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TABLE OF CONTENTS Feature
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A Century of Service
Celebrating the longevity of Milford businesses By Judy Goldwyn
34 Be Well this Winter
Tips on surviving the winter months from Milford’s wellness community By Cindy Papish Gerber
Departments 4 6 8 12 16 18 22 40 44 48 52 54 56
Publisher’s Letter Readers’ Letters Milford Spotlight At your Service This Season Family Time Education Notebook Arts and Artisans Milford Morsels At Home Greetings From Milford Expressions Where is It?
About the cover: Icicles beneath the Walnut Beach pier are
bejeweled by the sunrise in this winterscape captured by photographer Steven Franko. You can follow Steven Franko at https://m.facebook.com/Skfranksphotography/
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Holiday wishes.
WINTER 2020 VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 4 Publisher/President Suzanne Cahill Suzanne@milfordliving.com
Editorial Director Ann McGuire
May the magic of the season bring you peace, love and joy. Happy Holidays to an incredible community!
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readers’ letters I’ve been a loyal reader since the first issue.
of Milford. We apologize for not including
the community for more than 100 years! We
and I liked the story about Remarkable Women
feature, but would be happy to spotlight her
all the businesses in Milford who contribute
Always look forward to each issue. My husband of Milford. Flipping through the pages there
was no mention of my mother, Diane Miller
Riley, the first woman to have the position of
your mother, Diane Miller Riley in the editorial achievements in a future issue. Please email me at Suzanne@milfordliving.com.
Managing Editor of the Milford Citizen 1974-
Love the magazine! Suggested coverage of
considered to be in the article.
years. Q Gardens is one!
1979. I thought my Mom should have been
—Lisa Riley
businesses in Milford, continuously over 50 —Ann Danenberg
Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to Milford
Your wish is our command! We were happy
enjoyed the story about Remarkable Women
several businesses that have been serving
Living. We are delighted to know that you
and surprised to learn that Milford has
focus on them this issue. Special thank you to to the economic vitality of our growing community.
Thanks for the update on the Beaverbrook trail, I will be there.
—Anita Dougherty
Milford has so many opportunities to get out and connect to nature, and we are grateful
to be able to spotlight each and every one of them for you.
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milford spotlight
Sociable Milford
W
You Know You Live in Milford CT If...
ith its beautiful coastline, great restaurants, shopping, services, and schools,
Locals post everyday happenings around
Milford is still THE place to be. But with so much going on all the time—from
town, cable outages, traffic snarls, PSAs, and
festivals and parades to concerts and church fairs—it can be difficult to know
get and give advice and recommendations
what’s happening when.
from more than 14,000 followers. Looking for recommendations for a new mechanic?
Milfordites used to gather on the Green to
Lost your dog? Want to give blood or donate
be clued in on the latest news and happenings.
to food bank? You’ll find the information
Although we still congregate there for many
here as well as pictures encouraging you to
events, chances are we hear about them
“Check out the beautiful sunset today” or
online. In fact, digital Milford communities
the magnificent moon!
abound, letting us know what’s happening
and family!” it’s a great place to reminisce
in our fair city, sharing memories of our past,
and share photos of the past. There are posts
Milford CT Tag Sale
and giving residents and non-residents alike
such as “Remember Miss Connie? Maven of
Have some items that need a new home?
a chance to chat on a digital town green. Here
the Children’s Theater Workshop” as well as
Look no further! The Milford CT Tag Sale
are a few you can find on Facebook:
the old Post Mall and its pizza “castle” in the
page is there to help. An inconceivable
center. The recreations of high school photos
You Know You Grew Up in Milford If…
are hilarious, bringing back memories of
Many Milford memories are shared and made
those who were there and others who can
through our local social media pages. What will
Created “for all Milford residents, past and
relate to the era. Local photographers share
you see and share?
present who would like to connect and
scenes about the town and its beauty, and
reconnect with former classmates, friends,
organizations post upcoming events.
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Both treasures and treasured memories can be found when visiting Milford pages. variety of items are up for sale: dolls, outdoor furniture, lamps, crockpots,
Milford, CT History & Vintage Images
chandeliers, grandfather clocks, bird cages,
A treasure trove of Milford’s past,
clothing, and candlesticks. Maybe you could
remarkable pictures from the attics in town
use a snowblower for your driveway? If
show how things once were. The page
you’re looking for something, odds are you
encourages it’s 8,500 followers to share
can find it on this page.
unique perspectives of our town and the
Milford Yacht Club people who called it home. Old postcards
abound. Then and now photos are fun to “Not your grandfather’s club”
see. The comments shared after an image is
where friendship and memories ilford are made achT
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milford spotlight posted are often numerous… “I used to live
related news and events. Information on
there…” “That was the best toy store…” “Too
the weather and its impact on our fair city
bad they tore it down…” We here at Milford
including flood, blizzard, and heat warnings
Living are ardent followers, and often
Milford Local
help keep us informed. Board of Alders
include these amazing images in our pages.
From missing cats to found dogs, Milford Local
and other committee meetings are listed.
is as local as it gets. Firetrucks down the street?
Happenings at Milford Library, on the Green,
Milford Arts Council, the MAC
Someone will know what’s happening and
or along the shore are provided so we can be
We are very fortunate to have such a vibrant
help keep everyone in the loop. Fun runs and
in the know.
art scene here in Milford due, in a large part,
fundraisers find faithful citizens to support their
to The Milford Arts Council. The MAC offers
causes. Notices of events, or just daily life are
Milford-centric—including Milford Living—
a wide range of artistic genres for us to enjoy
accompanied by pictures of everything will give
and are too numerous to list. Seek them
including photography exhibits, open mic
you a smile and a good feel for the day. After all,
out—you may find a photography meetup
nights, theater productions, and musical
you can’t make it to every event in town!
with Milford Photo or the seasonal specialty
performances. Classes are offered in the many
There are many more pages that are
at Stonebridge. Don’t miss out, seek out more
artistic endeavors are too numerous to list. If
Milford CT City Hall
about Milford—there is so much to see and
you enjoy music, art or just having fun it is a
The city Facebook page is—surprise—a
do!
must like page.
great source for finding out about city-
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H
CPAC founding member Dennis Brown, who
ALEX PERRY
omelessness and hunger are serious issues faced by many throughout the United States, and residents in and around Milford are not immune to those challenges. Almost 40 years ago, a group of local clergy and lay people formed the Combined Parishes Action Committee (CPAC) to address these challenges in the city, and this led to the creation of the Beth-El Center. executive director, describes this holistic
Milford Rotary Club cooks and serves an early
currently serves as a member of the center’s
approach, saying, “We create community
Thanksgiving meal at the Soup Kitchen each year.
board of directors, shared that “Beth-El started
and must shore up the most vulnerable.”
its life as an idea from the local churches to fill
The overarching commitment to the center’s
consist of separate dorm-style arrangements
a need for the homeless in Milford.”
programs and purpose is that “anyone
for single men and women, and six individual
experiencing hunger or homelessness can
rooms for families with children. Six beds are
and in 1986 a homeless shelter was estab-
use us as a resource.” People can access these
designated for use by veterans. Each partici-
lished. In 1995 the two programs combined
programs by calling 211.
pant in this 90-day program is given support
In 1981 the group founded a soup kitchen,
and moved to the current location at 90 New
The 90-day shelter program is the first
through guidance, and is assisted in gaining
Haven Avenue. Over time, these two focus
thing that comes to mind for many when they
life skills and accessing resources to help them
areas have grown to include five distinct
think of the Beth-El Center. The 34 shelter beds
become permanently housed.
programs that work together to address specific needs.
(Above) Beth-El staff enjoy a visit from local nonprofit Walks with Buddy; (right) Rotary volunteers
12 Milford Living • Winter
RAY CARISSIMMI
ALEX PERRY
Jennifer Paradis, the Beth-El Center’s
Beth-El’s housing specialist
and they were able to become permanently housed.
COURTESY OF BEH-EL
Ruth Saint Vil is dedicated to her role. “The best part of my job is to see people move on to their own housing,” says Saint Vil, who
borWorks New Horizons, sits
shared that the average length of stay in 2018 was only 68 days.
Liberty Pointe, a complex
owned and managed by Neighacross the street from the Beth-El
Beth-El staff visit the United Way’s 211 call center.
The center’s soup kitchen addresses the basic
The No-Freeze Shelter program is active
Center and is a combination of affordable housing and supportive services.
need for nourishment in those experiencing
whenever the temperature drops below 32
The Supportive Housing program, run
hunger or food insecurity. In 2018 more than
degrees in the winter. This drop-in program
by an on-site case manager from Beth-El,
29,000 meals were served. This program relies
offers cots, bedding, and toiletries, and
helps residents remain successful in their
heavily on volunteers. Groups and individuals
attendees are offered case management ser-
permanent housing.
who are interested in volunteering or donating
vices. “Several people using the no-freeze
to this program are encouraged to reach out to
shelter wound up accepting the 90-day
the Outreach and Engagement program,
the center at 203-876-0747.
shelter program last winter,” says Paradis,
which began in January 2019. Its goal is
The Beth-El Center’s newest initiative is
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The Beth-El Center is a wonderful part of our Small City with a Big Heart, and the staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors
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in the area, the Beth-El Center is partially
all work tirelessly to make sure our most
of or experiencing hunger and homeless-
funded by federal, state, and local agencies,
vulnerable have access to resources to
ness. They recognize that future growth
but its robust programming also relies on
address issues around hunger and home-
and refining of programming is important
income from fundraising and corporate and
lessness. A call to 211 is all it takes for an
to continuing to meet those needs. Board
individual donors. The springtime Annual
individual to be connected to someone who
president Ed Davies shared “I’ve seen first-
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can help. If you know anyone who is at risk,
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please encourage them to make the call.
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Heat of the Hearth
F
ire has always been an essential part of the home; used to keep our families
warm, cook our meals, and—until the dawn of electronics—provide something to stare at. Fire’s use in Milford has evolved over the centuries.
When you think of a fireplace these days, you might imagine a 5x5 space in the corner or center of a room, a mostly decorative hearth to add ambiance during the holidays. In the earlier colonial times, however, fireplaces were often 8x10 feet or larger and were the primary source of heating and the center of most household activities. “The very first houses in New England would be one-room houses with a big fireplace,” says Christopher Bishop, a member of the Milford Historical Society. “Everything was done in that room. You slept there, ate there, prepared the food there, you taught the kids there. Everything was done in that room.” The Eells-Stow House (circa 1700) and the Nathan Clark Stockade House (circa 1659) on BRYAN CREEVY (4)
High Street are two such historical homes in
Behive ovens (left) were used to slow cook meals,
heat as family members went to sleep.
while lean-to kitchens had big open fireplaces.
“You would put the soapstone in the
(above) One room fireplaces kept homes warm.
fireplace and let it heat up, and you could actually take them and put them under your
Milford with this type of fireplace. Warming
bed sheets,” said Christopher Bishop. “It’s
ovens were located at the back of a fireplace
not going to set a fire and it will keep the
to keep stored food hot over time, and bee-
bed warm overnight.”
hive ovens were used as the slow cookers of
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Although cooking with an open fire was
the era, with embers slowly cooking meals
required in the past, there are still distinct
throughout the day. A slab of soapstone, a
and delicious meals that can be cooked in
metamorphic, heat-resistant rock that was
fireplaces today. Cooking a steak over a
part of the oven, provided close-proximity
fireplace mixes in a smoky quality to the
meat that also adds to the flavor. But while most of us choose to mix our meat and fire outdoors over a barbeque, fans of indoor open-hearth cooking as it’s called, love to share their tips, tricks, and recipes online. BRYAN CREEVY (2)
Options for heating homes changed drastically during the Industrial Revolution as woodstoves replaced the necessity of a hearth. By the 20th century, modern heating systems saw oil and natural gas replacing
Modern day pellet and gas stoves carry on the tradition of a hearth in the home.
logs as more practical sources for household warmth.
functionality when they were introduced
in a home and are used more for aes-
in the 1970s, allowing recyclable wood
thetic than actual function; however, their
central heating, by the late 20th century
materials to be used as a fuel source. These
purpose, designs, and core beauty cannot be
fluctuating energy rates saw a return (to a
alternative types of stoves remain popular
overlooked as a key component of making a
degree) of old-time technology. Pellet stoves
to this day.
home feel truly inviting and warm.
Even though efficiency improved with
improved upon the wood stove design and
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inter in Connecticut. Sure, it’s quaint and cozy and every bit New England. But it can also feel endless. Let’s be real: by February, you and the kiddos may find yourselves climbing the walls.
Whenever the weatherperson predicts
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family time
For hundreds of years, skating on Milford’s duck ponds has been fun for all ages. 3. GO PLAY - Spend an afternoon racing through Peppermint Forest, Licorice Lagoon, and Lollipop Palace to the lost Candy Castle at Hawkwood Board Game Café at 50 Broad Street. If you’re
is the perfect place to take the kiddos for a
planning a visit with littles ones in tow, there’s a
snow, you can hear the cries of joy from
hot chocolate treat on a cold day. Make it
designated space for you with a child-size table,
children, and the simultaneous sighs of
a full day by stopping at the Milford Public
floor pillows, and puzzles. This is also where
resignation from the adults who know
Library, or Duck, Duck, Goose.
they keep games like Guess Who, Trouble, and
they’re going to have stir crazy kids at home. Fear not, we have a bucket list sure to keep the entire family busy until spring. Whether you want to sled, ice skate, or if you’ve got a sweet tooth to satisfy, we’ve got something for you. 1. SKATE AWAY - There is something so
magical. When the temps dip below freezing, lace up those skates and take the kids skating on the Duck Pond, Mondo Ponds, or Walker Pond. 2. SIP & STAY - Nothing warms the body and soul like a rich, creamy mug of hot chocolate. Cafe Atlantique at 33 River Street
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pond. And refreshing. And exhilarating. And
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“New England” about skating on a frozen
It’s all about the fun and games at the Milford Library and Hawkwood Game Cafe.
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There’s little to compare with the thrill of a fast ride downhill on one of the many hills around town. Yeti in My Spaghetti, perfect for children new to
4. GO SLEDDING - That very first storm
the thrill of holding tight to a sled while
board games (and under the age of five.) While
of the season creates quite a stir for
careening down a hill on a quest to be
you play, Hawkwood offers a fully stocked snack
those of us who excitedly await a winter
the one who finishes first and travels the
bar loaded with game-friendly goodies like
wonderland. Sure, building snowmen and
farthest. For a truly great sledding experi-
warm gooey chocolate chip cookies, salted soft
having snowball fights leave the kiddos
ence, check out the hills at Jonathan Law
pretzels, and freshly popped popcorn.
breathless with fun, but it’s hard to match
or Foran High School.
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Deer tracks and many other creature prints can be found in the fallen snow. Get out there with the kids and see how many you can find. magic to the V AST A
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No snow? No problem! You don’t need
local parks
snow shoes, skis, or sleds to enjoy these parks
and preserves
and preserves—a pair of weatherproof boots
of Milford. Less
and your winterwear should do the trick. So,
crowds means
more peace and
disconnect from the screens and devices for an afternoon and reconnect with nature.
quiet to enjoy your
collaborate, and create together. These
natural surroundings.
outdoor classes are a great way to spend time
Take in a refreshing breath
7. BOUNCE AROUND - Meet for a playdate at Bounce Town USA. Conveniently located on
together outside and connect to nature as a
of cold air and see how many animal tracks
the Post Road in Milford, this place boasts the
family. Find out more at Tinkergarten.com.
you can find in the snow or just spend
title of largest indoor inflatable adventure
some time gathering materials to make an
zone and arcade. No reservations are required
6. PARK YOURSELF - Come January, the seem-
awesome ice suncatcher. Hike the trails
for open bounce time but be sure your kids
ingly endless cold and gray of winter may be
at Eisenhower Park, Mondo Ponds, Beaver
wear socks. Grownups are not allowed on the
giving you a case of cabin fever. Our sug-
Brook Trail, and Wilcox Park. You can also
inflatables (bummer) but your little ones will
gestion? Bundle up the family and head to
explore nature indoors or out at the Milford
have endless fun.
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ran Thompson, principal of Jonathan Law High School, can barely contain his excitement when talking about the recent transformation of the school’s library media center into a space that melds academic support programs with a 21st century learning environment for students. Dubbed the Teaching and Learning Commons, it includes the typical sections found in a library plus quiet study rooms, a student lounge, and areas for presentations, group projects, and tutoring. Soon to be added are a makerspace (what author and educator John Spenser calls, “a space designed and dedicated to hands-on activity,”) and a student-run IT center. Its focus on collaboration, creativity, and group learning opportunities made the space a natural choice for the new home of Eagle Eye News, the school’s daily news program. In addition to the broadcast studio, the area includes a podcast room and editing suite that is accessible to all students.
MICHAEL LOSCHIAVO
Broadcast News The hosts of Eagle Eye News: Angel Santiago, Meghan Gorman, Eden van Waveren, Michael Loschiavo, and Alexis Broderick. to examine the elements of television production. For Kulenych’s part, the beauty of Eagle Eye News is that it’s totally student run. Students are responsible for the creation of content, camera and studio control room work, behind the scenes jobs as producers, directors, and floor managers and on-air positions such as news reporters and talk show hosts, all part of the daily 7-minute Eagle Eye News is a component of the
“It has ignited the passion of students
news production viewed live in every
Broadcast Journalism class which has been
to pursue journalism, communications,
classroom and streamed on YouTube. “The
offered in the Milford high school program of
broadcasting, and writing and reporting using
kids love the hands-on stuff,” Kulenych says,
studies for six years. Principal Thompson calls
web-based platforms,” Thompson shares.
and adds that being such a central part of
it a staple at Jonathan Law and credits teacher
As the final course of four offered in
the school, the news program helps boost
Chris Kulenych, who worked in the journalism
the Journalism sequence, the Broadcast
morale while keeping parents and students
field before becoming an educator, with
Journalism class aims to give students
informed.
making it a student-led learning opportunity.
real-world and hands-on opportunities
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Michael Loschiavo, a senior news anchor,
agrees on the benefits of having a daily news program which shares varied content and information with the school community in MICHAEL LOSCHIAVO
an exciting way. Features include morning announcements, updates on school lunches, sports, and other activities taking place around the school, and guest speakers. “I love the fact that we make videos for the community and for our school to see,” says Loschiavo.
Jay Rajani, a senior producer for Eagle Eye News, uses the video mixer to produce an episode.
Another highlight of the course is its partnership with Fox 61 Student News.
Through the program, students create their
Thacker, and Pam Ellison collaborated on a
The nationally recognized program offers
own news stories that are shared on Fox
video about the Fairfield Police Explorers,
professional guidance and support to
61 News social media platforms and aired
an organization Loschiavo participates in.
journalism students and teachers through
weekly on its news program. Loschiavo
The team won $2,500 in the “Hard News”
training workshops and access to software.
and classmates Amira Samih, Samara
category at last year’s awards ceremony.
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education notebook Eden van Waveren, another senior, notes the varied activities and projects Broadcast Journalism students undertake. While she is quick to say Eagle Eye News is the best part of the class, she enjoys creating videos on
“Even smaller video projects we create, outside of the news production, involves a lot of collaboration between students in and out of our broadcast journalism class. ”
topics of interest which are shared on social
each episode possible. “Even smaller video
production. Senior Jay Rajani, a director and
media and within the school. For students
projects we create, outside of the news
producer of Eagle Eye News, admits he is not
who may not have access to social media, she
production, involves a lot of collaboration
one who likes to be in the limelight. He’s
sees Eagle Eye News as a way for them to stay
between students in and out of our broadcast
grateful for the background work needed to
in the loop of what’s happening in the school
journalism class. This has helped me work
make each episode a success and underscores
community.
in a group environment while learning new
the importance of those students who make
skills from my classmates such as angle shots
sure everything is in place and ready to go at
while filming and editing skills,” she shares.
airtime. Rajani says being able to go live “is
One of several hosts who rotate through the news program, working in pairs, van Waveren cites the collaboration among
While the faces up-front are often the most
students as the biggest benefit of the class,
visible, there are many behind-the-scene
pointing out that teamwork is what makes
responsibilities that are vital to the daily
an amazing experience…especially now with a YouTube stream.” A challenge for Kulenych has been raising
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and sophisticated equipment complete the setup, allowing for flexibility and enhanced creativity. Perhaps the most exciting feature of the newsroom, if you ask Principal Thompson, is the window-wall shared with the Teaching MICHAEL LOSCHIAVO
and Learning Commons where students and staff can view Eagle Eye News in production a la New York City style! It’s clear that the broadcast experience and opportunity for creative expression
The Jonathan Law football team getting ready for an appearance on Eagle Eye News.
provided to students, plus the excitement of
the bar each year in what has become a very
now has two rooms: a “newsroom” painted
with classmates and peers, makes the Eagle
popular class. He recalls the news program
green so students can use the walls for green
Eye News a vital part of their high school
started 12 years ago with one camera, one set,
screen editing, and a podcast studio and digital
experience.
and budget graphics. The Eagle Eye News suite
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COURTESY OF THE MILFORD BANK
A CENTURY OF SERVICE Celebrating the longevity of Milford businesses
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BY JUDY GOLDWYN
One of the questions you are unlikely to ask when you walk into
several moves necessitated by
a business establishment is “How long has this business been
the bank’s growth, the current
open?” In Milford, the question might evoke a surprising answer
main office building on Broad
since there are a number of businesses in our small city that have
Street was opened in 1930.
been active for more than 100 years! Some go back to the 1800s,
The word “savings” was
which raises the question, “How does a business keep up with
dropped as the bank grew to
progress and maintain itself in an ever-changing environment?”
become a trusted financial
Proprietors of the longest-running establishments have one vital
resource for loans, mortgages,
characteristic in common: their intense pride in the history of their
investments, and other services.
businesses and an optimistic view of the future.
Current president and CEO Susan Shields stresses that
The Milford Bank
within the Broad Street store
The Milford Bank has always
Originally called the Milford
of the bank’s first treasurer,
maintained its hometown
Savings Bank, this city institu-
Phineas S. Bristol. According
quality. “We know our
tion was chartered in 1872 in
to bank history, deposits were
customers and have developed
response to the needs of resi-
placed in a wooden cigar
relationships with them; we
dents who wanted to transact
box during business hours
understand what they need,”
financial business in their own
before being transferred to Mr.
Ms. Shields says. “We also have
hometown. It opened in 1875
Bristol’s safe each night. After
a deep, abiding belief that, as a community bank, our mission is to be good neighbors to the communities we serve. To that end, we’ve provided more than $3.7 million in financial support since 2000, in addition to
COURTESY OF THE MILFORD BANK
countless volunteer hours.” Being good neighbors, after all, is part of bank history. Milford Savings Bank was founded in 1872. The current main branch of The Milford Bank opened on the Green in 1930.
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COURTESY OF THE SMITH FAMILY (2)
Looking at the list of bank
and 1970s. Winthrop S. Smith
combine veneration of the past
Above: Smith Funeral Home
officials over the decades,
Sr. became a funeral director,
and respect for future innova-
has been in operation since
one cannot help but note the
Danforth bought the insurance
tions.
1876, helping geneartions of
veritable who’s who of Milford
agency, and DeForest (Frosty)
history. Merwin, Peck, Miles,
the real estate agency.
Gunn, Platt, Baldwin, and
The grandsons of George J.
Howes Drug Store
Milfordites through difficult times.
Continuing with establish-
Fowler are among them, names
Smith agree that the biggest
ments that retain their
21st century clientele, there is
memorialized on street signs,
change to the businesses over
community feel while growing
Howe’s Drug Store. Opened in
in parks, and on buildings
the years has been the comput-
to accommodate the needs of
1911 by John T. Howes, the store
utilized by current residents
erization of everything. While
every day.
retaining their deep respect
The Smith Family Businesses
and love of their history, all three businesses have benefitted from new technology.
In the mid-1800s, George J.
From streamlining insurance
Smith, a cobbler, planned to
policy writing, to maintaining
open his own business when
records, and reaching out to
he had enough money. By 1886
clients, the Smiths jumped
he met his goal and opened
seamlessly from the 19th
a small insurance agency.
century to the 21st. Various
He also founded a real estate
generations of the Smith clan
office and a funeral home,
now have their hands full
both of which have been in
with the family businesses,
operation since 1886. George’s
but one thing that has not
son, Winthrop A. (Pink) Smith,
changed over the generations
took up the reins of his father’s
is the open, friendly greeting
businesses. Pink Smith’s three
awaiting anyone who visits
sons followed in the 1960s
their offices and their ability to
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still retains its corporate name
remembers that Ernie Judson
as Howes Apothecary DBA
served as a soda jerk when he
(doing business as) Howes Drug
was in high school and went
and Medical.
on to become a pharmacist
Since its opening by John
and ran the store in the 1980s.
Howes, the store has passed
“There’s a lot of history here,”
through the hands of Yale
says Bryant, a fact illustrated
Laites, Ernie Judson, Andy
by the large photo of the store
Allegretti, Frank Cocchiaro,
circa 1950s on the wall behind
Ray Pantalena, and is currently
the counter.
A pharmacist for 15 years,
in 2015 and the earlier replace-
Patel worked for chain drug
ment of the soda fountain with
stores, but missed the personal
clothing, gifts, and cards, Howes
touch. Purchasing Howes three
customers appreciate being
years ago allowed him to be
welcomed by name when they
the hometown pharmacist he
come in. “It’s what’s special
always wanted to be.
about Howes,” says Bryant.
Customers say they are drawn to Howes because of its old-fashioned feel. Although it
COURTESY OF HOWES DRUG(2)
Despite a major remodeling
Arciuolo’s Shoes
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owned by Bhavesh (Bob) Patel.
Though technically missing
emigrated from Italy in
learned the business at his
has changed to accommodate
the century mark by one short
1920. Descended from a long
father’s side, helping to grow
the times, some customers
year (they’ll turn 100 in 2021)
line of cobblers, Francesco
the business and branch into
remember a popcorn maker
we couldn’t possibly forget
founded Arciuolo’s Shoe Store
new areas, particularly in
and old-time soda fountain
this Milford landmark, the old-
on Naugatuck Avenue in 1921,
regards to the influence of
at the front of the store. Lynn
est shoe store in Connecticut.
specializing in both shoe sales
technology on foot health.
and repair. Sadly, Francesco
Two decades ago, Matthew Sr.
suffered a fatal heart attack in
stepped into the burgeoning
1927, leaving Nancy a widow
field of orthotics and became
with five children. Matthew
a board certified pedorthist
quit school at age 13 to focus
focusing on biomechanics,
on selling and repairing shoes
pain management, and
while his mother managed
performance enhancement.
the store. With the fam-
He subsequently founded
ily pitching in, the business
Footstar Orthotics, special-
survived the Great Depression
izing in custom orthotics. The
and Matthew’s stint in the
company is now nationally
Army during WWII, and
recognized and even fitted
flourished in that same Devon
the U.S. Olympic bobsled
location. In 1989 the shop
and skeleton teams, both of
moved to its present location
which earned medals wearing
on the Milford Green.
Footstar Orthotics!
Bryant, whose work behind the counter goes back 30 years,
Francesco Arciuolo, wife Nancy, and son Matthew
Francesco’s grandson
Fourth generation family
Over a century of serving Milfordites, Howes retains its small town
Matthew, Jr. began working
member Matthew Arciuolo II
drug store feel.
in the shop at age 11 and
shares the family passion for
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tractors, go-carts and according to Bergami’s, ”too many products to count.” They’re even used in the animatronic rides at Walt Disney World!
COUR
TESY O F
ARCIU OLO’S
“It’s just one of hundreds of thousands configurations we generate for numerous applications and markets,” says Bergami. “When the company started,
When Francesco Arciuolo founded his store in 1921, little did he know
we only had a few products.
that it would become a Milford, and CT, institution.
Now, we have 5000 different customers, 200-plus sales
the business and the community,
rooms, building stations, and
reps and operate out of three
and today Arciuolo’s remains
offices.
facilities, two in Milford and
community.
Alinabal
Bergami himself began his Alinabal career more than 50 years ago, beginning as a Tool and Die apprentice in 1966 and
Although it now calls itself a
working his way up the ladder
“a leading manufacturer of
of success. His career mirrors
a diverse span of products,”
the company’s continual
Alinabal boasts humble beginnings:
growth.
the company began as a
One of Alinabal’s featured
supplier of laminated materials
products is a motion transfer
for the Model T Ford.
device known as a rod end,
Still privately owned, cur-
one in Kensington, CT.
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a thriving part of the Milford
which is used in an incredible
rent president and CEO Samuel
array of diverse products.
Bergami, today oversees the
Everything from aerospace
company’s vast facilities
technology to equipment like
Over a century working in the aerospace industry Alinabal remains
including tool and assembly
snowmobiles, race cars, lawn
on the forefront of innovation.
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BE WELL THIS WINTER Tips on surviving the winter months from Milford’s wellness community By Cindy Papish Gerber
Old Man Winter may come bearing glad tidings, but he can quickly wears out his welcome. As we grudgingly adapt to shorter days, longer nights, and frigid temperatures, he drops unwanted “gifts” upon our snowy doorstep: colds, flus, sore muscles, aching joints, brittle bones, dry skin, excess weight, and a lingering case of the doldrums. “Wellness shouldn’t take the
When ice coats the roads,
Spend less time on your butt.”
skiing, snowshoeing, snowboard-
winter season off,” says Brian
Williams’ Center Rehab office
Even on the chilliest days, “the
ing, or cross-country skiing. Rent
Williams, MS, PT, founder and
treats slips, falls, and car accidents best first step is usually a walk.
some equipment. Try it with a
owner of Center Rehab. “We
“that result in hip, wrist, shoulder, Milford has some fantastic short
friend. Start slowly and consult
benefit most from a consistent
and elbow injuries and fractures,”
and medium distance walks—
with your doctor before beginning
lifestyle of fitness, healthy eating,
along with “back and neck strains
around the Green, along Anchor
something new says Williams.
and good rest. If you are regularly
from using the shovel or snow
Beach, Walnut Beach to Silver
“Let’s not forget we need to tend
active in winter, you’ll be more
blower.” Williams’ staff also field
Sands and back—that are easy and to our body. It’s a wise investment
independent, stronger, and
“general complaints related to a
flat with places to sit and plenty of and the dividends are real.”
healthier. If you are inactive, your
sedentary, indoor lifestyle.”
people around.”
body adapts to be weaker, stiffer, and fatigue quicker.”
Charles Island has always offered a safe anchorage for boaters.
34 Milford Living • Winter
His number one tip to prevent these problems: “Move more!
It’s fun to explore fitness options that embrace the winter:
Williams suggests investing in microfiber layers, cross trainer sneakers, and just “get to it.”
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GET OUT AND MOVE
Fortunately, Milford offers
enough fitness classes, wellness workshops, spa treatments, physical therapy, personal training, and nutritional programs to motivate the staunchest couch potato. “The Milford Recreation Department has always had yoga and other exercise classes available supervisor Bill Garfield. “Winter months are long, and classes offer the chance to get outdoors and be active.” The programs taught by the Rec’s three qualified yoga instruc-
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to the residents,” says recreation
tors are each a little different says Garfield. Dee Stephens teaches
class brings more of a dance vibe,
of all adult ages and are very, very
use your legs when shoveling
the “largest and longest running
and Debbie Carroll’s Yoga Mindful-
popular,” says Garfield
(don’t overdo it), and incorporate
yoga class, enabling students to
ness calms your mind and limbers
experience peace and relaxation.”
your body. “Our classes run all year
do yoga,” says Dee Stephens.
outdoors, on a treadmill, or using
Shelia Frankel’s Freestyle Yoga
long, are open to men and women
“Stability is more important
the stairs. Try lifting lightweight
than flexibility. Yoga, being
dumbbells to “increase your
non-competitive, means you work
adrenaline and get that heart
at your own ability and pace. We
pumping!” Since the winter
love to see new faces and welcome
holidays are synonymous with
young and old.”
overindulging and the weather
“If you can breathe, you can
David Bennett created David’s
Bennett advises clients, “to hit the
purpose of getting people to train
gym and get in your best shape
like I do.... often,” he says. Bennett
before the birds start chirping.”
personal training regimen
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isn’t conducive to outdoor activity,
Way Training, “for the sole
developed a science-designed
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cardio into your routine by walking
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customized to match anyone’s
To avoid the spread of germs,
fitness level. “I found that if you
“Hand washing is most important
do it right, after 21 minutes, your
in winter,” emphasizes Alexander
metabolic rate reaches its highest
Quintner, DMD, MAGD, FICOI.
efficiency threshold and never gets
“We are in close quarters…our
higher, even if you train longer,” he
immune systems are busy fighting
explains. To complement workouts,
off disease and we become more
Bennett dispenses these helpful
vulnerable to viral attacks which
winter wellness tips: get a flu shot,
otherwise lie dormant in the
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COURTESY OF BOHEMIAN HIGH
nerve roots. Our mouth and gums
the elderly, infants, and those with
smile. “We cannot consider
plant, has many medical ben-
become more susceptible to cold
compromised immune systems.
aesthetic treatments like tooth
efits,” says Clay Percy, owner of
whitening, straightening, veneers,
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healthy mouth with a beautiful
is free of infection. When you’ve
produced by your body, but over
neglected your oral health… it affects your self confidence and thus, your emotional well being.”
FIGHT THE WINTER DOLDRUMS
For some, the long dark days of winter triggers Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). A form of depression, SAD can become debilitating and should be properly diagnosed and treated by a licensed health care professional. For those of us dealing with a milder case of the winter blues, Milford vendors feature products and services guaranteed to help lighten your mood. “CBD, or cannabidoil, a compound found in the cannabis
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time are produced less and less. We New Englanders go through so much as it gets colder and a healthy CBD regimen can help get your body back into a state of homeostasis [equilibrium].” Percy’s customers use CBD to combat digestive issues, fight inflammation, regulate blood flow, sooth winter skin problems, and manage winter stress. In addition to stocking CBD and natural and locally sourced skincare products at their Bohemian High retail store,
combat the winter doldrums,”
can be remedied with an exfoliating
Karen King, owner of Stylin’
owners Gloria and Richard
says Gloria. Follow Bohemian
treatment.” Carson recommends
salon. “Not washing your hair
Krouch operate The Grove, an
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every day helps retain your
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about upcoming events.
Sauna to “not only warm you
scalps natural oils.” King also
but flush your skin by releasing
recommends using a leave-in
toxins and bringing dead skin
conditioning treatment before
cells to the surface.”
“finalizing with a soothing
various wellness programs. “We’ve had events such as paint & sips, belly dancing, yoga,
PROTECT YOUR EXTREMITIES
meditation, ‘make and take’
Winter’s toll on our extremities—
serum to lock everything in.”
dream catchers—there are
face, feet, skin, hair, and nails—
effects of winter and needs to
too many to list,” says Gloria.
can be brutal. “The biggest key to
be cared for during the coldest
Salon, agrees that moisture
Programs led by reiki, tea, and
getting your skin winter-ready is
months. “Moisturize your hair
is the key to protecting your
essential oil professionals are in
hydration and exfoliation,” says
and scalp with conditioner
extremities. She suggests booking
the works. “Getting out of the
Nicole Carson, owner of Carson
to help to keep hair smooth,
“a salon botanical treatment to
house is a great thing to do to
Aesthetics. “Dullness and flaking
healthy, and static free,” says
help remedy dry, flyaway, or
Kyle Rehm, the owner at Fresh
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Even your hair feels the harsh
38 Milford Living • Winter
damaged hair.” For healthy hand and nails, she suggests keeping them covered, refraining from overusing harsh, high-alcohol antibacterial hand sanitizers, and to cleanse and hydrate head to toe “two hours before bed for maximum absorption of nutrients” into parched skin.
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Clair Gray, owner of Clarity Wellness Spa, says her customers “don’t often realize just how much
dark days, cold weather, and long
body, eliminates the stress and
months,” Gray affirms, “it’s
tension they’re physically hold-
days trapped indoors with family.
tension that builds in our day to
important to do what we can to
ing.” A massage, organic facial, or
“Receiving a regular massage is
day hustle and bustle, and helps us
maintain wellness, since it’s is an
body scrub “can do wonders,” to
great for almost everyone,” says
maintain an overall balance.”
optimal resting and restorative
relieve the stress that comes with
Gray. “It brings us back into our
“Particularly in the winter
time.”
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Milford Performance Center T
he Veterans Memorial Auditorium in the Parsons Complex has hosted thousands of events over the years. Many of you have surely attended a dance recital, graduation, or musical fundraiser there. Now it has evolved into the Milford Performance Center (MPC), a music and comedy venue that is going strong as it enters its third season.
Beatlemania is always a crowd pleaser with repeated engagements at MPC. music legends including Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Gloria Gaynor, Brian Adams, Judas Priest, Def Leopard and more. “Through my photography, I kept close to my music roots and all my entertainer friends and clients,” Cooper says as a way of explaining how it all came together for him one evening. “I was coming back from a show in Ridgefield and remember thinking, ‘We need this in Milford…just like Ridgefield
Known to most people in town as a
Cooper. “By age 12 my music and theater interests
Playhouse…and I know the perfect spot’.” The
photographer, Steve Cooper, founder of the
were paramount. However, my photographic
Veterans Memorial Auditorium in the Parsons
MPC, grew up with a musical influence. “I, along
talent was coming to the forefront and giving me
Center turned out to be a perfect venue for
with many others in my family, grew up with
another way to release my creativity.”
Cooper’s idea.
music and theater as an important part of our
connection with music via concert shoots of
Drawing on his 40 years as an active member of the Milford community, Cooper now has
STEVE COOPER (3)
lives, almost from the time we could walk,” says
As a photographer, Cooper maintained his
From Buddy Holly to Led Zepplin, MPC hosts a wide range of performers, both original and tribute.
40 Milford Living • Winter
two successful seasons under his belt. “The community support has been outstanding,” he says. “I regularly hear things like “It’s nice to have this in our own backyard.” Local restaurants and small shops downtown see a spike in business prior to and after our shows. Because many of them support what we are doing with the Performance Center, we in return promote those businesses through postcards, STEVE COOPER
emails to ticket holders, a playbill, two large monitors in the lobby, and new in 2020, a video blog with links to websites as well as social media posts.” For its inaugural and sophomore seasons,
MPC brings back old favorites like “The Gong Show” to audiences today.
the MPC showcased a mix of genres across a wide age range. “We’ve hosted the original Billy
“Not Fade Away” and the cast of Beatlemania,”
well as other comedy acts. Each year we do a
Joel band The Lords of 52nd Street, from the 70s
Cooper recounts. “We have had some icons of
December jazz show featuring several smooth
and 80s, followed by the Buddy Holly tribute
music like Sha Na Na, “The Gong Show,” as
jazz headliners which is also popular,” he says
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mouth is still one of the strongest methods of communication.” As the MPC continues to flourish, it confirms Cooper’s initial instinct about the city’s need for
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MPC on Facebook to keep tabs on upcoming
The Best of the 70s, the AC/DC Dirty Deeds, and
events.
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inter’s short days and cold temperatures have set in. With its frigid weather and after the hustle-bustle of the holidays, comfort food hits the spot. These delicious dishes from local restaurants are enticing and comforting, and enjoying them is a wonderful way to combat the winter chill.
100 Landsdale Avenue 203-882-1400 Open 7 days a week for dinner www.bin100.com
for six hours, served over risotto milanese, and is topped with a vegetable-infused natural reduction. Bringing comfort food to a new level, the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and picks up a hint of the winter vegetables. The risotto brings balance to the
PORK OSSOBUCO
dish with its texture and savory flavors. Bite
One of the most popular dishes at Bin
after bite of this entrée pleases the palate
100, this dish is affectionately called the
and is perfect enjoyed with some of Bin
“awesomebuco.” The pork shank is braised
100’s crusty house-made bread. $28.00
BONFIRE GRILLE RESTAURANT 186 Hillside Avenue 203-693-2777 www.milfordbonfiregrill.com Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. JALAPENO POPPER STUFFED CRISPY CHICKEN The flavors of this entrée, an upscale and unique spin on the popular bar snack of jalapeno poppers, are a wonderful surprise to diners. The panko-encrusted boneless chicken breast, stuffed with fresh jalapenos, bacon, and cream cheese, is topped with a scrumptious cheddar cheese sauce. Each bite is an enticing blend of textures and flavors, from the mild snap and zing of the fresh jalapenos, to the crisp savory coating of the chicken, to the crunch of the smoky bacon and rich, creamy cheese sauce. The backdrop of oven-roasted potatoes brings it all together, and the bright garnish of parsley and scallions adds visual appeal. $17.00
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COSTA AZZURRA RESTAURANT 72 Broadway 203-878-6688 www.costaazzurrarestaurant.com Open Tues-Sun for lunch and dinner
1366 New Haven Avenue 203-876-7707 www.captainscatchmilford.com Open Tues-Sun for lunch and dinner
PASTA FAGIOLI Filling and comforting on a frosty night,
Some comfort food is just perfect for
this crave-worthy soup is one of the most
enjoying in a restaurant setting as it
popular menu items at the seaside dining
is for takeout while catching the game
establishment. Tender white beans, ditalini
on television. Jumbo butterfly shrimp,
pasta, and a medley of vegetables all blend
battered and fried to crispy perfection, are served with mouth-watering French fries and a wedge of lemon. A choice of tasty house-made tartar or cocktail sauce is offered on the side. $9.95
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milford morsels GUSTO TRATTORIA 225 Boston Post Road 203-876-7464 www.gustotrattoria.com Open Mon-Fri for lunch and dinner, Sat-Sun for dinner BLACKENED SWORDFISH This hearty winter dish is a concert of flavors on a plate. A large swordfish steak is seasoned to perfection with a whisper of spicy heat and blackened, sealing in the cooked. The swordfish is topped with thin slices of lemon and lime which give the dish a subtle citrusy flair. Served over Sardinian fregula sarda pasta with corn and peas in a garlic cream sauce, this dish remains interesting bite after delicious bite. $26.95
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juices and keeping the fish tender and moist while being
POP’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 134 Old Gate Lane 203-876-1210 www.popsfamilyrestaurant.com Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
STONEBRIDGE RESTAURANT
OPEN-FACED MEATLOAF SANDWICH
SEAFOOD POT PIE
For many, meatloaf is the epitome
The longest-running menu item at
of comfort food, and this open-faced
Stonebridge Restaurant, this favorite has its
meatloaf sandwich is no exception.
own loyal following, according to executive
Three generous slices of delectable
chef Brett Keating. Served piping hot and
home-style meatloaf are served over
filled with succulent chunks of Maine
thick, sturdy toast and covered with
lobster, sweet, tender sea scallops, and meaty
luscious, rich gravy. This sandwich
shrimp in a creamy Newburg sauce, the pot
and is accompanied by silky-smooth mashed potatoes and a colorful medley of steamed vegetables. $12.69
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pie is covered by a perfectly crisp and flaky puff pastry crust. This nod to the former Milford Seafood fish market delights diners from near and far. $30.00 —Shaileen Kelly Landsberg
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vergreens are a bright spot of emerald beauty in an otherwise colorless winter landscape. But when plagued by harsh weather or infestation of pests in winter, evergreens can be more drab than fab.
But does it mean the tree is dying? Or is the tree just in need of some TLC?
along the tree’s margin or exterior, then you need to investigate more.
According to Jeff Delaune, district manager
Delaune suggests going outside and
receive direct sun. This is called sunscald and is an extra drain on the tree’s resources in addition to winter elements. 3.
AN INFECTING INTRUDER. Evergreens attract a few common pests and diseases, such as the pine beetle or cytospora
of local tree care company The Care of Trees,
looking at your evergreens up close. “Keep
canker. Symptoms include brown needles,
“Evergreen trees naturally shed old needles
your eyes peeled for browning,” he says,
small holes, sawdust and/or large cankers
as part of their growing cycle. When buds
as there may be causes other than natural
leaking white sap.
break and branches elongate, the interior
shedding. 4. IT’S JUST NATURAL. Evergreens naturally
foliage has done its job and will die off. Since trees have a finite amount of energy, they
Why an Evergreen May Turn Brown
wean out older needles as part of their
want to prioritize the needles that can get
1.
WINTER WEATHER. Evergreen roots rely
growing cycle. When higher needles
on water stored in tree needles once the
branch out, lower ones blocked from
ground freezes. Furthermore, winter’s
sunlight may die off. Trees have a finite
on the interior, then that’s part of their
weather drains the tree’s water supply
amount of energy, so they prioritize the
natural growing cycle. To confirm that is
quickly, causing dryness and brown
needles that can get sunlight to complete
the case, check if the soil is moist to the
needles.
photosynthesis. This generally happens
sunlight to complete photosynthesis.” Typically, if your tree has brown needles
touch and ensure there are no signs of an infestation or infection. If your tree passes those checkpoints, it’s likely okay. On the flip side, if you see brown needles
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to needles on the interior of the tree. If 2.
SUNNY DAYS. Needles in direct sunlight
the soil is moist and you don’t see signs of
turn uniformly brown. People may also
an infestation or an infection, the tree is
see dead or dried bark in areas that
probably healthy!
What’s the Fix? If your tree is suffering from dehydration, Delaune suggests an anti-desiccant, a waxy coating sprayed on plants to help shield them from moisture loss. This should only be applied when temperatures are at least 40-50°F with no rain expected for 24 hours. If the tree is experiencing sunscald, wrap bark in burlap to protect them from the If a tree experiencing these two things gets proper care, it could recover within a season, about two or three months. But, says Delaune, if a pest or disease is
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Yew
present, a local tree expert or arborist will
arborist can help your tree by either using an
your arborist if it’s safe to prune browning
need to deliver an advanced diagnosis and
insecticide or pruning. That will necessitate a
branches for a better appearance.
course of treatment. In many cases, an
timeline that will differ from tree to tree. Ask
—The Davey Tree Expert Company
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greetings from milford
Faded Winter inter postcards from Milford’s past are rare. There
are thousands of beach scenes spanning decades
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But an icy view of the past is as rare as a snowball on the beach.
Miss Myra M. Somers of Waterbury, CT was the recipient of this snowy scene sent, ironically, in August 1904. The message is barely legible, but the image is reminiscent of a Currier and Ives print. Deep tracks disturb a fresh cover of snow, perhaps left behind by the horse drawn carriage seen in the distance on the left. You can almost hear the sleigh bells. —Ann McGuire
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Winter Hoot O expressions
n a winter’s day I discovered this barred owl on a drive down Silvers Sands Parkway. There were a few cars parked on the side of the road and I knew there was something worth photographing. This was my first owl sighting ever! He was beautiful and looked very content sitting there on the tree branch.
Photographer: Sherry Johnson
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