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Then Now BY MICHAEL CLARK

Milford, Connecticut has gone through some incredible transformations over the decades. Once a small town, it is now a thriving city that still somehow holds onto that quaint New England charm.These “Then and Now” images illustrate how profoundly Milford has changed over the years, yet remained recognizable. For old timers, they might help you recall memories of favorite places or events long forgotten. For others, they provide a glimpse of what Milford was like during earlier times.

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1Walnut Beach on Broadway looking east. c.1913 2The old fort at Fort Trumbull Beach. c.1915 3Soldiers on Broad Street preparing to conduct war games. c.1912 24 Milford Living • Winter

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24 Milford Then and Now By Michael Clark

There’s Community Power in the PTA

BY SUSAN GLENNON

The most prevalent arrangement among parent groups within the Milford school system is the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) or the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). There is a subtle difference between the two: PTA falls under the umbrella of the national and state organizations of PTA, which provide added structure and support to the local units, while PTOs are independent

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organizations. It is estimated that more than 1,200 people hold membership in our local PTA/PTO units. A typical PTA/PTO is an organized group of parents and teachers who work together for the benefit of their school. People join a parent group for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s simply a way to meet other neigh-

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Community Power 34 There’s in the PTA By Susan Glennon

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Thank you so much for sharing your information on additional time capsules. We will pass your notes on to both the City

Clerk and the Milford Historian. Hopefully this information can be corroborated and additional time capsules added to the official list. Hi, my guess for the Autumn issue of Milford Living is the photo is on the Parkway Overpass where it crosses the Boston Post road, heading east. We love these “trivia” questions! —Jill Moran, Milford CT

I just read an article in Milford Living regarding time capsules. I graduated from Jonathan Law in 1999, my junior year my anthropology class buried a time capsule somewhere near the baseball field. I am not sure if every anthropology class had this same assignment? If so there maybe many time capsules in that area. —Jean Fabish, Milford CT

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Embrace theWinter

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In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak mid-winter, long ago. —Christina Rossetti

he days of mid-winter can sometimes feel as bleak as described in Rossetti’s haunting poem, best known as a Christmas carol. Despite our technological advances, human nature still wins out on those cold dark days when your very soul seems to call for a quiet place, a warm fire, a hearty meal, and a good sleep.

in search of pine cones to throw on a fire—I’m there. Indulging in rich, marshmallow-dotted hot chocolate with the kids out back around the fire

pit after sledding—a no brainer. Even indoors, embracing winter—that sense of coziness the Norwegians tout—can be relatively easy to achieve. Light candles, drink warm beverages, and snuggle up under

But winter in Southern New England isn’t

be enjoyed, not endured. They call it koselig,

blankets for a good movie. Eat food that is

something that should be “survived,” no

which means a sense of coziness. Now that

thick, rich, and hearty…foundational, blood

matter how often we may feel that way. It’s

is a winter concept even the most avid snow

warming, and if you’re lucky, from a crock-

just not psychologically healthy to live in a

miser can get behind.

pot. Look to your family and community to

place where you “put up” with four months

As the Norwegians say, “there’s no such

buoy your spirits if the weather starts to take

or so of self-defined misery. In the northern

thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” So,

its toll. After all, you’re in this together. Start

Norwegian town of Tromso, the sun never

one of the keys to embracing winter is getting

planning a Super Bowl potluck for February

climbs above the horizon from November to

outside. And you don’t have to be an expert

5th complete with halftime games and a

January. Yet a 2015 research study of the low

skier or amateur ice climber. For some it’s a

themed menu and watch January fly by.

rates of depression in the town yielded one

simple as finding a warm spot and lifting your

In fact, for those that are frostily-chal-

very important fact: in the town, and Norway

face to sun. You put aside the winter negativ-

lenged, a calendar of events, engagements,

in general, people see winter as something to

ity and find the positive: a dip in a friend’s

and entertainments are a clear path to

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spring. In yet another nod to the Norwe-

the work the coming spring would bring.

gians, they know the value of strong social

Today, winter is still the perfect time to

ties and being part of a tight-knit com-

tackle unfinished projects, organize, experi-

munity. Engagement increases well-being.

ment, take up a new hobby, or just catch

So, get together with your friends and

up on your reading. You might be thinking,

family and plan pot luck dinners, outings,

“Well where’s the fun in that?” I can assure

adventures, and group activities. There is

you, that no matter what project you start—

comfort in camaraderie and usually a lot

cleaning the closets, learning the bagpipes,

of laughs. And if you didn’t know, laughter

digitizing your CD collection, or plowing

helps keep you warm!

through all five volumes of “The Song of Fire

In 1872 when Christina Rossetti wrote

and Ice”—by the time the crocuses bloom,

“In the Bleak Mid-winter,” those cold,

if you’ve stuck with it you will be delighted

dark months were traditionally a time of

with the progress you’ve made.

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renewed relationships and preparation.

Embrace winter and all the beauty it

Families spent more time together indoors

brings and one day soon you might even

staying warm while catching up on the

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The Genealogy Room id you know that Milford Public Library has a Genealogy Room? And that this Gene-

“The library is reaching out and trying

alogy Room has been there since the library was built? Do you know what is housed

to become a community center for Milford

in this little-known space tucked between the reference and circulation desks in the

residents,” says Slomski. Although many of

library? I didn’t know the answers to any of these questions until I met with Monica Slomski,

the materials in the Genealogy Room are

Milford’s reference librarian, who took me on a brief but educational visit to the Genealogy

irreplaceable—far too valuable to be allowed

Room, also known as the Henry A. Taylor Room, named for Henry Taylor, one of Milford’s found-

out of the library—people are welcome to

ing fathers, and as a nod to Milford’s first library, which was called the Taylor Memorial Library.

come and peruse the materials within the confines of the room.

Genealogy is the study and tracing of lines

the way back to the 1600s and include old city

of descent or family history. Simply put, it

directories, volumes of Milford and Connecticut

means researching and learning who your

history, an index of families, and histories for

ancestors are and from where they originally

some of Milford’s first settlers and founding

came. According to local genealogist Greg

families whose names are engraved on The

Thompson, interest in genealogy is growing

Memorial Bridge just outside the library. There

tremendously. Thompson says tracing one’s

are personal interviews with prominent locals,

lineage wasn’t always so easy, “but with DNA

maps of various locales in and around Milford,

now available and a ton of records online, it

high school yearbooks, information on the

makes it a lot easier than it used to be.”

houses and land in town, and a substantial

The Genealogy Room houses a great deal of local information. Materials available date all

“

clipping file of articles and essays related to Milford history.

Anywhere from 20-50 people attend each month. It is a very addictive hobby, yet very fulfilling, and it is free and open to all. 10 Milford Living • Winter

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Open to one and all, the Genealogy Room is also home to a monthly genealogy class, taking place the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Originally started about 30 years ago and currently led by Thompson, the group explores a different genealogyrelated topic each month. “We have people who research genealogy at every stage, from beginner to expert, and it is very well attended,” says Thompson of the group. “Anywhere from 20-50 people attend each month. It is a very addictive hobby, yet very fulfilling, and it is free and open to all.” The Milford Library has several online genealogy resources available, including

researchIT CT, and others. There are always

Ancestry.com, American Ancestors, p4A

people on hand at the library to help access

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these sites.

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A Legacy of Giving at Good Shepherd

they create an atmosphere that feels like one large family.” The center had a modest beginning, founded by the Wildemere Beach Congregation in 1968. “The idea was to help families who could not afford daycare on their own. The surrounding neighborhood was full of low income families,” recalls Hayes. The original license was for 35 pre-school children. After a couple of years, the church approached the

COURTESY OF GOOD SHEPHERD

“

Working with children every day is delightful. It puts a huge smile on your face.

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state of Connecticut for funding assistance. (The Center currently offers both a sliding scale and full fee spots, and accepts Care4Kids childcare assistance program.) In 1976, Gloria took the reins and never

alking into Good Shepherd Child Development Center at 170 Old Point

looked back. “I loved being in the presence

Road in Milford, a state of the art, environmentally friendly facility

of young children and to be given the op-

with high ceilings, a large great room, and classrooms with walls full of

portunity to give children a safe and nurturing

children and staff artwork, it is hard to imagine one lady is responsible for spearheading

environment,” she says. The Center moved

its creation. Gloria Hayes, executive director of Good Shepherd for 40 years, is quick to

twice and opened another location, which is

note, “It was a collaborative effort.” Along the way Hayes had help from a dedicated board

now closed. Hayes has been the driving force

of directors and the State of Connecticut (former Speaker of the House of Representatives

and the constant in Good Shepherd’s many

for Connecticut, Jim Amann, helped secure a $3 million loan from the Connecticut Health

transitions and growing pains. “I’m grateful to

and Educational Facilities Authority.) Her staff played an integral role as well. “Everyone

have been given the opportunity to work with

worked together with the same goal in mind, to grow the program,” Hayes says.

children, staff, and family for all these years.” “Working with children every day is delight-

Much to the dismay of everyone involved

caring. Coincidentally, Hayes uses similar

ful, Hayes says. “It puts a huge smile on your

with Good Shepherd, Hayes decided to retire

adjectives to describe her staff, calling them

face.” Her philosophy has always been “learning

at the end of 2016. At the age of 78, she has

“caring, concerned people who love children,

by experience, encouraging their creativity, and

made an indelible impression of kindness,

are patient and kind, willing to learn and go the

helping children to develop their imagination.”

self-motivation, sincerity, dedication, and

extra mile, intelligent, and educated. Together

Parents were, and continue to be, more than

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COURTESY OF GOOD SHEPHERD

loves it here. She doesn’t want to go home.”

pleased with Good Shepherd. Shelby Wenz, who grew up in the neighborhood and sends her daughter to pre-school here, says “My daughter

received the Human Service Award and this

Hayes fostered an enriching environment

past year she was chosen by the Kids Count

where family members often return. Dorina

Board of Directors to be the recipient of the

Sirasouk, a bookkeeper for the past eleven

Champion of Young Children Award. A gala

years at Good Shepherd, was hired while she

retirement dinner attended by many local

was pregnant with her second child, Damien.

luminaries was held in her honor at Costa

She was impressed with Good Shepherd and

Azurra in November. It was an evening to

enrolled her sons in pre-school. Damien, now

honor Hayes’ many contributions and wish

14 years old, had fond memories of the Center,

her well on her well-deserved retirement.

which led him to volunteer, assisting with

—Lori Singer

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Let’s Do Tasty,Fast, Fabulous Lunch

unchtime rolls around, and many people living and working in Milford feel their stomachs grumble, ready for some sustenance. But what to grab fast and easy for the midday meal? Luckily, our town offers some wonderful places to get lunch. Here are three options you should add to your local lunch list.

a caramelized banana, fresh strawberries,

abound. Sandwiches such as the Prime Time

usiness partners and locals Ryan

Trevethan, his wife Nicole, and Michael Larusso opened The Plate

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in February 2014. Their

blueberries, and pineapple with crunchy granola and nuts) entice the most discerning breakfast-food lover. For a more traditional lunch, choices Burger (house-ground prime rib and ground

a.m. and breakfast foods

beef burger with sautéed onions and truffle

are offered all day for those

mayo), The Vermont (sliced turkey, thick-cut

preferring morning fare to

ham, and melted cheddar on battered French

start their afternoons.

toast), Lobster Grilled Cheese (self-explanatory

Items such as the Eggs

but with a decadent combo of cheddar and

vision of an upscale diner-like place with food

Benny with Lobster Cakes (traditional Eggs

Swiss cheeses), and the Wood Grilled Chicken

to wow the customers took off with a bang.

Benedict dressed with hand-picked lobster

Breast (house-grilled chicken, sun-dried

Trevethan, also the executive chef, has years

cakes and a special house-made lobster

tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, and mozzarella)

of experience in many local and out of town

hollandaise), Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs (filet

leave no room for doubt that the team at The

fine-dining establishments, and from the first

mignon smothered in a peppery ground beef

Plate has re-imagined traditional diner fare.

has creatively and enthusiastically planned,

and sausage gravy with ham and biscuit), and

prepared, and served delicious meals.

Breakfast Banana Split (vanilla yogurt with

There is an extensive Vegan menu available including the Chickpea of the Sea “Tuno” Wrap (mashed chickpea, celery, pickle, vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, and red onion), and Mediterranean Tofu Wrap (with a pleasantly surprising kick) guaranteed to

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entice the discerning vegan or

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vegetarian palate. Unique salads are also offered for those looking for lighter fare. The Asian Shrimp Salad with teriyaki shrimp and ginger dressing never fails to delight.

D AN

and Rick DiCicco Jr., describe their menu as

(crispy iceberg lettuce topped with thyme-

“Homemade Fast Food.”

studded tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and

Named in honor of DiCicco Sr.’s beloved

bleu cheese dressing with balsamic glaze)

late wife, Melissa’s opened in August 2015.

redefines the traditional.

All the usual fast food options are there

(hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, etc.) but

or those looking for a quicker meal and

given a delicious makeover by the team.

tempted to hit a fast food chain, there is

The burgers are stars in their own rights:

a much better option. Melissa’s is a local gem catering to those in search of fast and delicious take-out. The owners, father and

MELISSA’S

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son team Rick DiCicco

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The Plate’s take on the iceberg wedge salad

the French Alpine (with sautéed

Italian-inspired Paison Burger (with salami,

onions, sour cream, and Swiss

pepperoni, cappicola, roasted red peppers,

cheese), the Lakeside (with

and provolone) stand above the usual

sautéed mushrooms, onions,

fast-food staple and are guaranteed to delight

peppers, American cheese,

the diner.

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milford morsels the standard dog-and-mustard (or ketchup), there is the hot dog with peppers, hot dog with delicious homemade chili, the decadent specialties of the bacon-wrapped dog with chili, cheese, and coleslaw, and the bacon and onion-ring dog with chili, cheese, and coleslaw. The DiCicco’s added soup to the menu when Rick Sr. rolled out his 35-year old New England Clam Chowder recipe. With each

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batch made from scratch, the warm, filling, delicious dish became a huge hit with customers lining up for bowls of the hearty soup. It has been called the best in the state. The DiCicco’s have expanded their soup menu, offering favorites like roasted chicken, traditional minestrone, butternut squash

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is apparent; the restaurant also has

bean. Look for the specials for other delicious

a Bridgeport location and the tagline

offerings.

“Where Mac Met Cheese” is one that

There is no indoor seating at Melissa’s (just a few picnic tables out front) because takeout is their main business. Delivery is

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bisque, and the Italian favorite escarole and

every macaroni and cheese aficionado can relate to. Every offering

available through Grubhub. They also offer

is a testament

a comprehensive catering menu, and the

to the creamy,

DiCicco’s stress that if a customer wants

savory, and

something not on the menu, all they need to

delicious

do is ask.

combination of

pasta and melty,

at Mom and Dad’s house, with four sisters

ingredients to wow and surprise the

as the Mac Dog (a deep-fried hot dog on a

cooking up their own creative dishes of mac

customer. The blue box stuff many of us grew

toasted bun smothered in mac & cheese),

& cheese.” Voll’s passion for the iconic dish

up eating pales in comparison to the amazing

Mac Jalapenos (mac & cheese stuffed

s restaurant founder Kate Voll states on

gooey cheese

the website, “It all began in the kitchen

with additional

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milford morsels jalapenos with chili sour cream sauce), or the scrumptious Mac Bites (deep fried mac &

lunch or even order several for a whole lunch. The main dishes are capable of satisfying

cheese balls with marinara sauce topped with

anyone’s palate, as well as their hunger, since

C Mac (thin-sliced ribeye, onions, roasted

shredded parmesan) are a great way to start a

they are available in three different sizes:

peppers, cheese whiz, and provolone,

Mini (serves one), Mid (serves two), and Mac

topped with mozzarella), the Sloppy Joe

N’ Out (serves three). Choices include the decadent Clams Casino Mac (clams, fried onions, bacon, three cheeses, topped with

ELL

Mac (baby shrimp with

Mac (white cheddar and American cheese),

and gruyere cheese) among others.

SBE

bacon, and cheddar) plus many more. To simple mac and cheese dish, Grandma’s

Onion Mac (caramelized onions

Y LA

of July Mac (Hummel franks, Applewood

lemon butter,) the Cajun

seasoning), and the French NK

seasoning, and cheddar), and the Fourth

please the traditionalist, the quintessential

onions, Swiss, cheddar, and

ILEE

Mac (ground beef, homemade sloppy joe

crushed crackers and

pepper jack cheeses and Cajun SHA

Traditional American fare is brought into the realm with dishes such as the Philly

is offered as well. Mac N’ Out is a crowd-pleasing choice for lunch or dinner. Takeout is offered and delivery is available through Grubhub. —Shaileen Kelly Landsberg

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remember when?

Truly a Wonderland

y the looks of it these days, Walnut Beach is a quiet, yet busy, COURTESY OF TOM FLAHERTY

low-key neighborhood with a flourishing arts community and (during the summer) the world’s best ice cream (Walnut Beach

Creamery)…period. Flashback four or five decades and it was a bustling scene replete with an amusement park, clam shacks, and a popular roller rink with folks coming from all over town and beyond to enjoy its delights. If those who frequented the disco fever

heyday of skating

Owned by the Smith family, 17 Acre Park

roller skating haunts of the late 1970s and

was during the 1940s and ‘50s. Milford

(of which Wonderland was a part) was the

early 1980s felt like they were the first to

was fortunate to have the Wonderland

place to be. “Growing up in an amusement

enjoy the latest fad, they were misinformed.

Roller Skating Rink just across from Walnut

park and roller rink seemed perfectly

Though the first roller skates were invented

Beach. During those magical decades, locals

normal,” recalls Paula Smith. “We lived

in London way back in the 1760s, the true

worked, played, and competed on skates.

within walking distance of the park on Oak Avenue. Our lives revolved around the park and the beach and our neighborhood. I was only six or seven years old, but I remember roller skating through downtown behind our float in the town parade. It is difficult to explain, but there is a special connection with folks who lived in the “Sand in Our Shoes” [the 2004 book of recollections of growing up in Walnut Beach] world and, more often than not, it still brings a smile to my face.” Sam Cappello (familiar to many as Al Warren, a longtime radio host on WICC,) has many fond memories of his time working at the rink. “The Smiths were the

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finest people in the world. Les, Frank, and

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Jack couldn’t have been nicer,” he says. Of his days at the rink, Capello recalls, “Dawn Dances were popular, running from midnight to 4:00 a.m. It was all great fun. Sunday afternoons they played organ music and all the young men looked

forward to the ladies’ choice skates.” Milford’s resident beekeeper, Ralph

at the amusement rides at the park.” He has the roller rink to thank for one thing

Harrison, worked at the rink from 1961-

above others, he says. “My fondest memory

1964. “I worked in the skate room passing

of the rink would be the night I met my

out rental skates and taking care of any

future wife (Lynne) when I was 17. We

minor repairs to the skates. After the

married in 1973 and we are still married

skating sessions we would clean up the

43 years later.” According to Harrison, his

rink. In the summer, we would also work

memories aren’t just about the skating and

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over the rides as well. The roller rink was

ago, I think the most interesting thing was

open year-round. The music was great and

a comraderie we kids had that worked at

since I worked there we could practice any

the rink and amusement park. We were like

time we wanted.”

a band of brothers and sisters. There are a

All these years later, Flaherty is succinct

river of memories that flowed out Smith’s

in what made the roller rink such a special

17 Acre Park.”

place. “It was a great time; convenient to

Former Milford Police Chief Tom Flaherty

practice, have a good coach, and spend time

didn’t only work at the rink, he was a

with friends.”

competitive skater, traveling throughout

—Susan Carroll Dwyer

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Power in the PTA

BY SUSAN GLENNON

arent partnerships have been an integral part of school communities for decades. In fact, research shows when parents and guardians are involved in a child’s education, both learning and behavior improves, and the school itself realizes benefits such as increased morale among staff and greater support from the community at large. Milford is lucky to have active parent groups in all its schools. Whether it’s book fairs, back-to-school events, dances, drama, afterschool clubs, cultural and enrichment events, or family engagement activities, you can always find a cadre of Milford parents at the ready to tackle whatever it is that needs to be done. The most prevalent arrangement among parent groups within the Milford school system is the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) or the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). There is a subtle difference between the two: PTA falls under the umbrella of the national and state organizations of PTA, which provide added structure and support to the local units, while PTOs are independent

COURTESY OF EAST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2017 • Milford Living 35

ambassadors to our parents and the adults in our community,” viewing them as an integral part of the school family. Beyond the level of family engagement, a PTA/PTO provides many other benefits to a school through the countless hours COURTESY OF JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

spent by volunteers arranging activities and raising funds to provide enrichment opportunities that fall outside the regular operating budget of the district. Sean Smyth, principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, appreciates how his PTO brings families together at events such

borhood families. For others, it’s

tary school experience. “I want

president of Connecticut PTA.

as the Back to School Picnic,

a way to stay

to bring back some fun into the

When asked why she originally

Trunk or Treat, and Movie Night.

connected to the important

schools,” she shares. Whatever

joined PTA, she says without

“While the JFK faculty strives

issues that may be facing their

the reason, all who choose to be

hesitation, “I believe in children

to provide an engaging and

school. Gayle McMillan, John F.

involved with a parent group

and all that they can do. PTA

challenging curriculum to our

Kennedy school parent and PTO

share a common goal of enhanc-

works with schools to ensure

students, the PTO enhances that

president, got involved because

ing the educational experience

that children succeed. I wanted

curriculum, and provides fun

she wants her children to have

of the students. Milford’s own

to encourage, support, and enrich

activities where the students

fond memories of their elemen-

Kathleen Kennedy is the current

all children throughout their

and parents develop long-lasting

educational years and provide

friendships,” he explains. Calf

the foundation for them to be successful adults.” Principals and teachers have long recognized the importance of the PTA/PTO partnership COURTESY OF EAST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

as the bridge between staff, families, and the community. At the high school level, the typical events of the younger grades

COURTESY OF JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

give way to more mature themes

36 Milford Living • Winter

where students often play a more active role. For Joseph A. Foran and Jonathan Law high schools this takes the form of a combined Parent, Teacher,

Father-daughter dances, making

Student Association (PTSA). Fran

school spirit matter, and holiday

Thompson, principal at Law,

happenings are all thanks to our

calls his PTSA participants “the

local PTA/PTO.

“

We are very grateful for the cultural enrichment experiences that this group provides to our students.

”

Pen Meadow principal Amy

community, one that she says

Fedigan agrees, acknowledging

“exemplifies the ability parents

the benefits gained from the

and teachers have to positively

countless events that are hosted

influence the lives of students.”

by the PTA and its volunteers.

The WSMS PTA has sponsored

“We are very grateful for the

many events that supplement

cultural enrichment experiences

the learning going on in the

that this group provides to our

classroom, such as “Shakes-

does an amazing job running

Lucila Massey, the Milford school

students. Our instructional team

perience” and motivational guest

several book fairs that aim to put

district’s 2016 Parent of the Year,

is able to accomplish far more in

speakers. “The PTA connects

entertaining text in the hands of

has been involved with the PTA

the way of student achievement

with local businesses like BJs and

every student,” Fisher adds.

since her children (now 12 and

and in the sense of fostering

Stop and Shop to strengthen the

From a parent’s perspec-

14) began school. “It started with

a caring community for our

bonds between our community

tive, offering time to help a

donating and volunteering,” she

learners with the support and

and our school. And, the PTA

child’s school is a win-win.

explains. Then, after seeing the

partnership of PTA,” she says. Julie Fisher, English Language Arts teacher at West Shore Middle School, also views the PTA

Parents and teachers work together to host school events such as welcome back lunches and book fairs.

COURTESY OF PUMPKIN DELIGHT SCHOOL

COURTESY OF HARBORSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

as an integral part of the school

2017 • Milford Living 37

as an opportunity for parents to

community and finding out it

get involved and make a differ-

was all done by volunteers, she

ence. “I stay involved because

decided to get more involved in

I want every student to get the

PTA and has served in a number

most of their school experience.

of leadership roles. “The PTA

I don’t think many people really

helps make our amazing schools

understand how much a PTA

even better by raising funds to

supports their school.”

help pay for fine arts programs,

COURTESY OF ORANGE AVENUE SCHOOL

impact of the work on the school

“

I stay involved because I want every student to get the most of their school experience.

”

At Foran and Law high schools,

the Post Prom event, which has

Elson acknowledges the Post

become a mainstay for many

Prom would not be possible with-

the combined PTSA, named One

high school parent groups, and

out the support and generosity of

nights,” she says. She views PTA

Voice, is a driving force behind

it is no different here in Milford.

local individuals and businesses

Kathy Elson, an involved Foran

who understand that such events

High parent, sees the Post Prom

are important to the community,

as an important endeavor. “We

and whose donations are used to

fundraise to bring the teens to

purchase large-ticket items such

The Sports Center in Shelton after

as digital cameras, iPods, TVs,

the Junior Prom, where they can

and electronics raffled off during

stay together and continue their

the evening. It is the allure of free

festivities in a safe, fun, alcohol-

food and prizes for the teens that

free environment,” she explains.

helps keep the Post Prom well

The event is a huge undertaking,

attended every year.

COURTESY OF WEST SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

field trips, and family fun

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needing many months and lots of helping hands to pull together.

There is no doubt the efforts of Milford’s parent groups bring added value to the educational

PTA/PTOs encourage participation

experience of our students. And,

through activities that draws kids,

yet, their work is often done

adults, and the community at large

under the radar and without

closer together.

any fanfare. Sean Smyth shared

a common sentiment among

Cold blooded critters make a visit to

principals when he observed that

Calf Pen school.

the many volunteers involved a local PTA or PTO. Grandpar-

recognize the impact they have

ents, community members, and

on the hundreds of children

others who support the mission

in our schools. “Although they

of these organizations are

often do not realize it, the PTO is

welcome to take out a member-

responsible for creating many of

ship. Both ShopRite and Stop

the memories our children will

and Shop have school support

have for the rest of their lives,”

programs tied to their loyalty

he says. Others expressed an

cards, where schools earn cash

opinion that more appreciation

based on points earned from

could be given these groups by

the cardholder’s purchases.

may also have noticed the “Box

your neighborhood school and

the general population.

(Inquire at the service desk of

Tops for Education” insignia on

ask how you can contribute.

these establishments or visit

food products you use in your

Every little bit helps, and these

ways to help your local parent

their respective websites to link

home. Most PTAs/PTOs collect

are easy ways you can assist

group. You don’t have to be a

your card to a school. It does

these “Box Tops” and redeem

our PTAs/PTOs in supporting

school parent or guardian to join

not cost anything to do so.) You

them for school supplies. Call

education in Milford.

As a community, there are

COURTESY OF CALF PEN SCHOOL

with our PTAs/PTOs do not

2017 • Milford Living 39

education notebook

On the Menu:

towns are represented], some just for this program,” he says. Zajac adds that “out of the 16-28 students per year following the

Restaurant School

culinary track, our graduation rate is nearly 100%.” For these student, life most certainly does not mirror art. As Zajac points out, the students “quickly learn becoming a chef isn’t what they see on TV. Some are surprised by how tough it is.” Since the profession is physically demanding, requiring long hours on your feet, Zajac confirms that teens accepted into a coveted culinary program slot, “must be mentally prepared, stay healthy, and take care of themselves.” The four-year curriculum begins in Grade 9 with Exploratory and Introduction to Culinary Arts, progressing to Food Service (Grade 10), Operating a Restaurant (Grade

FELISHA BERRIOS

11), and Advanced Restaurant Operations

s a self-avowed foodie with a husband and daughter who possess mad kitchen skills and a son who is a restaurateur and sommelier, I’m not easily wowed when dining out.

So, permit me to RAVE about the delicious lunch I had at The Orchard

(Grade 12). “Our upper classes have to run this restaurant,” Zajac explains. Rotating every five days through the seven cooking stations and on the dining room floor, the students are trained in everything from menu planning and nutritional education to international cuisine, cooking and baking techniques, managerial skills, and

in Platt Tech’s Culinary Arts Program. After sampling every course, touring the

more. Students help organize special events for the Milford community including

Restaurant, the public dining room located

kitchen, and speaking with students and

catering for the United Way, holiday

inside Milford’s Platt Technical High

faculty, I discovered why this program, one

buffets, and special bake sales (December

School. Open to the public during the

of fourteen different technical education

cookie trays, Valentine’s Day chocolates,

school calendar year, Tuesday through

programs offered at Platt, is so popular.

etc.) “During Milford Restaurant Week,

Friday (on normal school days), from 11:00

“Social media, The Cooking Channel,

we’re pretty busy with reservations and

a.m. – 2:30 p.m., the daily menu (which

Food TV, and celebrity chefs have had a

changes monthly) includes a selection of

big influence,” says Chef Richard Zajac,

starters, pizza, salad, sandwiches, entrees,

currently in his fourth year heading Platt’s

Arts colleagues, Cedric Grech and Dan

beverages, specials, and desserts, all

Culinary Arts Department. “Students come

Mingay, who respectively specialize in

prepared by high school students enrolled

here from all over the state [19 Connecticut

teaching students the fine art of French

40 Milford Living • Winter

walk-ins,” says Zajac. Zajac is aided in his work by two Culinary

fondant as her specialty, and runs a baking

of in-depth information we have to cover,

business in her spare time. Bridgeport’s

plus a different curriculum with classes,

Jasmin Reyes informed me about her plans

coursework, and skills that must be achieved

to, “open a restaurant featuring the bold

at the end of the year,” he explains.

flavors of Puerto Rico.” Shanniel Ahumada

VICTORIA LIPNICKAS

and Italian pastry. “There’s a large amount

The three instructors spend up to six hours a day with each student. The favorable 18:1 student-instructor ratio allows these high schoolers to receive personalized attention, intensive training,

of Stratford, who loves baking cupcakes, waved her arms around the kitchen and announced, “This…makes me happy.” About half of the Platt program’s

“I like to learn and want to own my own

graduating seniors go on to further their

and ultimately prepare them for secondary

bakery,” says Lily Nodiff, a junior from

culinary education; others find immediate

education or to enter the job force with

West Haven. Confidently navigating her

work in their trade. “Most everything I know

the necessary skills. Every student I

first-ever shift as The Orchard’s hostess,

I learned from the Platt program,” says Dallas

encountered was focused, friendly, and

Nodiff was familiar with advanced pastry

Taylor, Class of 2015, a chef at Bin 100 who

prepared to discuss his/her career goals.

terms and famous chefs, acknowledged

also runs a catering business. “If students

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education notebook club panini with homemade tortilla chips. Everything on the menu is made fresh and sells for less than $6.00. As I finish my taste test and head into the kitchen for a quick tour before the students depart for their own lunch, Taylor tells me, “I’d like to come back here to teach.” My reply? “I’d like to come back for lunch… and VICTORIA LIPNICKAS

stay for dessert!” —Cindy Papish Gerber FOR MORE INFORMATION and monthly menus go to: https://platt.cttech.org/programs/career-

want to follow their passion for cooking, this

samples of focaccia, pasta fagoili soup,

technical-education/culinary-arts. Follow Platt’s

is where they should come,” Taylor tells me

to-die-for Mac n’ cheese, sautéed green beans,

student chefs on Instagram at www.instagram.

across a table laden with expertly prepared

mashed potato bacon pizza, and a turkey

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family time

Jump Around

mentioned that Launch will begin offering exercise classes in the future. In a move sure to make many young parents happy, he says, “We’ll have childcare so the parents can work out without having to worry about their little kids and babies.” One of the major concerns with so many people jumping at once are potential injuries. Trampolines can be a bit dangerous, so Launch set out to make their business as safe as possible. Before getting on a trampoline, parents are required to fill out a waiver that acknowledges the possible dangers of trampolines and that any child not adhering to the safety rules can be asked to leave. Unlike trampolines in someone’s yard,

or those haven’t seen the fine film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, here is a refresher on coach Patches O’Houlihan’s Five D’s for a successful Dodgeball player: dodge, duck, dip, dive and uh… dodge. But now thanks to Milford’s new trampoline park, the five D’s have been joined by the letter, “L” as in Launch. Whether you want to play gravity defying dodgeball, catch some air and dunk a basketball on a 10-foot rim, or literally just bounce off the walls, Launch trampoline park has plenty of high flying fun for kids and adults.

there is nothing to fall off…the trampolines are embedded in raised

Located at 125 Old Gate Lane, Launch

dunking basketballs or

decks and each individual trampoline is

occupies a 30,000-square foot space with

just jumping around flying

12,000 square feet of connected trampolines

into the walls and ballpit and

including walls. It’s large enough to keep a

you don’t even realize how much exercise

jumpers safe is in the number of staffers

lot of people jumping at once and is a great

you’re getting,” he says. “It never really feels

positioned at each arena. “Each separate area

place for the entire family to get off the couch

like you’re working out. You don’t get bored

gets at least one staff member to keep an eye

and play together without ever noticing that

like a regular workout.” After displaying

on the kids and make sure they’re following

they’re actually getting a workout.

their dunking and acrobatic flipping skills,

the rules,” explains Awwad. “On a weekend

Assistant manager Manny Awwad

surrounded by padding. The main method of keeping little

it was clear that both Manny and Launch

or when it’s busy, we might have up to three

confirms he’s lost a good amount weight

staffer Monty Gee were feeling the burn. “It

staff watching one spot.” They run a tight

after leaving his job at a bakery. “You’re

catches up to you,” says Monty. Manny also

ship for the benefit of all. “Any kid that acts

44 Milford Living • Winter

up or won’t follow the rules gets

Launch has regular hours of

pulled out and if they continue—

operation but also offers weekly

for their own protection as well

specials for different groups.

as the other kids—they’ll be

Parents who home school their kids

asked to leave.”

can bring them the first Friday of

Making Launch as family

every month to meet children their

friendly as possible means there

own age and get some exercise.

are no age or weight limits to the

Toddler time is offered Friday

areas. That means that a father

and Sunday mornings so little

and two sons or three siblings

feet can get used to being off the

of different ages can all bounce

ground and learn balance. Sensory

together in the same area and no

Saturday (every week between

one needs to be split up. While

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.) is geared towards

families can stick together, there are limits

parents or guardians who don’t wish to jump,

special needs children and their parents

to how many people can be in one area at

there is a dining area located above and

to play in a quiet, less overwhelming

any given time and there is a separate area

between the trampolines so parents can keep

atmosphere. The opposite can be said of

designated just for the smaller children. For

a watchful eye.

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Launch has become a popular location for

Launch is also planning adult nights for

birthday and other parties. “After opening

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ges ago, capturing the image of someone wasn’t the easiest of endeavors. Prominent citizens had their likeness

chiseled into stone, but the average soul could not afford a sculpted selfie. Paintings were prevalent, but again, paupers and peasants didn’t have a penny to purchase one. Around the time of the Dark Ages (roughly the 1400s), the silhouette developed into a favored pastime and serfs suddenly found their likenesses preserved for all time. The concept was

gaining a fascination

family and friends together to create a piece

strikingly simple:

with ancient relief

of art for the ages.

a candle or lamp

depictions on coins

cast a shadow of

and works of art. As a

The Old-School Way:

a person’s profile.

result, the silhouette

If you truly want to channel the past, a

When properly

became a favorite

candle can be used. For more consistent

outlined, it produced

pastime of the Regency

light, however, remove a lampshade for

a remarkable likeness

period.

a brighter and therefore darker shadow

of the sitter. The

The silhouette soon

to outline. Find a comfortable perch for

tracing was then

became a token of

your subject; depending on your dexterity

painted or cut

affection. Soldiers

they will need to remain still for a short

from cloth, and the

heading off to battle

or potentially long time. Tape or tack a

depiction preserved

were known to impart

large piece of white paper on the wall and

for posterity.

their profile to their

situate your subject in front of the paper. It

sweethearts or moms.

may take a bit of adjustment to have your

1700s, gossip spread

During the mid-

With the invention

shadow cast the way you like onto your

that French finance

of photography, the

paper. Generally, the closer the light is to

minister Etienne de Silhouette was purported

silhouette became a quaint representation

the subject, the sharper the shadow. Use a

to cut profiles in his spare time. His tax policies

of years gone by. But, as they say, everything

pencil to outline the shadow. If you make a

didn’t make him any friends, but his passion

old is new again.

mistake, no worries—pencils have erasers.

for these attainable portraits became referred

You too can give your loved ones a simple

Use a glue stick and apply a light coat to the

to as Silhouettes and the moniker stuck.

yet elegant silhouette, something tangible in

back of the outline and attach it to a piece

Around that time, British high society began

our oh-so digital lives. The simple process can

of black construction paper. Carefully trim

the tradition of “The Grand Tour.” British

be streamlined using the technology we all

along the pencil line until the silhouette

travelers explored every corner of Europe,

hold dear, but the old-school process brings

is completely cut out. (You can include the

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shoulders if you like; most older silhouettes

scissors, following the outline

for the old-school method like

looked more like a bust.) Remove the white

of the subject’s profile as you

your dog or cat. A cool car or just

paper and voila…your silhouette is ready for

cut. Take your time as clean

about anything else can work as a

framing.

lines and details make all the

silhouette.

difference. If you’re careful, you

Once your cutout is complete, it

The Techie Way:

can use the “negative” part as a

can be mounted on a background—

Grab your smartphone and corral your

stencil and paint the silhouette

subject in front of a contrasting backdrop.

in the center. You can also

Have them turn to the left or right—there can

glue the profile cut out to a

be a surprising difference between the sides,

thicker stock of paper. Black is

although it may be subtle. The beauty of our

traditionally used but you are

digital world is that you can snap as many

free to use whichever strikes

and friends is priceless. Images

pictures as you like. View your images and

your fancy. Another perk

that freeze a moment in time

choose the one with the best quality of line to

of technology is creating a

can give you a glimpse of the

cut. Resize the image to fit the frame of your

silhouette of a subject that

present for many years to come.

choice. Print the image and break out the

wouldn’t normally hold still

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The First Baptist Church of Milford D

espite its name, the First Baptist Church of Milford was not the first Baptist church in Milford. Milford was, for the most part, a company town—and the company was the Congregational Church. Eventually other religions arrived: Methodists made inroads and a Baptist church was organized in 1831 under the Reverend J.E. Linsley, meeting in the Town Hall. Upon completion of the new Town Hall in 1832, the Baptists bought the old “East” one for $152, replacing it with a church in 1845. The church did not last long, disbanding in 1865. Eventually (in 1874) the church building would be “reabsorbed” into the Town Hall, becoming the east wing of the grand building that, unfortunately, burned down in 1915.

mostly Irish Catholics who began arriving in 1848 to work on the railroad. Both Catholics and Baptist congregants had to make the long, 10-mile trek to New Haven for church services. African Americans attended the Immanuel Baptist Church of New Haven. Milford Catholics got a home in 1853 when the first St. Mary’s church was built. A house of worship for African American Baptists took much longer. It was 1893 when congregants of Immanuel Baptist decided to form their own church in Milford. Church history says they were inspired by the sermons of the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Sr., pastor of Immanuel Baptist, in their quest for their own home. It proved timely; the Methodists had just moved from their old meetinghouse on River Street to the new Mary Taylor Methodist Church on Broad

anniversary states, “The colored people of

the hill south of today’s railroad tracks.

Baptist church arrived. The WPA “History of

Milford had been without their own place

The First Baptist Church of Milford was

Milford,” created in 1939 for the City’s 300th

of worship,” meeting in homes, like the

incorporated in 1895.

The original building served the congregation for many years before the new sancuary was built.

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Street. The meetinghouse was located on It wasn’t until much later that another

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other structures.

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Sowers, Congo Zado, and Peter Gibbs.

The Baptists converted their first church

Walker, a longtime minister of the church.

on the site from that general store. A steeple

Today, the First Baptist Church is a

The Church has also been a healing place for the community through times of sorrow

and stained glass were added later. The

living memorial to the legacy of African

and racial strife. In 1995, during a spate of

move from Maple Street corresponded, and

Americans of Milford, going back to the

predominantly black churches being burned

may have been hastened by the 1899 fire

founding of the town and the country. The

in the south, Mayor Fred Lisman, city officials,

in the old buildings on North and Maple

will of one of the town founders, Deacon

and members of the community of all races

Streets, followed by the purchase and

George Clark, lists a house slave. While

joined in an ecumenical service for unity and

destruction of the commercial buildings by

white bond slaves and some American

conciliation in the North Street Sanctuary.

Mary Hepburn Smith, who then donated the

Indian slaves existed at the time, it is

North Steet duckpond and park to the town.

almost certain that this man was of

Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Bible study takes place

The old church stood until its replacement

Services at First Baptist are held every

African descent, thus proving that African

Wednesday evening, and youth, women’s,

was built in 1968, the current house of

Americans were part of Milford history

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senior corner fun. No matter what age they are, they love to perform.” And why not? As previously stated, “Music is good for the soul and I believe that music keeps you young, so why wouldn’t you want to sing?” The Milford Senior Center Choral Group is made up of about 36 seniors (the Note-Ables

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has 19 members.) “People like to sing. They like to come for the social aspect, but they also come to laugh. They come to do a group activity that’s fun and they prepare to be able to perform,” Whittaker says. The groups focus on three major performances, including a Veteran’s Day show, a holiday performance, and a springtime show.

Musical Milford “ M any people like to sing in the shower. Others whistle while they work. And even some can produce a mean “Purple Rain” in karaoke. Beyond the natural enjoyment of making music, does belting out those Sinatra lyrics provide any health benefits? Why yes they do. It turns out singing has numerous health benefits, and can be

local senior song and music groups know well.

Music is good for the soul and I believe that music keeps you young, so why wouldn’t you want to sing?

”

Singing, says Whittaker, offers a wonderful

Senior Singers

way for seniors to stay healthy both mentally

With its very own chorus group and band,

and physically. “Singing requires deep

George Washington University published in

the Milford Senior Center offers plenty of

breathing by expanding the lungs and

the journal “Music Perception,” zeroes in on

opportunities for folks to make music a

controlling the diaphragm. Learning the

the effect and benefits of singing and music

part of daily life. The choral group sings

language of music keeps the brain active by

performance on the brain and body.

standards from the American song book and

reading and interpreting the meaning of all

other familiar tunes, as well as patriotic and

those squiggly lines and symbols.

particularly helpful for seniors. A recent study produced by researchers at

The study showed that over a period of time, singing allowed seniors to communicate

holiday music for their special presentations

more clearly by properly projecting their

throughout the year.

voice, resulting in better posture. Singing

Linda Whittaker has directed the Milford

Performing brings so much joy and self confidence and pride in a job well done,” Whittaker says.

also increased confidence and significantly

Senior Center Choral Group for fifteen years

stimulated the feel-good sectors of the brain to

and the Milford Senior Center Note-Ables Band

The Coastal Chordsmen

enhance feelings of emotional wellness.

for eight. The retired music teacher has taught

Founded in 1946, the Coastal Chordsmen has

people of all ages, from three to 93. “They’re all

been entertaining audiences all over New

the same,” she says. “Everybody wants to have

England for 70 years. A local chapter of the

Plus, singing (and music in general) is just good for the soul, as the members of these

54 Milford Living • Winter

International Barbershop Chorus Society, the Coastal Chordsmen are based in Trumbull with Chris Andrade serving as the Chordsmen’s musical director for the past 12 years. The chorus COURTESY OF THE COASTAL CHORDSMEN

includes about 25-30 active members from across the state with its youngest members in their mid-20s to the oldest in their 80s. “It can be a lifelong activity,” Andrade says of the singing group. “Some guys just received their 50-year membership.” Still others, he says, sang publicly for the first time after joining the chorus in their 70s. Bob Wilkins, 74, of Trumbull, decided to join after attending

a lot from our director,” he says. “I have been

Likewise, Bill McDonald, 71, of Milford,

a Coastal Chordsmen concert at the Milford

rehearsing and singing with them for less

says the Chordsmen offers fellowship

Library in December 2014. “I enjoy their type of

than two years. My participation with the

among its members. “There’s something

music and the camaraderie. I also am learning

Coastal Chordsmen has broadened my life.”

about ringing the barbershop chords that

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senior corner gives you goose bumps,” he says. “I have

various charitable causes.” In February, the

in September 2002, The Milford Concert Band

been with the Chordsmen since 2000 so that

Chordsmen divide into quartets and offer

is always looking for performers of all ages to

makes 16 years.”

singing valentines all over the state. “We will

help spread the enjoyment of live band music

From traditional turn-of-the-century

sing for just about everybody,” he confirms.

to the public. They encourage the participation

barbershop tunes to the hits of Queen and

“Our focus is on performing for the public.”

of seniors. Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7:30

Billy Joel, the Coastal Chordsmen offer a wide

p.m. in the Fowler Building.

variety of musical styles. They perform twice

Band Together

a month on town greens, temples of worship,

The Milford Community Band was launched

at various town events including the Milford

libraries, senior centers, and hospitals. “We’ve

in 1992 under the guidance and direction

Tree Lighting, the Mary Taylor Church Fair,

performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to

of founders Julia Gerace and Sheila Sardi.

the Veteran’s Day Concert at the Parson’s

church basements,” says Andrade, “and have

Renamed five years later to the Milford

Complex, and many others.

been performing at the Big E for the last seven

Concert Band, the group has grown to

years on Connecticut Day.”

upwards of 30 members performing

Bells are Ringing

throughout the area year round.

Using small hand bells and chimes, the

“We keep a very busy schedule,” says Andrade. “In the summertime we’re outside on greens. In December we are doing

The band performs throughout the year

Named the “official community band for the City of Milford” by the Board of Aldermen

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