News • Published Nov 20, 2024 06 pm
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is set for Sat. Nov. 30.
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 06 pm
By Pam Johnson
Established by Jim Petela in 1994, Branford High School Model Congress (BHSMC) heads off to compete at the 2024 Yale Model Congress on December 5 under the leadership of it 2024-2025 presidents, seniors Charlotte Green, Grace Grammatico, and Ben Vitale.
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 12 pm
Press Release from East Shore District Health Department
The East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) is currently conducting its Community Health Survey. Every four...
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 10 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s first Poet Laureate, Judith Liebmann, is understandably thrilled with the results of an inspirational day she shared with some 45 Branford High School studen...
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 10 am
Evergreen Woods of North Branford’s 12th Annual Scholarship Silver Pen Essay Competition is now open to all high school seniors who live or attend school within 25 miles of the community. A dedicated panel of community members will evaluate the 1,000-word essay and then award cash prizes totaling up to $3,750 to help two local high school seniors with their post-graduate plans.
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford ‘Snuggles for Seniors’ new blanket collection drive founder Amy Rosen has kicked off the second annual drive to help give Branford seniors the comfort and warmth of a new blanket this holiday season.
News • Published Nov 20, 2024 09 am
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Jeffrey C. Stewart will be the guest speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Heritage Foundation’s 40th annual MLK Day Breakfast on Jan. 20, 2025 at Branford High School.
News • Published Nov 15, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Beautifully decorated, pre-lit artificial trees of various sizes are on view at the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) gallery and available for purchase or bidding via silent auction. Bidding opened Nov. 14 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 8. All event proceeds benefit nonprofit BACA.
News • Published Nov 15, 2024 08 am
Join the Branford Land Trust (BLT) on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. for its annual November hike at the Van Wie Woods. Walks of varying lengths will be offered, as well as a tree identification walk to be led by Branford native, UCONN graduate student Christian Bjork.
News • Published Nov 15, 2024 08 am
BranfordVolunteers.org helps local nonprofits publicize opportunities and gives community members single resource to find them.
News • Published Nov 15, 2024 07 am
Branford’s sixth district selected among mandatory post-election hand count audits conducted by Registrars of Voters in 5% of state voting districts randomly selected by the Secretary of State.
News • Published Nov 12, 2024 12 pm
By Pam Johnson
Branford military veterans and Branford senior citizens, as well as those residents in town who may be experiencing need, can pre-register between Monday, Nov. 18 and Monday, Nov. 25 for a free take-out Thanksgiving dinner for the holiday from Branford’s Parthenon Diner. This is the fifth year in a row for the collaborative effort.
News • Published Nov 11, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford High School (BHS) presents William Inge’s celebrated coming-of-age story, <em id="emphasis-1f95e5cd85438736ee803626f06aad25">Picnic,</em> during three performances in the Cathyann Roding Auditorium at BHS, 185 East Main Street. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Thursday, Nov. 21, and Saturday Nov. 23. General admission seating is $5 at the door.
News • Published Nov 11, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Following issues with tabulators; results for Branford’s Nov. 5 elections experienced a delay. Numbers appearing in this story were posted with the Connecticut Secretary of State’s Office as of Nov. 7.
News • Published Nov 07, 2024 10 am
By Pam Johnson
Unofficial Results with 100% of Precincts Reporting following Delays
News • Published Nov 06, 2024 09 am
New Endowment Fund Seeks to Raise $2M to Support Care of Shelter Animals in Perpetuity
News • Published Nov 06, 2024 07 am
Pages Millpond, the site of an old mill dating back to 1697, is shown on Nov. 3 with remnants of fall foliage still visible. The pond was the focus of a cleanup on June 2...
News • Published Oct 30, 2024 08 am
A boat cruises up the Branford River past the Branford River Boat Launch on Oct. 27, reflecting the autumn foliage. Many boaters took advantage of the pleasant autumn wea...
News • Published Oct 26, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Connecticut’s first year offering electors the option to vote early brought a brisk response to Branford’s early voting polls in the Community House during the first week of the 14-day voting window of Oct. 21 through Sun. Nov. 3.
News • Published Oct 25, 2024 05 pm
By Pam Johnson
Each year, thanks to assistance from community contributions, Branford Food Pantry provides full holiday meal baskets to Branford individuals and families in need at Thanksgiving and at holiday time in December.
News • Published Oct 25, 2024 05 pm
New Development Preserves Affordability and Supports Vulnerable Populations
News • Published Oct 24, 2024 03 pm
On Oct. 16, representatives from Comcast, along with Branford First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove and Shoreline Chamber President Dee Jacob, announced the opening of a new Xfinity Store in Branford.
News • Published Oct 22, 2024 08 pm
On Oct. 21 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a significant police presence responded to report of altercations involving a large number of juveniles at Dunkin’, 207 East Main S...
News • Published Oct 19, 2024 07 am
Branford Registrars of Voters will be conducting Tabulator testing and setup for the upcoming Presidential Election on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
News • Published Oct 19, 2024 07 am
The Town of Branford has activated an innovative new online Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) that for the first time combines dozens of databases about wetlands, water resources, plant and animal habitats, geology, and other natural-resource information.
News • Published Oct 16, 2024 02 pm
Beginning Oct. 28, a new toy library includes toys and games that can be checked out for free with a valid library card.
News • Published Oct 14, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Caring members of the Branford High School (BHS) community are rallying to support special education teacher Michelle Raszcewski,to help defray expenses of her cancer journey.
News • Published Oct 13, 2024 04 pm
Launched by Branford’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Heritage Foundation, the goal is to break down the barriers.
News • Published Oct 13, 2024 02 pm
By Pam Johnson
Friends and supporters of Branford’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade, one of just a handful in the state, can plan to show their support by coming out to the ceremony and parade taking place this year on Sunday, Nov. 10.
News • Published Oct 13, 2024 10 am
The annual Branford Thanksgiving 5K & Kids Run is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning Thurs. Nov. 28.
News • Published Oct 13, 2024 09 am
Press Release, Paul Crisci for Senate
News • Published Oct 13, 2024 09 am
Press Release, Cohen for Senate
State Senator Christine Cohen (D-Guilford) announced that she has received an endorsement from the Police Officers Association of Connect...
News • Published Oct 08, 2024 01 pm
By Pam Johnson
The 2024 political race for Branford’s 102nd District State Representative seat is between incumbent Democrat Robin Comey and Republican candidate Ray Ingraham.
Comey is...
News • Published Oct 07, 2024 06 am
Spend “An Evening with the Spirits” on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., presented by the Blackstone Library and Coastal Wine & Spirits.
News • Published Sep 30, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
This Sunday, Oct. 6, Branford Compassion Club (BCC) celebrates all animal friends of the family with its annual Animal Awareness Day from noon to 4 p.m. on the Branford town green. At 1:30 p.m., pets and their people are welcome to partake of the Annual Blessing of the Animals.
News • Published Sep 30, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Between Monday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 3, registered voters in Branford’s seven polling districts can bank their vote early and in-person for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 Presidential Election at the town’s single early polling location, the Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church Street. Additionally, absentee ballots for the 2024 Presidential Election become available Friday, Oct. 4.
News • Published Sep 25, 2024 02 pm
On Thursday, Nov. 14, The Jonathan R. Boughton Scholarship Foundation will be holding its second Annual Fundraising Event at Branford Cue-n-Brew.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 10 am
By Pam Johnson
Join Branford Parks and Recreation for the season’s ‘TGIF Finale’ Concert featuring The Heavy Hitters party/dance band, and fun-for-all activities on the Branford green Friday, Sept 27, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford Police Department raised a record-shattering $90,440 during its 30th Annual Tip-A Cop-Event at Lenny’s Indian Head Inn to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 09 am
Branford and East Haven police are seeking public assistance following an incident in which suspects driving a stolen vehicle engaged police in a pursuit which had to be broken off due to dangerously high speeds on I-95.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 08 am
The first ever Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Branford Community Foundation will be presented by Thimble Island Private Wealth on Monday, Oct. 7 at Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, 2 Club Parkway in Branford.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 08 am
Adults 21 and over are invited to enjoy “An Evening with the Spirits” fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Branford’s James Blackstone Memorial Library.
News • Published Sep 23, 2024 07 am
On Sept. 11, Shoreline Eldercare Alliance’s (SEA) 14th annual Celebration of Healthy Aging drew 400 to the event at Woodwinds in Branford, where SEA also recognized Dorothy Stenger of Branford, shown here, with The Bernadette DiGiulian Embrace Life-Healthy Aging Award
News • Published Sep 20, 2024 07 am
Branford’s annual Pat Andriole Family Day will take place on the Branford Green Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.
News • Published Sep 19, 2024 02 pm
Branford Police Department charged Avante Ryan, 22, of Hartford (pictured) and two 17-year-old juveniles in connection with a violent assault and torture incident that occurred in a wooded area within the town on September 1.
News • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
Katherine Lentner checks out a pair of earrings in the mirror before purchasing them from Sharon Smith-Alling of Alling Jewelry Designs on Sept. 14 at the Fall Artisan Fe...
News • Published Sep 16, 2024 09 am
By Pam Johnson
The Town of Branford’s annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony was threaded with a call for unity today as the country honored the bravery, courage and sacrifices of those who lost their lives and those who continue to suffer the impacts of the terrorist attacks on America 23 years ago, on September 11, 2001.
News • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
Driver Fled Alleged Domestic Dispute in115 South Montowese Street Rear Lot
News • Published Sep 09, 2024 08 am
Join North Branford’s Caruso-Bode family and friends for their annual community fundraiser in support of nonprofit Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Owenego Inn in Branford.
News • Published Sep 09, 2024 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Two upcoming Crafters Care Events organized by Northford resident Kim Mucha will will help support local nonprofit food assistance organizations in North Branford and Branford.
