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Stonebridge brings live outdoor music back to Milford's downtown

2 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

MILFORD - The city's downtown will once again be alive with the sound of music. Only weeks after amending its zoning regulations to allow live outdoor music at downtown businesses, the Planning and Zoning Board approved Stonebridge Restaurant's request for live entertainment on specific days and times.
Milford zoning board OKs new daycare center building on Route 1

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

MILFORD - An early childhood learning center will soon rise from vacant land along Route 1 that was once home to auto accessories seller Starlander Beck. The Planning and Zoning Board recently approved three applications for the site listed as 708 Boston Post Road, allowing for construction of a two-story, 11,550-square-foot building to house The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education.
Shelton High celebrates Class of 2025 with celebratory graduation ceremony

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

By Brian Gioiele SHELTON - Shelton High School celebrated the Class of 2025 Friday at the annual commencement at Finn Stadium. School staff, administrators, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the graduates during the ceremony, which featured speakers that included Shreya Yadav, the valedictorian, and Sathwika Nadella, the salutatorian.
History center hosts Father's Day vintage car show

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

Vintage vehicles on display on Father's Day Shelton Historical Society will host its 21st annual Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to noon on June 15 at its Shelton History Center complex, 70 Ripton Road. This unique car show has become a tradition to enjoy with dads and grandfathers on Father's Day. Visitors admire cars they remember from decades past, from the earliest Model T's to 1970s and 80s high-performance muscle cars.
Schools honor top teachers, paraeducators, parents

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

Schools name top teachers, paraeducators, parents Milford Public Schools families honored their schools' teachers, paraeducators and parents for the 2024-25 school year. Article continues below this ad Nominations were solicited in early April, and the honorees were celebrated at the End of the Year Celebration on May 27 at the Parsons Auditorium. Beyond the schoolwide honorees, the district selects one winner from each category.
Raffle to benefit Veterans and First Responders Center

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

Trumbull Rotary raffle to support new Veterans and First Responders Center The Trumbull Rotary Club has launched its "Heroes for Heroes" raffle, a community-driven fundraiser supporting the development of the Veterans and First Responders Center, a new resource and gathering place being built in Trumbull but serving all our surrounding communities.
'It's a win-win'

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

SHELTON - A developer can construct single-family housing off Constitution Boulevard, plans that zoning officials call a "win-win" for neighbors and the city. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a recent meeting, approved three applications filed by David Chuckta, allowing the construction of 20 single-family homes with one access off Constitution Boulevard.
Milford Board of Education seeks proposal for facilities plan exploring single high school

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

MILFORD - The school district can now find out if it is possible to create one high school. The Board of Education voted unanimously to obtain proposals for a long-term facilities plan with one high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools. This vote came a week after the board held a public hearing, at which many spoke against dissolving Foran and Law high schools and creating a single high school on city-owned land, a site to be determined if it is even available.
Shelton receives $1M CT grant for skate park, splash pad, pickleball courts, more upgrades

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

SHELTON - The city will soon be home to a skate park, a splash pad and new pickleball courts, among other upgrades, thanks to a recently approved state grant. Last week, the city was awarded a $1 million Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant to support public facility and recreational enhancements. This state funding will be combined with a $200,000 municipal match, bringing the total investment to $1.2 million.
Milford Mayor Tony Giannattasio announces he's running for a second term in office

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele

MILFORD - Tony Giannattasio has made it official. The Milford mayor, who spent years on the Board of Aldermen before winning the city's top seat two years ago, confirmed what many had seemingly known for weeks: that he would be seeking a second term. His only opponent, at least for now, is Democrat Richard Smith, who announced his candidacy earlier this year. Article continues below this ad"Here you can make a difference," said Giannattasio, sitting at the desk in the mayor's office.