Thursday, May 17, 2012
From a rash of home burglaries to the potential regionalization of emergency communications, Patch account-holders share their take on the day's news.
Middlebury "I need a bigger dog," Leenie Beattie Smith said on our Facebook page, when she learned that police are warning residents in regard to a recent rash of home burglaries. North Branford "This is beyond a bad idea!" john carter turns to his knowledge of how things work on the emergency communications front in a neighboring town to share his opinion about North Branford's possible regionalization. East Haven "The judicial system needs to start taking animal abuse crimes much more seriously." That's what Lesley Simoni (EH Animal Shelter volunteer) says in response to news that the Branford man who allegedly killed his dog was previously arrested on charges that he strangled his ex-girlfriend .
In this first installment of 'A Minute with the Mayor', City of Milford Mayor Ben Blake discusses the road leading to the Board of Aldermen's budget vote tonight.
In this exclusive interview with Mayor Ben Blake, the 2012-2013 City of Milford budget is front and center.
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Milford resident and Hamden Hall senior Darren Payen has signed with the Hofstra University Men's Basketball Team, where he will enter as a Freshman for the 2012-2013 school year.
There was a great deal of buzz on Twitter yesterday regarding Darren Payen, a Milford resident and power forward basketball player on Hamden Hall's team. The high school Senior has chosen Hofstra University as the school he will attend next fall. Check out the above YouTube video, highlighting Payen's fantastic abilities on the basketball court.
The Milford Public Library is taking suggestions for their summer reading program, "Between the Covers."
The Milford Public Library is reaching out to Patch users for book suggestions in their "Between the Covers" reading program this summer.
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In this first of a series, the author examines the intersection of hyper-parenting and feminism. Where do we go from here?
In another shocking example of poor journalistic judgment, the current Time magazine cover of an attractive mother breastfeeding her three year old son stoked intense debate among mothers across the nation just in time for Mother’s Day. The cover, reading “Are you Mom enough?” invites the reader to learn about the unorthodox childcare advice administered by longtime parenting guru Dr. William Sears. Dr Sears, who recommends a technique called attachment parenting, advises a host of techniques designed to foster—he says—a safe and secure childrearing environment. The attachment parenting mother breastfeeds on demand until the child self-weans, sometimes not until kindergarten. The mother wears the young baby in a sling—nearly all day, as …
The Connecticut State Police issued the following press release regarding openings for state troopers.
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The Connecticut State Police Department is preparing to accept applications for employment for the position of State Trooper. Enrollment for the TROOPER exam began May 14, 2012 and continues through May 29, 2012. The Connecticut State Police offers an exciting career opportunity, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applications can be obtained on the State Police website or by contacting a State Police recruiter at 203-630-8070. Anyone who wishes to compete for the position of Trooper must have completed and submitted the application online by May 29, 2012. “This is a rare opportunity for men and women to become part of the finest state police organization in the nation,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “State Police Troopers …
First installment on former great athletes from our area and what they're doing in their second careers.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from Milford youth or recreational sports in featured on Milford Patch?Here's how!] MO VAUGHN (Norwalk) Known as "The Hit Dog" during his 12-year career in the Major Leagues, Vaughn lives in Solon, Ohio, where he owns and operates "Mo Vaughn Transport," which is a trucking company. The former first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox and the 1995 American League MVP also owns and operates OMNI New York LLC, which bought and rehabilitated more than 1,100 units of distressed housing in the New York metropolitan area. The company manages these properties to provide low-cost housing using government tax credits. RICH DIANA (Hamden) A graduate of Hamden High School, Diana was an All-American football and …
And, DeLauro and Murphy oppose Republican plans for domestic violence act.
BLUMENTHAL: The senator was one of a few legislators honored by the Sports Fan Coalition for supporting legislation to eliminate the FCC's sports blackout rule on Tuesday night. The other recipients were Commissioner Robert McDowell, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.). Blumenthal tweeted about the awards ceremony and posted a photo: "Honored to be Sports Fans Coalition’s Most Valuable Lawmaker for work on sports blackouts w/ @DavidGoodfriend @brifred http://bit.ly/Jf6F4j" LIEBERMAN: The senator released a response to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's approval of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Grace Cummings, a Madison teenager, needs a liver transplant. A portion of a healthy person's liver can replace another person's diseased liver. Then then donor liver grows back. Will you get tested to see if you can help Grace?
If you live in Madison, or know someone who lives in Madison, or know someone who knows someone who lives in Madison, chances are you may have received an email recently (or five) about a young girl in Madison who needs a liver transplant. Members of the community are working hard to spread the word because Grace Cummings needs a transplant now and a donor must be found. Her parents are asking people to contact The Yale Transplant Referral Line Coordinator at 1-866-925-3897 to see if they might be eligible to become a donor. This initial call can simply serve as a fact-finding mission with no obligation, or can be an initial screening. Yale will protect the confidentiality and anonymity of all perspective donors. It is important to note…
Hundreds of Girl Scouts from across the state are celebrating the organization's birthday at the Girl Scouts 100th Jubilee at the Durham Fairgrounds on May 19.
For 100 years, Girl Scouts have been helping build courage, confidence and character in girls and young women all across the country. On Saturday, hundreds of Connecticut Girl Scouts — past and present —will gather at the Durham Fairgrounds to celebrate the 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts Jubilee. The event is a celebration of all things Girl Scouts and we're encouraging participants to share their photos and stories of the event with Patch. It's easy! Just upload your photo(s) here and include a brief description of what's happening in the photo. Fell free to take photos before, during and after the event! In addition, Patch's photo gallery may give some Girl Scouts a unqiue opportunity to earn their Photography Badge. Check with your …
Leila Chaucer
7:23 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Good fiscal management...thanks Mayor Blake!!! more ›