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BFD Girls’ Lacrosse Makes States by Beating Guilford in OT

Chris Piccirillo — 2013-05-17T12:06:21-04:00

After losing to Guilford the first time around this spring, Branford girls’ lacrosse faced the Indians again on May 14 with much greater stakes for a win would propel...

Volunteer Services Center to be Named for Andriole

Pam Johnson — 2013-05-16T12:34:10-04:00

In honor of over 44 years of service the town and assisting those in need, Branford’s Volunteer Services Center will now be known as the Patricia Andriole Volunteer Services...

Staying Focused in Stony Creek

2013-05-14T15:24:28-04:00

Chris Woerner (foreground) leads a group of bird watchers in Stony Creek on a rainy May 11 morning. The annual Branford Land Trust bird walk, which starts at the Stony Creek Trolley...

North Branford Boys' and Girls' Track Both Split Meet

By PJ Foti — 2013-05-14T15:16:59-04:00

In a meet at the Wilbur Cross Athletic Complex on May 6, both the North Branford boys' and girls' track teams came away with a split, beating Hyde and losing to East Hampton.

Branford Baseball Beats North Haven in Extra-Inning Thriller, 6-3

By Chris Piccirillo — 2013-05-14T15:04:01-04:00

It's typically a rite of spring for Branford baseball to make the state tournament, but the Hornets have struggled this season and thus entered the home stretch needing to win three of...

Stop Tabor Reports Reasons

By Pam Johnson — 2013-05-14T15:40:22-04:00

Stop Tabor organizer Fred Russo has provided The Sound with a copy of a report listing reasons why Branford should not build a new Public Works facility on town-owned Tabor...

Statewide Role for Palluzzi

By Pam Johnson — 2013-05-14T15:22:57-04:00

He's made his mark in Branford Parks & Recreation and, now, Alex Palluzzi also represents 122 "park and rec" departments/commission statewide.

Planning for Future Hazards

By Pam Johnson — 2013-05-14T15:19:20-04:00

Residents of Branford and North Branford are needed to help build a plan to highlight areas prone to frequent flooding, road undermining, or any other nasty fall-out brought on by weather...

Pat Andriole’s Retirement Announced

2013-05-14T15:18:27-04:00

After 44 years with the Branford Counseling Center (BCC), Director Pat Andriole retires July 1. A retirement dinner in her honor will be held at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club on...

Memorial Day Celebrated Here

By Pam Johnson — 2013-05-14T15:14:15-04:00

The Memorial Day Parade holds a special place in the hearts of residents here. Both Branford and North Branford will hold Memorial Day parades and events on Monday, May 27 to mark the...