News • Published Apr 27, 2024 10 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford's extensive budget process continues with the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) review of the $135,311,096 Town budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 recommended by the Board of Finance (BOF).
News • Published Apr 24, 2024 04 pm
By Pam Johnson
Branford Counseling and Community Services is hosting the Branford Fire Department vs. Branford Police Department charity softball game at Foote Park May 18 to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Image from BCCS
News • Published Apr 24, 2024 10 am
Several volunteer opportunities with the Branford Land Trust (BLT) are perfect for those who like to be outdoors, get a good workout, meet like-minded people and help the environment and the community.
News • Published Apr 22, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter and the shelter’s animal control services, a model for the state, drew state legislators and leaders to its doors on April 19 to discuss the strong correlation between animal cruelty, child abuse and other forms of interpersonal violence – referred to as “The Link.” April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.
News • Published Apr 21, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Representatives of participating Branford non-profits and community programs filled a Community Service Fair held for Branford High School students April 19 to learn more about different types of programs assisting their community and how to get involved as volunteers. Photo Courtesy Ken Engelman
News • Published Apr 21, 2024 08 am
Based in Hartford, the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project (CTRP3) is dedicated to implementing the state of Connecticut’s Alvin W. Penn Racial Profiling Law.
News • Published Apr 21, 2024 08 am
Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 led by local birder Chris Woerner.
News • Published Apr 20, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
On April 15, the family of Robert Joseph “RJ” Giammattei, founders of RJ’s Goals, was welcomed by Branford Soccer Club on opening day at Veteran’s Field to share the gift of over 70 new, size 3 soccer balls given to the club’s Lil Kicks players. The balls were purchased and specially-made with contributions collected through RJ’s Goals.
News • Published Apr 20, 2024 09 am
On Sunday April 28, the sixth Tommy Sullivan's 5k Road Race will be held, starting at 9 a.m. from the restaurant's's parking lot 240 North Main Street in Branford. Donations will be collected to benefit Amistad House of New Haven.
News • Published Apr 20, 2024 09 am
Branford Garden Club (shown here), Branford Community Gardens and additional community organizations will be on the Branford green Saturday, May 18 for their annual Spring Plant and Seedling Sale with an earth-friendly focus
News • Published Apr 20, 2024 08 am
For her volunteer effort to clean up debris along roadsides and other areas of town while walking five miles a day, nearly every day, for 13 years - and counting - Branford resident Susan Rood was recently recognized by the Parks and Open Space Authority.
News • Published Apr 14, 2024 07 am
One of Connecticut’s largest book festivals, the second annual Branford Book Festival will feature more than 50 authors and 36 shops along Main Street in Branford on May 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
• Published Apr 14, 2024 07 am
Funding allows for the continued historical preservation of Branford’s 300-year old Harrison House Museum and its Barn, which will soon receive much-needed new roofs.
News • Published Apr 13, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Branford Festival invites the community to help celebrate moms and dads, or make a contribution to help the all-volunteer group to raise its $40,000 fundraising goal. The 40th annual Branford Festival will fill the Branford Green Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16.
News • Published Apr 11, 2024 01 pm
By Pam Johnson
Sad news shook Branford and the Branford Public School (BPS) community this morning as reports from Connecticut State Police confirmed that a 17-year-old resident, Isabela Osler, lost her life as a passenger in a vehicle involved in a roll-over accident on 1-95 at approximately 10 p.m. on April 10.
News • Published Apr 11, 2024 08 am
On Satruday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, the library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course. Funds raised benefit the library.
News • Published Apr 11, 2024 07 am
On April 4, the Branford Garden Club recognized four individuals and organizations for planting and maintaining extraordinary gardens in Branford in 2023-2024.
News • Published Apr 10, 2024 12 pm
Suspect located Florida, charged with manslaughter in March 28 hit and run fatality involving a North Branford resident.
News • Published Apr 10, 2024 07 am
Howard and JaTorra Commodore finish preparing their dish of cajun pasta during a cooking class on April 4 at Stony Creek Brewery. The class was taught by chefs and culina...
News • Published Apr 06, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Residents of Branford and Guilford who want to know more or give their final input on the state’s Route 146 Corridor Management Plan are encouraged to attend an April 23 meeting in Branford with officials from Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT).
News • Published Apr 06, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Backing presumptive party candidates, Branford and North Branford registered Republicans and Democrats followed state trends when voting in the 2024 Presidential preference primary held April 2.
Photo Galleries • Published Apr 02, 2024 04 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Spring is in the air on March 24 at Foote Memorial Park with baseball and softball practice
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News • Published Apr 02, 2024 11 am
By Pam Johnson
After a week’s postponement due to rain, Branford’s annual Robert Marston Easter Egg Hunt went off under brilliant blue skies on March 30 at Foote Memorial Park. The beloved community event was attended by hundreds of kids who hopped to it, cute as bunnies, to grab up candy spread by volunteers.
News • Published Mar 30, 2024 11 am
By Pam Johnson
The next generation of women leaders gathered with current leaders to learn from their experiences, and find their own paths to success, during an inspirational Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by North Branford High School (NBHS) on March 26.
News • Published Mar 29, 2024 12 pm
BHCare is planned for a June 2024 occupation of approximately 36,000 of the 48,000 square foot center currently under construction at 28 North Branford Road/Route 139 in North Branford. Another 9,000 is available for additional tenants.
News • Published Mar 29, 2024 11 am
Branford Rotary Club’s restaurant raffle is back for a fourth year to benefit the community.
News • Published Mar 28, 2024 01 pm
Over one hundred fifty (150) Connecticut library locations are proud to participate in the Connecticut Library Association’s Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program April 1-30.
News • Published Mar 28, 2024 12 pm
Branford Legacy Theatre received the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce 2024 Non-Profit of the Year Excellence Award on Feb. 22.
News • Published Mar 28, 2024 12 pm
Join The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation for its third annual fundraising walk in memory of Connecticut’s beloved news anchor, Denise D’Ascenzo, formerly of Branford.
News • Published Mar 28, 2024 12 pm
Lauren McCarthy, a 2023 ‘Service Above Self’ Branford Rotary scholarship recipient, was recently recognized at a club meeting by president Chuck O’Connor. Applications for 2024 scholarships are open now.
News • Published Mar 25, 2024 03 pm
Starting with the 2024-2 school year, transitioning to fully electric school buses within five years.
News • Published Mar 24, 2024 12 pm
By Pam Johnson
A recent, lengthy delay in repairing malfunctioning Town-owned traffic lights on a heavily traveled section of Leetes Island Road prompted the request for funding of the study. The study will also include town traffic lights at the intersection of Maple Street and Indian Neck Avenue.
News • Published Mar 21, 2024 10 am
Katie Wagner has been named as Secondary Curriculum Coordinator for the Branford Public Schools
News • Published Mar 20, 2024 04 pm
On Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m., join naturalists from the Branford Land Trust on a walk to welcome the signs of spring.
News • Published Mar 19, 2024 04 pm
Grade 12 High Honors
Hari Amin, Aahwan Aryal, Clare Barnett, Deivis Bejleri, Joelle Budz, Brandon Bui, Kaitlyn Butler, Kimberly Caracondo, Caroline Chasse, Sabela Ch...
News • Published Mar 16, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted unanimously March 13 to approve bonding $20 million to allow for anticipated construction and renovations costs for Branford’s police facility at 33 Laurel Street.
News • Published Mar 13, 2024 11 am
By Pam Johnson
To recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day, also known as ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,’ Branford Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12106 is inviting Vietnam veterans to join them for a free breakfast on Thursday, April 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Parthenon Diner in Branford.
News • Published Mar 12, 2024 09 am
Branford’s James Blackstone Memorial Library has a Library of Things, filled with equipment, tools, kits, cookware, and lawn games to be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time.
News • Published Mar 08, 2024 10 am
By Pam Johnson
In time for Easter, Parthenon Diner of Branford and community sponsors will once again provide free, prepared take-out holiday dinners for pick-up on Saturday, March 30, by those Branford military veterans, elderly residents or in-need community members who've called in advance to register for the program.
News • Published Mar 07, 2024 04 pm
March 15 enrollment session announced.
News • Published Mar 06, 2024 09 am
Branford Land Trust IBLT) welcomes Dr. Sarah Crosby of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk for “Salt Marshes and Sea-Level Rise: In Branford and Beyond!” on Thurs. March 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the James Blackstone Memorial Library.
News • Published Mar 06, 2024 07 am
Tammy Podos, left, dances with instructor Jose Flores during a Salsa Social with DJ Harry at the Dance in Rhythm Dance Studio in Branford on the evening of March 3. The s...
News • Published Mar 05, 2024 09 am
The Jonathan R. Boughton Scholarship Fund held a very successful inaugural public fundraiser at Branford Cue-N-Brew. Over 100 people, along with 24 sponsors, assisted JRBSC in raising $24,000 dollars and raffling off over $6,000 in prizes.
News • Published Mar 05, 2024 08 am
Special week of events celebrates Read Across America week with non-profit, Branford-based Read to Grow and Sparkler Learning.
News • Published Mar 05, 2024 06 am
By Pam Johnson
On March 3, the owner of Chowder Pot III of Branford suddenly announced the restaurant was closed.
News • Published Mar 04, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
In celebration of the Branford Festival’s 40th anniversary this year, its all-volunteer board and committees are working to raise $40,000 now, to keep this town tradition going well into the future. The 40th annual Branford Festival will take place on the Branford Green on June 14, 15 and 16.
News • Published Mar 03, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
During a special meeting on Feb. 29, with many members of the public in attendance, the Walsh field improvement project’s financing was approved by the Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM) by a bipartisan vote of 26-0-1.
News • Published Feb 29, 2024 10 am
Proceeds Benefit Cosgrove Shelter, Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade
News • Published Feb 29, 2024 10 am
Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marshal is Branford Resident
News • Published Feb 28, 2024 07 am
An Amtrak train travels over a bridge on the Branford River on a chilly Feb. 24 afternoon. The scene is visible from the Ben Callahan Memorial Garden.
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