Obituary: William “Billy” Forth Jr., 50, of Stratford
William “Billy” Forth Jr., 50, of Stratford, died May 17, in St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He was born Nov. 1, 1964 (All Saint’s Day) in Milford. Services: Friday, May 22, 10 a.m., St. Joseph’s of...
View ArticleSaluting the people who make EMS Strong
To the Editor: The American College of Emergency Physicians has designated May 17-23, 2015 as National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Their theme for 2015 is “EMS Strong.” When most of us...
View ArticleDoubles teams lead Foran girls tennis
Foran High lost a 4-3 decision to Bunnell High in girls tennis on Tuesday. Singles: Haylee Norton (B) def. Sam Geisman-Ginter (F), 6-3, 6-1; Monica Hlinka (B) def Arshia Patel (F), 6-1, 6-1; Alex...
View ArticleIndians defeat Lions in boys tennis
Foran High was defeated by North Haven, 5-2, in boys tennis on Tuesday. Singles: Kyle Lockwood (F) def. Johannes Eisenberg (NH), 6-0, 6-1; Dana Xu (F) def. Giovanni Petruzziello 6-1, 6-1; Janos Kanyo...
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Amanda Portoff to play softball at Kutztown
Amanda Portoff has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Kutztown University. Amanda Portoff, a student at Joseph A. Foran High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball...
View ArticleMilford Property Transfers: May 20
The following property transfers are copyrighted material previously published in the Commercial Record, a weekly trade paper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group,...
View ArticleSteady stream of residents opposed 180-unit housing complex
Call it reality television — Milford style. On the one side was a developer proposing a large apartment complex with an affordable component. Facing off against the plan were nearby residents of...
View ArticlePersonalized airfares are harmful to consumers
Last time we were talking about mass transit systems collecting fares on the honor system. This time, something completely different. But to understand it, consider this analogy. Let’s say you’re in a...
View ArticleMilford students in the news
Marisa Pedron of Milford has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Iona College. This marks her third straight semester on the dean’s list. Pedron is a sophomore mass...
View ArticleMilford Police Reports: May 20
Disorderly conduct Milford police issued an arrest warrant for John Huelsman, 50, of Hamden on May 11 after they concluded an investigation into a May 2 complaint regarding a disturbance at a Woodmont...
View ArticleTomorrow: HAN live from Two Roads
This Thursday, HAN Radio and the Hersam Acorn Network are broadcasting live from Two Roads Brewing in Stratford. The HAN team will air a full line-up of shows at HANRadio.com/livestream and audio only...
View ArticleHarborlight Happening auction features ‘Men Who Love to Cook’
Harborlight Happening is scheduled for Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Milford Yacht Club. The fundraiser supports Kids Count of Milford’s Preschool Scholarship Program. Each year, Kids...
View ArticleEagles top Lancers in girls tennis match
Jonathan Law’s girls tennis team defeated Notre Dame of Fairfield, 6-1, to improve its record to 6-12 on Wednesday. Singles: Hannah Londoner (ND) def. Sofya Calvin 6-0, 6-0; Megan Gleason (L) def....
View ArticleExperiencing the sacred ground of Memorial Day
I first trod upon the sacred ground of Memorial Day while riding a skittish horse through the cheering throngs of the Memorial Day parade in Fairfield. My father, dressed in a feathered headband and...
View ArticleSt. Gabriel’s hosts Irish Music tonight
Damien Connolly will join the P.V. O’Donnell Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Irish music session on Thursday, May 21 at St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall, 26 Broadway. The free session starts at 7:45 p.m. BYOB....
View ArticleLearn about horseshoe crabs at free local program
Environmentalists and budding scientists of all ages are invited to the Milford Public Library Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. to learn how to help increase public awareness of the Atlantic Horseshoe crab,...
View ArticleMilford Rotary gives Boys & Girls Club $8,250 for teen center enhancements
The Milford Boys & Girls Club will be receiving an $8,250 grant from the Milford Rotary Club/Rotary International. Rotary International is an international service organization whose purpose is to...
View ArticlePhil Rosenthal plays the Seeger Sessions Friday night
Phil Rosenthal plays the Seeger Sessions at the Milford Arts Council’s Center for the Arts May 22, at 8 p.m. Although Rosenthal is probably best known as the longtime singer and guitarist in the...
View ArticleAssistant principals named at Milford’s middle schools
Assistant principals have been appointed at the three middle schools in Milford to fill vacancies due to retirements or staff changes. Donato Piselli was appointed at East Shore Middle School. He has...
View ArticleMetro-North running extra trains on Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Metro-North Railroad will have extra trains operating on Friday afternoon in advance of the Memorial Day weekend. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Wednesday that Metro-North will...
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