Martial arts studio owner busted on voyeurism Published: Saturday, May 30, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Police have charged the owner of the United Studios of Self Defense martial arts academy on the Boston Post Road with allegedly videotaping an employee and an underage student while they were undressed.Joseph Moscatelli, 43, was charged Thursday night with two counts of voyeurism and one count of risk of...
Guilford Finance Board raises tax rate to 20.04 Published: Saturday, May 30, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — The Board of Finance this week set the tax rate for fiscal 2009-10 at 20.04 mills, following voter approval of a $75.51 million budget at referendum last week.In a brief special meeting, the board approved the tax rate by a vote of 4-0, with members Matthew Hoey, Michael Ayles,...
Fire commissioner eyes top Guilford seat Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Fire Commissioner Ken Wilson, who lost the race for first selectman to incumbent Carl Balestracci in 2007, has announced that he plans to seek the Republican nomination for the position again this year.The Republican Town Committee is still in the process of interviewing candidates and receiving applications for positions, Committee Chairman...
Grant aids North Branford library Published: Monday, May 25, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffNORTH BRANFORD — Officials are putting the finishing touches on the Edward Smith Library, which reopened in February after a renovation and expansion, with the help of a grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities.Christian Trefz, owner of the McDonald’s in North Branford, along with Ronald McDonald himself presented library officials with a check...
Sneak peak Monday at Hepburn theater Published: Saturday, May 23, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffOLD SAYBROOK — The public will have the chance to look around the still under-construction Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center during an open house Monday.Executive Director Chuck Still said that the open house will allow people to see the progress on the theater, which has been under construction for about two years.“We are...
Guilford to get TRIAD program Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Senior citizens can learn how to protect themselves from financial scams and how to stay safe, thanks to a program announced Wednesday.At a morning event attended by several older residents, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Guilford will be the 58th town in the state to initiate the TRIAD program. The goal...
Guilford gives a thumbs up on 2nd try, after spending cut Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Voters approved a $75.51 million budget for 2009-10 Tuesday, a month after rejecting a higher proposal.The budget passed by a total vote of 3,103 to 2,429, according to the town clerk’s office. With 36 percent of registered voters participating, the turnout surpassed that of the April...
Saybrook OKs police chief’s retirement Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffOLD SAYBROOK — The Police Commission voted to accept Police Chief Edmund Mosca’s retirement after meeting in executive session for nearly two hours Monday night.The commission also discussed a process for replacing the chief, whose retirement is effective Oct. 16, Chairwoman Christina Burnham said. The group plans to seek input from current police officers...
Guilford taxpayers vote today on reduced budget Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Voters are set to go to the polls today for the second time in a month to decide on a budget for fiscal 2009-10.A budget proposal of $77.12 million failed at referendum April 21. Since then, the Board of Finance has cut the budget to $75.51 million, and officials have...
Life’s hurdles no match for graduates’ determination Published: Monday, May 18, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffIn the midst of commencement ceremonies Sunday, thousands of Quinnipiac University seniors took time to honor someone who should have been crossing the stage with them: Robert Aliano, the Quinnipiac student who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in November.Aliano, who attended the Hamden ceremony with his parents and girlfriend, received...