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 18, 2024 10 pm
By Maria Cipriano
Running is a sport that never comes naturally. It takes a lot of patience, stamina, and round-the-clock work to be among the best. For Jackson Gould, he has used his pass...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 13, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Guilford resident Grant Copeland has written a top-selling book with friend and notable television and screen producer Peter Friedman: “I'll Get the Tip: Moments Between the World's Biggest Stars and an Unknown Ad Guy.”
Person of the Week • Published Nov 12, 2024 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
Adversity is something that many athletes face, not only on the competition circuit, but also in their everyday lives. It is even more inspiring when an athlete is able t...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 30, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Amy Earls is excited to help bring community theatre back to Guilford’s First Congregational Church with <em id="emphasis-8a7bfa92ec92d15131b3b5a6edc3471f">Ordinary Days</em>, a musical by Adam Gwon. Shoreline residents are encouraged to come out to experience shows taking place at the church from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 17.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 23, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Allan Appel hopes there is truth in the old adage that, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This is why Allan and Melanie Greenhouse are bringing an afternoon of poetry...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 16, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Marilyn Alverio founded the annual Latinas and Power conference to try and help other Latina women achieve success in the business world. Photo by Rita Christopher/ Courier
Person of the Week • Published Oct 09, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Painted by experiences in her life and past lives, Catherine Steinberg—mother, artist, licensed marriage and family therapist, shamanic practitioner, and author—has much ...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 02, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Shoreline author Jen Payne will extricate the spirit of her newest book, “Sleeping with Ghosts: Poems and Musings” during an “Authors in Conversation” event with Guilford performer and poet Julie Fitzpatrick, at Guilford’s Breakwater Books on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Oct 01, 2024 11 am
Isabel Torello has a lot on her plate, but no task seems too daunting for the senior from Guilford High School. Whether it’s competing for her high school and club swim t...
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 through Sept. 22 this year.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 11, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Nellie Kurtzman will be helping to bring the community the chance to come out and enjoy The GreenStage Experience at The Place—a fun, informative, an...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 04, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
All the King’s Horses Equine Rescue founder Mary Santagata is hoping Guiford residents with some room in their hearts, barns, or homes will find their way to her Fall Open Barn on Saturday, Sept. 21, where both rescued equines and rescued felines (courtesy of Bridgeport Cat Rescue) will be available for adoption.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 28, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m., the first-ever Guilford Porchfest will take center stage with local players serenading audiences from 22 different porches arou...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 27, 2024 10 am
By John Lecardo
Hunter Beckwith has had a long storied history with the Deep River Horseshoe League through family connections. Yet this past campaign, he stepped right onto the scene fo...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 21, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
St. George Men’s Group (SGMG) member Paul Criscuolo is excited to have the opportunity to spread the news about the SGMG Italian Festival, which is ready to celebrate its 10th year in Guilford as the shoreline’s favorite Italian fest this Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Photo courtesy of Paul Criscuolo
Person of the Week • Published Aug 14, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
In Guilford’s neighboring village of Stony Creek, Clara Pagliaro has founded the shoreline’s hottest new farmer’s market. Since its first day in June, the Stony Creek Farmers Market has been supporting area farmers, vendors and small businesses as it builds community in Bayview Park.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 07, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Christine Sima brings loads of energy and excitement to her new role as Christian Education Director for North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC). She’s also happy to focus her energy to help NGCC put on the 62nd North Guilford Country Fair at the historic church,159 Ledge Hill Road, on Saturday, August 17.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 31, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As chairman of the 2024 Saint George Church Carnival organized by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Joe Nelly invites all to come out to support the good works of the Knights and have a great time at the carnival, now in its 70th year. The carnival takes place Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 10.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 30, 2024 12 am
By Maria Cipriano
As another fast-growing and fast-paced sport that is played inside, squash is very similar to the sport racquetball that is more familiar to most people. For Zaydan “Zayd...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 24, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Local children’s author Jason Cisto’s third book in his Buddy Barker series was written with inspiration supplied by his son, Santino.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 17, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As an accomplished fiber artist, arts publishing professional, and co-chair of the Guilford Art Center (GAC) board, Vivika DeNegre makes a great spokesperson for GAC’s 2024 Guilford Craft Expo coming to the Guilford green Friday, July 19 to Sunday July 21.
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
GreenStage Guilford has happily announced that Barbara Shulman has joined the board as Director of Community Outreach, or, as her fellow board members like to think of her “Director of Fun.”
Person of the Week • Published Jun 19, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
On July 1, Rev. Michael Sweeney will begin his role as the new full-time priest leading Christ Episcopal Church at 11 Park Street. A descendant of some of Guilford ‘s founding families, he’s looking forward to sharing his first 10 a.m. sermon on Sunday, July 7.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 12, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Carl Cooper’s excited to help spread the word about several new twists to Guilford Rotary’s Annual Lobster Fest arriving Saturday, June 30 at the Guilford Fairgrounds.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 05, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Matt Landry-McWilliams, an alumnus of the Guilford Youth and Family Services (GYFS) youth theater program, is now is in his second year as the director of the GYFS Family Theatre.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 04, 2024 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
Sports around the world can be outlets for athletes to excel, no matter which continent or country they are competing in. This is no different for James Oberg, a determin...
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 Guilford Police Department. Photo courtesy Nancy Popp
Person of the Week • Published May 28, 2024 10 am
Generally speaking, Addison Smith was on the same plane as her peers when she started rowing. It’s a tough sport to pick up, and it takes a lot of precision, focus, and p...
Person of the Week • Published May 22, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As Guilford’s new Poet Laureate, Mark McGuire-Schwartz sees exciting possibilities to open up opportunities and assist others who have a love and appreciation for the written form, or write poetry themselves.
Person of the Week • Published May 15, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Whether it’s working as a peer counselor for first responders, as a fire inspector at Yale, or as a private chef, Joe Gallagher has made serving others a top priority, including his efforts to support The Burnt Chef Project, a charity that supports those in need who work in the culinary industry.
Person of the Week • Published May 08, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Craig Oveson, better known as ‘Craig the Butterfly Man,’ welcomes science teachers, including Guilford's, to contact him about raising Monarch butterflies in their classrooms as an important step toward conservation and education.
Person of the Week • Published May 01, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Laura Attanasio helps young people find their love of performing as founder of nonprofit Shoreline Theatre Academy Kidz Konnection. Photo courtesy Laura Attanasio.
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 17, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
A colossal effort of a single shoreline resident has manifested itself through the non-profit organization, The Colossus Project, which was designed to help support Ukrai...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 10, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Whether in person or in the form of a familiar, pony-tailed caricature, Earl Norwood of Country Paint and Hardware may be one of the shoreline area’s best-known and most appreciated business owners.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 03, 2024 08 am
By Rita Christopher
Kathleen Lowe has founded a group, Friends of the Forest CT, to share her love of the outdoors with others. Rita Christopher/Guilford Courier
Person of the Week • Published Apr 02, 2024 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
The Guilford Grizzlies coed wrestling team has found a lot of success over the years, both in the growth of individual athletes, as well as the team accomplishments. Head...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 27, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Guilford’s Rose Crisci is the founder of non-profit Blue Moon Raptors, which rehabilitates ill, injured, and orphaned birds of prey with the goal of returning them back to their natural habitat.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 26, 2024 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
Lucas Ametrano has had baseball in his life for as long as he can remember. With talent that shines through no matter where he plays, he has been a key asset to the Guilf...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 20, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Guilford High School Project Graduation co-chair Sue Kruczek is helping to rally fundraising efforts so that the GHS Class of 2024 can gather for a memorable, substance-free celebration that will keep them safe on graduation night.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 19, 2024 11 am
Anna Fagan’s mind may have been made up for weeks, if not months. Still, the Guilford native felt like a weight was lifted off her shoulders when she formally decided in ...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 13, 2024 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Melissa Tunnacliffe recently co-founded a business called Nurses Know Chemotherapy Kits that offers kits with items that help manage the side effects of chemotherapy.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 06, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Madison resident and notable artist Don Keene’s bold, expressonistic art is on view with 15 of his remarkable works during a limited exhibit at Guilford Art Center now through April 7. Photo courtesy Don Keene.
Person of the Week • Published Feb 28, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
As Prevention Coordinator for Guilford Youth & Family Services and in her role with Guilford D.A.Y. (Developmental Assets for Youth), Leah Foster is especially excited to help welcome Chris Herren back to town. Herren, a former pro basketball player who struggled with addiction and is now a motivational speaker, last spoke in Guilford about 10 years ago. Herren will be in Guilford on May 21 to talk to youth, parents, and community members during D.A.Y. Week
Person of the Week • Published Feb 21, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Guilford High School Technology & Engineering Education teacher Nick Ripa is grateful for the support of Guilford Fund for Education (GFFE) grants. This year, a GFFE grant helped Ripa procure a cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutter for student learning. Ripa wants to encourage other Guilford Public School educators to think outside the box and apply for grants to help GFFE fund innovative opportunities for students.
Person of the Week • Published Feb 14, 2024 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Branford resident Jeffrey Fletcher brings important history to life as founder and executive director of the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum in Stratford. He also shares the museum’s mission as a guest speaker including his recent talk in Branford and an upcoming talk in Guilford on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Person of the Week • Published Feb 12, 2024 03 am
Guilford senior Paul Greenleaf is one of the most recent area athletes to commit to college for a team sport, but it wasn’t for football, basketball, baseball, or even ho...
