Library to return home By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 31, 2008GUILFORD — The town library will close for the month of August so officials can move materials back to the renovated Park Street building, which is due to reopen in early September.The Guilford Free Library has been operating from a temporary facility on Carter Drive since last summer. The $8 million expansion will nearly double the...
North Branford growth plan revealed By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 26, 2008NORTH BRANFORD — The town should focus on preserving open space and farms while also promoting business growth along Route 80 in the next 10 years, consultants on the new Plan of Conservation and Development said this week.The first public hearing on the town’s revised plan — which was last updated in 1991 — Thursday...
Guilford to remedy tax relief shortfall By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 25, 2008GUILFORD — Town officials say they have found a solution to the funding shortfall that took benefits away from some Elderly Tax Relief Program participants this year.After meeting Tuesday night, members of the Elderly Tax Stabilization Committee are recommending that the town amend the ordinance that governs the program to allow an increase in...
Saybrook residents report twister uprooted trees By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 25, 2008OLD SAYBROOK — Some residents reported what they thought was a tornado or funnel cloud during a day of wild weather Wednesday.Several people in the School House Road area north of Interstate 95 called Old Saybrook police and the National Weather Service reporting a funnel cloud moving through their backyards. Deputy Chief Michael Spera...
At 100, librarian’s life is an open book By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff0July 23, 2008GUILFORD — Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Edith Nettleton celebrated her 100th birthday Tuesday at the place where she has spent much of her adult life — the Guilford Free Library.Tuesday’s party could not take place at the main Park Street library, where Nettleton became the first librarian in 1934. The building...
Guilford teen faces larceny charges By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffJuly 22, 2008 NORTH BRANFORD — A Guilford teenager apparently tried to rob a North Branford convenience store and break into a pickup truck with an ax early Saturday, according to police.The 18-year-old allegedly stole three packs of cigarettes worth about $15, but now faces a long list of charges, police said.Police Saturday arrested Tyler Gruen and charged...
N. Branford’s revised town plan set for hearing By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 22, 2008 NORTH BRANFORD — Residents will have a chance this week to offer input on one of the town’s most important planning documents.The Plan of Conservation and Development offers a guide for where and how the town will grow, Town Manager Richard Branigan said. Town officials have been working on updating it...
Van provides dental care for farmworkers By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffJuly 19, 2008GUILFORD — Amid the usual comings and goings of customers at Bishop's Orchards Friday morning, Susana Portillo settled into a dental chair inside a large van outside the market where she works packing fruit. It was the third time Portillo, who is originally from Mexico and has been working year-round at Bishop's for about four...
Branford adult day care facility gets grant By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 18, 2008 BRANFORD — State and local officials gathered at Orchard House Wednesday to announce an $80,000 state grant for the adult day care facility.Thomas Romano, Orchard House’s president, said the grant will help keep the business afloat at a time of rising food and fuel prices.“If it wasn’t for the $80,000, I really...
Residents to list criteria for new schools chief By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff July 18, 2008 NORTH BRANFORD — The Board of Education will hold several public forums in coming months as part of the process for hiring a new superintendent of schools, Chairwoman Deborah Prunier said at the board’s regular meeting Thursday.Board of Education members met this week with a consultant who will help with the...