December 11, 2025
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 50
Fair Rent Commission Taking Up First Case By Nicholas Checker Special to Shore Publishing
The iconic Benjamin Franklin always believed there was nothing a tableful of reasonable people could not resolve sensibly among themselves. Key words here being “reasonable” and “sensibly.” In Branford, the recently formed Fair Rent Commission strives to achieve the ends
embraced by Franklin, as it has recently been granted recognition via State of Connecticut Act #22-30 “for all towns with populations of 25,000 or more” to assemble a commission on behalf of residents needing such assistance … and all due to public demand. State Rep. Robin Comey, a Democrat, invited Branford resident Jim McPartland, to serve on his town’s newly formed commission, of which Peter Black is chair.
“There are four Democrats and four Republicans serving, along with renters and landlords, so there’s fair representation for all parties involved,” said McPartland. And though the commission exists primarily as a resource for renters who feel they are being ill-used, it’s essential that all landlords are not to be portrayed or regarded as oldSee Fair Rent Commission page 11
Long-time music educator and conductor Chris Shepard joins forces with the Con Brio Choral Society to shape two new Christmas concerts in Deep River................................2
Tree Hunt Accomplished Filicia Champagne begins to haul out a freshly cut Christmas tree at Van Wilgen's on Dec. 7 as her young son watches through his toy binoculars. Filicia, along with family members, selected and cut their tree at the 15-acre choose-and-cut field before Van Wilgen's employees stepped in to take it to the netting station for the journey home.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Seniors in the Spotlight The seniors on the Branford football team were honored with a Senior Night ceremony and win on Nov. 14........................................20
Holiday Traditions Liz Egan shares her favorite memories from the holiday season over the years.............................24
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