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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Branford Permit No. 155 Deep River, CT BRANFORD EVENTS Town Hall 1019 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 eventseventsVOLUME 4 • QUARTER 4 • 2016 POSTAL CUSTOMER Online and On Main Street Some banks are closing branches in favor of online banking. Not Essex Savings Bank. Instead, we have added locations and expanded services – including online and mobile banking – to better meet your financial needs. As a community bank, we are here to serve you in the manner that works best for you. Stop by one of our conveniently located branches or visit us at essexsavings.com to see how we can meet your banking needs online and in person! Essex, 35 Plains Road, 860-767-2573 • Essex, 9 Main Street, 860-767-8238 • Chester, 203 Middlesex Avenue, 860-526-0000 Madison, 99 Durham Road, 203-318-8611 • Old Lyme, 101 Halls Road, 860-434-1646 • Old Saybrook, 155 Main Street, 860-388-3543 Toll-Free: 877-377-3922 • essexsavings.com Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender DELIVERING TOWN NEWS TO EVERYONE IN TOWN branford 4q16 cover.indd 1 10/25/2016 12:38:03 PM Connecticut’s Town Hall quarterly magazines eventseventseventseventsmagazines No matter what you events logo white.indd 1 12/11/2014 2:51:34 PM want to accomplish we can make it happen Plan Design 1.2 million readers Mailed to every household in events logo gray logo.indd 1 21 cities/towns 4/13/2016 8:34:25 AM Print online at eventsmagazines.com 18 Industrial Park Road Centerbrook CT 06409 860-767-9087 essexprinting.com events cityscape.indd 2 9/23/2016 12:49:18 PM branford 4q16 cover.indd 2 10/25/2016 12:38:03 PM mountain2 full.indd 1 9/26/2016 3:13:47 PM First Selectman’s Corner With the holidays approaching, I want to wish everyone a And as the town moves forward with happy and healthy holiday season. To kick off the holiday both the Walsh Intermediate School season, please plan to attend our annual Holiday Parade and and the Community House-Senior Tree Lighting scheduled for Saturday, November 26, 2016. Center projects, we will also begin The parade steps off at 6:00 pm and will follow the traditional the process to replace Company 9’s route from Branford High School along East Main and Main fire house in Indian Neck. With the Streets to the green, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by recent award of a state grant, the fire truck to light the tree. Please bring a non-perishable food town can now plan to replace the item or unwrapped toy to the parade with you. The Branford existing structure built in 1911 and First Selectman High School football team will be collecting the items along the that serves a large segment of our James B. Cosgrove parade route to benefit Branford families. We hope you, your residential and business populations. family and friends plan to attend. As winter sets in, everyone is reminded to heed the request of In addition to the parade and tree lighting, plans are underway our Public Works Department to adhere to the town’s snow for this year’s “Holiday Stroll” to include a holiday wreath removal policies and to keep your sidewalks and driveways exhibit throughout the shops and boutiques in the Town clear of snow and ice. Center. Wreaths will be on display the week before and after These and other programs, events and activities are easy to follow Thanksgiving in participating businesses and will be sold by by keeping your quarterly issue of “Branford Events” on hand, by silent auction on December 3rd to benefit “Feed Branford’s checking the Town’s website at www.branford-ct.gov, or by tuning Kids.” This is a special way for the Branford community to into BCTV channels 18, 19 and 20. celebrate the holidays, enjoy the town center, patronize our local businesses, and support a very worth cause. Please watch Happy holidays, and stay safe and healthy this winter. for details as the holiday season draws near. Sincerely, James B. Cosgrove Branford Events • Quarter 4 • 2016 www.eventsmagazines.com 1 Branford4Q16.indd 1 11/2/2016 4:15:07 PM POOCHIE’S PARLOR Artis Senior Living of Branford DOG GROOMING SALON is a brand new premier memory care residence being built on three acres in AND BOUTIQUE picturesque New Haven County. Where Every Dog Is Special! Artis Senior Living embodies a philosophy Safe, stress-free grooming for the of positive partnership, honed from over comfort of your pet. 200 years of collective professional and We use only the finest all-natural products. personal experience in senior care . 3 Research Drive, #9 Branford, CT 06405 • Four distinct neighborhoods surrounding 203.488.1425 a central Neighborhood Square, allowing www.poochiesparlor.net residents to move freely within our Like us on Facebook enclosed community Customer Appreciation • Private studio residences $10.00 off • Planned daily programming for both old and new customers with a donation to incorporating meaningful activities Dan Cosgrove animal shelter focusing on daily life and tailored to Coupon expires 1/20 /17 one time use only individual interests and abilities • Chef-prepared meals served family style • Licensed nurse onsite 24-hours a day • Bright, inviting atmosphere, engaging Give the Gift of Hope. activities, and predictable routines 27th ANNUAL encourage independence and involvement • Enclosed outdoor courtyards and Trees of Hope beautiful walking trails HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield We would love to answer your December 3-11, 2016 10 am - 5 pm / Open Daily questions about residentail Maritime Center memory care at Artis. 555 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT www.rmh-ct.org To benefit the families of Contact Renee Michaud at Ronald McDonald House of CT. Over 100 decorated trees, table settings, [email protected] holiday baskets and gifts to enjoy. or (203) 859-1474 to schedule a talk. All items on display are raffled off. (Winners chosen at conclusion of event.) 2 Branford Events • Quarter 4 • 2016 www.eventsmagazines.com Branford4Q16.indd 2 11/2/2016 4:15:08 PM Contents Rotary Club of Branford................... 15 events First Selectman’s Corner ...................1 Canoe Brook Center .........................16 TM Ventures, LLC Cross Fit ...............................................3 dba Essex Printing & Events Magazines The Branford Food Pantry, Inc. ......17 18 Industrial Park Road, P.O.Box 205 Annual Canvass of Centerbrook, CT 06409 Branford Electors ...............................4 Shoreline Greenway Trail ...............17 860-767-9087 Fax 860-767-0259 email: [email protected] www.essexprinting.com Lions Club International ...................5 Branford Economic Development Commission ............18 The Branford Exchange Club PUBLISHER William E. McMinn Honors Our Heros ..............................6 Willoughby Wallace ART DIRECTOR Memorial Library .............................18 Kathy Alsop 860-391-4372 Property Taxes Due ...........................7 [email protected] Playing Hard & Breathing Easy Branford Families ...............................8 COVER EDITOR You Are In a Branford Park .............19 AC Proctor 860-767-9087 Outer Island ........................................9 Peace of Mind Pet Care ...................20 LAYOUT & AD DESIGN Branford Community Lynne Hardt James Blackstone Memorial Foundation .......................................10 SALES REPRESENTATIVES Library ................................................21 VERNON • TOLLAND • ELLINGTON • WILLINGTON Snow Removal Policy ......................11 Tom Fortin 860-299-4568 Branford Town Hall Directory ........22 [email protected] Branford Folk Music Society ..........11 Branford Solid Waste & ESSEX • WESTBROOK • CLINTON • MADISON Get Outside With The Ward Feirer 914-806-5500 Recycling Department ....................23 [email protected] Branford Land Trust.........................12 Musical Art Society of Branford OLD SAYBROOK • OLD LYME • EAST LYME Betty Martelle 860-333-7117 Community Forest Commission ...12 Winter 2016-17 ................................25 [email protected] Branford Compassion Club Saint Mary School ............................27 MONTVILLE • NEW LONDON • STONINGTON Chris Angeli 860-391-5725 Upcoming Events ............................13 [email protected] Branford Garden Club .....................14 BRANFORD • GUILFORD • WOODBRIDGE Nancy Lee Salk 203-219-3282 [email protected] CHESTER • EAST HADDAM EAST HAMPTON • HADDAM Sue Smith 860-885-9670 [email protected] The James Blackstone Memorial Library Cover photo by Bill O’Brien Beneficial For All! 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