October 2, 2025
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 40
Ridgway’s Remarkable 47 Years of Service Honored By Pam Johnson Sound Senior Staff Writer
For her remarkable 47 years of service to the Town of Branford as director of the former Canoe Brook Senior Center, Dagmar Ridgway, who retired earlier this year, was celebrated by town leaders, community members, and seniors during a special event
on Sept. 25. At the event, Branford First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove and Commission on Elderly Services Chair Laurie Rockwell unveiled a bench that now stands in Ridgway’s honor. “We are dedicating this bench to you in honor of your 47 years of service to Canoe Brook and also to the seniors in the community,” Rockwell told Ridgway, adding, “...
thank you, thank you, thank you.” A festive luncheon for Ridgway was held in the seniors’ community room in the Joe Trapasso Community House. Ridgway said she was overwhelmed by the recognition and grateful for the many people who helped her support and celebrate Branford’s senior See Ridgway page 12
Chris Gagne is helping bring Animal Awareness Day to the shoreline.......................................2
Van Gogh’s Echo Sara Stook and Bill Vernon study a painting as artist Barbara Fenton’s Gift for Gabrielle, a Van Goghinspired work, appears to glance back at them during an exhibit at the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance on Sept. 27. The show featured pieces by various artists inspired by Vincent van Gogh, following a movie screening at the James Blackstone Memorial Library.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Coming in Hot The Branford football team recorded a 38-0 win vs. Harding and is currently undefeated on the season........................................14
A ‘Fabulous Sensation’ A Chorus Line at Goodspeed has been extended through Nov. 2......25
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