branford ct: 1st Annual Branford Garden Club Scarecrow Contest On The Branford Green - 10/13/11 09:04 PM
1st Annual Branford Garden Club Scarecrow Contest On The Branford Green
If you've driven by the Branford Green this week you've seen some strange looking characters hanging around. It's all part of the 1st Annual Branford Garden Club Scarecrow Contest on the Branford Green.
They've been on display since October 7th and tomorrow October 14th is the last day to stop by to see them and vote for your favorite. The Branford Garden Club is sponsoring the event and members will be strolling around the green wearing their green and pink aprons accepting donations to replace the trees that were lost … (7 comments)
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branford ct: The Mystery Of The Missing Tank At The Branford Armory - 09/24/11 06:49 PM
My office is located a few hundred feet from the Branford Armory where on its corner stands a U.S. Army tank. This tank has been there for the past 30 years placed there as part of the Town of Branford's Korean War Veteran's Memorial.
I drive by it every time I go to the office so what a surprise it was to me when sometime in early August I noticed that the place where the tank stood was completely empty. The tank was missing and I had not seen or heard anything on the news about where it had gone.
With … (10 comments)
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branford ct: Branford Varsity Football Sports Calendar 2011-12 - 09/04/11 02:42 PM
Branford Varsity Football Sports Calendar 2011-12
Are you ready for some Branford football? Below is the schedule for the Branford Hornets Varsity Football games. All home games are played at the James L. McVeigh Alumni Athletic Complex-Turf Field at 185 Main Street.
September 16th - 7:00pm - Foran (Home)
September 23rd - 7:00pm - Notre Dame (Home)
September 30th - 7:00pm - @North Haven - Vanacore Field
October 6th - 7:00pm - Guilford (Home)
October 14th - 7:00pm - @Lyman Hall - Fitzgerald Field
October 21st - 7:00pm - @Hamden - Hamden HS Turf Field
October … (0 comments)
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branford ct: Branford Jazz Concert Series On The Green 2011 - 07/19/11 06:36 PM
Branford Jazz Concert Series On The Green 2011
Jazz music conjures up a wide variety of genres from Ragtime, Blues, Dixieland in New Orleans, Big Bands and Swing Style, Latin to Smoooth Jazz just to name a few. Every Thursday night on the Branford Town Green the Branford Jazz On The Green Series runs until August 25th from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm and are absolutely FREE!
The scheduled line up for the remainder of the series is: July 21st - A Brief Episode featuring Tony Dioguardi & George Baker July 28th - Doug Jones Group August 4th - Christine … (4 comments)
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branford ct: RE/MAX Long Drive Qualifier & 2nd Annual Golfers Giving Back Event At The Fairways Driving Range In Branford Connecticut - 07/16/11 06:45 PM
RE/MAX Long Drive Qualifier & 2nd Annual Golfers Giving Back Event At The Fairways Driving Range In Branford Connecticut
What a great turnout today for the RE/MAX Long Drive Qualifier & 2nd Annual Golfers Giving Back Event that was held at The Fairways Driving Range in Branford Connecticut.
A number of agents from our RE/MAX Alliance office volunteered their time to help out at the registration table and recording the distance of each of the six shots the golfers were allowed to take in their bid to qualify.
This Long Drive Qualifier … (8 comments)
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branford ct: Lobster Shack Branford Connecticut Has The Best Tasting Lobster Rolls Ever! - 06/28/11 08:36 PM
Lobster Shack Branford Connecticut Has The Best Tasting Lobster Rolls Ever!
If you're a lover of lobster rolls as I am you've got to stop by the Lobster Shack located at 7 Indian Neck Avenue in Branford Connecticut.
Having heard rave reviews about the Loster Shack I had an opportunity to visit there for the first time last year when I was showing relocation clients from California propeties in Branford. Being lobster lovers, they asked if there was anywhere nearby where we could get lobster rolls and the Lobster Shack was the first place to come to mind.
I had … (7 comments)
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branford ct: RE/MAX Alliance Announces Its Friday Morning Coffee Club - 01/26/11 10:41 PM
RE/MAX Alliance Intoduces Friday Morning Coffee Club
I love my RE/MAX office and the vision that my brokers Alison and Phil have in providing us with the best work environment and all of the tools we need to to successful.
It's such a joy to be associated with my fellow agents and the superb administrative staff that is always there to assist us. Our office is a "family" in every sense of the word.....It doesn't matter if you're a brand new associate or a seasoned agent, everyone is willing to answer any questions or in providing a helping … (5 comments)
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branford ct: Connecticut Magazine Rates Branford #6 - 11/12/09 09:20 PM
Connecticut Magazine Rates Branford #6 Of the 24 communities in Connecticut with a population of 25,000 - 50,000 Connecticut Magazine rates Branford #6. This is the first time in 3 years that Conneticut Magazine has updated its ratings of towns in Connecticut. Rounding out the top ten were Westport, Glastonbury, Newtown, Cheshire, New Milford, Groton, Wallingford, Trumbull and Wethersfield., Ratings in each category with the best being 1 and the worst being 24 Branford was rated: Education (10), Crime (10) Economy (5), Cost (18) and Leisure (10). Along it's 20 mile coastline on Long Island Sound, Branford provides easy access to … (2 comments)
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branford ct: Stony Creek CT - Thimble Islands Cruise - Saying Goodbye To Summer - 09/21/09 06:16 PM
Stony Creek CT - Thimble Islands Cruise - Saying Goodbye to Summer
Located just offshore the Branford waterfront community ot Stony Creek CT are the beautiful Thimble Islands.
A few weeks ago fellow Active Rain member Andrea Swiedler and I met for the first time and took a 45-minute tour aboard The Sea Mist for a Thimble Islands cruise.
We took so many photos that day of the cottages and estates in addition to the breathtaking views that surround the Thimble Islands.
Since today is the last day of summer, these photos will paint a vision of memories from our journey … (11 comments)
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branford ct: Easing The Commute - Shore Line East Branford Train Station - 08/26/09 03:09 PM
Residents of Branford who are commuters and finding themselves fighing the traffic jams, contruction and bumper to bumper traffic along 1-95 take heart.
Your ride to work can be much more relaxing and productive by taking advantage of the convenience of the Shore Line East Branford Train Station.
The new station loccated at 39 Maple Street opened in August 2005 and was built to replace the older nearby station that had low-level platforms. The Branford Station has free parking for approximately 200 cars, is handicap accessible, bicycle racks and has ADA-compliant high level platforms.
Shore Line East makes stops in … (0 comments)
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branford ct: Branford CT Public Schools - 07/07/09 04:38 PM
Indian Neck SchoolPrincipal : Dianiebel Aviles Ph.DAddress: 12 Melrose AvneueBranford, CT 06405Phone : 203-315-3540Fax: 203-315-4143
The Indian Neck School is a public Pre-School with approximately 74 students. Preschool classes and play & learn groups are offered at the Family Resource Center at Indian Neck for children who are residents of Branford.. Full time and part day classes are offered for children ages 3 to 5. The play & learn groups are for infants to age 5 and their mothers or care givers,
Mary R. Tisko SchoolPrincipal: Mark RabinowitzAddress: 118 Damascus RoadBranford, CT 06405Phone: 203-483-1826Fax: … (6 comments)
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branford ct: Branford Fireworks Display 2009 - 06/20/09 08:01 PM
Branford Fireworks Display 2009
Mark you calendar to attend the Branford fireworks display on Saturday June 27, 2009. The fireworks will be held at Branford Point with a rain date of Sunday June 28th. Pack up the kids, the coolers, round up your family and friends and enjoy an evening of great fireworks. 99.1 WPLR will be there with live music. There will be shuttle bus service starting at 5:00 pm from the Branford High School and will run continuous throughout the event. The Branford Fireworks Committee does an outstanding job each year putting this event together. … (3 comments)
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branford ct: Celebrating 25 Years - Branford Festival 2009 - 06/17/09 04:20 PM
This weekend marks the 25th year for the annual Branford Festival that will be held on the Historic Branford Town Green.
This year's 25th celebration kicks off on Friday June 19th at 5:00 pm and runs through to Sunday June 21st at 4:00 pm.
Since its beginnning in 1984 when you think of Father's Day Weekend in Branford you think of The Branford Festival. The Town Green comes alive with actviites, a craft and community expo, great food, live music, pancake breakfast, a Classic Car Show and Parade and the 29th annual Branford Road Race.
The … (10 comments)
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branford ct: How Can The Average Homeowner Get Help With Loan Modifications When A Congresswoman Tries To Call & Gets the Runaround? - 05/03/09 08:32 PM
There are reports all over the news advising homeowners to contact their lenders if they are looking for answers about loan modifications to help avoid foreclosure.
This video speaks for itself as you watch Congresswoman Maxine Waters from California go to bat for three of her constituents and the agonizing runaround she got from their banks. If this is what a member of Congress faces, an average homeowner will find it nearly impossible.
Here's the link to the full story from ABC News
Donna BigdaLicensed Connecticut REALTOR®10 Pine Orchard RoadBranford, Connecticut 06405
Call Donna at 203-488-1641, ext. 214Fax 203-315-2127by … (8 comments)
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branford ct: Branford CT Restaurants - Nellie Green's - 03/22/09 06:57 PM
In celebration of the five year anniversary of our office manager and birthdays of a few agents, our RE/MAX office hosted a happy hour at Nellie Green's Restaurant in Branford Connecticut this past Friday night.
Nellie Green's riverside location tucked away in the Branford Marina serves up the finest food and drink where you can dine in relaxed casual elegance in the dining room or outside deck and enjoy gorgeous views of Branford Landing's waterfront.
You might remember back in the 1970's the Talmadge Hotel and Nellie Green's Restaurant famously known as a bar and nightclub was located on … (5 comments)
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branford ct: Branford CT - Branford Town Center - 03/19/09 01:37 AM
Whether you're a resident of Branford CT or just paying a visit at the heart of the center of activity is the historic Branford Town Center.
As is characteristic with almost all New England towns, the town green is at the core of the Branford Town Center. Surrounding the Green is the town hall, three nineteenth-century churches, fabulous restaurants, trendy boutiques, Ashely's Ice Cream Parlor and the Common Ground coffee shop.
Just a short distance away is the historic Blackstone Library and the Branford Historical Society located in the 1724 Harrison House.
Visitors and residents come together at … (11 comments)
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branford ct: Short Beach-Branford Connecticut Waterfront Community - 03/15/09 01:04 AM
Short Beach-Branford Connecticut Waterfront Community
The Short Beach Branford CT waterfront community is roughly one mile long and is located in the western end of town and is bordered by the town of East Haven.
This cozy beach community is home to many small islands, the largest being Kelsey's Island which has a few small cabins used as summer homes.
Short Beach has three parks, the largest being Pardee Park and one of the town's most beautiful open space area at the Short Beach Preserve and is home to half of the famous ShorelineTrolley Museum.
Founded … (7 comments)
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branford ct: Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina - Branford CT - 03/13/09 12:28 AM
March 20th will mark the first day of spring and summer will be right around the corner. Along the shoreline area of Branford CT the boating season will soon be in full swing with powerboats, sailboats and yachts cruising through Long Island Sound.
Brewer Bruce Johson & Marina located less than one half mile from Long Island Sound provides complete yacht service and the best in marina amenities with 500 season boat slips, floating docks, inside and outside storage and a user-friendly facility featuring a pool, picnic area and on site restaurant.
Very soon every one of these … (10 comments)
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branford ct: Branford Connecticut Waterfront - A Beautiful November Day - 11/02/08 02:29 AM
So far the weather this first weekend of November has been picture perfect to get out and snap a few photos of the colors as the fall season nears its end in Branford Connecticut. Living in New England and near the Branford Connecticut waterfront really gives you the opportunity to capture both the transormation of the foliage and scenery along the water.
Here are some additional facts about the month of November you may not have known:
November is the eleventh month year and was the ninth month of the year in the early Roman calendar. November kept its name which … (10 comments)
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branford ct: Branford Connecticut Real Estate Market Report Q3 2008 - 10/29/08 11:31 PM
Branford Connecticut Real Estate Market Report Q3 2008 Understanding the general direction of the current Branford Connecticut real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers. In analyzing these trends, property absorption rates provide a good indication of whether the current real estate cycle is a buyer's market, a seller's market or a balanced market. There are currently 135 Branford Connecticut homes for sale (single family).Below is the most up-to-date absorption rate analysis:
: Featured below are Branford Connecticut Real Estate Sales for third quarter. Statistics are broken down into sales price ranges for a better view of the current … (12 comments)
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