimble Island Private Wealth.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Shoreline author Jen Payne will extricate the spirit of her newest book, “Sleeping with Ghosts: Poems & Musings” during an “Authors in Conversation” event with Guilford performer and poet Julie Fitzpatrick, at Guilford’s Breakwater Books on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 25, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Tania Grgurich, a clinical professor of diagnostic imaging at Quinnipiac University, is literally creating a buzz on the institution’s North Haven campus with the introdu...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 25, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As Volunteer Coordinator for Community Dining Room (CDR), Gleeson Edwards helps CDR’s valuable volunteers contribute their time and talent to best support the many programs and services of non-profit CDR, which serves the towns of Branford, North Branford, Guilford, and East Haven.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 25, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
“Coming here was like coming home for me in a lot of ways.” For Sudie Simmons, becoming the new adult programming coordinator at the Henry Carter Hull Library was a natur...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 19, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Marilyn Alverio thought she was a poor student when she attended school in New Britain in the late ’60s and early ’70s, and her grades supported that conclusion. She was ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
It’s quite possible that East Haven made history when Town Council incumbent Karen Martin represented the town as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) i...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Now in his 54th year with The Guilford Fair, Tom Baker started off showing beef cattle at age 13 and went on to help the Guilford Agricultural Society put on the fair as a pivotal member of its pit crew team and co-director of the oxen, horse, and pony departments. The pit’s powerful contests celebrate an agricultural past when animals worked the land. A shoreline favorite, The Guilford Fair is second-oldest agricultural fair in Connecticut and will take place Sept. 20 - Sept. 22 this year.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
The American Legion Post 66 in Clinton is hosting a comedy night fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. The event is being organized by Legion member Dave Burns.
Pos...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Now in his 54th year with the Guilford Fair, Tom Baker started off showing beef cattle at age 13 and went on to help the Guilford Agricultural Society put on the fair as a pivotal member of its pit crew team and co-director of the oxen, horse, and pony departments. The pit’s powerful contests celebrate an agricultural past when animals worked the land. A shoreline favorite, the Guilford Fair is second-oldest agricultural fair in Connecticut and will take place Sept. 20 through Sept. 22 this year.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
For Clinton Town Council member Brian Roccapriore, giving back to his community is a priority.
Brian was motivated to run for a seat on the Town Council after speaking wi...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Things should be a bit quieter at Cory Needleman’s house in Ivoryton by now. With the start of the school year, her four children, who are between ages 3 and 8, will be ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s Blackstone Library Director Katy McNicol invites the community to support the annual Friends of the Blackstone Library Fall Book Sale on the Branford Green, Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
If there is one word Judy Olian can use to describe her time as president of Quinnipiac University (QU), it is “inspiring.” Why is that?
“Because the people—whether they'...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Nellie Kurtzman will be helping to bring the community the chance to come out and enjoy The GreenStage Experience at The Place—a fun, informative, an...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 05, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Saturday, Sept. 21, Mary Santagata invites all to come out to All the King’s Horses Equine Rescue’s Fall Open Barn adoptive event in Northford, to meet many of the remarkable animals in her care and to help raise funds to support and save even more.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
What would you serve at a Jimmy Buffett-themed party? It has to be cheeseburgers for the man who famously sang “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Well, Katie Barton is working o...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
All the King’s Horses Equine Rescue founder Mary Santagata is hoping Guiford residents with some room in their hearts, barns, or homes will find their way to her Fall Open Barn on Saturday, Sept. 21, where both rescued equines and rescued felines (courtesy of Bridgeport Cat Rescue) will be available for adoption.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven native Neil Merola has begun his first year teaching at his alma mater East Haven High School (EHHS), and he certainly feels that it’s fitting to be a teacher ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Sarah Borgnis-Tobin may have left the Henry Carter Hull Library after 10 years, but she is not leaving the books. Sarah is the co-owner of Montgomery & Taggert, a unique ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
On one summer day every year, you can forget about calling Debbie Alldredge by her given name. On that day, just call her babe—but not just any babe. For the last 18 yea...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Kaitlyn Goodwin is helping the Branford Historical Society (BHS) develop exciting new educational programs and create social media connections in the 21st century.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
After a year-long search, the Town of Clinton filled a key vacancy when Kathy Grega was hired to be the new director of its Human Services Department in July.
Kathy’s fir...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m., the first-ever Guilford Porchfest will take center stage with local players serenading audiences from 22 different porches arou...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
East Haven resident Diane Villano has been retired for two years, but she is still involved in her church, community, and crafts. Diane recalls a quote she once saw which...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Following three years as a special education paraprofessional in Clinton, Veronica Aleman has moved to neighboring Westbrook, where she will now serve as the town’s new s...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Got plans? Zoe Chatfield does, lots of them. That’s because Zoe is a zoning compliance officer for the towns of Chester and Deep River.
Zoe just completed the first part ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Living in Branford for 10 years has given Paul Criscuolo the opportunity to spread the news to his neighbors about the St. George Men’s Group (SGMG) Italian Festival, which is about to celebrate its 10th year in Guilford as the shoreline’s favorite Italian ‘fest this Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
St. George Men’s Group (SGMG) member Paul Criscuolo is excited to have the opportunity to spread the news about the SGMG Italian Festival, which is ready to celebrate its 10th year in Guilford as the shoreline’s favorite Italian fest this Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Photo courtesy of Paul Criscuolo
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
In a dizzyingly complex healthcare system, medical professionals and their patients often recognize the gaps which are faced every day, making advocacy and policy change ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Whether it’s his three decades as a member of the Zoning Commission or by running his family business, it’s hard to find someone who has been more involved in Westbrook ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
In Guilford’s neighboring village of Stony Creek, Clara Pagliaro has founded the shoreline’s hottest new farmer’s market. Since its first day in June, the Stony Creek Farmers Market has been supporting area farmers, vendors and small businesses as it builds community in Bayview Park.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
The School of Nursing at Quinnipiac University saw one of its senior faculty members recognized in major fashion when Cindy Barrere, a professor and the senior director...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Clara Pagliaro is the founder of the new Stony Creek Farmers Market where the goal is gathering and building community while also support local farmers, vendors, and small businesses.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
There is at least one thing which has not changed at Camp Hazen YMCA in the past 25 years: the presence of Denise Learned.
Sure, there are new activities like skateboard...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As carnival chairman, Joe Nelly invites all to come out to support the St. George Church Carnival and the good works of the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council 3928 - including special fundraising effort at the carnival to support Branford-based East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA).
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
State statute through Connecticut's police accountability legislation requires that all law enforcement agencies in the state attain law enforcement accreditation by the...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Christine Sima brings loads of energy and excitement to her new role as Christian Education Director for North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC). She’s also happy to focus her energy to help NGCC put on the 62nd North Guilford Country Fair at the historic church,159 Ledge Hill Road, on Saturday, August 17.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
The last two months have been busy ones for East Haven resident Michelle Benivegna since she became the second-ever town manager of Clinton.
At the end of May, the Clinto...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 31, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
When Pete Martin took up paddle boarding, he got to stand up. He had been a surfer, but he realized it was far more comfortable to stand on a paddleboard than to lie on a...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 31, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Hank Petroskey is a busy volunteer in his North Branford community and beyond, including 11 years of supporting the Potato and Corn (POCO) Festival as the event’s vendor supervisor. POCO takes place at Augur Field Friday Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Local children’s author Jason Cisto’s third book in his Buddy Barker series was written with inspiration supplied by his son, Santino.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Once, coffee was a 25-cent cuppa joe served in a thick ceramic mug at the counter where locals gathered in the morning to hash over everything from politics and the weath...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Friends of the Blackstone Library President Barbara Barrett has been recognized as the recipient of both a 2024 Shore Publishing Beacon Award and a 2024 Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Women of Excellence Award.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
The memories of being a camper at the Valley Shore YMCA (VSY) are treasured ones for Ryan Warner. However, the camp is now taking on a whole new meaning to Ryan as he ser...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 20, 2024 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Vivika DeNegre invites her shoreline neighbors in Branford and North Branford to attend one of the most successful and longest-running annual craft shows in America, the Guilford Craft Expo, which brings over 160 juried artisans to the Guilford green Friday, July 19 through Sunday July 21. Ticket sales benefit non-profit Guilford Art Center, serving the shoreline.
