• Published Apr 11, 2024 12 pm
On April 5, 2024, Ethel (Fowler) Nann, 94, a longtime resident of Northford, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital following complications from a fall at her home. Mrs. ...
News • Published Apr 11, 2024 08 am
The North Branford Town Council has awarded the Soundview Family YMCA with $5,000 out of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding pool set aside for nonprofits that serve the Town of North Branford.
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 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 03 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Over 100 contestants forming 15 teams from around the region competed in a jigsaw puzzle competition at the Edward Smith Library in Northford on March 16.
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News • Published Mar 31, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
The victim of a fatal hit and run motor vehicle accident reported on March 28 in North Branford has been identified by police as David Horbal of North Branford.
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 28, 2024 11 am
North Branford Town Council recognizes retiring Atwater Children’s Librarian Donna Weidenmann for her 37 years of service to the Town in the Library system.
News • Published Mar 22, 2024 02 pm
The North Branford Town Council has awarded the Totoket Historical Society $7,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds which the council has reserved for critical local nonprofits making a difference in North Branford.
News • Published Mar 20, 2024 04 pm
On March 19, North Branford Mayor Rose Angeloni and the Town Council presented former Fire Chief William Seward III with a plaque commemorating his 16 years of service to the Town.
News • Published Mar 20, 2024 10 am
House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora on March 13 was recognized as a “Legislative Champion” by the state’s Council of Developmental Services, a panel comprised of volunteer citizen advocates for residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.
News • Published Mar 10, 2024 08 am
The deadline for nonprofits to apply to the North Branford Town Council for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief funds has been set for April 1.
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 04, 2024 07 am
The North Branford Town Council has awarded All the King’s Horses Equine Rescue, Inc. of Northford $5,000 from a special fund the council set aside from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
News • Published Feb 29, 2024 10 am
On Feb. 27, North Branford’s brand-new Veterans Service Commission held its first organizational meeting.
News • Published Feb 29, 2024 10 am
Press Release from Connecticut General Assembly
Hope, technology, policy, community, and advocacy—all topics discussed on Feb. 28 at an event at Hartford’s Legislative Of...
News • Published Feb 18, 2024 01 pm
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s Ken Engelman launched his grassroots “Please Be Kind!” lawn sign campaign in January with red and white signs around town. Just as he hoped, the signs (made by recycling expired political lawn signs) are spreading to other towns, done in the school colors of those towns.
News • Published Feb 17, 2024 08 am
North Branford Town officials and area business leaders joined in celebrating the newly renovated Supreme Seafood with a recent ribbon cutting at the restaurant, located in Twin Lakes Commons, 999 Foxon Road. Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
Photo Galleries • Published Feb 14, 2024 01 pm
By Wes Bunnell
North Branford High School at the Shoreline Conference Indoor Track Championship on Feb. 2 at Floyd Little Athletic Center
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News • Published Feb 08, 2024 08 am
Northford resident receives on of the nation’s highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
News • Published Feb 03, 2024 12 pm
North Branford Town leaders and business community representatives recently helped to welcome Kiki’s, a new family-owned and operated country diner
News • Published Jan 26, 2024 08 am
On January 23, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R, 86) visited North Branford’s Stanley T. Williams Community Center for a seniors’ brunch, where he discussed topics that could be subject of debate during the 2024 legislative session.
News • Published Jan 24, 2024 09 am
North Branford High School (NBHS) Students of the Month nominated in January by school academic departments are Patricia Mone, English; Sienna Brigance, Science; Adeline Rish, Music; and Giana Nuzzo, Art.
News • Published Jan 19, 2024 09 am
Town’s two public libraries open as warming centers.
News • Published Jan 17, 2024 12 pm
Recycled poinsettias will take on a second life cycle within North Branford-based Van Wilgen's sustainable ecosystem. Separated from their spent soil, they undergo a composting process and are transformed into nutrient-rich compost that fosters future generations of Van Wilgen's plants and flowers. Even the plastic pots are spared landfill disposal — repurposed to be used for next year’s poinsettias — minimizing reliance on new materials.
News • Published Jan 17, 2024 12 pm
Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), shares the Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs has announced two scholarships that are available to Connecticut women pursuing advanced courses of study at Institutions of higher learning.
News • Published Jan 17, 2024 11 am
North Branford Welcomes Kat-Su Restaurant
News • Published Jan 11, 2024 08 am
Applications are now available to receive grants from the Town Council’s established $50,000 fund from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to assist North Branford non-profits adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
News • Published Jan 10, 2024 11 am
Press release from U.S. Department of Justice
On Jan. 8, Joseph Amadeo, 39, of North Branford was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 84 mon...
News • Published Jan 09, 2024 02 pm
Scott Schoonmaker, Superintendent of North Branford Public Schools, announces that Kindergarten registration for North Branford residents with children eligible to enter school in the fall of 2024 will be as follows:
News • Published Jan 09, 2024 02 pm
Press release from East Shore District Health Department
With January being National Radon Action Month, the East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) is offering fre...
News • Published Jan 05, 2024 12 pm
Due to pending weather, the Town of North Branford announces a temporary parking ban effective from Saturday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 7 at midnight.
News • Published Jan 03, 2024 10 am
North Branford High School (NBHS) English teacher Jill Feltus has been selected as one of the Auschwitz Legacy Fellows for the state of Connecticut.
News • Published Jan 02, 2024 03 pm
By Pam Johnson
A look at North Branford stories in the news in 2023.
News • Published Dec 26, 2023 03 pm
The North Branford Board of Education and Jerome Harrison Elementary will be presenting a virtual informational session introducing the North Branford Public Schools Preschool Program and the Family Resource Center Preschool for the school year 2024-2025. The program will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m.
News • Published Dec 19, 2023 04 pm
The activation of North Branford Police Deparment’s cutting-edge radio system is a significant step in enhancing public safety communication within the town and across the state.
News • Published Dec 19, 2023 04 pm
The North Branford Police Department is proud to announce the addition of two recruit officers, Anthony Perrotti, and Nicolas Trivino-Martinez, marking the first expansion of the force in over 22 years.
News • Published Dec 19, 2023 09 am
By Pam Johnson
The 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast returns as an exciting, in-person event to First Congregational Church on the Branford green on Monday, Jan. 15, following three years of virtual gatherings. World-renowned expert on negotiation and conflict resolution, Yvonne Renee Davis, will discuss “The Impact of Silence” as the breakfast’s keynote speaker.
News • Published Dec 19, 2023 09 am
Cicarella represents the 34th District including the towns of Durham, East Haven, North Branford, North Haven and Wallingford.
Photo Galleries • Published Dec 15, 2023 12 pm
By Wes Bunnell
North Branford defeated Canton 4-1 to claim the 2023 Class S CIAC Field Hockey State Championship at Wethersfield High School on Nov 18
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News • Published Dec 14, 2023 08 am
By Pam Johnson
A new blanket drive, Snuggles for Shoreline Seniors, will benefit seniors who participate in the Community Dining Room's Home Delivery Service, as well as seniors in other towns.
News • Published Dec 14, 2023 12 am
Since 2000, East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) has administered the Shoreline Regional Pump Out service in collaboration with the State, our towns, and busines...
News • Published Dec 12, 2023 08 am
Local officials joined in a ribbon-cutting on Nov. 30 to celebrate Northford’ Dunkin’s brand-new full renovation
News • Published Dec 12, 2023 07 am
Officials of the Town of North Branford welcomed two new businesses, Sweet Poppy’s Bakery and WeFixIt!, with ceremonial ribbon-cuttings on Dec. 7 to celebrate their openings.
News • Published Dec 04, 2023 02 pm
Press Release from North Branford High School
On Nov. 20, 16 North Branford High School (NBHS) students were inducted into an honor society associated with a world langua...
News • Published Dec 04, 2023 02 pm
By Pam Johnson
An unfavorable forecast caused the North Branford Tree Lighting to be postponed from its original Dec. 1 date and rescheduled to take place Friday, Dec. 8. North Branford...
News • Published Dec 04, 2023 02 pm
Press Release from the Town of North Branford
The Town of North Branford has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortg...
News • Published Dec 03, 2023 10 am
During performances Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 10, a mitten and glove drive at the theatre will benefit the Community Dining Room in Branford. Additionally, theatregoers can meet Santa on Friday, Dec. 8 prior to their ticketed 7 p.m. performance viewing.
News • Published Dec 03, 2023 10 am
The North Branford Land Conservation Trust (NBLCT) was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Athletic Brewing Company’s 2023 Two for the Trails Grant Program. grant funds will be used to make a portion of the parking lot and trail at the soon to be acquired Beech and Pomps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It will be North Branford’s first ADA trail.
