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 Underground Railroad Monument 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 Milford, 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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“We have been very pleased with Always Best Care Agency for the past year. Sue has helped us with finding the perfect match for our mother’s needs. The caregivers that they screen are kind and capable, very professional, my mother glows with contentment when they arrive which puts us at ease as a family.”
“This is a 5 star home care company. Our aide Seth is very professional and caring. She does a great job making my life much easier. I would recommend Always Best Care Bristol to anyone.”
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“I am a current client of this provider Most caring agency around. My husband needs total care and the agency does a perfect job supplying us with the right caregivers.”
“Other ABC provides a person to cook and do laundry for my mother. The people I have spoken to at the agency have been extremely helpful but more importantly kind and understanding. I have gotten quick responses to any inquiries I have made. The caregiver has been more than flexible and provides reliable help for my mother. I am feeling confident my mother is getting quality care to help her stay in her home.”
“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well.”
“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well”
“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”
“I am a current client of this provider 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 so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff”
“To honor Bob's memory, enjoy a round of golf, share your music with others, make your town a better place, have coffee with a friend, help someone in need, and fill every day with two days' worth of life! The family would like to thank caregivers Pauline and Yvette of Always Best Care of Bristol and Hartford Healthcare at Home for their extraordinary care.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that Cynthia was there to care for her. Mom was very fond of Cynthia as well as the rest of the family.”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT Hospice of Branford and the CT Hospice Homecare as well as the staff and caretakers from Always Best Care. A special thank you to Sue Dow who helped the family navigate the homecare process over the past several years.”
“Rick/Heather, Thank you for providing excellent customer service !! I have received several emails and phone calls from caregivers who have provided positive feedback about the aids that you deploy to their loved ones (my consumers). This can only be a reflection of your hiring practices and the training that you provide, we appreciate the excellent quality of service.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have a very good providers from this Company”
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 Lynn Deming 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 Lucia Ristorante or visit New Milford Historical Society & Museum, 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 Milford, 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 Milford, 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 Milford, 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.
Thousands of Connecticut power outages remain Monday night as fierce winds continue after the weekend's winter storm.The state's two major power companies reported a total of more than 5,100 power outages as of around 10 p....
Thousands of Connecticut power outages remain Monday night as fierce winds continue after the weekend's winter storm.
The state's two major power companies reported a total of more than 5,100 power outages as of around 10 p.m. Monday, down from nearly 17,000 earlier in the day and 30,000 on Sunday.
Eversource, the state's largest electricity provider, reported 5,045 as of around 10 p.m. The figure included more than 772 in Cheshire, 481 in Ridgefield and 350 in New Canaan.
United Illuminating, which serves the greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas, reported 71 outages as of the same time.
In a statement Monday just after 11 a.m., an Eversource spokesperson said it had hundreds of line, tree and service crews working to restore power and make repairs.
Since the storm began Saturday night, the company has restored power to about 85,000 customers, 76 "critical facilities" and cleared 127 blocked roads, a statement sent by a spokesperson said.
"Crews are making solid progress restoring power to customers as quickly and safely as possible, but the electric system continues to take on damage from the layers of ice that are weighing down trees, and those limbs and branches can come down much more easily with the strong winds we’re expecting today," said Steve Sullivan, Eversource's president of Connecticut electric operations.
“The icy road conditions, especially on the side streets, have also made travel difficult for our crews – impeding their efforts to get where they’re needed. Our crews have been working tirelessly to respond to community priorities such as blocked roads while working to clear damage and make necessary repairs to the electric system," he added. "We brought in additional crews to support the restoration effort, and our team is committed to staying on the job around-the-clock until every customer has their power back.”
Eversource said many of the 14,000 customer outages reported around 10 a.m. were single-customer outages "that will require time-intensive repairs." Additional crews from the region have arrived and will be arriving throughout the day, the company said.
The outages followed snow Saturday evening and overnight that turned to freezing rain and rain by Sunday morning, coating trees in a glaze of ice and bringing down branches. The damage prompted warnings from some emergency services, which said they were facing a high volume of calls amid the storm.
In the wake of the rain Sunday night, winds picked up, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory, which remained in effect across Connecticut until Monday night.
NEW MILFORD – Superintendent Janet Parlato led the New Milford Public Schools’ payroll list for last year, with more than 50 administrators, principals, teachers and staff earning six-figure salaries in 2024, according to data provided by school officials.Parlato earned $221,767 for 2024 to top the list, followed by ...
NEW MILFORD – Superintendent Janet Parlato led the New Milford Public Schools’ payroll list for last year, with more than 50 administrators, principals, teachers and staff earning six-figure salaries in 2024, according to data provided by school officials.
Parlato earned $221,767 for 2024 to top the list, followed by Assistant Superintendent Holly Hollander, who earned $187,939.
In February 2023, Parlato started in the post as New Milford’s superintendent of schools, replacing former Interim Superintendent JeanAnn Paddyfote, who had started working for the district in July 2022 as the replacement for the former superintendent Alisha DiCorpo.
After evaluating her performance as superintendent, the school board voted unanimously last May to extend Parlato's contract for an additional year through the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Her job performances was evaluated in regard to ethical leadership, communication and community relations and cultural and instructional leadership, among other qualities, according to a statement from the school board.
Parlato could not be reached for comment about the district’s salary list for 2024.
With a total of 692 employees in the district, the New Milford Public Schools' total payroll for 2024 came to over $40 million, according to the data.
Raymond Manka, principal of New Milford High School, was the third highest earner for 2024, with a salary of $183,643, followed by Laura Olson, the district’s special education director, who earned $174,765. Anne Bilko, principal of Sarah Noble Intermediate School, was the district’s fifth highest earner with an annual salary of $172,854.
Among the rest of the Top 10 earners in the school district for 2024 are fiscal services director Anthony Giovannone, who earned $164,227; Schaghticoke Middle School Principal Linda Scoralick, who earned $159,720; Northville Elementary School Principal Gwen Gallagher, who earned $153,147; Hill & Plain Elementary School Principal Catherine Calabrese, who earned $150,225; and Sarah Noble Intermediate School Assistant Principal Jennifer Meyers, who earned $145,903.
Among the district’s top 56 highest earners were eight assistant principals who earned between $101,913 and $144,044 in 2024 and about eight administrators who earned between $101,405 and $138,286, the data shows.
Additionally, about 30 teachers and one coach earned between $100,417 and $131,468, as well as two guidance counselors and career specialists who earned between $100,220 and $104,044 in 2024, according to the data.
A winter storm slammed Connecticut on Sunday with a combination of snow, ice and freezing rain before turning to all rain across the state ahead of a cold front that will plummet temperatures and bring wind gusts up to 55 mph, the National Weather Service said.The ...
A winter storm slammed Connecticut on Sunday with a combination of snow, ice and freezing rain before turning to all rain across the state ahead of a cold front that will plummet temperatures and bring wind gusts up to 55 mph, the National Weather Service said.
The storm began Saturday as snow across Connecticut then transitioned to rain in southern parts of the state. But the transition took longer in northern areas, particularly Litchfield County, which remains under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday. Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet, continued in those areas until late morning before turning to rain, the weather service said.
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"Snow will continue before transitioning to a wintry mix this morning," the weather service's bulletin for Litchfield County said. "Gusty winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees could result in some downed tree branches leading to some power outages."
Thousands of Connecticut power outages were reported Sunday. As of late Sunday morning, Eversource and United Illuminating reported a total of more than 11,000 power outages statewide, including over 1,000 each in Monroe, Haddam and Seymour.
In southern Connecticut, the storm turned to rain, which continued throughout the day Sunday with thunderstorms possible during the afternoon, the weather service said.
Up to 6 inches of snow was expected in some areas, though that ceiling was not seen throughout most of the state. The National Weather Service's Boston office said the state mostly received between 2 and 4 inches of snow. The highest amount of snow measured was 6 inches in Simsbury, the office said.
Southern parts of Connecticut saw about 2 inches of snow before the precipitation turned to a wintry mix and then rain late on Saturday.
The storm produced more ice across the southern portion of the state compared to the northern side, according to Fax Alert Weather Service meteorologist John J. Bagioni said. And more ice was expected to add up across that northern part of the state Sunday afternoon and into the evening, Bagioni said.
“The biggest surprise overall was the icing and ice damage occurred in the southern part,” Bagioni said. “The ice acclamation across the southern part of the state has been a little more impressive than we thought.”
The icy storm resulted in greater power losses than expected across the southern part of the state, Bagioni added.
Bagioni said the hardest hit areas have been in Middlesex County and New Haven County, where the most power outages were reported.
Temperatures were forecasted to rise to around 40 Sunday before plummeting as a cold front and fierce winds arrive by the afternoon, the weather service said. A high wind watch had been issued across Connecticut from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday. Winds could gust up to 55 mph on Monday and produce wind chills around zero degrees in some areas, the weather service said.
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."
The strong wings, combined with intermediate light rain and freezing rain, could lead to further power outages and re-freezing and black ice going into Monday morning, according to Bagioni.
It’s forecasted for winds to reach 40 mph and as high as 50 mph in some places, he added.
Residents should be aware for places to experience re-freezing and black ice going into Monday morning, Bagioni said.
Temperatures will remain in the 20s to low 30s this week with overnight lows in the teens and single digits, the weather service said. The wind chills will make it feel even colder, dipping to around zero degrees to start the week.
As the second half of the winter season proves to be eventful, residents will have to wait a little longer to tell whether they will receive yet another winter storm Wednesday evening into Thursday.
Bagioni said the forecasted winter storm in several days could be a miss as reports indicate it’s a 50/50 probability of the storm impacting the state.
“Right now it’s more of a Virginia snowstorm, not a Connecticut storm,” Bagioni said. “More time to watch this. I just don’t know it’s a definite hit. It’s definitely something to watch. It’s definitely not a locked in storm event.”
A major ice storm has caused numerous power outages across Connecticut and has led to several crashes on the roads. Patch Staff|Updated Sun, Feb 16, 2025 at 8:32 pm ETCONNECTICUT — Thousands of Connecticut residents are without power Sunday night as a severe ice storm is underway.Eversource is reporting 23,193 outages currently including: Avon, 916, Bristol, 2,091, Burlington, 923, Cheshire, 1,033, Danbury, 747, Glastonbury, 545, Litchfield, 613, Monroe, 1,041, New Fairfield, 769, New Milford, 530, Newtown...
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|Updated Sun, Feb 16, 2025 at 8:32 pm ET
CONNECTICUT — Thousands of Connecticut residents are without power Sunday night as a severe ice storm is underway.
Eversource is reporting 23,193 outages currently including: Avon, 916, Bristol, 2,091, Burlington, 923, Cheshire, 1,033, Danbury, 747, Glastonbury, 545, Litchfield, 613, Monroe, 1,041, New Fairfield, 769, New Milford, 530, Newtown, 701, Plymouth, 1,652, Prospect, 1,947, Ridgefield, 614, Waterbury, 2,003, and Watertown, 610.
"Our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to clear and repair significant tree damage caused by the heavy, wet snow...," Eversource said on X. "We've restored power to ~47,000 of our customers since the storm started."
United Illuminating Co. is reporting 2,250 outages, primarily in Shelton, Fairfield, Hamden, Woodbridge, West Haven and Trumbull.
"Icing on trees coupled with strong wind gusts expected later today could exacerbate the power outage impact in parts of the state," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "So far we have seen approximately a half inch of ice accretion in Meriden and through parts of Central CT. After one more round of rain this evening (including the possibility of a few rumbles of thunder as a cold front advances through the area) wind gusts of 50+ mph are likely tonight and through the day on Monday!" (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).
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Latest forecast updates via the National Weather Service:
I-95 corridor towns:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Inland sections of southern Connecticut:
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Northern Connecticut:
Tonight: Rain or freezing rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Light and variable wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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