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Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

East Haven

Connecticut

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

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Aura day Spa 

Quaint Shoreline Spa that offers Facials, massages, pedicures, waxing and lash services.

Branford

Commercial Insurance Built for Skilled Trades

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s shoreline and surrounding communities for over 70 years. Built on generations of trust, we specialize in protecting established local businesses with practical, reliable insurance solutions tailored to the real-world risks they face every day. We work closely with many types of businesses with a focus on skilled trades including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other specialty contractors—who need coverage that keeps pace with their operations. From general liability and workers’ compensation to commercial auto, tools &amp; equipment, and umbrella policies, we design comprehensive programs that protect your business, your employees, and your reputation. As an independent agency, we partner with leading national insurance carriers and wholesale brokers, allowing us to compare options and secure competitive coverage while delivering the personalized service and responsiveness of a local agency. Our clients value having direct access to experienced advisors who understand Connecticut regulations, local job sites, and the unique challenges of operating along the shoreline. Whether your business has been serving the community for decades or is ready to strengthen its insurance strategy for long-term growth, Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is committed to being a dependable partner—focused on protection, stability, and peace of mind. Local. Independent. Trusted.

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s...

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TJ’s Launderette

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery customers will receive 25% off their first order. Please go to our website for more information. 

Rich Kirby

North Branford

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery...

Garfield Goodrum, 85 of East Haven passed away peacefully at Whitney Manor in Hamden on September 29, 2026. He was born May 18, 1941 in Burlington VT to the late Harold and Diane (Lesard) Goodrum. Garfield is survived by his wife, Georgianna (Proto) Goodrum, children and family. At the request of Garfield, there are no services with Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home.

Garfield Goodrum, 85 of East Haven passed away peacefully at Whitney Manor in Hamden on September 29, 2026. He was born May 18, 1941 in Burlington VT to the late Harold and Diane (Lesard) Goodrum. Garfield is survived by his wife, Georgianna (Proto) Goodrum, children and family.

At the request of Garfield, there are no services with Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home.

Garfield Goodrum Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo...

Garfield Goodrum Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East haven

Obituaries

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the beautiful Trinity Church Hall, 1109 Main St. Branford, CT.&nbsp; All donations go directly to BCDR. Taught by certified Instructor Gina Macdonald MA,LPC. Wear comfy clothing and bring a mat 5 mins early. Text 203 710 6665 for more information.

Local Event: BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

BCDR Benefit Yoga Sessions run from Oct. 6, 2026 through May 3, 2027 the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45-7:00 pm in the...

Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison

Join the Shoreline Men Over Sixty for a special presentation by volunteer poll worker Marc Lillie on the Connecticut election process as part of the USA's 250th Bi-Centennial tribute. Attendance is $20 and includes a lunch menu of chicken piccata, baked ziti, and sugarless apple pie. Reservations are required via email or phone for this community gathering focused on friendship and brotherhood.

Local Event: Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th

Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th

Join the Shoreline Men Over Sixty for a special presentation by volunteer poll worker Marc Lillie on the Connecticut election...

Branford Community House

Josh Brooks, the Clean Energy Committee, and technical experts will inform residents about energy- and money-saving programs and will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about home energy efficiency, heat pumps, solar, and batteries.

Local Event: Branford Clean Energy Symposium

Branford Clean Energy Symposium

Josh Brooks, the Clean Energy Committee, and technical experts will inform residents about energy- and money-saving programs...

Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and bestselling author of New York Times bestselling book Operation Pineapple Express.
This compelling performance tells the story of ordinary Veterans working against the clock to rescue Afghan allies during the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Global War on Terror and the 5th Anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal
Shows are:Friday, October 2 @ 7 PMSaturday, October 3 @ 2 PM &amp; 7 PMTickets can be purchased by using the QR Code or through our website, <a href="https://www.APKCharities.org!" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">APKCharities.org!</a> 
Ticket:
$35 – General Admission
$25 – Military, Veterans &amp; First Responders
$10 – Students
All proceeds from the sale of tickets benefits APK Charities, a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, dedicated to supporting Connecticut active-duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and Gold Star families through financial aid, emergency assistance, and community programs.
APK Charities was established to honor Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, a Connecticut Special Forces soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 11 March 2013. The organization focuses on bridging the civilian community with the Armed Forces and providing direct support to military families.

Local Event: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and...

Blackstone Memorial Library

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This special performance is free and open to the public, presented by the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association and the Branford Musical Arts Society with generous funding from The Daro Foundation."Pianist and composer Arseniy Gusev was born in St. Petersburg in 1998 and has been studying music since the age of five. In 2015, he went to the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In 2017, he graduated with honors from the Specialized Music School of the St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, and afterward&nbsp;studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 2018, he moved to the US, in 2022, received his bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and in 2024, finished his master's program at the Yale School of Music as a composer. He now continues his studies at the Juilliard School as a pianist. Sergei Babayan, Keith Fitch, Chris Theofanidis, and David Lang are among his teachers. Gusev’s compositions present a colorful variety of styles and genres, some of which are solo, collaborative, symphonic, ballet, and opera.

He actively performs in the US and abroad, and has given solo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Russia, and Germany. His compositions are performed in Mariinsky Theater, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Dortmund, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and other major venues. He collaborated with such conductors as Arkady Steinluht, Dmitry Vasiliev, Robert Carter Austin, Alexander Titov, Ilya Derbilov, Mikhail Golikov, and Mikhail Mosenkov, and performed together with such musicians as Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson, Olga Kaler, and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Arseniy participated in master classes of Garrick Ohlsson, Samuel Adler, Andrew Norman, Joan Tower, Dmitry Bashkirov, Grigory Gruzman, Jerome Rose, Alexander Mndoyants, Nina Lelchuk, and others.
Arseniy is a laureate of many prestigious competitions, such as the Dorothy McKenzie Artist Award, Cleveland Piano Virtu(al)oso Competition, Singapore International Piano Competition, Three Arts Piano Competition, Cleveland Composers Guild Contest, “Another Space” Composition Competition, International Gavrilin Competition, International Competition "Performer-Composer", and others. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Charles Ives Fellowship by American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Local Event: Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist

Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance as pianist Arseniy Gusev discusses and performs Schubert Late Works. This...

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human Rights Commission
Dr. Gaylle Alberda, Professor Fairfield University
Barbara RichardsonCrouch, President of CT Registrar of Voters

Local Event: Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Expert Panel On Voting Rights

Will address the laws, issues, concerns on voting rights
Deputy Secretary of State Barahona
Jerald Lentini, Lawyer CT Human...

Online

Don’t face overwhelming housing decisions alone.
Choosing where to live as you age is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. You are not alone.
This webinar series for Solo Agers is a streamlined, 3-session format, followed by a 2-week guided action window.
Save $25 with the promo code SAVE25. Pay only $99. That's only $33 per session + a free bonus follow-up session (normally $124.)
You’ll gain a clear understanding of what it takes to age in place, evaluate the benefits, risks, and costs of different housing choices, and compare the financial impact of buying versus renting.
This series includes 3 webinar sessions and a free bonus follow-up
 session a few weeks after it wraps up.&nbsp;

Dates: October 6,13,20 at 3 pm EDT
<ul>
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<li>Attendees will receive manageable pre-work assignments to prep for each session.</li>
<li>Downloadable guides and webinar recordings will be included to reinforce your experience.</li>
<li>Support along the way with access to subject matter experts.</li>
<li>Attendees will be invited to a free bonus follow-up session.</li></ul>

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Jill Kovalich of Solo Agers Connect in collaboration with Kathy&nbsp;Moniello,&nbsp; Seniors Real Estate Specialist® and Certified Aging in Place&nbsp;Specialist, will co-facilitate this webinar series with other subject matter experts.
Register today!
Have questions? Call (860) 930-3253 or email Solo@SoloAgersConnect.com.

Local Event: Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live?

Hartford County

Newington

Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I...

Don’t face overwhelming housing decisions alone.
Choosing where to live as you age is one of the most important decisions...

Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live?

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore invites the public to attend a nonpartisan debate with the candidates for the 12th State Senate District seat. Christine Cohen (D) and Lisa Deane (R) will discuss issues relevant to our everyday lives. Your suggested topics or questions may be sent to eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.BCTV&nbsp;will record the debate for rebroadcast via BCTV's Vimeo and the LWVES YouTube channel.

Local Event: 12th Senate Candidates' Debate

12th Senate Candidates' Debate

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore invites the public to attend a nonpartisan debate with the candidates for the 12th...

Martin-Bishop Field

Been to an Oktoberfest already this year? There's always room for one more! Saturday, October 10 · 12–7 PM · Martin-Bishop (Fireman's) Field, Guilford
Edelweiss Lodge No. 31 (Order of Hermann Sons) invites you to an afternoon of German-Austrian-Tyrolean music, dancing, games and German-style beer, and every ticket supports Guilford VFW Post 7666 and our local veterans. 
12–2 PM: Strolling accordionist Richard Cartier 2–7 PM: The Austrian Boys, live on stage All day: Schuhplattler dancing by H.S.V. Bavaria, who have performed at the Oktoberfest in Munich All day: Games with prizes: Maßkrugstemmen (stein holding), Nageln (hammer striking), best Dirndl &amp; Lederhosen, Oktoberfest trivia Kids &amp; families: coloring and activity tables, kids' costume contest, swings and slide, horseshoes, basketball and volleyball Beer sponsor: East Rock Brewing Company
ADMISSION Adults 21+: $20. Buy in advance and your first drink is FREE (gate price $20, no free drink) Ages 15–20: $5 · Under 15: FREE
Tickets: <a href="https://ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EdelweissLodgeOktoberfest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EdelweissLodgeOktoberfest</a> More info: <a href="https://edelweisslodge.org/oktoberfest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">edelweisslodge.org/oktoberfest/</a>
Rain or shine · Cards accepted · No pets · No outside alcohol

Local Event: Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666

Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post...

Been to an Oktoberfest already this year? There's always room for one more!  Saturday, October 10 · 12–7 PM · Martin-Bishop...

Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666

Canine Cancer Alliance  - A NonProfit 501c3

Join us &nbsp;for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.&nbsp; registration and details below. Thank you!&nbsp;

Local Event: " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

" Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" 

Join us  for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.  registration and details below. Thank...

Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty, coaches, administrators, parents, and alumni while experiencing firsthand what makes Notre Dame exceptional. Engage in interactive activities, visit academic departments, explore extracurricular programs, learn about athletics and the arts, and connect with members of our school community. Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to experience the energy, opportunities, and spirit of Notre Dame firsthand and discover what it means to be a Green Knight.Learn more and <a href="https://www.notredamehs.com/admissions/visit-nd/fall-2026-open-house-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register</a> here.

Local Event: Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty,...

🌱 Patch AM: Here's What To Know About Branford...

Coming up on the Branford Patch calendar: BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

🌱 Patch AM: Here's What To Know About Branford PZC Public Hearing On BJs Wholesale Application

Community Corner

Here's What To Know About Branford PZC Public...

Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. meeting will be remote via Zoom, broadcast live by BCTV. Oct. 15 meeting also remote, and Oct. 29 is in person. 

Here's What To Know About Branford PZC Public Hearing On BJs Wholesale Application

Politics & Government

🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 22...

And on the Branford Patch calendar - BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series 

🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 22 to Sept. 29, 2026

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 22 to Sept. 29,...

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.  

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 22 to Sept. 29, 2026

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: Incumbent Democrat Robin Comey,...

Coming up: Live Auction at Manjares Restaurant  on the Branford Patch calendar

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Garfield Goodrum Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East haven

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