Person of the Week • Published Nov 20, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As one of Guilford Art Center’s (GAC) blacksmith instructors, Greg AmEnde is a Level One certified instructor for the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA). He’s offering a new curriculum at GAC for students who want to receive certification for basic blacksmithing skills and techniques.
Person of the Week • Published Nov 13, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
For the 12th consecutive year, chef and restaurateur Jared Schulefand, owner of one of Branford’s best-loved eateries, Home Restaurant, will once again host “Home for the Holidays” to benefit Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter at the restaurant on Nov. 25.
Person of the Week • Published Nov 12, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Audrey Henkel has become a remarkable rookie phenom for not only the Branford girls’ swimming and diving team this fall, but also the SCC as a whole. In only her first po...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 30, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford U.S. Army veteran Joe Dendas, who received an Army Expeditionary Medal and an Army Commendation Medal for his service in military campaign Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti), is deeply honored to serve as the grand marshal for Branford’s 2024 Veterans Day Parade. He will give his keynote address on the Branford Green on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. before heading up the parade, which will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 24, 2024 12 am
By John Lecardo
When it comes to an athletic challenge, Tate Jones truly takes it on to its fullest. She is an individual who has an undying tenacity to be one of the best at her craft–w...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 23, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Director Michael Pascucilla and his colleagues at the East Shore District Health Department recently celebrated 50 years of the department’s public service to its community.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 16, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Alfred Giordano -- also known as “Babe” to his friends -- was just 18 years old when he was called to serve his country during World War II. A lifelong Branford resident, Giordano was born on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 1924.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 15, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
One of the ultimate signs of selflessness for a team is when a player takes themselves out of their comfort zone to help make up for a personnel deficit at a position. Fo...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 09, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
In this season of hauntings, a lively conversation with Branford author Jen Payne will extricate the spirit of her newest book,<em id="emphasis-96816dfcd925227fbeb2e741903c3677"> Sleeping with Ghosts: Poems and Musings </em>at Breakwater Books in Guilford on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy Jen Payne
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Logan Reed’s firm belief in supporting the mission of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has hit a virtual hole-in-one with the resounding support he’s garnering for the first-ever Charity Golf Tournament to benefit BCF, presented by his new company, Thimble Island Private Wealth.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 01, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
For Katie Harmon, she is someone who is never afraid to leave it all on the field, even if it means stepping into a new atmosphere outside of her element. Yet no matter h...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 25, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As Volunteer Coordinator for Community Dining Room (CDR), Gleeson Edwards helps CDR’s valuable volunteers contribute their time and talent to best support the many programs and services of non-profit CDR, which serves the towns of Branford, North Branford, Guilford, and East Haven.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 18, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Now in his 54th year with The Guilford Fair, Tom Baker started off showing beef cattle at age 13 and went on to help the Guilford Agricultural Society put on the fair as a pivotal member of its pit crew team and co-director of the oxen, horse, and pony departments. The pit’s powerful contests celebrate an agricultural past when animals worked the land. A shoreline favorite, The Guilford Fair is second-oldest agricultural fair in Connecticut and will take place Sept. 20 - Sept. 22 this year.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 17, 2024 12 pm
By John Lecardo
They say you only get one chance to make a first impression. Yet Julianne Henkel challenged that concept and prevailed. She worked 24/7 for an entire summer and has becom...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s Blackstone Library Director Katy McNicol invites the community to support the annual Friends of the Blackstone Library Fall Book Sale on the Branford Green, Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 10, 2024 01 pm
By John Lecardo
Two items that Eliza Burgess loves and craves are sports and competition. So it comes as little surprise that she fit right into the Branford field hockey program and bro...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Kaitlyn Goodwin is helping the Branford Historical Society (BHS) develop exciting new educational programs and create social media connections in the 21st century.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Living in Branford for 10 years has given Paul Criscuolo the opportunity to spread the news to his neighbors about the St. George Men’s Group (SGMG) Italian Festival, which is about to celebrate its 10th year in Guilford as the shoreline’s favorite Italian ‘fest this Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 20, 2024 12 pm
By John Lecardo
Some freshmen can step onto a varsity playing field with feelings of trepidation and intimidation, but this has not been the case for Lily Panuccio. She was thrust into n...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Clara Pagliaro is the founder of the new Stony Creek Farmers Market where the goal is gathering and building community while also support local farmers, vendors, and small businesses.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As carnival chairman, Joe Nelly invites all to come out to support the St. George Church Carnival and the good works of the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council 3928 - including special fundraising effort at the carnival to support Branford-based East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA).
Person of the Week • Published Aug 06, 2024 10 am
By John Lecardo
Aliza Giordano works tirelessly both year-round and day in and day out to become the best lacrosse player she can be. And for the speedy and determined attacker, she has ...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 30, 2024 12 am
By John Lecardo
Lucy Moran might have been late to the track party in terms of her high school athletic career, but she more than made up with her proficient and prodigious pace. It all ...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Friends of the Blackstone Library President Barbara Barrett has been recognized as the recipient of both a 2024 Shore Publishing Beacon Award and a 2024 Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Women of Excellence Award.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 23, 2024 10 am
By John Lecardo
In a game predicated on ups and downs, a baseball player must house a sturdy mind to stay steady during the ebbs and flows. Jack Smith fully recognizes this fact and emb...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 20, 2024 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Vivika DeNegre invites her shoreline neighbors in Branford and North Branford to attend one of the most successful and longest-running annual craft shows in America, the Guilford Craft Expo, which brings over 160 juried artisans to the Guilford green Friday, July 19 through Sunday July 21. Ticket sales benefit non-profit Guilford Art Center, serving the shoreline.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 03, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Community Dining Room (CDR) Program Coordinator Jane Ferrall welcomes all to come out and enjoy CDR free dinners and activities at outdoor community-building events taking place Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 26, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Northford native Jason Cisto has published the third installment of his Buddy Barker children’s book series.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 12, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Friday, June 28, after 38 years with BELC, including the last 10 years as BELC Director, Diane Pappacoda will officially retire.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 11, 2024 12 pm
By John Lecardo
It is almost ironic that Joe Robinson’s favorite aspect about the sport of golf is the nature of solitude it presents. That is because he has cornered himself a reputatio...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 05, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
This time last year, Clare Torelli was in stage 5 kidney failure, Now, she is now on the road to recovery, thanks to a lot of help from her family and friends as well as the caring show of support from so many in her community.
Person of the Week • Published May 29, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
As Bare Necessities Vice President, Nancy Popp works to assist struggling families in need of donations of baby diapers and wipes. She’s grateful for continued community support of Bare Necessities collection efforts, including those who responded to the annual Law Enforcement Diaper Drive joined once again by Branford and North Branford police departments
Person of the Week • Published May 24, 2024 03 am
By John Lecardo
Throughout the years, Sam Coppola has logged several miles for the various Branford High School running programs he has participated in. Yet it has been the final leg of ...
Person of the Week • Published May 22, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford’s first-ever Pride events on Saturday, June 8, will be a memorable day for many, including co-organizer Rev. Joe Perdue of Branford’s First Congregational Church. Photo Courtesy Branford First Congregational Church
Person of the Week • Published May 15, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
After 23 years managing the pages of Shore Publishing Newspapers’ classified and service directory sections, Dave Ellis has started a new chapter, splashing onto Branford’s downtown business scene with his new shop ‘What’s The Issue?’ offering comics and more.
Person of the Week • Published May 14, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
Isaiah Forney may have responded a little bit later than desired when it came to the party that is the sport of lacrosse. Still, he has more than made up for any lost tim...
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Craig Oveson, better known as ‘Craig the Butterfly Man,’ will be returning to the Branford green soon to continue his efforts to save the Monarch butterfly, with an expanded version of his Educational Live Butterfly Sanctuary Exhibit at the Town’s pollinator garden on the green.
Person of the Week • Published May 01, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Kathleen Dilella (“Nurse Kathy” to her kids and families) exemplifies excellence and caring in a critical role. On Wednesday, May 8, Branford Public Schools (BPS) will celebrate all of the district’s school nurses in recognition of national School Nurse Day.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 24, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Patrick Hackett, the new fundraising coordinator for Community Dining Room (CDR) is organizing CDR’s Art Gala and Auction on Sunday, April 28, 2 to 5 p.m. at beautiful Millpond Gatherings in Northford.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 23, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
One of the programs on the rise in the competitive cheerleading world in the Southern Connecticut Conference after this past winter was the Branford cheerleading team. A ...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 17, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Richard Shanahan is the chairman of the Town of Branford’s Parks and Open Space Authority.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 10, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford Family Resource Center Interim Director Ariana Loyola invites families to help celebrate the Week of the Young Child during Branford’s annual Early Childhood Fair and Family Day on Saturday, April 20 at the Branford Community House.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 09, 2024 02 am
By John Lecardo
For the Branford cheerleading team, it had to endure many twists and turns this season. Though in the end, it all came together in the best way possible–thanks in large p...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 03, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Rose Crisci is the founder of non-profit Blue Moon Raptors, which rehabilitates ill, injured, and orphaned birds of prey to return them back to their natural habitat. She also provides important educational programming with some of Blue Moon Raptors’ feathered ambassadors.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 20, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Kate Galambos, a Branford artist who enjoys exploring color, line, and shape, is exhibiting 35 of her works as the featured March and April artist in the Blackstone Library Artists Circle.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 19, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
The cheerleading mat was Danielle Jones’ first home base for athletics. And more than a decade later, it has remained her lone nest for sports, but she has gained some en...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 13, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
After 44 years teaching with Branford Early Learning Center (BELC), Karen Tenbroeck retired on March 1. Generations of Tenbroeck’s BELC family gathered to wish her well during a special celebration at BELC on March 7.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 12, 2024 11 am
By John Lecardo
The dance floor is a harbor for constant hustle and a multitude of movements. For Sadie Zalewski, she is a consistent locomotive–never stopping or leaning on past laurels...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 06, 2024 08 am
By Aaron Rubin
Amy Scholz heads the East Shore District Health Department’s Environmental Health Division, looking after food safety, water and septic quality, and overall quality control of the federal Food Code. Photo courtesy of Amy Schloz
Person of the Week • Published Mar 05, 2024 10 am
By John Lecardo
No matter how much energy her rigorous training regimen drains out of her, Joelle Budz’s drive is kept in motion by the fact that she is well aware it is all worth it in ...
