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TABLE OF CONTENTS Feature

26

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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Bill Canfield, Susan Carroll Dwyer, Steve Cooper, Bryan Creevy, Robert Forster, Steven Franko, Lindsay Holme, Shaileen Kelly Landsberg, Sherry Lynn Johnson, Maryalice Manning, Gerry McGuire, JJ Richards

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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.

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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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

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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!

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great source for finding out about city-

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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

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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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this season

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.

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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.

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improved upon the wood stove design and

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Winter Bucket List W

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

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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

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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.”

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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.

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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.

2020 • Milford Living 27

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

28 Milford Living • Winter

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

COURTESY OF ARCIOULO’S

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

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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.

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When ice coats the roads,

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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-

COURTESY OF CENTER REHAB

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

WASH THOSE HANDS!

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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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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Human Herpes Virus (HHV).” Such

Sensitive Care Dentistry equate a

Quinter and his colleagues at

or implants unless your mouth

Road. “Cannabinoids are naturally

precautions particularly apply to

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.

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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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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

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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.

RELAX…IT’LL BE OVER SOON

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

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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

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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.

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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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“We’re seeing a cool trend of half our audiences being regulars and half being first timers,” Cooper says. “People right here in Milford, as well as surrounding communities, are still just finding out about us, so word of STEVE COOPER

mouth is still one of the strongest methods of communication.”

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The Best of the 70s, the AC/DC Dirty Deeds, and

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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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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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begs to be eaten with a knife and fork

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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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Green-Up Your Evergreens

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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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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

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greetings from milford

Faded Winter inter postcards from Milford’s past are rare. There

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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.

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