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TABLE OF CONTENTS Feature

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Strike it Up

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Hidden Gems

Matchbooks of Milford

Explore Milford’s hidden gems from shore to forest. By Makayla Silva

Departments 4 Publisher’s Letter 6 Readers’ Letters 8 Milford Spotlight 12 At your Service 16 Milford Green 18 Family Time 24 Education Notebook 28 At Home 40 Milford Morsels 44 Around Town 48 Historical Perspective 54 Greetings From Milford 58 Congratulations 60 This Season 62 Expressions 64 Where is It?

About the cover: Founder’s Walk in full bloom.

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SPRING 2020 VOLUME 17 • ISSUE 1 Publisher/President Suzanne Cahill Suzanne@milfordliving.com

Editorial Director Ann McGuire

Art Director Ryan Swanson

Associate Publisher Susan Carroll-Dwyer

Advertising Director Joy Haines

Account Executive Mary Jo Downs

Contributing Photographers

Bill Canfield, Bryan Creevy, Susan Carroll Dwyer, Margaret Galeano, Katie Geddes, Sherry Lynn Johnson, Shaileen Kelly Landsberg, Maryalice Manning, Gerry McGuire, JJ Richards, Mario Recupido, Makayla Silva

Contributing Editors

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Contributing Writers

Susan Carroll Dwyer, Bryan Creevy, Katie Geddes, Cindy Papish Gerber, Susan Glennon, Shaileen Kelly Landsberg, Marilyn May, Ann McGuire, Gerry McGuire, Makayla Silva

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In these extraordinary times we may be facing uncertainty, worry, and fatigue; it can be hard to see the beauty around us.

Here in Milford we are a community that comes together, and that can be tricky in a time of social distance. So, how can we all feel better? We can talk to each other—on the phone, online, and even by shouting out to your neighbors from across the street when you venture out. Take long walks and connect with others with a smile as you take in the spring. Look to the river and shore and watch for our migrant birds returning home to Milford where they will rest in our trees and greet you with a morning song when you awake.

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readers’ letters I look forward to each issue and love getting

Please include Lauralton Hall in some of your

do an article on the history of football in

for 400 girls 9-12.

Milford...from Milford H.S, Jonathan Law,

Foran H.S.? I would love to see an article on the Arnold College football team. Hall of

Fame N.Y Giant Andy Robustelli went there along with Alan Webb.

—William Riley, Capistraino Beach, CA

Thanks for your suggestion. We have mentioned

articles. Lovely old mansion and vibrant school

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the magazine. Any chance that you can

—Sharon Brennon, Lauralton Hall, Class of 1965

Thanks for your feedback Sharon. We have

Walnut Beach has the extension at the end.

the years, but the interest in the school never

the sun setting in the west.

done numerous articles on Lauralton Hall over wavers. Look for something in the future.

Also, in the right side of the photo you can see —Doug Edo, Milford, CT

Arnold College in several stories over the years

The About the Cover [Winter 2019] states

You are correct, Doug. The cover of the winter

football players. We’ll add it to the list!

looks more like Gulf Beach pier. I don’t believe

Beach pier. Good catch! Apologies for the error.

but have never focused on their role in grooming

the location as the Walnut Beach pier, but it

issue of Milford Living was, in fact, the Gulf

Drop us a line… Please send your comments, contributions, suggestions, and questions to Milford Living Magazine P.O. Box 2387, Milford, CT 06460 or email our publisher at: suzanne@milfordliving.com

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Art is Everywhere

W

inding your way around Milford you can take in all the sites: the Green, the boardwalk, the beach, the harbor, historic homes, lovely shops and restaurants…and art. Aside from all the New England charms afforded to us, Milford

is lucky to have a thriving arts community. Fortunately, if you can’t make it to an exhibit all you

Look for the sculptures that commemorate

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need do is look around… art is nearly everywhere you turn.

The statuary was created by artists who cast

the history of our fair city. The bronze

them piece by piece and welded them together

monuments that dot the downtown area were

to produce steadfast reminders of our past.

are stones as old the 1600s. Prior to machine

carefully cast to honor the achievements of

Another spot you may not expect to view

tools, gravestones were all hand carved. The

citizens who did their utmost to keep us free.

art is at the Old Milford Cemetery where there

Milford Historical Society offers fascinating tours that explain the meaning of symbols carved into the stones and the stories behind unusual sculptures…including one hauntingly beautiful weeping lady.

Take a stroll along the boardwalk at Walnut Beach. Aside from the spectacular views and fresh salt air, be sure to look for the ad hoc art that dots your surroundings. Many visitors have taken to creating sculptures with what they come across; shells are lined up to form shapes and driftwood is stacked creating interesting forms. Rock sculptures abound, withstanding the sometimes-rough elements

Rock sculptures, murals, and monuments around town...art for all to see.

at the beach. The transient nature of this art makes it all the more special.

Murals adorn a number of buildings

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throughout Milford. The Washington Bridge is depicted on the side of the Bridge House, the American flag on the VFW Post in Devon, and sailing ships on the Ship’s Store at Milford Boat Works. Several others were created in a project spear headed by the Milford Arts JJ RICHARDS (2)

Council (MAC). The Firehouse Gallery at

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Walnut Beach is one of the most recent murals in town.

The MAC also overseas the work installed

within the Bill Meddick Permanent Art Collection, which is on view at the Parson’s Center. The works of local and worldrenowned artists line many of the hallways, and each year additional art displays are created and exhibited by Milford students.

The MAC has encouraged public art for decades. Projects such as Submarines on Parade (2000), once dotted downtown, with one of the artistic renditions still located at Milford Landing. One submarine sculpture Stethacanthus was stolen from the Green. (It was created by the writer of this piece, who would love to get it back…no questions asked.)

MAC’s upcoming public art project, “Meet

Milford Yacht Club “Not your grandfather’s club”

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milford spotlight Me at the Bench” will see unique benches installed throughout the downtown area. Artists have been submitting their concepts for what will become some of the

Look forward to seeing unique

most practical art in town! Paige Miglio,

benches around town this autumn thanks to

Executive Director of MAC is looking

MAC’s Meet Me at the Bench project.

excited about this project and the way it’s

Chances are you’ve been enjoying art

helping bring MAC’s vision for ‘creativity

around town without even realizing it. Take

happening everywhere’ to life,” she says.

the time to glance around when you stop into

“The benches will be mapped out for people

Parsons, keep an eye out for murals, admire

to stroll bench to bench and enjoy the

the bronze statuary on the Green, and snap a

art. They can sit, reflect on the work, and

picture of those intricate rock sculptures along

enjoy it with friends and neighbors.” MAC

the boardwalk…they may not be there after

received a state grant to run the public art

the next storm.

project, which should see benches installed

Stethacanthus, from Submarines on Parade was

Art truly is everywhere in Milford.

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A Mission to Inspire Change

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ut of a personal tragedy, Donna Cimarelli has created a life-affirming opportunity. Her daughter, Maren Victoria Sanchez, lost her life during an attack while attending Jonathan Law High School on April 25, 2014. In the aftermath of this tragic event, Donna has channeled Maren’s indomitable spirit into a force for positivity and change.

“I know that she would never want us to sit around and cry, but to get up and make things happen just the way she did when she was physically among us,” Cimarelli says. In 2016, she founded the Maren Sanchez Home

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at your service

Maren’s spirit lives on through volunteers who make it their mission to educate young women about emotional and physical manipulation. awareness of the truth about manipulation and physical violence, while simultaneously helping those at risk to recognize red flags and warning signs. “It’s never too early to educate girls and young women about the dangers that face them in this world,” says Cimarelli,

“It’s never too early to educate girls and young women about the dangers that face them in this world.”

Foundation (MSHF), whose main mission is to educate and empower girls and young women

foundation—all of the good that we are doing

who serves as CEO and president of MSHF. “All

to defend themselves against emotional,

and will continue to do in her name.”

women are at risk of being victims. The earlier

psychological, and verbal manipulation and

Though workshops, classes, special events,

physical violence. “As her mother, I believe

online tutorials, and educational initiatives,

their own safety, the better. We need to raise

that Maren wants us to celebrate her and our

this Milford-based foundation strives to raise

our girls differently. They need to understand

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they learn how to help advocate for and ensure

what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to

from manipulative relationships at the first

avoid it.”

sign of danger.”

Numerous MSHF initiatives are offered year-

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how to protect to themselves and turn away

At present, MSHF is forming a partnership with Southern Connecticut State University to

round. “We created a workshop that features

bring the HER-Self Defense classes and HER-Self

keynote speakers and lifesaving activities for

Awareness lectures to campus in unison with

young women, and partnered with the Wood-

the SCSU Police Department. Cimarelli points to

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the MSFH “advisory boards, which ensure that

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women to teach them lifesaving self-defense

reports. “During this intensive two-hour course,

topics that we teach. We’re partnering with Dr.

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David Bernstein (a national threat assessment

self-defense techniques but gain confidence

specialist) and Officer Rob Cippola of Wilton,

confidence to come forward without fear of

and self-esteem. Parents can sign their children

along with local therapists and teachers”.

repercussion is essential. Cimarelli believes

up for our classes and workshops where we

Whether at school, at home, or in their

that “more programs with mentorships should

address all issues concerning manipulation…

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at your service people—emotionally, psychologically, and physically.”

Sharing these concepts with private and public institutions is equally important.

“Schools, companies, and HR departments can visit the MSHF website (www.marensanchez-

“We are very grateful to Trinity Point Wealth of Milford for believing in our mission and helping us to change the world one girl at a time.” ing us to change the world one girl at a time.”

On the MSHF webpage the words EDUCATE

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posed over silhouettes of four women posing

our upcoming events,” Cimarelli says. “Any

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the community. “Our team is proud to support

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Caring for Mother Nature

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fter witnessing first-hand the devastating environmental impact of an oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, Senator Gaylord Nelson teamed up with Congressman Pete McCloskey with an idea for a “National Teach-In on the Environment”. Thus, the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. The wellcoordinated event was a smashing success. Twenty million people, fully 10 percent of the population of the United States, participated. There were lectures across the country. That very successful “teach-in” began a movement that will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year.

To commemorate the milestone, Milford will

“We are trying to get the word out of how

host “Fighting for our Future…Milford Earth Day

important it is for all of us to protect our home,

2020 and Beyond.” Ann Berman, a longtime

the Earth, for which we are totally dependent,”

from the City of Milford, the Board of Alderman,

environmental advocate and one of the

Berman says. “We want people to see our

the Environmental Concerns Coalition, Milford

organizers, is excited about the event. “Though

connections between not only the obvious—

Speaks Out, Milford Trees, and the Milford Land

many of us see the climate in crisis, we want this

having clean air, water, soil, and scenic

Conservation Trust,” explains Joseph Alling,

event to be joyous…to celebrate our Earth which

beauty—but with all life forms and species, be

co-chair of Milford Earth Day 2020 committee.

has so much beauty.” The goal, she affirms, is

they bugs, bats, clams, oysters and lobsters. We

“Our event, scheduled for April 25, from 9:30 am

to celebrate what Mother Nature has bestowed

are all connected.”

to 3:30 pm, will be focused on helping celebrate

upon Milford: “our Long Island Sound, our parks,

The Earth Day 2020 event has everyone

the accomplishments of the environmental

our mostly clean air, our drinking water, and

pitching in to help. “The Milford Earth Day

movement while promoting action toward

especially the many recreational advantages we

2020 committee is made up of Milford

a more sustainable future for Milford.” This

have here in Milford.”

conservationists, including representatives

family-friendly event will feature many

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activities. “Poet laureate Mick Theebs will

focused on encouraging plantings. Their

be composing a poem to read and local

new initiative is to reach a milestone of 100

band FastBack will provide live music.

million trees planted by 2022. You can help

Environmental projects, such as cleanups,

them reach that goal by taking out a $10

will also be taking place at locations

membership. In return you receive ten trees

around Milford,” says Alling.

seedlings of your choice for you to plant.

Join at www.arborday.org.

has deep roots. In 1594, the Spanish

Caring for our environment is

village Mondoñedo had the first

something every individual can do every

documented arbor plantation festival.

day. Plant a tree. If you don’t have a green

In the U.S., Arbor Day was first held in

thumb, volunteer for a beach cleanup. You

Nebraska in 1872 and has since become a

can recycle, use reusable containers, not

way to encourage tree planting. Held at

run water while brushing your teeth—it

different times of year depending on the

all helps.

climate, Connecticut celebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday in April.

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Marine Biology Camp

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Campers will learn about the art of archaeology and Native American culture. They will explore an ancient village site and have three full days of “digs.”

Bird Identification Camp Campers will have the opportunity to view live

Coastal Center at Milford Point

203-878-7440 www.ctaudubon.org Fostering a love for curiosity and exploration, the Connecticut Audubon camps offer summer programs for kids ages 3-14 to explore nature all summer long.

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Campers study marine habitats and cetaceans using posters, live, and rare museum specimens. Among other things, they’ll collect, label, and mount a marine mollusk collection.

Girl Scouts of CT Camp Katoya

203-877-7214 www.gsofct.org On a beautiful setting of 57 acres in Milford, campers can try out the traditional camping experience, including outdoor cooking, environmental education, fire building, and more.

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(members and non-members) who want to learn to sail.

Program includes adventure sailing, race training, and field trips with the goal of building lifelong sailors.

Cub Scout Camp at Eisenhower Park

Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council 203-876-6868 www.ctyankee.org Packs, Dens, and individuals are all welcome to register for Connecticut Yankee Council’s Day Camps for a week of outdoor adventure packed

with archery, field sports, nature, STEM, Scout skills, and more.

ART, MUSIC & THEATER

Do you have a budding Picasso or Mozart in the family? How about a young actor or ballerina? Check out these offerings for art and music camps in and

Pantochino Productions Summer Camp 203-843-0959

www.pantochino.com Presented by the Milford Arts Council, this is a summer theater program where in five-day sessions, kids will perform in an original music written just for Pantochino’s summer program.

Milford Recreation Art Camps

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chance to create their own masterpieces.

Young artists will stretch their imagination by making pots and other creations by hand and on the pottery wheel.

SPORTS

No matter what the sport, there’s probably a camp for it in

Creative Crafts

Campers will have fun making a variety of crafts while making friends and getting a little messy!

Fashion Design Camp

Campers will learn to draw and design fashion, measure, cut, and sew fabric, and create seasonal clothing and accessories for a doll or stuffed animal.

Milford. Here is a list of indoor and outdoor sports camps for

Krafty Kids

Campers create fun tie-dyed projects that they will be taking home at the end of the week!

movie making while writing scripts, creating storyboards, and filming scenes with their fellow campers.

Movie Making Camp

Painting Picassos

Aspiring young actors and directors experience the art of

Campers will learn about famous artists and get the

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203-501-1000 www.gcaofct.com/milford GCA offers a variety of gymnastics, ninja, dance camps and activities for children ages 3-16.

Milford Indoor Tennis

203-876-1776 www.milfordindoortennis.com Camps for players ages 5-17 who are looking to improve or learn to play tennis. The focus is on developing a love for the game as well as helping build happy and healthy athletes.

Milford Recreation Sports Camps

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Golf Academy

Learn the game of golf at a top learning facility, Great River Golf Club. Clinics will focus on skill development, rules, and etiquette.

High School Volleyball Camp

Taught by Foran High School head coach Julie Johnson, players will work on basic skills,

offensive and defensive drills, and team situations.

instruction from former CT Coach of the Year, Brian Adkins.

Lacrosse Camp Clinics

Outdoor Summer Basketball Camp

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Skyhawks Academy Summer Sports Camps

Campers choose from a multi-sports camp or a specific sport camp including baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, flag football, golf, soccer, or track & field.

Softball and Volleyball Camp Clinic

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Summer Playground Program

Fun activities and events for kids aged 6-12. Held at West Shore Recreation Center, Milford Academy, and Orchard Hills

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education notebook

Senora Lapham reads a Spanish version of a book commonly used as “mentor text” during English literacy instruction. pace without the need for a specialized world language teacher. They have been able to redirect funds to other school needs while still supporting a world language curriculum.

Embracing World Language

COURTESY MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE)

Currently, students in grades 5-8 use their

W

ith the expansion of global markets and increased cultural diversity comes the need for school districts across the country to reevaluate world language offerings and instruction to students. Educators have long known the benefits of learning a second language. These include greater ability to acquire knowledge, improved memory, increased achievement on standardized tests, student’s greater understanding of how they fit into the surrounding world, and a more positive attitude about other cultures. In the long term, the impact multilingualism can have on one’s job marketability is undeniable.

The optimal age to begin learning a second

Chromebooks and a headset to access the program with supervision from the regular classroom teacher. While online programs offer the capability for students to learn more than one language, Saint Mary’s current focus is on Spanish. The school is looking at other online resources that will allow expansion of world language into its lower grades.

This year, Milford Public Schools began teaching Spanish to students in grades K-1, joining a handful of Connecticut public schools offering world language to its youngest learners. Expansion to include all elementary grades is anticipated. Designed

turned to a non-traditional way to offer world

language has also been debated. Educators

language and now uses Rosetta Stone, a

generally understand that earlier is better.

familiar online program that utilizes patented

And yet, with school budgets stretched thin,

speech-recognition technology. Principal Frank

finding the money to fund such programs can

Lacerenza sees many benefits of this innovative

be challenging.

model. Students can progress at their own

school is something Milford public school

The Academy, Milford’s alternative high school,

parents have long wanted. Saint Mary School,

celebrated “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead).

serving children pre-K through grade eight,

Students researched and prepared a presentation

has offered it in various forms for more

for a school-wide assembly which included food,

than 20 years. Several years ago, the school

music, and a variety of interactive activities.

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COURTESY OF MILFORD BOE

World language instruction in elementary

as a Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) program, the focus is on the acquisition of language through the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. An important component of FLES enhances the understanding of other cultures and their connection and relationship to COURTESY OF MILFORD BOE

one’s own. Students receive instruction for 25 minutes every other day in a co-teaching model with both a Spanish teacher and the regular classroom teacher. Ninety percent of instruction is in Spanish and includes a variety of fun activities such as games, puppets, music, and dance designed to keep the class

Senora Junkins and students talk about the temperature before learning a Spanish song about

interesting and relevant.

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education notebook James Maciag, a first-grade student at

what he is learning.” His older sister, who

Pumpkin Delight School, looks forward to

did not have the benefit of this early Spanish

Spanish class. His favorite game, Find the

instruction, gets in on the fun, too, when

Llama, helps build vocabulary. “We have to say

James teaches her new words and the games

what a picture is in Spanish and pick up the

he plays in school.

Milford Public School educators are

it. If we find the llama, we get to hide it. It is

equally happy to see the transformation

really fun learning the words,” he explains.

that has occurred with the expansion of

James’ mother shares his excitement, saying

world language. Jamie Whitaker, principal

she loves that he uses his new vocabulary

of Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School is

in context both in and out of school. “When

astounded by the carryover throughout the

he encounters a word in English that he has

school day when she hears students using

learned in Spanish, he tells us how to say it

Spanish naturally and accurately. East Shore

and how the teacher introduced the word to

Middle School principal Shannan Carlson

him. Overall, I think it has been very beneficial

agrees. “Students in these courses experience

Senora Trombetta and students discuss

for him and I love how excited he gets to share

and study real-world cultural comparisons,

upcoming weather conditions in Milford.

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customs, and traditions and engage in

Foran, students can become members of

allow them to explore the rich value of other

speaking and listening activities in the target

three different societies. Latin, the largest,

cultures while learning how to communicate

language. Our middle school students now

inducted 20 students this year, followed by

with people in the community in a positive and

enter high school with greater knowledge and

Spanish with eight students, and French

meaningful way.”

interest in world languages as well,” she says.

with six students.

Amy Fedigan, assistant superintendent

The school district’s foreign language

James Messina, an instructional supervisor

for the school district and a former world

curriculum is progressive and follows the

for Humanities in Milford Public Schools, sees

language teacher, sums it up nicely.

natural sequence of language learning, from

the need for robust world language study,

“Learning a second language boosts children’s

initial exposure to mastery of the language

saying universities are driving the conversation

cognitive development as well as enhances

by graduation. In middle school, students

that students leave high school able to speak

their social and emotional development. It

learn both French and Spanish. In high

and understand a second language. “Milford

helps children to develop empathy and grow

school, Latin is also offered, with expanding

Public Schools is preparing students for college,

an appreciation for cultures and experiences

interest. French 5 is available to those

career, and life readiness. Students are going

beyond their own. Learning a language

who desire to advance their learning even

to be living and working in an increasingly

beyond one’s native language opens doors to

further. World Language Honor Societies

diverse world. Our dynamic world language

endless possibilities.”

have also become popular. At Joseph A.

staff provide students with experiences that

—Susan Glennon

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at home

When styling your table, remember the rule of “decorating in threes,” and make sure a candle is one of the three.

Candles are Always on Trend J

KATIE GEDDES(3)

Lighting is everything, so don’t forget about

ust because winter has come to an end doesn’t mean its time to put the candles away.

I can say with absolute certainty that decorating with candles will never, ever go out of style. How many things can you say that about?

There’s something quite entrancing and cocooning about the warm glow and wafting scent of a wax-filled vessel. It’s luxurious and cozy and an absolute must when styling your home.

Here are four favorite ways to integrate candles into your decor.

Mix real with fake. I like candles everywhere, but I also want my home to feel safe. So in certain areas (especially a

(Make sure all towels and shower curtains are far away!) The room literally glows, and it’s a unique decorating touch that every guest will comment on.

Try grouping candles into two categories:

room where they will be unattended), I will

affordable candles that you burn on the

use battery-operated flicker candles and tea

stove daily to give your home a pleasant

lights. They look real and provide the same

overall smell, and nice candles that you

ambiance.

burn on special occasions and have on

If you’re entertaining and the bathroom

display. These nice candles look beautiful

that will be used has a tub in it, fill the

on coffee tables and side tables when

tub with a few inches of water and place

paired with items such as books, greenery,

a handful of floating candles in the water.

decorative bowls, items of curiosity, etc.

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your hallways! Having a candle flickering in a dark hallway (and here is where to use the faux version for safety) feels very primitive and alluring. Want to take it to the next level? Check out your local antique store for a vintage metal swing arm sconce. It’s the perfect perch for a

“I fell in love tonight with the candle flicker dancing in the moonlight on my old wood table.” — Atticus candle and will cast it’s glow up and fill the

love and gives the added benefit of actually

space. It’s a game changer!

neutralizing pollutants in your home and

If you’re looking to purchase some nice

cleaning the air. Plus, beeswax candles burn

candles, look no further than Milford!

brighter, cleaner, and 2-5 times longer than

Inside Living Style at 80 Broad Street has a

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wonderful selection of candles with different

hands on one of these gems, you can reach out

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considered collectible treasures, sought after and shared as a way to reminisce about our evening adventures. Once an intrinsic part of cocktail culture,

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There’s just something about the springtime; you know...that added daylight, those baby animals, the sweet smell of the greenhouses that have once again opened for a new growing season. What better way to savor the spring than explore some of Milford’s hidden gems from shore to forest?

Take a walk over the

Milford Harbor.

vernal pools, and

to a pond and forms a

Hotchkiss Bridge for

Nestled alongside the

forested areas through-

small island connected

the best waterfall

Wepawaug River,

out its 200-acres of

by bridges where there

views. Then stroll along Eisenhower Park

woodlands. Flowing the

are always creatures to

Founder’s Walk and

encompasses three

entire length of the park, discover and streams to

enjoy a serene view of

miles of trails, wetlands, the Wepawaug diverts

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dip your toes in.

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Located at the Western-most

inside and out. Buffered by

a curved peninsula, offering a

the shoreline, walking in the

tip of the city, the Coastal

an expanse of sea grass dunes

safe nesting haven for shore-

water, and marveling at all of

Center at Milford Point

stretching to the end of the

birds like the piping plover and the seashells glimmering like

harbors all types of wildlife

point, the sandbar extends into egret. Spend hours combing

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tiny beach tokens.

JJ RICHARDS

Tucked just south of Milford

The 47-acre park features a

From the shore of Silver Sands,

tidally submerged sandbar.

Harbor, the sheltered waters at

beach, a restored salt marsh,

particularly at low tide, it’s

This particular spot unearths a

Silver Sands State Park make

and a three-mile boardwalk

difficult to resist the lure of

trove of beach treasures from

this seaside park a great spot for stretching from the end of East

Charles Island, only a half-mile

mermaid slippers to scallop

families and treasure hunters.

walk from shore along the

shells and handfuls of sea glass.

Broadway to Walnut Beach.

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JJ RICHARDS

A hidden treasure on Milford’s

created in the 1950s. The main

watching all year round. (About

species of concern.) Butterflies,

west side, the Mondo Ponds

trail loop is a perfect under-an-

175 birds have been documented

dragonflies, and damselflies can

Nature Preserve offers 36 acres of

hour walk. There are places to fish at Mondo Ponds including

trails to explore around five ponds in the warmer months and bird

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endangered, threatened, and

also be discovered just alongside the pond edges.

The crescent-shaped, sandy Gulf Beach and its fishing pier with views of Charles Island is one of the best-kept secrets of the city. When everyone is headed west to Walnut Beach come summer, Gulf Beach offers the best of both worlds with onsite parking, bathrooms, and the only beach-front snack stand serving up burgers, dogs, and 25 flavors of soft serve. Plus, there’s a pretty awesome drum circle gathering on select Sunday evenings during the warmer months. Opposite the beach, Gulf

JJ RICHARDS

Pond is a haven for shorebirds with viewing platforms on both Gulf Street and Buckingham Avenue. And the sunsets…they never get old.

Sail the Connecticut River aboard Onrust!

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Discover New England’s Great River

Photo by Pim Van Hemmen

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T

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Luckily, here in Milford there are still many choices for late night dining. Cuisine runs from simple to gourmet at establishments with atmosphere from casual to more formal, giving diners options for their nocturnal noshes.

21 Daniel Street, Milford 203-693-2555 https://elisrg.com/tavern Open Sun-Mon 4:00pm–1:00am; Tues–Thurs 4:00pm–11:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am–2:00am

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burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and more, Eli’s

of high-end small plates, flatbreads,

customers enjoy their late-night dining.

BRIDGEPORT FLYER DINER 249 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford 203-878-5121 www.bptflyerdiner.com Open 24/7 Open around the clock, this classic American diner is a popular Milford eatery. Serving a wide variety of classic diner fare as well as healthy Greek cuisine—all with generous portions—generations of MARIO RECUPICO

Milfordites have made “The Flyer” their go-to for middle-ofthe-night meals.

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1061 Boston Post Road, Milford 203-713-8887 www.mexicotipicoct.com Open Sun-Thurs11:00am–1:00am; Fri-Sat11:00am–2:00am.

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COLONY GRILL 36 Broad Street, Milford 203-876-1935 www.colonygrill.com Open Mon-Wed 11:30am–12:30am; Thurs 11:30am–1:00am; Fri-Sat 11:30am– 2:00am; Sun11:30am–11:00pm Pizza is often a late night go-to food, and

For those preferring their late-night

Colony Grill is the go-to place for those

meals to have a Mexican flair, Mexico

looking for a delicious pie. Pizza is served

Tipico is the place to go. A full menu is

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around town

Something’s Brewing!

A

popular German drinking song states, “In heaven there is no beer, that’s why we drink it here.” By “here” they just might mean Connecticut. The craft beer industry—small, independent brew pubs and microbreweries—has exploded in the last few decades, and Connecticut has become a major player in the U.S. beer boom. In 2011, Connecticut had only 16 breweries; now there are almost 100.

and Weichner both attended brewing school

Connecticut’s beer industry contributes $3.1

in Germany and met while working at New

billion to the state’s economy and supports

England Brewing. O’Neil, a childhood friend

21,347 jobs, with craft beer contributing 700

of D’Agostino, worked in the sales side of the

million. Hemmed in between two of the

business. Together, they renovated a 10,000

state’s brewing giants—New England Brewing

square foot warehouse and built the bar and

Company in Woodbridge and Two Roads

furniture themselves.

sadly without a brewery…until now.

Thirsty for a home of their own, a handful of

but proud of what Tribus has accomplished.

“We’re new, and compared to larger breweries we’re babies in the game, but we’ve really

out in the hopyard whispering “If you build it,

grown by leaps and bounds. We just recently

they will come.” So, with malted barley dreams

won a Gold Medal at the Great American Beer

and a ton of hard work, Milford Point Brewing,

festival for our Session IPA which is really

Tribus Beer Company, and the soon to be open

special,” says McKay.

Tribus Beer Company at 100 Raton Drive, was

As for the competition and battle for local market share, McKay says, “This business is

founded when friends Sebastian D’Agostino,

really kind of a brotherhood, and everybody in

Sean O’Neil, and Matt Weichner got together

the industry sort of knows each other. The guys

over buffalo wings and beers at Archie Moore’s

from Milford Point come in with beers for us

and decided to make their collective dream

to try, so if there is any competition, it’s really

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find one that best suits their taste.

Tap room manager Sean McKay is nothing

businessmen and local brewers heard a voice

Dockside Brewery and Beirgarden were born.

brews to choose, Milford residents are sure to

of owning a brewery a reality. D’Agostino

Association and the Beer Institute,

Brewing Company in Stratford—Milford was

beer revolution. Offering many varieties of

GERRY MCGUIRE (3)

According to the National Beer Wholesalers

Milford leads the pack in Connecticut’s craft

only in the realm of competing with ourselves to create the very best beer and environment GERRY MCGUIRE (2)

we can.”

The guys from Milford Point Brewing McKay mentioned are Chris Willet and Jerry Candido.

They chose the auspicious date of April 7, 2018 to host their grand opening, not knowing it happened to be National Beer Day. Clearly the

Milford Point Brewing became a reality four years after co-owner Chris Willet took home the top

fates were aligned. Even though their original

prize in a 2014 home brewer’s contest with his Silver Sands Summer Ale.

tasting room was roughly 1/8 of the size of their brewery today, and despite the fact that their

Willet and Candido met through their kids’

With his brewing know-how and Candido’s

license at the time only permitted them to pour

softball team and discovered they both shared

background as an electrician and all-around

8-ounce beers, they still had a line going out

a love of craft beer. Willet was an avid home

handyman, they decided they had what it takes

the door and through the parking lot at 230

brewer who had won the 2014 home brewer’s

to start their own brewery. Having expanded

Woodmont Road.

competition at Cask Republic in Stamford.

the brewery since their early days, the extra

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around town Cris-Craft boat—will welcome beer

comedians, acoustic music acts, and

lovers to sample the 35 beers on tap.

trivia nights.

The selection will include many

When it comes to Connecticut’s growing craft beer industry, Willet’s approach is the more the merrier. “Here

GERRY MCGUIRE (2)

space has enabled them to host standup

local CT favorites and new suds that Brewmeister Andy Schwartz of Stony Creek-fame will create

in Milford, it’s almost perfect for groups,

Milford Point Brewing’s founders Jerry Candido and Chris Willett have

birthday, or bachelor or bachelorette

grown their business quickly and have plans for further expansion.

parties to do a beer trail from one end of

on site.

Hoping for a grand opening in March, co-founders Dan

the town to the other. If the product is good and

Avenue in Devon. Sitting on three acres of

Bagley and Bob Chicoine have been working

you have a fun atmosphere and your location is

riverfront property, the 43,000 square foot

on the brewery since 2016. “We hoped to have

easily accessible, people will be excited to go out

brewery will feature an outdoor beer garden

opened sooner but we had a lot of renovation

and try what their local breweries have to offer.”

and 70 slips for boaters as well as showers and

to do and we’re trying to make sure everything

The newest addition to Milford’s beer boom

laundry facilities. Inside, nautical motifs—

is perfect,” explains Chicoine. A former stock

will be the Dockside Brewery at 40 Bridgeport

including the mahogany bow of an iconic

trader, Chicoine’s 15 trips to Oktoberfest in

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Munich proved that his true profession should

The main word in craft beer is not beer,

involve beer. He became part owner of Engine 15

but craft. Brewing is not just throwing the

Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida and

right ingredients into vat. Making a good

then set his sights north to Milford. “Connecticut

beer takes trial and error, education, and time

really has a great craft brewing culture and

to master. From sours to stouts, to pilsners,

Milford was just the perfect place. I want our

IPAs, and the old reliable lager, Milford’s

brewery to be the gateway to Milford,” he says

brewers have taken their love of beer and spent both their time and personal fortunes

boaters as far away as Maryland, excited at the

to craft brews they hope will be enjoyed and

prospect of motoring up to Milford for a visit

appreciated.

and a cold one. “I want this to be a destination.

So, the next time you’re feeling thirsty and

A place where people come from all over and

want something with a little heart and soul,

visit Milford and Devon and really take in how

visit your local Milford brewery and see what

great an area this is. We couldn’t have asked for

they’ve been brewing up.

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historical perspective Women workers at Flagg & Baldwin pose for a group shot. Notice the hat forms behind them.

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sparked the idea for the company.

Hat’s off to the Flagg & Baldwin Straw Hat Factory

T

hroughout its few centuries, downtown Milford has been the site of countless businesses that have risen and fallen. For a time, the Flagg & Baldwin Straw Hat Factory was one of the most profitable and successful.

In the mid-19th century, approximately 2,450 people lived in the Milford community.

At the height of Flagg & Baldwin’s success in 1868, they employed as many as 700 workers, accounting for more than 30 percent of the local workforce.

The factory attracted workers from all over New England, as people were transitioning from farm work to manufacturing jobs due to the Industrial Revolution. Arthur Stowe, a Milford historian, recalls his greatgrandmother made the trek to Milford from Maine to be employed at Flagg & Baldwin.

A big part of the success of the business was attributed to Miss Mary Mills, later Mrs. Isaac Green. Mills was brought over from England to work at the factory, and taught employees to sew straw braids into the hats that created the finished product that would be sold globally.

Though Flagg retired in 1860, the company continued with Baldwin and George Furman as its shop superintendent. Baldwin was often described as a boss who was sympathetic,

Flagg & Baldwin was created in 1848 when

the financial distresses of 1837. In 1841, at the

affable, and intelligent, and took the time to

Nathan A. Baldwin and Elisha Flagg went into

age of seventeen, Baldwin met a straw goods

get to know each of his employees and clients

business together. The factory was constructed

dealer by the name of Charles Miles, which

personally. Baldwin was very involved in the

in 1851 by Daniel Buckingham and operated on Factory Lane where Archie Moore’s Bar and Restaurant and Spinnaker Wharf THE DANIEL E. MOGER PHOTO COLLECTION

Apartments are located today. The factory officially opened in 1852, producing straw hats that were shipped from Milford Harbor worldwide, with a large consumer base in Europe.

The factory was one of the many manufacturing industries that opened in Milford during a period that saw businessmen attempting to recover from

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A view of the Flagg & Baldwin factory as seen from Milford Harbor.

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ways to improve efficiency himself. He followed Flagg into retirement in 1892.

Nathaniel S. W. Vanderhoef, the businessman behind the majority of straw hat sales in New York at the time, leased the Flagg & Baldwin factory in 1880, and for many years following it was rebranded as Vanderhoef & Company. The factory continued producing straw hats until 1916 when Vanderhoef & Company dissolved.

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historical perspective sometime in the late 1950s or early ‘60s.

“Businesses like this went under as the fashions went out of style or someone made them cheaper somewhere else,” says Baldwin.

“I suspect the latter is responsible in this case.”

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Borough of Woodmont and City of Milford replaced the historic

Signal Rock flagpole which had flown Old

Glory since 1895. The flagpole was originally a “signal post” placed by the Connecticut Shellfish association in 1881. In 1895, the

Woodmont Association decided to replace it with a flagpole. The actual pole was salvaged from a mid-1800’s tall ship.

Crews worked in concert to complete the project in a race against time during the two-hour low tide window. One crew in place. At 44-feet high, the pole is built to

brought to shore by a 175-ton crane with a

weather 180 mph winds.

256-foot reach. The second crew worked to

The top portion of the old pole will be saved

salvage the old pole. A third crew of steeple

for a local museum. The remainder will be

jacks and riggers worked to put the new pole

sliced and the sections will be etched with a

Special thanks to those for their assistance: Paul Buda, Matt Gritch, Marvin Display, A-Quick-Pick Crane Service, Mallico Construction, and Valley Restoration.

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Fun Spring Activities Checklist

Visit the MAC for the annual Milford Photo Expo April 2- May 29.

Build a bluebird house.

Cast out for the Children’s Trout Derby at the Duck Pond on May 2nd.

Listen for spring peepers on a vernal pool walk at Beaverbrook.

Clean our coastline and volunteer for Mackenzie’s Annual Beach Clean Up, May 2nd.

Play a tune on the Milford Street Piano on the Green.

Have a picnic at Silver Sands State Park.

Stroll down the Milford Green during the Milford Artisan Market on Mother’s Day weekend.

Stop for an ice cream cone after work.

Come fly a kite at Walnut Beach during the annual Milford Living Kite Fly, May 16th!

Count the tulips in bloom on the Milford Green.

Look for rainbows over Charles Island after a rainstorm.

Catch the Led Zepplin Tribute Show at the Milford Performance Center May 16th.

Take in a ball game at one of Milford’s many recreation fields.

Kayak through the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh.

Go strawberry picking at Glendale Farms after June 1st.

Swing on the swingset at the playground at Eisenhower Park.

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Spring in Bloom his is my favorite coastal bloomer. I stop every year, mid to late May, to see this grove of beach plum at the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center with it’s leading path to the shore. The prolific delicate blossoms make a stunning foreground to soft blue skies.

Photographer: Nancy Wierzbicki

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The Governor’s Monument on the Jefferson Bridge across from the lower duckpond waterfall.

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