Police arrest man who made ‘indirect threat’ against Jonathan Law High School
The Milford Police Department arrested a Milford man yesterday for making a threat that referenced Jonathan Law High School. The resident, James Piccirillo, 48, of 65 Lansdale Avenue, had been held at...
View ArticleIn support of Staneski for 119th
To the Editor: This year it is important for me to publicly state my support for Pam Staneski for the 119th District House of Representatives for the State of Connecticut, representing both Milford and...
View ArticleWorkshop focuses on supporting children with learning disabilities
Milford’s Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) will present “Parents as Leaders: Supporting Your Child with a Learning Disability Workshop” Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleRecommended Shakespeare Theatre group has tax credit, low debt strategy
Elm Street Theater Company Chairman Suzanne Cahill and Developer Frank Farricker after learning that their proposal for redeveloping and operating the Shakespeare Theatre was recommended to the Town...
View ArticleWorkshop focuses on supporting children with learning challenges
Milford’s Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) will present “Parents as Leaders: Supporting Your Child with a Learning Disability Workshop” Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleMilford Democrat questions Staneski mailer
To the Editor: Yesterday I filed a formal elections complaint against Republican candidate Pam Staneski. While I have always held Mrs. Staneski in high regard, knowing her to be a thoughtful and...
View ArticleHalloween at SportsCenter — Sunday, October 26
The Young Parent Program will host its annual Family Halloween Event on Sunday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at the SportsCenter of Connecticut, 784 River Road, Shelton, rain or shine. Participants may...
View ArticleMilford expects $2.9 million for microgrid project
New microgrid projects in Milford and Bridgeport – which will help keep critical buildings and facilities in those two cities powered even when the grid goes down – have been awarded a total of $5.1...
View ArticleMohegan Sun trip — Sunday, October 26
Congregation Sinai will run a Casino Trip to Mohegan Sun Sunday, Oct. 26, leaving 9 a.m. from 1000 New Haven Avenue, Milford and leaving the casino at 4 p.m. Cost $35. RSVP 203-301-0558.
View ArticleReader defends and praises Senator Slossberg’s efforts
To the Editor: I felt compelled to write in response to the recent letter by Renee Casey in which she directs offensive, unfounded, personal attacks against state Senator Gayle Slossberg. Her letter is...
View ArticleThe celebutante lifestyle
I learned a new word this week — celebutante. Being a student of etymology, which is the study of the origin of words, I realized “celebutante” was formed from two commonly used words — “celebrity” and...
View ArticleOffseason commitment pays off for Foran harriers
The Foran High cross country teams have put together outstanding seasons. Leading the way for the Lions (l-r) are Hannah Pouliot, Kevin Mastriano and Lilly Stiffler.(Photo by Bill Bloxsom) The...
View ArticleBeckwith defends Staneski, says Smith has it wrong
To The Editor: I hope Richard Smith does not harm himself as he strains to distance himself and members of his party from their unpopular Governor Dan Malloy. The implication that Pam Staneski’s...
View ArticleLawmen defeat Titans, 35-34
Jonathan Law turned back Sheehan High from Wallingford, 35-34, in an SCC football scoring showcase in Milford on Friday. Max German scored three touchdowns for coach Derrick Lewis’ Lawmen (2-4), who...
View ArticleLions topple Academics, 36-12
The Foran High football team took control of its game with Hillhouse High in the fourth quarter and went on to defeat the Academics, 36-12, in an SCC contest played at Southern Connecticut State on...
View ArticleHarp guitarist Stephen Bennett performs Nov. 7
Harp guitarist Stephen Bennett will perform at the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Milford Arts Council will present a concert with harp guitarist Stephen Bennett Nov. 7 at...
View ArticleForan advances in SCC playoffs
The Foran High girls volleyball team defeated Branford High, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-16) in the first round of the SCC playoffs on Saturday. Jenna Zacarelli had 41 assists for coach Julie Johnson’s...
View ArticleMobius guitar trio to perform in Milford on Nov. 8
A New England Guitar Society concert, Mobius Trio, guitar trio, will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m., at the Milford Fine Arts Center. Described by the eminent Sergio Assad as “the most...
View ArticleLocal VFW announces scholarship essays
The Travis C. Kitchen VFW Post 7788 Ladies Auxiliary is co-sponsoring several scholarship programs for Milford students in grades 6 to 12. Each of the scholarship programs incorporates a patriotic...
View ArticleSenior News: Oct. 27 — Nov. 2
Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, offers a variety of activities for seniors; annual membership is $15; non-members $25. For more information visit milfordctseniorcenter.com or call 203-877-5131....
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