DUI checkpoint snares 6 suspects Tuesday, June 30, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffNORTH BRANFORD — Police made six arrests last weekend in the second of three planned drunken-driving checkpoints during the summer.The Police Department recently received a $12,200 federal grant, administered by the state Department of Transportation, to put toward overtime pay to combat driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.The department has a checkpoint planned...
Madison, Guilford officials seek probate court merger Saturday, June 27, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Officials in Guilford and Madison are recommending that a planned reorganization of the state probate court system merge the two towns’ courts.The Guilford Board of Selectmen Thursday unanimously approved a recommendation to the state probate judge assembly to combine the Guilford and Madison probate courts. The new court would be located...
‘This was not the year’ for sick-leave bill Saturday, June 20, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffWhen a bill requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to workers passed the state House of Representatives in late May, supporters were optimistic it would become law.In 2007 and 2008, similar legislation had passed the state Senate, but the House failed to take it up. After speaking with senators, members of...
N. Branford council shelves blight ordinance Friday, June 19, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffNORTH BRANFORD — After discussing the possibility of implementing a blight ordinance in town at several recent meetings, the Town Council decided this week not to pursue the issue.Council members raised the issue some months ago, and asked Town Manager Richard Branigan and Town Attorney Timothy Yolen to report on the town’s current response...
‘Green’ heating system gains in No. Branford Monday, June 15, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffNORTH BRANFORD — The plans for the renovation and expansion of the Atwater Memorial Library are set to include a geothermal heating and cooling system.Town officials have been discussing the possibility of installing a “green” heating system at the library for months. Town Manager Richard Branigan said it initially appeared that the system...
Mazza to seek Guilford’s top seat Monday, June 15, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — Selectman Joseph Mazza has announced he plans to run for first selectman, potentially setting the stage for a primary this fall.Republican Kenneth Wilson, who ran unsuccessfully for first selectman in 2007, announced last month he wants to run again.Mazza, a Republican who has been a selectman for six years, said people have...
School door buzzer system a hit Monday, June 15, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffGUILFORD — A door buzzer system of the type tried at Abraham Baldwin Middle School may be used at other schools, school officials said recently.The school district just completed a pilot program using the buzzers at Baldwin. Superintendent of Schools Thomas Forcella told the Board of Education last week that school officials had received...
Overhaul of probate to slash court sites Monday, June 15, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffOne of the last vestiges of Connecticut’s Colonial government — the Probate Court system — is due for a major overhaul in the coming months and years.Last week, Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed legislation reforming the probate courts, the family courts that handle estates, trusts, conservatorships, child custody and name changes, among other...
Grandson saved from prison in $1M theft Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffNEW HAVEN — An East Haven man who stole up to $1 million in lottery winnings from his grandfather avoided jail time Friday through an agreement in which he will repay $175,000 to the victim.Raffaele Iuliano Jr., 20, described himself as “young and stupid” when he committed the crime. Iuliano pleaded no...
Saltwater fishing license on hold until bill gets OK Saturday, June 13, 2009By Rachael Scarborough King, Register StaffThe new requirement for a marine fishing license will not go into effect unless Gov. M. Jodi Rell signs the legislation creating the license.According to the legislation, House Bill 5875, people would need a license for fishing in coastal waters starting Monday. But the bill has not yet reached Rell’s desk,...