Reader outlines school closing concerns
To the Editor: Published on the Milford Board of Education website is the ‘BOE Policy Governance” — which includes the code of conduct. Part of which states that board members shall do their “utmost to...
View ArticleResident says parents feel they are not being heard
To the Editor: Mrs. Fucci (D-Majority Leader MBOE), I want to thank you for your Letter to the Editor dated Oct. 29, 2014. It confirms the thoughts and feelings of many people in the community. People...
View ArticleForan spikers sweep way into Class M quarterfinals
The Foran High girls volleyball team defeated Nonnewaug High, 3-0 (26-24, 25-12, 25-16) in a Class M second round state tournament match in the Edna Fraser Gymnasium on Wednesday. Coach Julie Johnson’s...
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Police arrest third man in October home invasion in Milford
Police arrested Thomas Hart this week for his alleged involvement in a home invasion October 26. Police have arrested a third man in connection with a home invasion at a Kenmore Lane residence Oct....
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Billboard is first step in city’s efforts to address panhandling
A woman holds a sign asking for money in Milford. (Photo by Ryan Burns) Local panhandlers may not be happy with a new billboard going up in Milford on Friday. The billboard downtown near Daniel Street...
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Open house Thursday for students interested in Trumbull Agriscience school
An open house for 8th graders from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Orange, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull is being held at the Trumbull Regional Agriscience and Biotechnology Center...
View ArticleFinal game pits former Lion mentor against alma mater
When old friends get together in any sport, you can expect the level of competition to be high as well as the overall intensity and passion. None of it was lacking when the boys soccer teams from Foran...
View ArticleEmma Longley seventh in Class S
Foran High of Milford’s Emma Longley was seventh with a score of 348.20 at the Class S diving competition in Middletown on Thursday.
View ArticleChurch holds folk concert — Saturday, Nov. 8
United Presbyterian Church of Milford will present its annual Fall Folk Music Concert featuring the Milford Folk Music Society Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit Presbyterian...
View ArticleMilford Police Reports: Nov. 7
Shoplifting Milford police arrested Melinda Jackson, 35, of New Haven on Oct. 29 after they received a complaint regarding a shoplifting that occurred at Macy’s. Police accuse Jackson of taking $558.23...
View ArticleKeep leaves and pollutants out of storm drains
To the Editor: This is the time of year for raking the leaves and a reminder that they don’t belong in the storm drains. Actually nothing should go into the storm drains except rain. The leaves, for...
View ArticleSave-A-Date: Nov. 7
AARP — Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti will be the guest speaker at the AARP Chapter 3240 meeting Tues. Nov. 18 at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler Street at 1:30 p.m. Guests are invited and...
View ArticleMilford police bust man for public indecency outside McDonalds
Police charged a Milford man with public indecency Nov. 7 after he allegedly exposed himself outside McDonalds at Turnpike Square Police said Angel Rivera, 28, of 91 Ridge Street was inside his vehicle...
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Fireworks, parachutes highlight salute to veterans in Milford this weekend
The United States Military Academy Parachute Team will parachute onto Wasson Field at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 during the city’s weekend-long salute to local veterans. “The City of Milford is...
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School board agenda for Monday includes motions for closing Harborside and an...
The Milford Board of Education is expected to talk about closing an elementary school and Harborside Middle School at its meeting Monday, Nov. 10, at Milford City Hall. The meeting is a continuation of...
View ArticleMy ‘dye-ing’ wish
I think I’m becoming like Bill Clinton. No, this has nothing to do with Monica Lewinsky. I’m talking about my hair. Well, actually the truth is I don’t have any hair. OK, that’s not technically true...
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Free prostate cancer screenings Monday at Milford Hospital
Milford Hospital will offer a free screening and PSA blood test to determine the risk for prostate cancer on Monday, Nov. 10. This screening is designed for healthy men, ages 40-75 years old, who are...
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November art at Cafe Atlantique
Vinny Faggella hangs artwork at Cafe Atlantique for his wife and daughter. His wife Kathleen, a watercolor painter, and his daughter, Kate Frederick, a photographer, are participating in a combined...
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Letter: Resident suggests enhancing school programs in existing buildings
To the Editor: I would like to thank Mr. Shuler, Ms. Krushinsky and Mr. Scaglaiarini for their letters to the editor (directed at our BOE) which echo a lot of my same sentiments regarding the current...
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Letter: Resident says Republicans have been dying to close an elementary school
To the Editor: The Republicans have been dying to close an elementary school. Minority Leader DeRosa (R) said as much at the last meeting. This should not have been a shock. Now the Republicans have...
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