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Obituary: Ruth Marilyn Bradley Gemmell, 85, of Milford
Ruth Marilyn Bradley Gemmell, age 85, of Milford, passed away on Monday August 5, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Edward Wakefield...
View ArticleFrederick Charles Nacovitch, 55, husband of Laura Smith Nacovitch
On August 3, 2013- a beautiful summer day in South Carolina, while riding the motorcycle that he loved, tragedy suddenly struck and Frederick Charles Nacovitch, 55, was taken from us too soon. He is...
View ArticleRefueling electric cars spurs changes in Connecticut
Electric cars most likely represent the future. While they may seem exotic and not quite practical for most at the moment, but that probably won’t be the case in another decade — or sooner. Yes, oil...
View ArticleTall ship featured in historic reenactment
At the Milford Oyster Festival Aug. 17, the Milford Historic Society will present a reenactment of the day in 1639 when the founders came from New Haven by boat and by foot to build a settlement. A...
View ArticleWhy all the train crashes?
It’s been a rough few months for rail safety, with any number of horrific crashes and derailments causing death and injury around the world. While the NTSB says it’s fast-tracking (no pun intended) its...
View ArticleRetirement might not be so sweet
At least twice a week I get accosted by angry members of the younger generation who insist I’m clogging the job pipeline and have to get out of the way so they can pursue their careers, make their...
View ArticleFirst place winners named in annual sand sculpture contest
Following are the first place winners in the Milford Fine Arts Council’s annual sand sculpture contest, held this past Saturday: 10 and under Individual First: Lighting McQueen, Luca Rizzo, Shelton,...
View ArticleMilford Fire Department honors Prescott firefighters
Members of The Milford Fire Department / Milford Firefighters Local 944 participated in the Walnut Beach 5K run/ walk last Sunday. These ran wearing firefighting gear in honor of the 19 firefighters...
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Police post Oyster Festival road closures and parking information for Aug. 17
Police expect large crowds at this year’s Milford Oyster Festival. The festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 17 in Downtown Milford. The Milford Police Department is offering the following information...
View ArticleIndependent Party Caucus scheduled
The date for the Milford Independent Party Caucus is Saturday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m., at the ComputerFox conference room, 374 New Haven Ave. Independents who are registered will be eligible to vote. For...
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Zoning board approves three development plans
A developer plans to replace the Howard Johnson’s on the Boston Post Road with a Hilton Homewood Suites. Stating that the benefits of proposed plans outweigh concerns about them, the Planning and...
View ArticleObituary: Anna S. Costello, 82, of Stratford
Anna S Costello, 82 of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Bridgeport on November 23, 1930; daughter of the late Frank and Susie (Goffa) Suchara. Anna...
View ArticleAdult free play coed volleyball to begin
The Milford Recreation Department’s Adult Free Play Coed Recreation Volleyball on Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 12. It will run every Thursday through mid-November. All sessions will be 6 to 9:30...
View ArticleDodgeball to be held at Parsons
The Milford Recreation Department is accepting individual registration for its new Free Play Dodgeball being held at the Parsons Complex Gymnasium Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The program will run...
View ArticleSenior basketball workouts three days a week
The Milford Recreation Department’s Senior (Over 50) Basketball Workouts will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Parsons Complex Gymnasium beginning...
View ArticleBusinessmen’s basketball opens play soon
The Milford Recreation Department’s Businessman’s Basketball Workout will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Parsons Complex Gymnasium beginning on Monday,...
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Two Milford residents arrested during Wilton burglaries
Kristin McCann and Frank Keller of Milford were arrested in Wilton for their involvement in a burglary on Aug. 9. Wilton police, with the assistance of Fairfield police, arrested Frank Keller, 41, of...
View ArticleObituary: Ronald Joseph Curley, 75, of Milford
Ronald Joseph Curley, 75, of Milford, predeceased by his beloved wife Alice Curley of fifty three years, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Milford Hospital. Born on June 22nd, 1938 in...
View ArticleObituary: Roger A. Parent, 51, of Milford
Roger A. Parent, age 51, of Milford, died on August 11, 2013. Roger was born in Pawtucket, RI on February 18, 1962 to Emaline Parent and the late George Parent. Survivors include his mother, Emaline...
View ArticleToys for Tots
Armellino’s Restaurant recently collected more than $2,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots with a Christmas in July event. Bartender Erin Pinsince organized the event, which included food and drink...
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