It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Fort Nathan Hale gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in New Haven, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company,”
“My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office”
“Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of”
“I have a very good providers from this Company”
“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”
“We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”
“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting East Rock Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local ZINC New Haven or visit James Dwight Dana House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in New Haven, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in New Haven, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in New Haven, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven’s Hobson Street will become an epicenter of gratitude for service and sacrifice this Saturday starting at 8 a.m., as Hamden-based Veterans Service Organization House of Heroes Connecticut takes over the block to provide no-cost home repairs and property maintenance services for four distinguished and deserving East Haven Veterans in need.More than 30 volunteers from Project Partners Liberty Bank; Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company; and the Honorable W. Patrick Donlin Assembly 2459 of the Knight...
EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven’s Hobson Street will become an epicenter of gratitude for service and sacrifice this Saturday starting at 8 a.m., as Hamden-based Veterans Service Organization House of Heroes Connecticut takes over the block to provide no-cost home repairs and property maintenance services for four distinguished and deserving East Haven Veterans in need.
More than 30 volunteers from Project Partners Liberty Bank; Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company; and the Honorable W. Patrick Donlin Assembly 2459 of the Knights of Columbus, New Haven will join forces to assist U.S. Army and Vietnam Veteran Bill Heaney, 76, U.S. Navy Veteran Paul Murphy, 83, U.S. Navy Veteran Bernie Russo, 74 and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Doug Stack, 86. All four men live on Hobson Street.
"This will be one special day of service, bringing together so many from far and wide to assist these four veterans and long-time neighbors," said House of Heroes Connecticut Executive Director CarolMay.
Work begins at the four homes at 8 a.m. and is expected to wrap up by early afternoon. The properties have varying needs; among the tasks to be tackled, not necessarily at each home, are power washing, painting and staining, yard clean-up, miscellaneous exterior repairs, gutter cleaning and more.
The American Legion Post 89 Auxiliary, East Haven, will provide breakfast and lunch for volunteers.
Heaney, a New Haven native, joined the Army in 1966 and served in the Army Airborne. He served inVietnam for more than eight months, earning a variety of honors including, among others, the Purple Heart.
Murphy, who grew up in the Fair Haven section of New Haven, served in the Navy from 1961 to1966, including overseas duty in Italy.
Russo, who grew up in East Haven, served in the Navy from 1970 to 1972, including time in Okinawa, Japan and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Stack grew up in Schenectady, New York, and served in the Marines from 1960 to 1964. He was among those on duty off the coast of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The four projects bring House of Heroes Connecticut’s total number of Veterans served since its 2012founding to 276 in 74 Connecticut communities and eight additional states.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, HOHCT recognizes, honors and serves military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses in need through the provision of no-cost home repairs focusing on safety and accessibility. For more information, visit www.hohct.org.
EAST HAVEN, CT — Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand-name merchandise for the entire family and home, is opening a new store in East Haven this fall.According to its website, the store will have its grand opening Oct. 17.The new store brings the total number of stores in the state to 17, giving even more consumers access to “wow” deals. With more than 1,115 stores open nationwide at the end of Q1 2025, Burlington is proud to offer customers amazing deals...
EAST HAVEN, CT — Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand-name merchandise for the entire family and home, is opening a new store in East Haven this fall.
According to its website, the store will have its grand opening Oct. 17.
The new store brings the total number of stores in the state to 17, giving even more consumers access to “wow” deals. With more than 1,115 stores open nationwide at the end of Q1 2025, Burlington is proud to offer customers amazing deals on top-quality brands and the chance to find something new every time they shop.
The East Haven location features Burlington’s reimagined store layout and new store logo “Deals. Brands. WOW!”
These updates are part of Burlington’s broader initiative to elevate the in-store shopping experience. "All new Burlington stores are now open in the refreshed format, featuring thoughtfully organized aisles and bold signage, making it easier than ever to navigate the store and get inspiration for the latest must-have trends," a news release on the store reads.
While approximately half of the brand’s existing locations have already been converted, the remaining stores are expected to transition to the new format by the end of 2026.
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As Burlington continues to expand its footprint, the company said it "remains focused on finding great talent to join its growing company."
For more information on available positions, visit BurlingtonStores.jobs to apply online for a variety of exciting and rewarding positions.
About Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with Fiscal 2024 net sales of $10.6 billion. The Company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The Company operated 1,115 stores as of the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2025 in 46 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. The Company’s stores offer an extensive selection of in-season, high-quality branded merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers' prices, including fashion-focused women’s apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats.
For more information about the Company, visit www.burlington.com.
Perez, who has been a local youth and high school umpire since 1980, will be honored with the Andrew Gassira Memorial Umpire Award. EAST HAVEN, CT —The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club, Inc., will hold its 17th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23 at The Woodwinds in Branford.Among the honorees is East Haven resident Carl Perez.The SCDC, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization whose stated mission is to foster and promote the game of baseball in the southern Connecticut region...
EAST HAVEN, CT —The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club, Inc., will hold its 17th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23 at The Woodwinds in Branford.
Among the honorees is East Haven resident Carl Perez.
The SCDC, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization whose stated mission is to foster and promote the game of baseball in the southern Connecticut region, will recognize nine individuals in the Class of 2025. SCDC Hall of Fame members are selected by the group's Executive Board.
Perez will be honored with the Andrew Gassira Memorial Umpire Award. He has been a local umpire since 1980, working games at the youth, high school and adult levels. He was a member of the Greater New Haven Baseball Umpires Association from 1990-2015, and has been a certified Amateur Athletic Union arbiter since 2010. From 2000-2015 he was the umpire-in-chief of Annex Little League.
A member of the Greater New Haven Baseball Umpires Association from 1990-2015, he's been a certified Amateur Athletic Union arbiter since 2010 and from 2000-2015 was umpire-in-chief of Annex Little League.
A native of the East Rock section of New Haven, Perez is a 1974 graduate of Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, where he lettered in golf. He has also umpired softball, and in 1986, earned the Mario Lombardozzi Award for Excellence from his local ASA chapter. Now a prominent area assignor and instructor, Perez is a retired corrections officer.
Tickets to the 2025 SCDC Hall of Fame dinner are $65 per person and will only be sold in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.southernctdiamondclub.org/hall-of-fame.html or by contacting Rose V. Mentone, Executive Director, at [email protected].
Also being honored by the SCDC this year are Haddam-Killingworth High School coach Mark Brookes, former Milford High School and University of Connecticut standout Dave Lanese, longtime area coach and SCDC Board member Ron Luneau, former Notre Dame of West Haven player and coach and Providence College star Don Martone, University of Bridgeport coach Joe Tonelli Jr., and two-time Foran High all-stater and current coach Garrett Walker. Richard Shultz of Hamden is the winner of the Tony Mentone Memorial Distinguished Service Award, and the late Ken Walker will be memorialized with the inaugural Dan Gooley Legends Award.
About the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club
The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club was formed with the goal of fostering and promoting the great game of baseball in the area. That simple mission continues in the dedication of its all-volunteer membership. The club spreads the goodwill of baseball through recognition of those who have given back to the game, donations to local organizations, and more. It is a full-fledged network of baseball enthusiasts working to help others enjoy the game. The SCDC, which has hosted the No I in Team high-school awards banquet since 2005 and held its first Hall of Fame dinner in 2008, gained its non-profit status in 2013. To learn more, visit www.southernctdiamondclub.org.
A lawyer for Prospect Medical Holdings said during a court hearing on Wednesday that the company will announce initial bids for its Connecticut hospitals as soon as Friday, while also petitioning the court to force Yale New Haven Health to comply with a deal they inked to buy the hospitals over two years ago.The offers Prospect has received through the bankruptcy sale process aren’t as high as the $435 million Yale New Haven Health agreed to pay for the facilities in an April 2022 deal, Thomas Califano, a lawyer for Prospect, to...
A lawyer for Prospect Medical Holdings said during a court hearing on Wednesday that the company will announce initial bids for its Connecticut hospitals as soon as Friday, while also petitioning the court to force Yale New Haven Health to comply with a deal they inked to buy the hospitals over two years ago.
The offers Prospect has received through the bankruptcy sale process aren’t as high as the $435 million Yale New Haven Health agreed to pay for the facilities in an April 2022 deal, Thomas Califano, a lawyer for Prospect, told the judge during the proceeding.
“We anticipate having stalking horses this week,” Califano told the bankruptcy court judge. “Admittedly, the Yale New Haven contract provides a better return to the estate.”
A “stalking horse bidder” is the initial bidder in a bankruptcy sale and sets a minimum offer other bidders have to beat, either with a higher price or better terms.
Califano’s reference to multiple “stalking horses” could imply that the hospitals will be bid on as separate assets. Spokespeople with Prospect Medical Holdings and Prospect CT did not respond to a request for comment regarding how many stalking horse bids the company expects.
Prospect must complete the sale auction for the Connecticut hospitals by Sept. 19 and a final order approving the transaction must be entered by Oct. 3, according to a recently updated agreement with one of its lenders.
Rob Blanchard, a spokesperson for Gov. Ned Lamont, told The Connecticut Mirror the state would work “diligently on the regulatory approval process” once it’s presented with a sale to approve. As of the bankruptcy filing, Prospect owed Connecticut upwards of $127 million in unpaid provider taxes, in addition to other unpaid state and municipal taxes, the governor’s office confirmed.
On Monday, lawyers for Prospect filed a motion to hold Yale New Haven to the terms of the 2022 deal, meaning Yale would either have to purchase the hospitals for $435 million, pay a penalty to Prospect or challenge them in court.
During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge seemed surprised by Prospect’s motion and, at first, confused about moving forward with a sale process while also holding Yale New Haven to its 2022 agreement.
Califano explained that, if the judge grants Prospect’s motion, Yale would be considered as the first bidder to come in over the floor set by the stalking horses, and be given the option to close the deal.
If Yale New Haven refused to move forward with the deal, “we would close with whoever is the other highest bidder, and we treat Yale as defaulted under their contract and we’d see the difference in damages,” Califano told the judge.
The bankruptcy court judge will decide whether to grant Prospect’s request in a hearing scheduled for Sept. 23.
Yale New Haven Health is also petitioning the judge to facilitate its effort to get out of the 2022 contract to purchase the hospitals.
In May 2024, following a cyberattack and reports of dire financial conditions at the Prospect hospitals, Yale New Haven sued Prospect in Connecticut Superior Court to get out of the deal. The health system alleged that Prospect breached its contract by, among other actions, defaulting on rent and tax liabilities.
But, when Prospect declared bankruptcy in January, all ongoing litigation happening outside of bankruptcy court paused, including Yale’s lawsuit. Yale New Haven has asked the bankruptcy judge to allow that lawsuit to proceed in Connecticut state court. The judge will also rule on Yale’s motion during the hearing scheduled for Sept. 23.
“Based on Prospect’s history of mismanagement of the Connecticut hospitals, it remains clear that they have never been in a position to close the transaction on the terms set in our 2022 asset purchase agreement,” a spokesperson with Yale New Haven Health stated in emailed comments.
On Wednesday, the judge encouraged Yale and Prospect to enter into mediation talks. A lawyer for Prospect said they “would be happy” to, while a lawyer for Yale said they’d need time to make a decision.
“Any discussions that have happened between the parties prior to this point have not been fruitful, so we’re not encouraged that there’s a mutually acceptable resolution,” Yale New Haven’s lawyer told the judge, but added that he’d still take the question to his client.
The judge asked the parties to let her know within a week whether they will move forward with mediation.
The Yale New Haven spokesperson declined to comment on what options the health system might be open to in mediation, including purchasing the hospitals at a revised price or paying damages to Prospect in order to officially exit the contract.
This isn’t the first time Prospect has claimed the auction was close to launching. Roughly a month after filing for bankruptcy, Prospect told the court it expected to finalize the sale of the Connecticut hospitals by June 5. During a July 23 hearing, Prospect lawyers told the judge the auction would take place soon.
In Pennsylvania, Prospect shuttered two hospitals because it couldn’t find viable buyers. Blanchard said the governor is hopeful Connecticut won’t face a similar outcome.
“We too have been frustrated with the length of this ordeal and sympathize with the health care workers at each hospital and the communities who rely on them for care,” he said. “It is our hope that through our involvement, we do not end up in a scenario with no viable buyers for these facilities.”
The iconic Frank Pepe's pizzeria in New Haven earned another high-profile endorsement over the weekend, this time from Hollywood star Anna Kendrick.Across more than 25 years on the silver screen, Kendrick's most notable role came as Beca Mitchell in the Pitch Perfect film series, which Frank Pepe's referenced in a Facebook post announcing the celebrity's visit on Sunday afternoon."Her pie was pitch perfect, just ask Anna Kendrick," the pizzeria wrote on Facebook. The caption accompanied a photo of Kendrick alongside s...
The iconic Frank Pepe's pizzeria in New Haven earned another high-profile endorsement over the weekend, this time from Hollywood star Anna Kendrick.
Across more than 25 years on the silver screen, Kendrick's most notable role came as Beca Mitchell in the Pitch Perfect film series, which Frank Pepe's referenced in a Facebook post announcing the celebrity's visit on Sunday afternoon.
"Her pie was pitch perfect, just ask Anna Kendrick," the pizzeria wrote on Facebook. The caption accompanied a photo of Kendrick alongside several Frank Pepe's staff members in front of the restaurant's iconic brick ovens.
Kendrick ordered a margherita pizza, an original tomato pie and a white clam pizza, according to a representative from the restaurant.
She's hardly the first A-lister to swing open Frank Pepe's famous Wooster Street entrance, with Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney visiting the restaurant after a February 2023 event at the Yale Schwarzman Center, the restaurant confirmed to Hearst Connecticut Media — Steven Ralph Schirripa, who played Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri in HBO's "The Sopranos," also shouted out the restaurant during an event at the College Street Music Hall that year.
More broadly, New Haven's acclaimed "apizza" scene has attracted some of the nation's most recognizable figures, including Hillary Clinton, Conan O'Brien and Paul Giamatti.
Kendrick's visit to Frank Pepe's also marked a regional homecoming to New England, as the Portland, Maine, native attended Deering High School in the Evergreen State's largest city and began her performing career at just 6 years old in a community theater.
This passion for musical theater led to an early, high-profile break as a supporting cast member in the 1998 Broadway musical "High Society," and Kendrick is among a select few to have been nominated for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award.
Her film debut came, fittingly, in the musical comedy "Camp" in 2003, before rising to fame with a notable supporting role in the "Twilight" series. Kendrick later starred in several comedies alongside the "Pitch Perfect" series, the most notable of which being "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," and has recently explored voice acting and directorial roles.
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