We've added a Consignment Department to our Store!

The Curated Closet @ Gracious Gifts and Home

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items From Local Artisans You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift ideas for every occasion and every budget. We feature the work of many local artisans and products from local small businesses. We've recently added a brand-name consignment department, called The Curated Closet. A well-lived wardrobe deserves a thoughtful next chapter... – where timeless style meets curated luxury. From designer fashion to exceptional finds, every piece tells a story. Our process is considered and personal. Consignments are accepted by appointment only, allowing us to provide an attentive experience for every client and every piece. Our goal is to help your beautiful items not just sell but to find their next home. We seek: – Designer and elevated contemporary labels (clothing, bags, accessories) – Pieces in impeccable condition, brought in on hangers and clean. Your wardrobe has already made its statement. Let it continue—beautifully, and with purpose

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Branford

Connecticut

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items From Local Artisans You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift ideas for every occasion and every...

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...

Helping your family through tough times is our calling

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.

East Haven

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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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. 

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...

Branford Scouting (Cub Pack 633, Troop 633/1633 & Venturing 633)

Branford Scouting has been building citizenship, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure in youth for over 10 years, serving ages 5–20 through four dynamic programs. Through experiential learning, Branford scouts experience adventures from ice climbing to sailing in the Florida Keys, with campouts all year round for our older scouts. Our commitment to country is reflected in where we meet—serving our veterans at Branford’s VFW Post 12106—and through meaningful experiences like our recent trip to Washington, D.C., where scouts participated in the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and presented a wreath in honor of our fallen heroes. Our younger Cub Scouts also demonstrate patriotism by marching in parades and placing flags at cemeteries, just like their older peers. They enjoy fun and discovery at weekly meetings and through memorable outings, such as an overnight at the Norwalk Maritime Center, sleeping aboard the World War II battleship USS Massachusetts, and exploring the EcoTarium museum. This year, our Cubs will experience an evening at the New England Air Museum. Branford Scouting services the town of Branford and well beyond. Check us out on the web to see the great things Scouting in Branford can do to make a difference in the world!

Branford Scouting (Cub Pack 633, Troop 633/1633...

Branford Scouting has been building citizenship, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure in youth for over 10 years, serving ages 5–20 through...

Join us for Saturday Cinema at 1:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. We'll be showing the hot new releases you've been dying to get your hands on. Refreshments provided. To register, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-cinema-american-sniper-registration-17872126010" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Join us for Saturday Cinema at 1:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. We’ll be showing the hot new releases you’ve been dying to get your hands on. Refreshments provided.

To register, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-cinema-american-sniper-registration-17872126010" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Join us for a showing of American Sniper on Sat., August 29 at 1:00 pm at Blackstone Library. FREE.

Saturday Cinema: American Sniper

Arts & Entertainment

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Jacobs Beach

GreenStage Live Arts is proud to present the Jovial Crew - live at Jacob's Beach as part of the Guilford Parks &amp;&nbsp;Rec summer concert series. Bring a chair and be ready to sing along to some sea shantees by the sound!For more info on GreenStage go to greenstageguilford.org

Local Event: Catch the Jovial Crew at Jacob's Beach - FREE!

Catch the Jovial Crew at Jacob's Beach - FREE!

GreenStage Live Arts is proud to present the Jovial Crew - live at Jacob's Beach as part of the Guilford Parks & Rec summer...

Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful canvas.
Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxed, welcoming event is the perfect way to unwind and express yourself. This event is open to all! We're excited to now host this event at a new location, Branford's newest hotspot, Radici at the Stand!
🗓 Date: July 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Just $15 per person
All materials, appetizers, and pizza will be provided—just bring your creativity! The featured design is of a beautiful tree in a meadow!
📍 NEW Location:
Radici at the Stand
196 S Montowese St
Branford, CT 06405
Grab a friend or come solo and meet new people while enjoying a laid-back night of painting and fun. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours today!

Local Event: Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful...

Enjoy a summer Saturday morning with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT. &nbsp;This special experience for the whole family&nbsp;includes 40-minutes of gentle yoga accompanied&nbsp;by our cuddly nigerian dwarf goats.&nbsp; Iced coffee, treats and connection on our beautiful farm following each session! 
Yoga sessions are led by a Certified Yoga Instructor. &nbsp;Ages 5+ welcome 
Saturday July 25th: 9am &amp; 10am classes available &nbsp;$35/person
Rain or shine. In the event of rain, classes are held inside our big beautiful barn!

Sessions often fill up, sign up below to reserve your spot!
Learn more &amp; sign up: <a href="https://www.saygelink.com/goatyoga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.saygelink.com/goatyoga</a>

Local Event: Goat Yoga on the farm!

Goat Yoga on the farm!

Enjoy a summer Saturday morning with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT.  This special experience for the whole...

Guilford Town Green

Shoreline Festival Celebrating 250 Years of Jewish Life in the USA
Guilford, CT — The 20th annual Shoreline Jewish Festival will take place Sunday, August 2, from 12–5 PM on the Guilford Green. The festival celebrates Jewish life in the USA as America turns 250 and features various styles of Jewish music, Jewish specialties and fair favorites (all kosher), a Jewish book sale, vendors and crafters, and children's crafts and activities.
Rabbi Yossi Yaffe, director of Chabad of the Shoreline and festival organizer, notes a connection between the annual festival and America’s 250th
birthday. “Celebrating Jewish life with a festival on the Green is a uniquely American experience. The Liberty Bell’s engraved words, “Proclaim liberty throughout the land,” comes from the biblical description of the Jubilee, a 50th
year marked by freedom. America is celebrating 250 years, or its fifth Jubilee. What a perfect time to give thanks for this country’s freedoms of expression, assembly and religion that let all of us practice our faith openly and joyously.”
This year's musical lineup features the NY Klezmer Series All-Stars, Yehuda and Noah Solomon of Moshav and Soulfarm, and the Mr. Shabbos Band.
The New York Klezmer Series Allstars brings together five exceptional musicians for a joyous celebration of klezmer—the vibrant musical tradition of the Eastern European Jewish tradition. Featuring New York Klezmer Series Artistic Director and founder Aaron Alexander on drums, co-founder Greg Wall on clarinet, Jordan Hirsch on trumpet, Ira Temple on accordion and Brian Glassman on bass, this all-star ensemble blends soulful melodies, spirited dance tunes, and sheer joy into a performance both rooted in tradition and irresistibly fun. Whether you are a lifelong lover of klezmer or hearing it for the first time, the NY Klezmer Series Allstars promise an unforgettable musical experience filled with heart, energy, and the unmistakable sound of celebration. 
Yehuda and Noah Solomon are brothers and musicians well-known in the world of modern Jewish music. Yehuda fronts Moshav and Noah fronts Soulfarm; together they helped pioneer a generation of Jewish rock. Raised in a musical family of American expats in Israel, the brothers unite those two traditions in their music. Hebrew words and Middle Eastern melodies meld with the American traditions of country, bluegrass and rock. Their music envelopes the audience in a high-energy, heartfelt celebration of life. 
The Mr. Shabbos Band features Josh Alpert on guitar, banjo, mandolin, trumpet, flute and bagpipes; joining him are Pesach Alpert on drums, Menashe Wagner on trombone, guitar and percussion, Mordechai Harris on bass, Benny Shwarcz on guitar and percussion and vocalist Eric Freeman. Together they play a unique mix of Jewish and biblical lyrics with country, bluegrass, and rockabilly. For the young and the young at heart, Mr. Shabbos leads an interactive sing-along that is guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet and dancing.
Artists and artisans will sell a variety of Judaica, jewelry, clothing and artwork. Books of Jewish interest will be available for sale for both children and adults. Festival-goers can choose from a variety of (kosher) fair favorites, including pulled beef brisket, hamburgers, hot dogs, falafel (an Israeli fried-chickpea specialty), grilled chicken schwarma, potato knishes, fresh mini donuts, cotton candy, sno-cones and more. Children's activities include inflatable bouncy fun, as well as Jewish-themed arts &amp; crafts projects.
Primary festival sponsor is Shoreline TMS &amp; Interventional Psychiatry. Other sponsors include the family of Mr. Matthew Evans in his memory, the Jewish Federation &amp; Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, Gladeview Rehab &amp; Health Care in Old Saybrook and Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England.
Admission is free, but please register online. Food, crafts and vendor items are for sale. Artists can reserve a booth for the day for a fee of $85. To help sponsor this unique event, to reserve a booth, or for more information and to download the app, visit www.ShorelineJewishFestival.com. For anything else, please contact Rabbi Yaffe at (203) 533-7495 or chabad@snet.net.
About Chabad of the Shoreline
Chabad-Lubavitch of the Shoreline, based in Guilford, Connecticut, has been led by Rabbi Yossi and Rochel Baila Yaffe since 1999. It serves the Shoreline and River regions with Jewish programming that is known for its warmth, acceptance and deep love for Jewish tradition.

Local Event: 20th Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Green

20th Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford...

Shoreline Festival Celebrating 250 Years of Jewish Life in the USA
Guilford, CT — The 20th annual Shoreline Jewish Festival...

20th Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Green

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Charming and quiet one bedroom, one bath end unit condo in beautiful Guilford CT New kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances  and cabinets galore. ...

Branford Police Blotter: July 14 to July 21, 2026

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

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Abandoned Rooster Needs To Fly Cosgrove Animal...

Any farms looking for a rooster to protect their hens ? Any rooster sanctuaries looking to help out an abandoned rooster?

Abandoned Rooster Needs To Fly Cosgrove Animal Shelter’s Coop

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