February 26, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 9
Main Street Reconstruction to Begin April 1 Staff Report
Major reconstruction of Main Street is scheduled to begin April 1, according to the town’s Engineering Department. The Main Street Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project—a complete rejuvenation of the streetscape in the center of
town—has been awarded to Colonna Concrete and Asphalt Paving LLC of Woodbridge for $11,352,910. The contractor has completed similar roadway projects in Chester, Trumbull, Danbury, and Waterford. Construction funding comes through a Connecticut Department of Transportation Local Transportation Capital Improvement Pro-
gram (LoTCIP) grant obtained by the Engineering Department. The town has engaged M&J Engineering P.C. to provide construction engineering and inspection services. As on-site inspectors, M&J will oversee the contractor to ensure See Main Street page 9
Blizzard Blasts Branford
John Masci Jr. is leading by example for the Branford Fire Department...................................2
Looking Ahead The Hand boys swimming co-op is keeping its eyes on the prize........12
A pedestrian walks along Montowese Street in Branford on Feb. 23 as a blizzard brings whiteout conditions to the region. Forecasters expected up to 2 feet of snow and wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
A Wonderful Struggle An upcoming program at the New Haven Museum retells the story of Jewish women in the labor movement...................................19
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