Company withdraws bid for F&S biofuel facility Oct 23, 2008
While preparing for the auction, which will be conducted by Thomas Industries of Guilford, the receiver has not yet resolved a dispute over the lease with the facility's landlord. Cheshire Investment Corp., operated by the Bowman family of Cheshire, owns the building and the lot where the plant is located. (Republican-American)
Warm the Children 2008 campaign gets underway Oct 22, 2008
The 15th Warm the Children campaign begins this week to make sure that no child in Madison or Guilford is cold this winter ... The Warm the Children program was first offered to Madison and Guilford residents in 1994 under the auspices of the Shore Line Times, Madison Rotary Club and Guilford Rotary Club, helping hundreds of children in need of warm winter clothing ... Guilford families in need can contact Guilford's Social Services Department. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Out-of-state firm bids for F&S biofuel plant Oct 22, 2008
The auction will be conducted, both on site and online, by Thomas Industries, an auction and appraisal firm based in Guilford. The entire facility will first be offered up for bid, followed by an auction of 89 individual lots of items. (Republican-American)
Xavier rolls past Guilford Oct 21, 2008
Forget it because the Xavier team that buried Guilford, 41-9, at Palmer Field in front of more than 1,000 fans Friday night isn't the same team that sleepwalked through that debacle to Cross ... Xavier held Guilford to 33 yards rushing and 108 yards passing and 53 of those yards came on one play, a touchdown that only served to cut a 28-0 lead to 28-7 ... Guilford (3-3) got its only TD on a 53-yard pass from Jon Criscuolo to A.J. Leary and the Indians also added a safety, but that was it. (Middletown Press, CT)
TSS toughs it out despite changes in its plans Oct 16, 2008
High Point, Guilford County and Gov. Easley s One North Carolina Fund all approved incentives totaling about $250,000 based on TSS creating 90 new jobs by 2008. It was a great illustration of how manufacturing could marry advanced technology. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Gallery seeks to bridge science, art Oct 16, 2008
A sliding glass door made by a local glass artist Alan Davidson out of Guilford adorns the sidewall and opens up, allowing large-scale artwork to be brought in and out of the building with ease. Moving walls on wheels allow the space to change according to the show, or activities of the day. (Middletown Press, CT)
Results of Wed. 10/8 Oct 10, 2008
Guilford 1, Haddam-Killingworth 0 (at Guilford) Goals: (G) Annie Ulles 46:33; Shots; HK: 13; G: 5; Saves: HK: Lindsay Gorman 4; G: Allie Kalfus 10; Records: H-K 6-2; Guilford 4-5. VOLLEYBALL. (Middletown Press, CT)
Character matters more than winning Oct 8, 2008
In the corner of his office dedicated to mementos, Chip Dorwin reminisces about the bonds he has formed with Guilford High school students and teams down through the years ... GUILFORD-For Chip Dorwin, it is all about the kids ... The Guilford Public School Athletic Director since 1986, Dorwin (everyone calls him Chip and his real first name, Millard, has been kept undercover until now) is highly competitive and has loved sports all his life. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Broomstick Ledges preserved Oct 8, 2008
Photo courtesy of Guilford Land Conservation Trust. GUILFORD-The Guilford Land Conservation Trust has completed the largest open space protection project in its history with the acquisition of the remaining 33 acres of the 141-acre Broomstick Ledges ... The spectacular property, which runs along the east side of a scenic section of Route 77 across from Bluff Head in North Guilford, had been a top conservation priority of the land trust for years due to its critical environmental and recreational... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Daniels has huge day for Braves Oct 6, 2008
Kenneth Hyman had one tackle for the Guilford Quakers in Friday s 47-31 win over Southern Virginia. Hyman, a former standout with the Roanoke Redskins, also broke up one pass. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" The Chorale has set auditions for a Chamber Ensemble Project, which will perform at several concerts and have its own concert in May 2009. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and planning for a major CD recording. For an audition, contact Joseph D'Eugenio at (203) 288-3021 or e-mail MiddletownChoral@aol.com or see greatermiddletownchorale.org. WESTBROOK - The Westbrook Tree Lighting Committee seeks small vocal and instrumental groups and for single... (Middletown Press, CT)
Prep football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, NFL Sep 24, 2008
H: Mickelson 43, Guilford 44, Applegate 45, Vondemark 50. EASTWOOD 164, ROSSFORD 169: E: Juergens 37, Blanchard 41, LaVoy 42, Speck 44. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Man Admits Kidnapping and Raping Woman for Hours Sep 18, 2008
He had just kidnapped his former girlfriend at knifepoint from her home in Guilford. He then drove her to Massachusetts and Connecticut and repeatedly raped her for twelve hours. (WCAX.com, VT)
Keeping score around New England Sep 18, 2008
Morgan Stepanek of Guilford, Conn. was William & Mary's top scorer, shooting 69-75-81 to finish tied for third. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Deacon John Grave House hosts fund raiser for silver anniversary Sep 17, 2008
John Grave I was a blacksmith and Town Clerk for Guilford. John Grave III, a weaver, deacon in the church, and a justice of the peace lived there, and so did John Grave IV, a shoemaker. (Shoreline Times, CT)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
Guilford 34, Methodist 33. Hampden-Sydney 45, Gettysburg 40. (International Herald Tribune)
PACT fights for new high school Sep 10, 2008
Dr. Chris Moore (left) and Jim Wall founded the political action group PACT (Parents and Citizens Together) to increase participation in the political issues affecting education in Guilford ... GUILFORD-It began when Dr. Chris Moore and his friend, Jim Wall, took a tour of Adams Middle School and couldn't believe how rundown it was - and still is ... After a lot of debate, the two men - both parents who are passionate about quality education and dedicated to the idea that funding it is an... (Shoreline Times, CT)
U.S. Rep. will ask Bush to release home heat funds Sep 5, 2008
Gene Guilford, executive director of the Cromwell-based Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association, applauded Murphy's efforts. "We begin deliveries to clients that have been approved [in the program] on Nov. 1,'" Guilford said ... Guilford said his organization has advocated that Congress double funding for the program to $5. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Friday, September 5;Grant Writer SEPTA Speaker Sep 4, 2008
"I have been taught life lessons without Special Athletes ever speaking a word," wrote Jessica Kuropat, a Special Partner at Guilford High School. "After watching the athletes interact with each other, it became apparent they do not judge people the way others do in our society."Skin, hair and eye color, the clothes they may be wearing, the size of their bodies, the way they talk, their religion, their jobs, and where they live are unnoticed and not nearly as important to them as they are to... (Voices, CT)
Locally grown produce gets spotlight at farmers markets Aug 31, 2008
There also are dairy products and veal from Deerfield Farm in Durham and grass-fed beef from Summerton Farm in Guilford. And don't forget about the jams and pickles from Naples Farm, ice cream from 80 Licks, flowers from Smiley's Garden, clams from C.W. Shellfish Company and salsa and pesto from Dondero Orchards. (Middletown Press, CT)
Payroll Check Scam Hits Westbrook Resort Aug 26, 2008
State police from the Westbrook barracks are working with Guilford police, who are investigating a similar theft from a bank there ... At another New Alliance Bank branch in Guilford, nine fake payroll checks from Water's Edge totaling about $7,000 were cashed, Sgt. Steven Renchy said Monday ... Guilford police received a complaint about the theft on Aug. 22. (FOX61, CT)
Extinction of the Endangered Species Act Aug 24, 2008
Contact Guilford naturalist Kathleen Kudlinski at kathkud@aol. com or write her in care of the Register, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven 06511. (New Haven Register, CT)
Synthetic fields: how safe? Aug 22, 2008
Guilford High senior Alex Jazinski sprints across the artificial turf and its underlying shredded rubber tire infill ... GUILFORD-Controversy continues to swirl around artificial turf fields that have been installed in ever increasing numbers throughout Connecticut - including one put in place last October at Guilford High School ... But Scott Bristol of Milone om in Cheshire - an engineering firm that has tested many synthetic turf fields including Guilford's - said last week: "While we have... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Donkeys capture hearts in Guilford Aug 15, 2008
GUILFORD - This is a tale of two massive donkeys, Sandy and Sage, and how they wound up living here with the Brockett-Cappelli family at 222 Flag Marsh Road ... She and her son flew back to Guilford but discovered the Pennsylvania woman only had space in her trailer for one donkey, not two as they had hoped. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Local woman looking for 4th consecutive title Aug 14, 2008
She will tee off at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the same group with Marika s sister, Isabelle (they are the daughters of former pro tennis star Ivan Lendl) and Guilford s Morgan Stepanek. Juniors set to defend. (New Haven Register, CT)
Southbury LWV Examines Options for Town Government Aug 13, 2008
The invited speaker was Frank B. Connolly, an expert in town government practices, an author and teacher on the subject, with a career as a town manager in three towns, as well as a consultant to the Charter Revision Commissions of Colchester, Guilford and Newington. Not surprisingly, considering his immediate field of expertise, Mr. Connolly's discussion focused on the town manager methodology. (Voices, CT)
Northeast To Be Home Heating Oil Hell? Aug 12, 2008
Eugene Guilford represents 400 of Connecticut's mostly "mom and pop" oil dealers ... "I could easily see that 25 or 30 heating oil retailers would not be able to make it through the next heating season, without any question" says Guilford. (CBS News)
Summer's Best & Worsr Aug 12, 2008
Berlin, Guilford, Madison, Middletown, East Haddam -- all were good teams ... MOST DEDICATED TEAM: Guilford ... After Guilford was stripped of four wins, the kids could have cashed in their chips. (Middletown Press, CT)
It's a wine fest this weekend out at Bishop's Aug 11, 2008
Bishop's Orchards Winery uses some of the apples, peaches, pears and raspberries grown in its orchards to produce its own vino. Winery tours will also be given. (New Haven Register, CT)
FORUM: How to save the Shoreline from Interstate 95 Aug 10, 2008
Each highway enhancement spurs step two: a flurry of new developments scattered along the exits of the interstate: "discount superstores" and movie theaters in Branford, grocery stores and gas stations in Guilford, outlet malls in Clinton and Westbrook, as well as new subdivisions and condominium complexes throughout. Traffic grows as new Shoreline residents flock to these new amenities, congesting I-95 and its access roads yet again. (New Haven Register, CT)
Clinton alleges lawyer embezzled $90G from town Aug 10, 2008
David Thomas, 53, of 57 Fawn Hill Road, Killingworth, turned himself in to police Thursday after being notified of a Superior Court warrant charging him with first-degree larceny by embezzlement. He was released on his promise to appear for a future court date. (Middletown Press, CT)
Still festive: Late-summer festivals have a special feel Aug 8, 2008
2nd annual Shoreline Wine Festival - Aug. 16 and 17; features more than 10 Connecticut vineyards and wineries with bottles ranging from grape to fruit wines, sampled wines also available for purchase; tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of event; Bishop's Orchards Farm Market and Winery, Guilford; (203) 453-2338, Ext. 218 or www. (New Haven Register, CT)
Interns get a taste of real-world workplace Aug 4, 2008
Ashton Killilea, a recent Southern Connecticut State University graduate, has spent her summer overseeing camp counselors, lifeguards, and others as a program coordinator for the Guilford Parks and Recreation Department ... She interned in Guilford last summer as well, although this year, she has taken on more responsibilities ... Guilford Parks and Recreation Director Rick Maynard said that the department has had one or two interns, usually from SCSU, almost every summer for the past decade. (New Haven Register, CT)
Post 75 should hold onto D'Aquila Aug 3, 2008
Berlin, Guilford, Madison, East Haddam, Cheshire -- all are good teams. In the postseason, Middletown dispatched both Windsor and New London, becoming the only team to win two games on Saturday. (Middletown Press, CT)
RCP draws Hamden in opener Aug 1, 2008
Zone 3 member Madison -- which tied Guilford for second, but was assigned third place because it lost the head-to-head matchups with Guilford -- will play Zone 1 Champion Simsbury in the night game Saturday at Palmer ... In the 4:30 p.m. doubleheader, Zone 6 Champion Waterford (22-5) will play Zone 7 runnerup Plainville (20-5) and that game will be followed by Zone 8 Champion Windsor Locks (25-2) vs. Zone 3 runner-up Guilford (16-9) ... "I'm not sure who we're going to start," said Guilford... (Middletown Press, CT)
Longtime Conn. Sports Editor Dies Aug 1, 2008
In 1978, after brief spells as the managing editor of the Wallingford Post and the North Haven Post, Levy became executive sports editor of the Shore Line Newspapers, a group of weekly papers serving coastal communities in Connecticut, including Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, East Haven, and Guilford. "Hal Levy was the first person I called when I was first named executive editor of Shore Line Newspapers in 1978 with a mandate to make them the best weekly newspapers in New England," John Peterson,... (MediaWeek.com)
It's all about testing - but what does it mean Jul 30, 2008
And despite a noticeable drop in math, Madison Superintendent of Schools David Klein said: "We embrace the data and enjoy the opportunity to take a good, hard look at ourselves." Results showed Guilford finished second out of 19 area schools in reading - it placed 16th last year - third in math, fifth in science and seventh in writing ... Though stressing that CAPT test scores or Mastery scores -- which came in last week but which he had not had an opportunity to study as this was written -... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Newspaper mourns loss of veteran sports editor Jul 30, 2008
He has also been honored by the American Legion (1976, 2002), the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (1996, Joe Fontana Award), the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors (1986, Distinguished Service Award), Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association, Connecticut Track Coaches Association, Shoreline Conference Soccer Coaches (1988), New Haven Lions (1994), National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (1987), Branford Gridiron Club (1986), Guilford Sideliners (1986,... (Shoreline Times, CT)
One of a kind lady reaches 100 year milestone Jul 30, 2008
First Selectman Carl Balestracci presents Edith Nettleton with the proclamation declaring Edith Nettleton Day in Guilford ... GUILFORD - She is 100 years old, but doesn't look a day over 75 ... The site couldn't have been more appropriate; for Nettleton was Guilford's first librarian - named to a post she was to hold for 45 years in 1933. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Prices drop with cash at some local stations Jul 26, 2008
Raj Tala, who owns Hess stations in Stratford and Guilford, said that, while he is offering cash discounts, his ability to lower prices is hindered by the oil company. On Friday, he sold regular gas for $4. (New Haven Register, CT)
Water company sold for $1.4 M Jul 24, 2008
In Greater New Haven County, it serves Beacon Falls, Bethany, Clinton, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. The company s stock closed Wednesday at $25. (New Haven Register, CT)
At 100, librarian’s life is an open book Jul 23, 2008
At 100, librarian s life is an open book By Rachael Scarborough King, Register Staff07/23/2008 GUILFORD Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Edith Nettleton celebrated her 100th birthday Tuesday at the place where she has spent much of her adult life the Guilford Free Library ... Since then, she has continued as a volunteer librarian, often working on special projects on Guilford history or genealogy ... When he was in seventh grade, she helped him research the history of the Guilford... (New Haven Register, CT)
Tail of Success Jul 22, 2008
We re very happy with it, said Nick Crismale of Mid-Sound Fisheries in Guilford and president of the Connecticut Commercial Lobstermen s Association ... Also, about $60,000 that was unspent by the city of Bridgeport, which administers the program, is still available, according to Bart Mansi, a Guilford lobsterman. (New Haven Register, CT)
Rockin’ & Rolling in the Sound Jul 18, 2008
Karbowski prefers to stay around Six Mile Reef, in the water just outside Guilford and Old Saybrook. We were out about six to seven miles offshore. (New Haven Register, CT)
SBA aims to help heating oil dealers Jul 16, 2008
Gene Guilford, executive director and CEO of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association, said the organization has 542 members, about half of which are heating oil retailers. Even last year, most of our members under that (annual sales) restriction didn t qualify for loan guarantees, Guilford said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Islanders part ways with coach Nolan Jul 15, 2008
A sentencing hearing for Sidney Lowe II is expected to end today in Guilford (N.C.) County Superior Court. Tom Sullivan, the men's rowing coach at Holy Cross the past 33 years, retired. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
One of the angels among us Jul 14, 2008
This is something that Carol Sirot of Guilford thinks about a lot ... And then there is the waiting area at the Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford, where Sirot has occasionally been a patient. (New Haven Register, CT)
Shore Line East expands travel options Jul 13, 2008
And Guilford resident Bob Jelley, secretary for the Commuter Rail Council, said, "It's about time." He noted the lack of advanced publicity leading up to the announcement, both of the year-round weekend and holiday service and last year's seven-week experiment. Still, support from the Governor's office has come a long way since Governor Rowland threatened to cut funding for the Shore Line East altogether in the mid-90s, as a cost saving device. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Swing thoughts to ponder Jul 13, 2008
and Kate Stepanek of Guilford, Conn. whose sister, Morgan, has been granted a sponsor's exemption. (Boston Globe)
Stepanek sisters at home on the course Jul 13, 2008
They all played the sport at Guilford for the boys team and all three earned at least a partial scholarship to play golf at a Division I school. But it is now a muggy summer night in July and all three are back where it started. (New Haven Register, CT)
School request OK for revised art plan Jul 8, 2008
He was born in Louisiana, and lived in Guilford and Fairfield for decades, only recently moving to Manhattan following a divorce. A jury at Bishop Woods School was allocated $36,941 to commission art for the new elementary school through the Percent for Art program, established through an ordinance mandating one percent of the local share of construction costs for municipal buildings go towards site-specific art. (New Haven Register, CT)
Teen Charged In Paint Ball Incident Jul 8, 2008
GUILFORD Standing in a third-floor window across the street from the CVS Pharmacy on Boston Post Road, a 14-year-old boy last month opened fire with a paint ball gun, striking vehicles in the drugstore's parking lot ... Guilford paramedics treated the child at the scene. (FOX61, CT)
Flanagan filled the void for Hand Jul 7, 2008
They went on to win the SCC tournament with a 15-10 victory over Guilford. The Tigers finished 15-5 after a disappointing 17-12 loss to Glastonbury in the first round of the Division I state tournament. (New Haven Register, CT)
Shoreline rail service extended to weekends Jul 7, 2008
Edward Meyer, D-Guilford, and state Rep. Patricia Widlitz, D-Guilford ... The trains will also provide reverse stops at Guilford station throughout the day. (New Haven Register, CT)
Bucking the Trend: Some businesses thrive as economy lags Jul 6, 2008
Two-year-old Claire plays with toys while her mother, Jamie Mikolay of Guilford, shops for dresses for her at Mama Bears Consignment Boutique in North Branford. (Tom Cain/For the Register). (New Haven Register, CT)
Old balloons causing woes for wildlife, despite law Jul 5, 2008
Ed Meyer, D-Guilford, recently became concerned after noticing the release of dozens of balloons at the start of the Branford Road Race June 15 ... Guilford Police Chief Thomas Terribile said he remembered the law passing, but he could not recall any times when there has been a need to enforce it in Guilford ... "I don't think anybody ever did in Guilford, to tell you the truth. You usually see it at big sporting events.". (New Haven Register, CT)
Taking the bloom off the free trade rose Jun 29, 2008
WHEN I graduated from high school in Guilford, Conn. more years ago than I'd like to admit, I wore a yellow rose pinned to my gown that was given to me and all of my classmates by Pinchbeck's Rose Farm. (Boston Globe)
Sanders carried Guilford to new heights Jun 28, 2008
Guilfords Addie Sanders capped a brilliant four-year softball career by hitting ... Addie Sanders recently completed her softball career as a shortstop at Guilford, but she is already looking ahead to the program's future ... Guilford won a Southern Connecticut Conference tournament game for the first time, and the team advanced to the second round of the Class L state tournament this season. (New Haven Register, CT)
Energy-relief bill includes cash discounts on gasoline - General Assembly forwards package aiding consumers for Rell's signature Jun 28, 2008
Gene Guilford Jr., executive director of the Independent Con-necticut Petroleum Association, though, was quick to point out that the General Assembly "did not cut the gas tax - they stopped the gas tax hike slated for July 1." A 7 ... Based on the current wholesale average price of regular gas in New Haven Harbor, Guilford estimated the savings at about 2 cents a gallon. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Massachusetts done in by one bad inning Jun 20, 2008
The Guilford senior pitched three innings and struck out five, featuring a blazing fastball. He allowed only one hit, a single, and walked one. (Boston Globe)
Wholesale gas tax won't rise as planned Jun 16, 2008
The move, however, may not mean lower pump prices for consumers, said Gene Guilford, executive director of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association ... Guilford estimated that increase would have added 2 cents to a gallon of gas. (Republican-American)
Good gas news Jun 14, 2008
As gas prices continue to soar, speculators in energy futures have increasingly become the targets of ire, with Eugene A. Guilford Jr., who serves as executive director of the ICPA, among those blaming the traders. On Monday, he released a statement that read in part, "Not even when hurricanes Katrina and Rita actually did damage to America's energy production did prices rise as much as last Friday-and nothing that happened Friday had any bearing on energy production-it was entirely... (New Milford Times, CT)
Pinchbeck Roses, Guilford icon, closing Jun 12, 2008
GUILFORD - Pinchbeck roses and Guilford have been closely identified with each other for more than 79 years ... "I was 15 - it had to be in 1955 - and I spent two months watering roses. "It is really sad to lose an operation that has been part of the Guilford scene for so long. Tommy told me it was the foreign competition ... " Just before this past Valentine's Day, Frank Walsh of Guilford bought Pinchbeck roses for his wife. "They are truly beautiful," he said, adding: "My wife loves both them... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Heat, Rain, Then More Heat Jun 9, 2008
At the height of the storm, more than 26,000 Connecticut Light and Power customers lost electricity, with the majority of those outages in Waterbury, Vernon, Guilford and Clinton ... Homes in Hartford, Southington, Newington and Guilford were also struck by lightning, but no major damage was reported. (FOX61, CT)
Taking the reins - Guilford girl's star rises in growing sport Jun 4, 2008
"There are lessons to take - you have to buy the horse - and then there are the feed, upkeep and veterinary expenses. "But Maggie is really devoted to it and it has become an important part of her life," Maggie's younger sister, Brigid, 13, also loves to ride. "I guess it is clear we are a horse family," Maggie said. How does she feel when she wins a plaque or trophy against riders often three or four times her age? She paused. "It's fun," she said softly. But watching her and Riena together it... (Shoreline Times, CT)
