The Shoreline Blogger - Sandra Cummings

 BRANFORD -  "In 1638 the New Haven Colony traded "eleven coats of trucking cloth and one coat of English cloth made in the English fashion" to the Mattabesec Indians for land known as Totokett (Tidal River). The first permanent settlement was established in 1644 when people from Wethersfield cam...

  MADISON - "This area, formerly part of Guilford and known as East Guilford, was first settled about 1650 on land bought from the Nehantic and Mohegan Indians in 1641.  With population increasing, settlers here sought separate parishes and the Society of East Guilford was incorporated in 1707, t...

 Many times when a person undertakes the challenge of moving to an unknown area they like to compare statistics about their prospective destination with those in the familiar territory they call home.  Thanks to the Internet there is a wealth of information at your fingertips but unfortunately it...

Time is running out fast for anyone wishing to appeal his or her tax assessment this year.  In Connecticut you have until February 20th each year to file a form with you town Board of Appeals and plead your case.  Many city and towns have assessment data available on-line to help you do research....

Do you pay attention to how your property is being taxed?  The cost of living is skyrocketing in our area and local government consumption continues to rise. Each year the budget seems to increase by a higher percentage than leading inflation indicators.   What can you do if you are feeling the s...

Today we introduced a new feature giving renters access to information similar to what buyers and seller enjoy on our web site.  Feel free to poke around looking for your next home.  If you need assistance finding a home, more information for one you discover or would like to arrange a showing fe...

Looking for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in New Haven County?  We all recognize the signs of fast food but if you are traveling into town and decide to slow down and enjoy a meal we have compiled a few of our preferred spots in various towns.       Check out our series entitled  "A few places to EA...

                   North Haven is filled with an abundance of eats. Breakfast at Scotty's near Elm & Broadway or the Athena Diner just north of the fairgrounds on busy Route 5. For fine lunch or dinner try Bellini's in the plaza at Broadway and Five or you can drive down the road and sit by the f...

 The town of North Branford is more rural than most but there are a few spots for a hungry traveler to stop.  The Northford Grill at 22 & 17 or Kate's Country Kitchen can be found 2431 Foxen Road, ( Route 80 )                             For either lunch or dinner you'll be in for a treat at Dalt...

Branford offers and abundance of food.  For specialties you can try Kampai Japanese Restaurant or if you are thinking south of the border try Su Casa's Mexican Restaurant. I'm getting a little ahead of myself thinking of dinner delights. For starters in downtown Branford near the bottom of the hi...