North Branford News

At the University of Rhode Island's 126th Commencement on May 19 and 20, 2012, almost 3,000 undergraduate and 738 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.

What a way to start the weekend. The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day and Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are offering deals in honor of the day.

A Fasten your seat belts, North Branford: it could be a rather bumpy night. The National Weather Service has just issued a severe thunderstorm watch for New Haven and Fairfield Counties in southern Connecticut.A The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. this evening.

The services of a reliable auto mechanic are super important, and we've all got our go-to shop in town as Hometown Auto won North Branford Patch's Readers' Choice.

Corinne McHenryA of North Branford made the Dean's List at DePaul University for the winter quarter of 2012.

A Milford man and former construction manager pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion in federal court and faces up to 10 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's office announced in a news release.

Trust goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. Earlier this week we asked for the best and most trustworthy auto mechanic in North Branford and Northford .

A The Clinton Taxpayers Association informed voters at the public budget hearing held on May 16 that the Clinton Public Schools is projecting a $650,000 surplus for the current fiscal year, which by state law must be returned to the town in the following fiscal year.A Instead of using these funds to avoid both needless budget cuts and a needless ... (more)

As the 2011-12 school year is winding down, the 2012-13 school year has been up in the air for those with students entering kindergarten as North Branford and Northford residents waited to see whether full-day kindergarten would be instated.

The Class of 2012 might be entering a tough economy and an uncertain world, but the two speakers at Quinnipiac University's 81st Commencement ceremonies encouraged graduates to aim high and persevere to achieve success.

A Two ambitious young men, town residents Joseph Defilippo and Greg Gallo, have approached the Board of Selectmen with a proposal: to open a two rink hockey/ice facility in town on unused, undeveloped town land.

The Rotary Club of North Branford recognized Matthew Levine and Joe Parisi as Students of the Month at its May 16 meeting.A Matthew Levine was recognized for mathematics.

At a pace of 5:25 per mile, Ryan McGuire was the first to cross the finish line at Matt's Mission 5K road race in North Branford on Sunday.

Trust. It's one of the most important considerations when choosing an auto mechanic: we want to be able to trust that the business owner we turn to will do the job right, on time, and not charge us an arm and a leg.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- For the first time, Connecticut residents were able to go into a package store on Sunday and buy liquor A sign at the North Haven Stop & Shop proclaims Sunday liquor sales have begun, but in our un-scientific poll folks aren't taking advantage of the new right to buy beer on Sunday.

A new law allowing businesses to sell alcohol on Sunday, and on Monday holidays, goes into effect today.

A 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 .

Sometimes the path to professional expertise is paved through personal experience.

Gert Altieri first got involved in the fitness field after her last son was born in the 1960s.

Whether you're looking for a last-minute Mother's Day gift or just a quick escape, there's one place your North Branford neighbors say is the best spa in town.