Awards and Recognitions

• Lauren Ann Danner, a teacher at North Branford High School, has been selected to receive the Secondary School Science Teacher of the Year award by the Connecticut Science Teacher Association.

Additions and Promotions

• Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast has joined Select Registry (www.selectregistry.com), a collection of independent, boutique properties. The two-room inn facing the Thimble Islands is the only accommodation in Stony Creek.

“We are delighted to welcome Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast and its owners, Julie and Tony Broom, to Select Registry,” said Select Registry CEO Mark Jaronski. “This charming bed and breakfast brings to our collection another award-winning property with an idyllic location that offers guests incomparable service and modern amenities.”

Appointments

The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) has installed Bradley D. Kronstat, CPA of Guilford to serve as president for the organization’s 2017-2018 activity year. His installation took place at the CTCPA Annual Meeting held recently at the Hawk’s Landing Country Club in Southington. Mr. Kronstat is the assistant controller of Connecticut Gardens, LLC, in North Branford. He holds a B.S. in accounting from Case Western University. Mr. Kronstat has also served CTCPA as treasurer; as chair of the committees on State Legislation, Professional Ethics, and Business/Education/Government; as a member of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council; and as a member of committees on Bylaws, Executive Search, Financial Literacy, Golf Tournament, Nominating, and Publications.

Accomplishments

• Salute American Vodka has announced a new partnership with Brescome Barton, Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of spirits, wine, and beer in Connecticut. The partnership will bring Salute American Vodka from more than 90 locations already sold to nearly every retailer across the state.

Salute American Vodka donates the first dollar of every bottle sold directly to organizations that assist veterans and other American heroes in their pursuit of an education. Salute American Vodka is USA Certified product, meaning everything from the ingredients to the packaging was made in the country. In June 2016, the brand was acquired by Handcrafted Brands of Branford. For more information, visit www.saluteamerican.com.

• Laura Pantani of Branford, a maternal child health nurse for the nonprofit home healthcare agency VNA Community Healthcare, recently became an international board certified lactation consultant. Earning the credential requires 90 hours of lactation education, 1,000 hours of clinical experience in breast feeding, and passing an exam.

“Many women experience breastfeeding problems, such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production. We are so pleased to have an expert Lactation Consultant available to help these new moms and babies,” stated Sue Brinigar, RN supervisor of VNA Community Healthcare’s Maternal Child Health program.

For more information, call VNA Community Healthcare at 866-474-5230 or visit connecticuthomecare.org.