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Posted 2/6/2010
Branford's board battles over budget. School sports may be on the cutting blockCrystal Haynes, WTNH NEWS CHANNEL 8 A budget battle in Branford has some student activities in jeopardy. The news has caused such an uproar that a special board of ed meeting was held, Saturday. Parents and students got a chance to sit down with the school board to present their ideas for cost savings. Cutting boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball at Walsh Intermediate in Branford -- $33,000 in savings. Implementing a Pay to Play program system-wide is $75,000 in savings. Brandford Board of Ed runs the numbers for parents and students but they are hoping to find another way like get rid of the interactive "smart boards" in classrooms. "I don't think I benefit from it," said student Chase Folwer. "They are touchy when you write on them and I think you could cut money from there to help with sports." The total proposed budget for the 2010-2011 school year is over $48 million which is up nearly four percent. The board said the cuts would be tough for everyone. But the money's got to come from somewhere. "These are terrible decisions because there's going to be people unhappy no matter what we do," said Frank Carrano of the School Board. Another school board meeting is set for Monday 2/8/2010 - 7:00pm Walsh Inter. School.
Posted 1/20/2010
BRANFORD POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS INJURY OF COMCAST WORKER
Members of the
Branford Police and Fire Departments responded to Comcast Cable at 44 North Branford Road
Branford, at 3:30 p.m. today on a report of an injured worker.
First responders
found an unconscious male employee at the rear of the building who was
suffering from a serious injury to his neck. He was immediately transported by
Fire Department paramedics to Yale
New Haven Hospital
where he is currently being treated for his injuries.
Because of the
serious nature of the employee’s injury and the fact that the employee was
working alone at the time, the Branford Police Department Detective Division
will investigate the incident until they determine the actual circumstance of
events leading to the injury.
The Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad
will assist Branford Police in the investigation. UPDATE: Branford Police
have determined that the injuries sustained by the Comcast employee this
afternoon are the results of a stabbing.
Doctors at Yale New
Haven Hospital
have told police that the victim, Douglas Magee (DOB 8/2/1967) had suffered a life
threatening stab wound to the neck.
Magee of Guilford,
Connecticut is employed as a supervisor for Comcast and has been with the
company for a number of years
Detective
Lieutenant William Carroll said that
there appears to be no information or evidence to indicate that the wound was
self inflicted. “We are investigating this incident as a serious assault as a
result of a stabbing.” said Carroll. “Our detectives along with detectives from
the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Division will collect evidence at the
crime scene to be analyzed.”
Chief John DeCarlo said, “My thoughts are with
Mr. Magee and his family while they endure this tragic event. Like any other
crime, our detectives will work feverishly to bring it to a conclusion.
Posted 1/15/2010
Dump Runs for Haiti.... Robert Lyon's of Branford is offering to make dump runs or deliveries with his pickup truck in exchange for Red Cross donations to Haiti. Please call Bob at 203 530-9929 for additional information.
Posted 1/7/2010
3 men shocked in Branford
Branford (WTNH) - Three men working at a home in Branford were shocked while lowering a ladder from a roof. It happened at a home near on Meadow Street around 3:30pm. The men worked for All Aspects of Carpentry, a business based out of North Branford. One man was on the roof of the house, two were on the ground when they began to lower the ladder. The ladder struck the power lines, shocking all three. Chris Roberts was also working with the crew. "I heard the spark, turned around and basically saw the ladder falling. That was all that I saw," he said. Officials say the men endured about 13,200 volts of electricity; the substation is only about a quarter of a mile away from the accident scene. "This is not a little tingle like you'd get in your house. This is heavy duty voltage going down the street," said Chief Jack Ahern, Branford Fire Department. Two of the men went into cardiac arrest. One was alert and breathing. All have been taken to an area hospital for treatment. "They were in and out of consciousness, but basically they were foaming and gurgling and not looking very good," said Roberts. The victims have been identified as 57-year old Billy Twyford, the owner of All Aspects of Carpentry, and brothers, Rory and Travis Moody of Branford http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/3-roofers-fall-shocked
Posted 1/5/2010
Branford (WTNH) - A Branford firefighter was taken to the hospital after receiving an electrical shock fighting an early morning fire. Firefighters were called out to Lanphiers Cove Road for a fire at a cottage. The fire on the small road near the western side of Branford Harbor seriously damaged the cottage and damaged a second. "When we got here there was one cottage well involved in fire, extending to a second cottage," Deputy Chief Ron Mullen said. The firefighter received the shock when a live electrical wire fell and landed in a puddle. The injured firefighter was not identified by name. "It does not appear to be a serious injury," the deputy chief said. Two firefighters also fell fighting the fire when the water they sprayed on the buildings turned into ice. "Both cottages were unoccupied as it's a summer residence location here," Dep. Chief Mullen said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/firefighter-shocked-battling-fire
Posted 12/31/2009
Update to the
Christmas Eve Puppy Rescue made by the Branford Police.
On Saturday December 26, 2009 Animal Control Officer (ACO) Laura
Burban along with Officer Philip Ramey conducted a follow-up interview of the
dog’s owner concerning the puppies that were taken for safe keeping on December
24, 2009 by the Branford Police. As part of the follow-up, officers were made aware that the
puppy’s owner had two other dogs in the Branford Motel, one of which had since
given birth to a number of additional puppies. ACO Burban and Officer Ramey examined
all of the dogs and the puppies and all appeared in good health.
ACO Burban decided it was in the best interest of the case
to contact State ACO Todd Curry to continue the investigation because of the
number of animals involved.
Based upon the totality of the circumstances, including the
inability of the owner to care for the dogs, ACO Burban, State ACO Curry along
with the assistance of Branford Police removed the two adult dogs and six
additional puppies from the motel.
All of the adult dogs and puppies have been signed over to
the Town of Branford
and are in the care of the Daniel Cosgrove Branford Animal Shelter.
The shelter is accepting donations to help care for these
dogs as well as the other animals at the facility. Donations can be made to the
Branford Animal Shelter at 749
East Main St Branford, CT 06405.
Posted 12/30/2009
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK IN CROSSWALK – BRANFORD POLICE PROVIDE SAFETY REMINDERS. Sushila Patel of Hoadley Rd. Branford was struck by a motorist as she crossed Main St. in a crosswalk last evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. Patel was transported to an area medical facility for life threatening injuries by paramedics from the Branford Fire Department. The accident investigation is on going by the Branford Police Department.
Chief John DeCarlo said although Ms. Sushila was in a crosswalk, he must remind pedestrians to use extreme caution this time of year as they walk and run along the side of the roadways, especially on the Route 1 corridor. “The roads become constricted by snow-banks and many of the areas are dark and poorly lit,” said the Chief, “but most importantly, pedestrians must remember not to wear dark clothing. Something light or reflective is the safest for being visible to motorists.”
Posted 12/28/2009
***BLOOD DRIVE FOR BABY JACK*** - Tuesday 12/29 - PLEASE SUPPORT! Jack was born premature and has congenital heart disease. He was diagnosed in utero with DORV. He had stents surgically implanted into his heart as a "temporary fix." At 3-6 months old or 10-12lbs, which ever comes first, he will have his first of several open heart surgeries at Yale New Haven Hospital. Having blood banked for the transfusions he will need will help him greatly. We are working with the red cross to make sure Jack gets credit for the blood donated here. Please make an appointment to donate blood ASAP by calling 203 823 0055. Walk-ins are welcome too. Please leave your name, number and an appointment time if you get the voice mail. Someone will get back to you to confirm it. Please pass this to anyone and everyone to get the word out. Thank you so much!!Date:Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: St Elizabeth Church Burban Dr. Branford, ct
Posted 12/25/2009
BRANFORD FUEL ASSISTANCE - Call 481-3429, x114. This program provides payments to fuel vendors and utility companies for income eligible families in order to offset the high cost of winter heating. Its weatherization program installs energy conservation measures and instructs families in ways they can save energy on their own.
Posted 12/24/2009
Alert Branford
Police officers were credited with saving the lives of eight new born puppies
during the early morning hours of Christmas Eve.
Sgt. Gregory
Watrous said Officer Phil Ramey and Officer Joseph Peterson were conducting a
surveillance of businesses and motels in the early morning hours as part of a
proactive measure in reducing burglaries and thefts from vehicles.
“Officer Ramey
noticed a man emerge from a motel carrying a cooler. He watched as the man
aimlessly began walking around the side of the roadway and the officer became
suspicious.” Watrous said. “When he stopped the man for identification he
learned that there were seven newborn puppies in the airtight cooler.”
Although the
investigation is not completed, both Ramey and Peterson, who was a past K-9
handler, determined that the man was unable to care for the animals and he was
looking for a place to discard them. Further investigation reveled that the
eighth puppy was in the motel room with the puppy’s mother.
All of the animals were transported to the State Street
Animal Hospital
in New Haven
for evaluation. “I think we gave these guys an early Christmas present.”
Officer Peterson said. “They wouldn’t have survived in this cold weather.”
Posted 12/23/2009
Trip to See the Uconn Ladies Hoop Team Scheduled for February 27th.
The Branford Recreation Department is pleased to announce that tickets are available for the UConn-Georgetown Hoyas women’s basketball game on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the XL Center (formerly the
Hartford
Civic
Center
). Cost for this trip is $57.00, which includes ticket to the game, bus transportation, and driver gratuity. Registration is currently being taken at the Branford Recreation Department,
46 Church Street
, Branford. The bus will leave the Community House Parking Lot at 10:15 a.m. and return immediately after the game. The game is scheduled for 12 noon. This game will also feature and honor the five graduating seniors on the basketball team as part of its Senior Day Festivities. For further info, please call the Recreation Department at (203) 488-
8304 or
www.branford-ct.gov/rec.htm
Posted 12/18/2009
The Soundview Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for all winter programs... See them all here:
www.SoundViewYMCA.org
Posted 12/18/2009
HELP the Branford Early Learning Center aka Branford Daycare Center. Governor Rell is threatening to cut the budget of state funded centers 28% and to cut many early childhood programs. Please contact our state legislator to protest the cuts. Branford Early Learning Center is also asking that people use the Good Search
Engine with the profits to go directly to the Branford Early Learning Center or to make a direct donation to their capital fund. They are a quality daycare/preschool that recently went through a rigorous process of becoming re-certified as a NAEYC accredited center and takes sliding scales fees which includes all meals and special activities. If you are considering making a charitable contribution before the end of 2009, donations are tax deductible. Website:
www.branfordearlylearning.com
Posted 12/14/2009
We received this in the mail along with a nice Thank You card and wanted to share it with you because you all made it happen! Hopefully many are warm today because of your donations!! Thanks Again :)
Posted 12/11/2009
The Branford Recreation Department will be offering the Santa Hotline Program. The hotline will give your child an opportunity to talk directly with Santa Claus on December 15th, 16th, or 17th 2009 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Space is limited so please register early. (203) 488-8304 or
www.branford-ct.gov/rec.htm
Looking for a lively, participatory, fun evening with friendly people having a blast to the most cheerful live music you've ever heard? Contra dancing is for you! It's traditional, it's contemporary, and it happens most months on the first and third Saturdays. Beginner workshop at 7:30, dance at 8:00. Come with or without a partner; you will change partners frequently and lots of people will be happy to dance with you. $10 admission, newcomers get in free the second time they come. For complete schedule and contact information go to
www.ctcontra.com. Location: Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford. Dates 12/5 and 12/19
Posted 12/11/2009
Branford items for sale at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. Stony Creek Fife & Drum CDs, Branford Garden Club Notecards, Martha Link Walsh Notecards & more... See them all here.
www.wwml.org/new/ForSale.htm
Posted 12/11/2009
The Puppet House Theater is available for rent for Plays, Concerts, and Parties etc. Please contact us more information. Located at 128 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT (Stony Creek). For additional information, please call (203) 488-5752
Posted 12/11/2009
The Shore Line Trolley - Santa is on the trolley every weekend day through Dec 20! A visit with Santa and a free gift is included with every child admission. Come and enjoy refreshments, holiday train layouts, and of course a good old-fashioned trolley ride. Last trolley car leaves the station at 4:30 PM.
http://www.bera.org
Posted 12/10/2009
**Wine Tasting Event** - Friday and Saturday 12/4 and 12/5 from Noon to 8pm.
Today and tomorrow we are tasting 2006 Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Petit Verdot and we are introducing our organic line with 2006
La Rocca Organic Chardonnay
*no sulfites added*. Happy Holiday Shopping - Harbor Package Store, 76 Maple Street, Branford, CT (203) 488-4048
Posted 12/2/2009
Branford Little League sign-ups will be Thurs Jan 14th and Jan 28th, 7pm - 9pm at the Branford Community House as well as Sat Jan 16th and Jan 30th 9am - 12pm at the Branford Community House.
Posted 12/10/2009
Harbor Package Store will hold it's weekly wine tasting event t
his Friday and Saturday, 12/11/09 and 12/12/09. Harbor Package Store will be tasting 2009 Anakena Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and 2008 Stellar Organics Merlot (organic no sulfites added) from South Africa. Please stop and see our large selection.
Posted 12/10/2009
BRANFORD POLICE TO CONDUCT SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Branford Police Department will conduct a sobriety check point on Saturday, December 19, 2009 on Rte 1 in Branford between the hours of 6p.m. and 4a.m. (December 20, 2009).
In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with an illegal BAC (.08 or greater). These deaths constitute 31.6 percent of the 37,261 total traffic fatalities in 2008 nationwide. The largest percent of those drivers are between the ages of 21-24 years old.
(Source:
NHTSA, 2009
)
This initiative with the support of Connecticut Chapter of Mother's Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) is a concerted effort to remove intoxicated drivers from the roadway, reduce the numbers of alcohol related accidents and fatalities and increase the safety of the Connecticut highways and roadways during the holiday season.
This effort is partially funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Transportation Safety.
Posted 12/9/2009
Family Breakfast with Santa, Sunday December 13, 2009 - St Marys School. There will be a Pancake Breakfast served from 8 A.M to 11 A.M. Santa will be here until Noon. Speak with Santa - Give him your wish list in person and take your picture with him (remember to bring your camera). Write a Letter to Santa at our Nort
h Pole Satellite Post Office. Treat yourself to homemade Christmas sweets at our Bake Sale & more!!
Posted 12/9/2009
The Shoreline School of Art & Music located at 540 East Main Street, Branford, CT is enrolling adults, teens and children ages 5 and older in art and music lesson, including drawing, painting and singing. For additional information, please call (203) 481-4830 or
visit
www.shorelineartandmusic.com
Posted 12/9/2009
The Branford Food Council seeks donations of turkeys for upcoming holiday meals. Donations are accepted on Tuesdays or Fridays from 8 to 11am at 30 Harrison Ave. Cash donations are also accepted. For additional information, please call (203) 483-7090
Posted 12/8/2009
COMMUNITY DINING ROOM OFFERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT DINNER
Lost hours at work or been laid off? Feeling the difficulties of the economic downturn? Unable to come to our daily lunch? Order your family dinner to ease your budget. Call Melissa before noon on Mondays 488-0447 Wednesday pick-up from 4:00 to 5:30ish.
Posted 12/8/2009
Shoreline Green Trail Walks - First Saturday of every month at 10:00am. Various locations. For additional information, please call (203) 481-1856 or
www.shorelinegreenwaytrail.org
Posted 12/8/2009
Branford Chess Club - Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 11:00pm. Classes, Chess Play and Tournaments. Saturdays - 2:30 to 8:30pm. For additional information, please call (203) 483-0820
Posted 12/8/2009
Family Dinner Night - 5:30 to 6:30pm Every Thursday at the Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Street, Branford (off Main Street). For additional information, please call (203) 488-9750 or
www.communitydiningroom.org
Posted 12/8/2009
Branford Little League Annual Meeting & Elections on December 15, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There are 15 positions that need to be filled this year. If you are interested in helping, please call Rob Sember 203-915-1691 ASAP. Meeting location: Branford Community Center
Posted 11/17/2008
Cradlehold New Parent Group/Weds Afternoon Weigh-Ins
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Cradlehold - New Mothers' Support Group
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Cradlehold invites new and soon-to-be mothers to a free,
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Weekly support group every Wednesday at 3:30pm at Blend in
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Branford (1120 Main St). Mothers meet together,
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discuss parenting issues, and weigh their babies.
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Older siblings are invited to play at Blend while mothers
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and babies meet. Cradlehold is run by Dana Schmidt, an
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Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Posted 11/13/2009
This year put some Magic in your Holiday Season by finding a really special gift, something truly unique from the past, at our shop! We are looking forward to seeing all our customers, old and new, at our annual "HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE", December 4th, 2009, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. We have a gourmet assortment of food and drink to enjoy while you leisurely shop our many dealers wares! Best of all, the entire store is 20% off for the month of December! While shopping, be sure to fill out a raffle ticket for a $100.00 gift certificate! We exist because of you our customers, and we wish you all a Happy, Healthy Holiday!
Clocktower Antiques Center
824 E Main St
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-1919
Posted 11/12/2009
Wine Tasting Event - Friday and Saturday 11/13 and 11/14 from Noon to 8pm.
This weeks selection will be: Riesling Neuschwanstein Castle White and Wine Vision's, Douro 2007, Portugal, Red.
Location: Harbor Package Store, 76 Maple Street, Branford, CT (203) 488-4048
Posted 11/11/2009
Reminder - Blood Drive Thursday 11/12/09 at the Branford Community House from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Please give if you are able. Thanks! See the web link below.
Posted 11/11/2009
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Posted 11/11/09
Effective Saturday 11/21/09 everyone will be required to include the area code along with the number even when making local calls in Conn.
Posted 11/27/2009
**Wine Tasting Event** - Friday and Saturday 11/27 and 11/28 from Noon to 8pm.
This weeks selection will be:
Red Diamond
Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 and Snoqualmie
Sauvignon Blanc
2008.
Location: Harbor Package Store, 76 Maple Street, Branford, CT (203) 488-4048
Posted 11/25/09
Three Branford High School choirs have a brand new CD out featuring 25 tracks of holiday music, Choral Director Cathyann Roding said. The new CD, entitled, “Imagine...Peace For All the Earth,” is by the Concert Choir, the Music Makers and the Mainstreet Singers — with a total of about 180 students involved, Roding said. Read more:
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/25/news/shoreline/b2-brchoral.txt
Posted 11/20/2008
**Wine Tasting Event** - Friday and Saturday 11/20 and 11/21 from Noon to 8pm.
This weeks selection will be: 2009 Cupcake, Vineyards,
Sauvignon Blanc
and 2007 Alchemy, Shiraz Grenache, Red
Location: Harbor Package Store, 76 Maple Street, Branford, CT (203) 488-4048
Posted 11/10/09
***Homemaker Thrift Shop***
Manager says sell....so we're selling! At 50% off...still! Once again, if the clothes or shoes are white ticketed or not current yellow ticket, they are 50% off! We need to move our current inventory to make way for new items arriving daily.... and you will love the prices. So come in and
get great deals.
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