April 17, 2025 Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 16
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Shoreline’s Overdose Spike Intensifies ESDHD Naracan Training By Pam Johnson Sound Senior Staff Writer
An area spike of eight reported overdoses in four days, including one fatality, has intensified East Shore District Health Department’s (ESDHD) outreach work, providing free Narcan training and raising awareness about dangerous drug use. Between Saturday, April 5, and Tuesday, April 8, six overdose incidents were reported
among towns within ESDHD’s coverage area of Branford, North Branford, and East Haven, and two overdoses were reported in a neighboring town, said ESDHD Community Health Coordinator and Public Health Educator Barbara Naclerio. As of press time for this story, Naclerio said no further overdoses had been reported. “It was an inordinate amount in a very short period of time. In all of March, we had
nine overdoses,” said Naclerio. She also noted all eight overdoses were reported because they received Emergency Medical Service (EMS) response. “We know they are overdoses because EMS responded, and there has been an investigation by the state. There could be See Shoreline's page 12
Crumb and Get It Dozens of seagulls flock around Cathy Luedee of Branford on April 13 at Branford Point as she tosses small pieces of bread to them on an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. The sunny day provided a welcome break from the rainy weather the area has experienced lately, drawing many residents outdoors to the point.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
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