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 Mac Harbor historical marker. 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 Stratford, 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.
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive,”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always”
“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend.”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always”
“Always Best Care Services is a good place to get good care. The employees would”
“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years”
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive, respectful, and cheerful. This was the first step in getting outside assistance for our Mom and we were so impressed with how thorough the care was - the first helper checked to see that her home was safe and that she knew how to use her cell phone. We'd highly recommend using their in home care.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she sees the work, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, and is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, sees what needs doing. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesnt just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says no wait, let me do it if she hasnt already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“Always Best Care Services is a good place to get good care. The employees would do their very best to take care of you in your time of need. I will recommended this facility to family and friends. I want to thank you so much for the exceptional care you took of my dad. I hold your agency in the highest regard and you have my deepest appreciation.”
“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years old. She refused to leave her home. Susan Oderwald took wonderful care of her. She found caregivers for her who treated her with kid gloves and she herself went above and beyond by getting papers signed, visiting her in the hospital and fetching things for her. I don't know what I would have done without her, since I live 3,000 miles away. I highly recommend her, her services and her staff of caregivers.”
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 Wooster 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 Biagio's Osteria or visit Stratford Point Lighthouse, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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.
After a 24-hour effort involving dive teams, helicopters and boats, the search for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River from the Birdseye Boat Ramp has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.Rescue crews say the boy was with his mother at the dock Wednesday afternoon when he fell into the fast-moving river and was quickly swept away.“We are fathers. Thi...
After a 24-hour effort involving dive teams, helicopters and boats, the search for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River from the Birdseye Boat Ramp has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
Rescue crews say the boy was with his mother at the dock Wednesday afternoon when he fell into the fast-moving river and was quickly swept away.
“We are fathers. This is a very difficult day, and our hearts go out to this community, to this family,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard said during a Thursday news conference.
Stratford Fire Chief Jermaine Atkinson said the river's swift current and murky water made rescue efforts especially challenging.
“This current is a very fast-moving current. The water’s very dark here, it’s hard to see, limited visibility,” Atkinson said.
An employee from United Illuminating jumped into the river in an attempt to rescue the child, but was unsuccessful.
Emergency crews responded quickly, deploying boats and jet skis in a search for the boy, who was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts.
“No personal floatation devices or anything like that was on him,” the chief said.
The U.S. Coast Guard joined the search from the air, using a helicopter to scan the river. They brought in a 154-foot cutter from Boston that searched the water overnight, but by Thursday morning, efforts shifted to dive operations.
“We have done everything we can do for surface searches based on the number of resources we have,” the Coast Guard spokesperson said.
As the mission turned from rescue to recovery, officials acknowledged the toll the situation has taken — not only on the family, but also on first responders and the wider Stratford community.
“This is one of our Stratford children in our community. It is a difficult scene, it’s tough for all of our responders here, but we’re also taking in mind how tough it is for the parents. Many of us are parents here. We’re trying everything we can to locate him,” Atkinson said.
Officials said search teams covered approximately 500 nautical miles before suspending operations. Crews packed up around 2 p.m. Thursday.
Authorities say they will now wait for nature to take its course.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake shook northern New Jersey Saturday night and it was felt in numerous communities across Connecticut.The 3.0 quake was centered at Hasbrouck Heights, in Bergen County, the USGS said, putting the time at 10:18 p.m. New Jersey Patch reported.Residents of Jersey City, Bergen, Morris, Essex counties and New York City took to social media on Saturday night to report th...
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake shook northern New Jersey Saturday night and it was felt in numerous communities across Connecticut.
The 3.0 quake was centered at Hasbrouck Heights, in Bergen County, the USGS said, putting the time at 10:18 p.m. New Jersey Patch reported.
Residents of Jersey City, Bergen, Morris, Essex counties and New York City took to social media on Saturday night to report they felt shaking.
"What was that that just shook the house in jersey city?" wrote a woman on X. "I'm on facetime with family and they felt it in Harrison and EO too...was it an earthquake?....wtf?"
Residents of New York City reported that they heard a boom, and in Westchester County, residents said they thought it was a train or a truck. It was also felt in parts of Connecticut.
A Fairfield resident emailed Patch and said, "It felt/sounded like the towns snow plow going through my street."
These Connecticut communities all reported feeling the effects of the earthquake, according to the USGS
Avon, Bristol, Sharon, Simsbury, West Hartford, Jewett City, Ansonia, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Milford, Monroe, Newtown, Orange, Wallingford, New Haven, Hamden, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Stratford, Cornwall Bridge, New Milford, Roxbury, Sherman, Terryville, Torrington, Watertown, Bethel, Brookfield, Cos Cob, Danbury, New Fairfield, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Ridgefield, Riverside, Westport, Weston, Redding, Wilton, and Stamford.
information via USGS community reports
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There have been no reports of injury or damage thus far.
Written by Caren Lissner, Patch Staff with Brian McCready, Patch Staff contributing to this story.
Wooster Middle School in Stratford announces the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.STRATFORD, CT — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Wooster Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.Grade 8 First HonorsJeffery L Adams, Mahjoobah Afghanyar, Ejaya Agbere, Daniel Joseph Aguirre, Flavio Jesus Alarcon Diaz, Giselle Stephany Alegria, Joseph Almanzar Ramirez, Maria Daniella Alvarado Aquino, Angie Arriaza, Brianna Avila Santos,...
STRATFORD, CT — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Wooster Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
Grade 8 First Honors
Jeffery L Adams, Mahjoobah Afghanyar, Ejaya Agbere, Daniel Joseph Aguirre, Flavio Jesus Alarcon Diaz, Giselle Stephany Alegria, Joseph Almanzar Ramirez, Maria Daniella Alvarado Aquino, Angie Arriaza, Brianna Avila Santos, Nyarie Star Baldwin, Mya Marie Barnum, Adriana Carolina Beria, Bella Znai Bethea, Helayna Lavonne Blackwell, Mary Osei Boateng, Gabriella Emilie Brice, Brianna Elyse Briganti, Ksira Marissa Brown, Willem Aleck Scheck Burker, Kimberly Joseline Cabello, Savannah Michelle Calixte, Caleb Michael Cantiello, Kaidin Carmona, Gianna Jenise Carrillo, Kyleigh Olivia Carrington, Janette Iris Casiano, Kasseem Aalam Cato, Connor James Cavaliero, Nitaima Anne Guerdy Ceus, Illiana Nicole De Oliveira, Mateo Franklyn deCastro, Kaori Denton, Layla Simone DeVonish, Averie Frances Douglas, Robert Kingston Duffus, Xavi-Nae Ellis, Franki Isabella Finitsis, Brooklynn Daisy Galpin, Brianna Catherine Garcia, Brianna Elizabeth Garzon, Kourtney Lynn Generous, Isla Kate Goddu, Lillian Avery Goddu, Natalia Gabriela Gomez, Nathan Malik Grant, Ollie Janese Greist, Lincoln Fraser Handler, Jhanaylia Tashae Henry, Elias Gray Hodgson, Dreama Marie Howell, Tianna Yamit Hunter, Rahifa Traore Issa, Na'Kenya Jade Jean-Baptiste, Harper Simone Johnson, Jollene Jacqueline Jones, Adam Mansoor Khalid, Alexander Adam Lainez, Aniyah Cherise Lawhorn, Denise Nataly Lopez, Liam Isaac Lopez, Nathaniel Paul Palomar Lopez, Aidan Joseph Loschiavo, Ellery Anne MacDonald, Marissa Elizabeth Marchetti, Kelly Chrystelle Marquez, Natasha Martinez, Tyler John Maseto, Ayana Jenae McClester, Malik Raphael McFarlane, Riley Hannah Millenson, Khloe Mia-Angel Miller, Tyrique Enado Montaque, Laylani Estella Mora, Alexandra Myers, Giselle Nino Lanche, Abigail Jeanette Orris, Hailey Jasmine Panza-Martinez, Ayden Isaiah Perez, Aidan Quoc Pham, Alexander James Pihonak, Christian Neves Pinheiro, Amiyah Rose Polite, Cameron Maurice Powell, Mikayla Alise Powis, Shayla Alyssa Powis, Juliana Eve Provo, David Jonathan Ramirez, Paul Alan Ramirez, Josiah Nathaniel Reyes, Olivia Grace Richardson, Jocelyn Rojas, Giulia Lynn Rollo, Natalie Sophia Rosario, Jeremiah Dwayne Rozario, Paige Joan Rywolt, Lily Alexandra Sanford, Matias Serrano Rojas, Savannah Rae Smith, Faith Leahoni Sorrells-Moreno, Michael Anthony Soto, Zachary Logan Spurling, Addison Rain Sterling, Liam Thomas Sullivan, Hayden Rose Tanner, Cade Taylor, Paighe MacKenzie Taylor, Angelina Marie Terlik, Alyanah Nicole Tixi-Torres, Sofia Elaine Maria Torain, Janyalee Torres, Lea-Ray Mickey Valentin, Eevee Maria Vasquez Sandoval, Elivia Caroline Vass, Angela Veccia, Kaili Brendaliz Velez, Tanaya Kourtni Webley, Angel Preyanka Williams, Nathan Michael Wong, Bella Wu, Katherine Ximena Yanez-Valero, Brianna Rodriguez Zafe
Grade 7 First Honors
Majedah Afghanyar, Mebelin Amesquita, Henry Michael Anderson, Angelo Andre Barrera Jaime, Ava Cesilia Barrios Velasquez, Hallie Lena Bausher, Maximiliano Bautista Ochoa, Genii Elyse Bendolph, Landon Chase Benedetto, Antonio Noe Biondi, Liana Jai Blackwell, Ismaella Rosenatha Borgella, Nicolas Benjamin Burgess, Aiden Ja'Hai Burton, Adrian Carlos Butler, Evan Joseph Carrano, Chelsea Esperanza Carrington, Ethan Castro, Kaleigh Ceriello, Krystian Chrabaszcz, Miguel Cipriano Beltran, Ayanna Jade Clennon, Tyson Joshua Coleman, Andy Daniel Colindres Cardona, Max Ricardo Coloma, Rodney Christopher Cooney, Susana Emely Corona, Shannon Mae Cyr, Kathy Danh, Ariya Devyani Dataram, Kajol Nevaeh Davis, Jose Antonio De La Cruz Callejas, Med-Saina Dorce, Melanny Maryan Duran, Ewan Ashayah Farquharson, Serenity Prosper Francis, Alexander Gabriel Gonzalez Lopes, Joel Isaiah Grant, Layla Harmony Grasty-Amos, Zachary Morgan Gregoire, Mariah Lin Griffin, Amber Sherlyn Guaman, Wesleyn Alexandra Guante Villilo, Gamaliel Hernandez Gutierrez, Araf Al Hossion, John David Yamit Hunter, Minh-Quan Huong, Drake Ambiorix Jimenez, Avery Naomi Johnson, Justin Daniel Kienzle, Oliver Christian Lanese, Tristan Larose, Aiden Giovanni Leon, Richard Charles Lupo, Cierra Madison Lynch, Kacey Alaine Maitland, Nahla Aubry Maitland, Luke Maldonado, Arelie Isabella Martinez, Mackenzie Marie Matyasovszky, Kaleb Lee Maysonet, Reginald Lawrence Meeson, Sebastian Emilio Mendoza, Jayden Xavier Mocha, Lemoi Chaun Zane Monsanto, Melanie MyJoi Moore, Ariana Justine Muthra, Landen Liam Nguyen, Noah Patrick O'Connell, Samantha Priscilla Opoku, Bianca Abigail Ortiz, Matthew Richard Ortiz, Zacharie Zamaro Rian Osbourne, Valentina Gisselle Partida Monroy, Herlissa Paul, Sofia Marcela Pena, Mekailah Grace Perdomo, David Julien Phillip, Treyvon Marshall Pope, Kameron Noel Pratt, Ryleigh Temira Proctor, Faith Marie Petrus Prophet, Juan Diego Pucha, Leonardo Gabriel Reyes Sanchez, Jameson Rial, Junielis Eileen Rivera Garcia, Aiden Jeremiah Rivera, Mileidy Rodriguez, Doraliz Daniela Roquel Garcia, Grace Shi, Maria Marlena Simon Andres, Emely Sofia Solano Soriano, Denys Stefanyshyn, Analiz Rose Tavarez, Mel-Lee Athaliah Theophile, Cason Samuel Thomas, Lucas Joseph Troilo, Brandon Liam Turcios, Chelsea Rose Uzhca, Destiny Mona Walker, Jayden Michael Webster, Leah Janelle Williams, Maleeya Janil Williams, Saniya Winston, Andres Daniel Yupa
Grade 8 Second Honors
Vianney Mayumi Amaro, Thamyra Dielys Antigua, Landon Patrick Baird, Jose Daniel Barrios, Nigelina Molina Boiteux, Angel Isaac Cameron, Jose Miguel Campis, Aidan Conner Carrillo, Sonia Alexandra Castaneda, Triniti Jon Sa'Nai Chappell, Octavius Henry Cola, Parker Tristain Cortez, Ya'sier Craig, Saniya Miriam Davis, Rosalie Lucia DeMasi, Farrah Lynn DiIorio, Isabella Kayla Dinome, John Anthony Distasio, Ava Harlem Dondele, Caleb Ryan Edwards, Skyylar Rosaria Feggins, Arziel Kesta Francis, Luciana Giraldo, Aliyah Denise Godfrey, Israel Gomez, Christopher Gabriel Gordon, Jackson Daniel Peter Greco, Carlos David Hernandez, Joan Sebastian Idarraga Morales, Gloriana Princess Janvier, Mason Anthony Jaworski, Roody Jean-Baptiste, Zaria Amaiyah Kinlaw, Judy Lin, Jazmin Daniela Llivizaca, Alexander Luis Medina, Sarah Jessica Mencel, Justin Merced Garcia, Cristal M Mota, Jack Andrew O'Brien, Dexter Naoki Pearson-Lautenslager, Trevor Lee Pope, Leihana Nicole Poppa, Matthew Proano, Joaquin Enrique Ramirez Cordova, Laylanie J'Marie Reboira, Lucas Alejandro Ruemmele, Clifferson Jonathan Sainfort, Nathan Joel Segui, Noah Mason Sepulveda, Nyla Corin Melani Soto, Adrian Tabaka, Jesiah Cazmere Thompson, Sakura Denese Thompson, James Patrick Urban
Grade 7 Second Honors
Aiden Joshua Aguirre, Alexander Gregory Allman, Alexandra Fedora Maya Andrews, Kylie Idelkys Beltre, Gwendolyn Marie Carr, Jakob Luis Carrasquillo, Jovan Elijha Cartagena, Eduardo Arturo Castillo Jaime, Jaylynn Nichole Chapman, Jack Urban Davis, Aiden Michael DeVeaux, Neymalie Edmond, Alexander Evangelista, Ethan Fabian, Mason Patrick Glynn, Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, Mason Lee Gonzalez, Nevaeh Joy Grant, Maliah I Hatton, Deverlin Hernandez, Maliah Lorraine Hibbert, Harmony Tracey Carol Hodges, Camryn Zion Holder, Austin J Howell, Bree-Madison Anya Irving, Devin Manuel Jimenez, Noah Josiah-Lee Jones, Sarah Alia Saeed Khan, Jayden Thomas Lecointe, Arianna Marie Lemoine, Valentina Lopez Tamayo, Yino Alejandro Lozano Manzueta, Armando Lorenzo Martinez, Maxcimiliano Mazon, Steven Membreno Arriaza, Sebastian Manuel Mendoza, Brody Kai Mesavage, Angelica Mota, Samuel Ocampo Bonilla, Lucas Edward Padro, Travay Armoni Dior Parris, Kathleen Stephany Pascacio, Ashley Marie Payero Artiles, Edwin Antonio Perez, Bryanna Pires Piva, Annalise Marie Polanco, Kyleigh Nathalia Powell, Emily Quechol Flores, Daniel Jeremiah Rodas, Katherine Melissa Romero Salgado, Svettlana Angel Salmond, Logan Tyler Santos, Ethan Zachary Schwartzer, Mirian Soneiry, D'Angelo Sosa, Dominik Tabaka, Julia Tabaka, Nayeli Aliz Torres, Yvan Paul Toussaint, Ashton Bryce Velez, Kelly Denisse Villa Landi, Zechariah Lee Walker-Brown, So'Nyah Eman Watson, Jayla Da'Nasia Womack, Eric John Yatsinko, Tiffany Zenteno Aguirrezafe
Coffee giant Starbucks may be closing or renovating one of its Connecticut locations next year as part of plan by the Seattle-based company to phase out stores that were open for pick-up orders only.Comp...
Coffee giant Starbucks may be closing or renovating one of its Connecticut locations next year as part of plan by the Seattle-based company to phase out stores that were open for pick-up orders only.
Company officials announced on Tuesday that they plan to close or renovate between 80 and 90 Starbucks locations around the country that offer pick-up only service with either limited or no customer seating. The exact number of locations that will be closed depends upon an ongoing assessment by company officials regarding which of those locations might be suitable to be renovated into full service locations.
One of two locations the company has in Stratford, at 1030 Barnum Ave., is a pick-up only location that is currently being evaluated. A company spokeswoman said no decisions have been made yet regarding which locations will be closed or renovated and Stratford officials weren't immediately available for comment on Friday regarding whether or not Starbucks representatives had notfied them about the fate of the Barnum Avenue location.
Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks, said during an third quarter earnings call with financial analysts that the company expects to either close or renovate its pick-up only locations by the end of the next fiscal year in September 2026.
"We found this format to be overly transactional and lacking the warmth and human connection that defines our brand," Niccol said.
Niccol took over at Starbucks in September 2024, joining the company after having been chairman and chief executive officer at Chipotle. Shortly after joining Starbucks, Niccol launched an initiative he hoped would refocus the chain's locations on what had made it successful in the past: a welcoming environment with personalized attention from baristas.
As part of that initiative, Starbucks began training its employees last week to implement what it calls "Green Apron Service." The focus of the strategy includes increased focus on making a more warm environment at Starbucks locations, keeping customers service times to four minutes or less and more engagement from store employees, right down to doing Sharpie drawings on beverage cups containing customer orders.
Company officials stressed that the phasing out of the pick-up only locations concept, which was launched in 2019, was not an attempt to abandoned mobile ordering. Mobile orders account with 31% of Starbucks total transactions, according company officials.
Efforts to refocus Starbucks business fortunes come as Nicoll reported that the company's third quarter same-store sales fell for a sixth-straight quarter. But even as Nicoll tries to initiate a return to basics at Starbucks, the chain continues to expand in Connecticut.
Seven new locations have opened in Connecticut since the beginning of the year, bringing the total number of Starbucks in the state to 130. Starbucks has at least three new Connecticut development pipeline, with locations in Cheshire, North Branford and East Haven in various stages of the development process.
This story and headline have been corrected to say that the 80 or 90 locations will be either closed or renovated.
Flood Middle School in Stratford announces the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.STRATFORD, CT — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Flood Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.First Honors Grade 8Hailee Nana Pomaa Abrokwa-Darkwa, Mercedes Agyeman Addo, Chase Jordan Alicea, Chelsea Ming Anderson, O'brian David Bailey, Tyler M Blocker, Michael Jeffrey Boisvert, Hailey Jade Borgia, Pria Elizabeth Cerrone, Scarlette Koliyan...
STRATFORD, CT — The following students have been named to the honor roll at Flood Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.
First Honors Grade 8
Hailee Nana Pomaa Abrokwa-Darkwa, Mercedes Agyeman Addo, Chase Jordan Alicea, Chelsea Ming Anderson, O'brian David Bailey, Tyler M Blocker, Michael Jeffrey Boisvert, Hailey Jade Borgia, Pria Elizabeth Cerrone, Scarlette Koliyan Cipriano, Myla Josephine Clark, Nicholas Jason Coletsos, Camilo Conetta, Sophia Evangeline De La Cruz, William David Dina, Saniyah Lee Eldemire, Sa-myaih Sabrina Ezekiel, Namilie Sephise Gauthier, Ja'Lynn Amiya Gayle, Sarina Aliyah Harmon, Luke Sy Inthavong-Miller, Yelena Rae Jean, Olivia Nacole Johnson, Sienna Ryan Kaplan, Aydin Zain Khusru, Dylan Alexander Laureano, Kylie Lin, Calese Monique London, Genesis Agustina Macias, Tyler Robert Marcus, Alexander Marquez, Bryanna Betrice Marshall, Dylan Liam Martillo, Anna Marie Martino, Andrew John Martins, Antonique McFarlane-Bernard, Sophia L Mendoza, Carolina Vaneza Molina, Aliyah Nevaeh Moran, Olivia Grace Nealon, Tanya Doan Nguyen, Benjamin Thomas Niedermeier, Amelia Mary Pereira, Sophia Violet Perillie, Hailey Madison Ramirez, Grace Emaline Rehm, Kaden Robles Castro, Audrina Noemi Rodriguez, Keyra Beatriz Rosa Lopez, Dayanara Michelle Ruemmele-Stirbis, Vincenzo M Santi, Arissa Soung, Sean Mason Staffaroni, Chloe Alyssa Strickland, Tiffany Madai Turcios, Alice Montoya Varner, Violet Gaviria Varner, Emily Anne Wargo, Miles Peter White, Kamilly Larissa Zambrano, Lucy Marie Zgradden
First Honors Grade 7
Shaam Albezreh, Kaylani Athena Alicea, Mohammad Bin Arshid, Leomar Valentino Barrett, Analisse Bejaran, Jaeliana Joyce Benitez, Blake Anthony Bennett, Logan Anthony Bookal, Eyan Chase Brako, Melanie Grace Branco, Sophia Marie Buturla, Alexander David Carlson, Lilith Castillo, Arianna Rose Clements, Dalia Marie Colon, De Andre Minott Craig, Dylan Boakye Danquah, Gabriel de Andrade Lopes, Jonathan Fernandes De Lima, Giovanni Francisco DiTuri, Annaliese Marie Dumas, Dave Andjy Thiery Dure, Gabor Jakob Elcsics, Kathleen Anne Farrelly, Sophia Victoria Garcia, Adrian Andre Gayle, Emma Archer Gelb, Eleni G Goga, Caitlin Hope Gramling, Ayden Guzman Trinidad, Ariana Mila Harilall, Patrick Joseph Haubert, Nathan Boateng Hernandez, Andrew Gregory Humpal, Viviana Marie Iacurci, Andre Kareem Jackson, Jaycen Johan Jaiman, Uriel Gavin Jean, Wren Teagan Agnes Jean-Jacques, Kenzie Elizabeth Jones, Kobe Prince Jones, Kylie Faith Jones, Sophia Karayanidi, Ethan Jael Lanche, Carlos David Lazo Garcia, Amaya Marie Lewis, Kimberly Martinez, James Henrey Marzulli, Denym Melgoza, Na'Zirah Amahni Marie Miller, Jocelyn Eva Miranda, Brendan Avin Mohammed, Ethan Alexander Morocho Asmal, Ronan Alexander Murphy, Katie Quyhn Nguyen, Preston Parker O'Neill, Arielle Elyse Organ, Ethan Alexander Ortega, MiaJuliet Perez Carrero, Jennifer Tuyet Pham, Jozar Anan Riodin, Kyle Robles Castro, Javier Antonio Rojas, Khloe Lee Rosado, Erika Juliett Sandoval, Khamila Andrea Santos Fernandez, Isabelle De Andrade Souza, Jayden Dash Staples, Layla Amarie Stegeman, Abigail Jasmine Swidecki, Alexa Tata, Carli Christina Tenk, Alyssa Danielle Thomas, Escarlen Tineo Polanco, Conner Harrisson Touch, Kaylee Angelise Trujillo, Sophia Urena, Lily Ann Vadnais, Maksym Voloshynovskyi, MiCayla Marcella Way, Riley Dylan Wolfert, Stephen Wayne Jones
Second Honors Grade 8
Jack Alexander Albernaz-Huchet, Regina Amezquita, Abigail Maria Asencio, Nevaeh Faith Auriemme, Brayden Wyatt Batty, Alejandro Esteban Contreras Lopez, Amya Elise Coreano, Smith Joseph Daly, Colby John Dorso, Mason Nicholas Droniak-McNellis, Michael Francis Droniak-McNellis, Jahnika Nyla Duverger, McKenzie Kimberly Evans, Brett Thomas Fernandes, Sofia Rafaela Galindo Delgado, Kiernan John Geigle, Hemang Govardhanam, Lindsay Kristal Granados Correa, Jackie Melina Guaman-Huerta, Alec Nicholas Hernandez, Shyann Willow Honegan, Israel Ephraim Isidor, Lillian Hope Kassay, Oskar Kulak, Darien Jacob Ledee, Elijah Walwayne Lilburn, Christie Arielle Lorisaint, Amber Lynn Lugo, John Michael Madar, Talia Elizabeth Majoros, Charlee London Malachi, Christopher Ryan Martinez, Hailey Sophia Millbauer, Declan Kenneth Murphy, Natalie Nachande Mutambo, John Ephram Dayoe Naughright, Jacqueline Dayana Oliva Reyes, Mario Josue Ortiz Canto, Alondra Daniela Pagan Vasquez, Iahn Hanoi Restituyo, Shadae Mulaun Roberts, Ann Kerly Saint Louis, Tamare Michaelle Saint Louis, Liliany Angely's Santiago, Ella MacKenzie Scofield, Alexa Veronica Segura, Shawn Pineapple Ayee Sok, Tyler James Stirk, Stephanie L Tenn, John Shea Toth, Aiden Manuel Vazquez, Sophia Lee Velez, Valentina Isabella Villagra, Lucas Rocco Vitiello, Sage Jaleah Walters, Daniel Orlando White
Second Honors Grade 7
Jace Cory Adams, Lilliana Lee Aguiar, Aaron Joseph Alexis, Olivia Blake, Neel Inder Budhiraja, Stephanie Sarai Castaneda Lazo, Jelissa Aaliyah Castro, Kelsey Boakye Danquah, Luiz Eduardo Sampaio Dantas, Mateo John Jorge Delarosa, Tiffany Ariana Diaz Munguia, Gia Ariana Duarte Velasquez, Vienne Bella Eckart, Emma Julianna Feneque, Andrew Jeremy Puga Fernandes, Joaho Milher Freire Montero, Eliana Grace Donala Gadpaille, Ariah Jaylin Garcia, Leahnsi Garcia, Alesia Nicole Gillis, Kaitlyn Marie Gottshall, Lucian Yiorgios Hendrickson, Dian Carlos Hernandez Quiles, Olivia Irby, Layla Christine Jackson, Jason John Jadach, Jacob Delong Johnson, Samir Isaiah Kipping, Violet Michelle Kushel, Ismael Magana Mendoza, Liam McCallum, Christen Medina Diaz, Jacob Tristan Milord, Elise Anne Montrasio, Lexie Rosemary O'Neil, Jeremy Michael Orrino, Devyn Leigh Passabet, Lukas James Pierce, Olivier Nickerson Pierre Paul, Jayson Dominic Ramirez, Josiah Aiden Reyes, Nathali Sophia Rodriguez Reyes, Antonio Valentino Romero, Aidan Luis Rosario, Arianna Ivy Rosario, Jeramiah Jackson Scates, Josiah Immanuel Scott, Emma Leigh Shamansky, Jordyn Paige Skeene, Mackenzie Rose Smith, Breanna Esther Solano, Malenie Katherine Stovall, Noah Wilson Vazquez, Brooklyn Skye Velez, Nathaniel Robert Wilcox, Chloe Gianna Williams, Kameron Williams, Ste'najia Leona Young
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