Guilford panel offers school upgrade options By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 28, 2008GUILFORD — Two Guilford schools are in need of at least some repairs, and the price tag for construction could range from $28 million to $112 million, members of a community task force told the Board of Education Wednesday.The meeting was the culmination of more than three years of investigation of the conditions at...
Guilford High may get new weight room By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 28, 2008GUILFORD — A group of parents of Guilford High School students is hoping for the Board of Education’s approval to set up an athletic training room in an old portable classroom near the football field. The plan has been presented to the board, which could vote on it March 10. Under the proposal,...
$1 million in cash stolen from home safe in North Branford By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffFeb. 27, 2008NORTH BRANFORD — Police have arrested three East Haven men on charges that they stole $1 million in cash from a North Branford resident who hit a lottery jackpot more than 20 years ago and was keeping the winnings in a home safe.Two of the men arrested are the grandson...
Structural issues delay Smith Library project By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffFeb. 26, 2008NORTH BRANFORD — The Edward Smith Library expansion has hit a snag as structural issues have come to light during construction, according to town officials.The issues have delayed work on the project for a few weeks, Interim Town Manager Michael Paulhus said Monday.Paulhus said that workers have found “unforeseen” structural issues with the existing foundation,...
By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 25, 2008 GUILFORD — For police Officers Martina Jakober and Joanne Shove, there are certain challenges to being both cops and mothers with new babies at home. Jakober decided to take an extra three months of unpaid maternity leave because, for one, she found that breast-feeding was not entirely compatible with law enforcement. “It makes it very difficult to be wearing...
Guilford may create board before charter change vote By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 22, 2008GUILFORD — Voters will decide in November whether to amend the town charter to create a public works commission, but the town may set up the commission before the official vote. The Board of Selectmen agreed this week to continue work on an ordinance to establish a five-member public works commission, rather...
Guilford police warn of rash of home break-ins By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 22, 2008GUILFORD — The Police Department is investigating a string of break-ins that occurred in the past two weeks at five homes in town.Police believe the five burglaries, which occurred at different homes across town, are related because of similarities in the style of forced entry and the kinds of items taken, Police...
Guilford may create board before charter change vote By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 22, 2008GUILFORD — Voters will decide in November whether to amend the town charter to create a public works commission, but the town may set up the commission before the official vote. The Board of Selectmen agreed this week to continue work on an ordinance to establish a five-member public works commission, rather...
Fire kills woman at group home in Guilford where 7 lived By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 21, 2008 GUILFORD — A woman died in a fire Wednesday afternoon at a Stillmeadow Drive home where several people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction lived, according to police.The fire started about 1:40 p.m., Police Chief Thomas Terribile said. Five people were home at the time, and four of...
Police academy for civilians begins March 20 By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff Feb. 21, 2008GUILFORD — Residents interested in the inner workings of the Police Department can attend a citizen police academy starting March 20.The program is open to anyone over the age of 16 who lives in Guilford, and is free of charge, Lt. Jeffrey Hocking said. The department has held the classes annually for about...