Branford

Hillary Waugh, prolific mystery writer, dies at 88

2008-12-31 19:30:00

Hillary Waugh, a novelist whose prolific career introduced generations of mystery readers to small-town intrigue and police techniques rooted in real investigations, has died. He was 88. Waugh's son, Lawrence, confirmed his death Saturday, saying it...

Branford residents approve $99.3 million budget

2013-05-18 04:14:02

The Representative Town Meeting this week approved a final $99.3 million budget for next fiscal year, roughly $130,000 less than the amount the Board of Finance recommended in March. The Board of Finance vote was notable since it sliced $300,000 from...

Branford Town Meeting Moderator Sullivan enters first selectman race

2013-05-17 04:54:03

A second Democrat has entered the race for first selectman, as earlier this week Representative Town Meeting Moderator Chris Sullivan announced he is seeking the post. Sullivan, 36, joins Selectman Andrew Campbell in seeking the nomination from the...

A Look at Racial Disparities in Connecticut's Criminal Justice System

2013-05-14 12:10:00

At least 29 people in Connecticut have died in the past seven years after deadly encounters with cops: 18 shot to death; probably 11 more after being hit by police Tasers. Almost 59 percent of those fatal incidents involved blacks or Latinos,...

Branford's DaRos announces he won't run again

2013-05-14 06:34:02

First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos made it official Monday, announcing he is not seeking re-election after two stints and 12 years as the town's top official. Selectman Andy Campbell, like DaRos a Democrat, confirmed Monday he will be seek the party'...

Branford's James Cosgrove confirms run for first selectman

2013-05-11 04:14:01

Republican Selectman James Cosgrove confirmed Friday that he'll be seeking his town committee's nomination for first selectman. "I have not officially announced yet but, obviously, my intention is to run," Cosgrove said. "It got out there and I've...

NATURE CALENDAR: Butterfly field trip, 'Cicadas,' 'A Fierce Green Fire'

2013-05-11 10:34:02

Mansfield Hollow Dam, Connecticut Butterfly Association field trip with Lenny Brown, 10 a.m. May 11, meet at commuter lot at southeast corner of Windham Airport, Windham, http://www.ctbutterfly.org, 203-949-9024. Looking for elfins, cherry gall azures,...

Best of New Haven 2013: Best Place for Indoor Fun

2013-05-08 11:47:00

1) CT Sportsplex 216 Foxon Road North Branford (203) 484-4383 ctsportsplex.com � 2) Sports Center of Connecticut 784 River Road Shelton (203) 929-6500 � 3) Prime Climb 340 Quinnipiac St., #28 Wallingford (203) 265-7880 � ...

Branford rules out restricting gun sale sites

2013-05-08 04:14:02

The Rules and Ordinances Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night against drafting any ordinance that would restrict the sales of firearms and ammunition in certain parts of town, a decision officials hope will end the controversy surrounding the opening...

Branford resident to meet with DaRos over Tabor property

2013-04-30 04:14:02

A Cocheco Avenue resident is hoping a meeting with First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos this afternoon will convince town officials that town property off Tabor Drive is the wrong place to build a Department of Public Works garage. Fred Russo claimed he'...

New Haven 375th anniversary celebration features time capsules, new Lincoln Oak

2013-04-28 04:24:03

It's almost as if the old Lincoln Oak gave the city a 375th birthday present when it toppled last October during Hurricane Sandy. But we'll have to wait a while to find out exactly what that is. X-rays of two time capsules that were buried under the...

Branford resident's film set for screening Saturday evening

2013-04-27 04:24:03

Shoreline residents will be among the first to attend a screening today directed by one of their own. Long-time Branford resident and now film director Matthew Berman will play host at a showing of his new independent movie, "The Wedding Pact." Berman...

Wald was a nurse and former Dean of the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Program at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. She is largely credited as the founder of the American hospice movement, according to the Hartford Courant.

2013-02-26 00:00:00

09.17.2012 - New Haven, CT - Hawk Migration Association members Gary Lemmon of Branford, Ct, Bill Banks of Seymour, Ct, Carol Lemmon, Greg Hanisek of Waterbury and Steve Spector of Milford scan the sky over New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park. Photograph by MARK MIRKO | mmirko@courant.com

2012-09-19 20:27:00

09.17.2012 - New Haven, CT - Hawk Migration Association members Gary Lemmon of Branford, Ct, Bill Banks of Seymour, Ct, Carol Lemmon, Greg Hanisek of Waterbury and Steve Spector of Milford scan the sky over New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park. Photograph by MARK MIRKO | mmirko@courant.com

2012-09-19 20:27:00