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 The Brethren 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 Hamden, 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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“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she”
“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is”
“We are very happy with my sister's companion, Anne Sumner, and the services that Always”
“Tosha, There are no words accurately quantify my family’s appreciation for you. You are undoubtedly”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services have been wonderful to work with, they sent us Michael, Michael has now been caring for my Dad for a few months now, totally reliable and such a peace of mind for the family that he's there. Dad just loves him. I don't think we could have found a better fit for Dad. Michael cares about Dad as if he was family. Thank you for making this time in Dad's life so much happier and giving his family such peace of mind. Linda Lee”
“Five stars is not enough to recommend the service Always Best Care provides!! Our situation was quite desperate when I contacted them to provide a live in care giver for my mother in law. Denise, more than understood our situation when I called. I contacted ABC earlier in the day and by evening, she was at my mother in law’s home and matched us with a wonderful care giver! Rosina immediately bonded with my mother in law!! The professionalism and compassion Rosina showed was beyond measure. She never left her side and kept us well informed as my mother in law was unfortunately and quickly approaching end of life…..Rosina even stayed with us through the process as my mother in law left her home one last time…….Much Appreciation from The Cotrona Family!!”
“A sincere, heartfelt "thank you" to Sky and Ruth and the team at ABC. Sky and Ruth were amazing, patient, kind, and caring with my father during a very difficult time at the end of his life. I know my dad appreciated it, and the entire family says a big "THANK YOU" for the tremendous care that you provided. Having your help made things so much easier on my mother and the family.”
“Outstanding organization and staff! I have had the privilege to work with Cynthia Montano and to witness the care, attention and professionalism she provides to her clients. Cynthia represents her company with pride and truly provides services to her clients with their needs above all else. Anyone in need of services for their loved one will be fortunate, pleased and grateful to work with Cynthia Montano and Always Best Care.”
“I would like to say how wonderful Carol May is with my uncle. She is very caring and understanding with my 94 year old single uncle. Not an easy job , but she is able to help him in so many ways. Carol is very reliable, trust worthy, and compassionate. We are lucky to have her! I would also like to give Tia in the office a huge compliment! She is really on her game if an issue comes up she is on top of things. It is hard to find good help, she foresee problems and handles things efficiently. Our experience has been very positive!”
“I just wanted to take a moment and tell you that we so much appreciate Yolanda. She comes to our home weekly for light cleaning and she is a breath of fresh air. Every Friday she brightens our home with her presence. Yolanda also does a wonderful job taking care Of our home. Please let her know how much we appreciate her. Brad Nelson”
“I’m leaving a five star review for Nellie. She is the most caring caregiver I have ever worked with my husband is disabled and she is so kind and treats him and both of us like family. She makes sure he eats properly cleans, and spend special time with my husband. You are very, very lucky to have such a great worker I know because I work with other agencies for my mother and you can’t find someone who cares for someone like Nellie does. She should be recognized and rewarded for her efforts. She is never late never calls and is always positive and friendly. I look forward to seeing her every day and consider her family, thank you Beth and Scott Albertson”
“I would recommend Always Best Care to anyone looking to set up home care for their loved ones. Within 1 hour of initial contact, Denise was at my home to gain an understanding of my needs. The very next day, Sharon began working with me and I couldn't be more pleased. Sharon is friendly and helpful and I will miss her now that I no longer need home care services. If you are looking for a home care agency that assures skilled aides and good communication and oversight, look no further than Always Best Care!”
“Always Best Care has been wonderful to work with , very prompt and responsive. Angela , my mom's home health aid has been so patient and caring - just what we were hoping and looking for! Would highly recommend!!”
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“I am so appreciative for the time, patience, and insight that Cynthia Montano provided to my brother and me in helping us transition our mother from independent to assisted living. Cynthia educated us about the various “models” of assisted living communities in an effort to ascertain the appropriate level of support required for our mom. She was sensitive to finances and lifestyle preference. Cynthia has a network of relationships among assisted living facilities, and always did hands on research before presenting us with options to tour. She is truly a professional. Cynthia has generously made herself available to brainstorm, as we begin to think about eventual next steps. Thank you, Cynthia.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help me out a lot and things I can't do, they help me. I like that they are prompt and always on time.”
“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is for her patient and for the entire family. Self directed.”
“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is for her patient and for the entire family. Self directed.”
“We are very happy with my sister's companion, Anne Sumner, and the services that Always Best Care provides!”
“Tosha, There are no words accurately quantify my family’s appreciation for you. You are undoubtedly the kindest, caring, compassionate competent care giver there is. You’ve treated my father and my whole family with a loving heart. We will forever be grateful for making this difficult time easier. We love having you a part of our family.”
“I am a current client of this provider His caregiver is wonderful. She helps keep him from being depressed and she's always asking if he took his medications. I would like to see more consistent communication.”
“I am a current client of this provider They've helped us the most by always calling and checking in on us. I like that they're always able to find someone for us.”
“I am a current client of this provider When my caregiver was sick or going on vacation, they reached out to me. I like their caregivers they send.”
“We are 3 weeks into working with this agency for homecare for my dad. There were a few bumps in the road, but we have hit the jackpot with two of our caregivers. Melissa Pericas and Jordene have been amazing! My mother has been struggling with having strangers in her home and letting someone else take care of her husband, but these two lovely women have melded into the family and put her completely at ease. They are both very experienced and are doing and amazing job. My mom is able to put the caregiving into their capable hands and focus on being his wife and spend valuable time with him. These ladies both deserve 5 stars!! I rated the agency with 4 stars because we had some scheduling issues in the beginning and had one caregiver that was problematic, but he was removed from our schedule as soon as I reported the issue.”
“Our caregiver Anne Sumner is more than a passionate, compassionate, caring, dependable and dedicated professional. She quickly became a family member and friend.”
“I am a current client of this provider He is very difficult, but he is getting better. He is happier than he has ever been. I like that they are very responsive.”
“Cynthia Montano is the amazing from Always Best Care. Cynthia has helped my parents and us with this transition process. She has been wonderful explaining everything. If we had questions or just needed to talk about what is going on with the parents she was there to help. She goes above and beyond. She has help us tremendously. I feel blessed for having Cynthia during this time. Our family would like to say thank you for everything. We couldn't have done it without her.”
“I just want to thank ABC agency for allowing us our angel giver which is what we call her. Shay is a life saver without her I'll be running like a chicken with my head cut off. She has stepped in and saved the day numerous times between changing her schedule to work with ours, to even making sure Steve visits his wife grave. We appreciate her please don't take her from us steve would be devastated. She's amazing”
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 Brooksvale 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 Ristorante Luce or visit Thornton Wilder House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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.
HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison in connection with defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs of more than $750,000, according to officials.Omar Rajeh, 57, was also sentenced Thursday to two years of supervised release following the prison term, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut David X. Sullivan announced.According to court documents and statements made in court, Rajeh maintained an ownership or management interest in a New Haven restaurant, Mediterranea LLC, and a hookah lounge,...
HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison in connection with defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs of more than $750,000, according to officials.
Omar Rajeh, 57, was also sentenced Thursday to two years of supervised release following the prison term, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut David X. Sullivan announced.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Rajeh maintained an ownership or management interest in a New Haven restaurant, Mediterranea LLC, and a hookah lounge, M. Café Inc.
“Rajeh previously operated his restaurant under the name Al Amir LLC, but that entity was dissolved in 2018,” officials wrote in a news release. “Al Amir LLC was reregistered with the State of Connecticut in July 2020 in order to apply for pandemic loan funding.”
Officials said that between June 2020 and May 2021, Al Amir LLC, Mediterranea LLC, and M. Café Inc., sought and received approximately $1,057,244 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans funding.
“Rajeh’s accountant, Yasir Hamed, prepared financial filings for his various entities and was involved in the preparation of fraudulent paperwork to obtain the funding,” officials wrote in the news release. “The loan applications fraudulently misrepresented that Al Amir LLC was in operation in February 2020; included false employee, monthly payroll, and business revenue information; included copies of false IRS forms; and contained other false information.
“Rajeh used a majority of the funds for personal and family expenses, some of which he sent overseas; to purchase a property in North Haven; and for general business expenses. He also kicked back approximately 10 percent of the loan funding he received to Hamed.”
Rajeh has agreed to pay $758,279 in restitution, which officials said “reflects the amount he acknowledged knowing was obtained by fraud.”
“The government has agreed not to pursue the return of $298,965 in PPP funds that Rajeh received for his true restaurant business,” according to officials.
Rajeh pleaded guilty on Dec. 20, 2023 to one count of wire fraud and one count of engaging in illegal monetary transactions. He is required to report to prison on Oct. 1, according to officials.
Hamed pleaded guilty in May to related charges and is awaiting sentencing.
Anyone with information about allegations of fraud involving COVID-19 is encouraged to report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721, or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form here.
For 36 years, Doug and Mary Snyder have been slinging records out of Replay Records — a staple record shop located on Hamden's Whitney Avenue. First opened in 1989, the shop moved from its original Whitney Avenue location to West Haven before moving back to Hamden for nearly the past two decades.Now, at the end of the month, the record store will be cl...
For 36 years, Doug and Mary Snyder have been slinging records out of Replay Records — a staple record shop located on Hamden's Whitney Avenue. First opened in 1989, the shop moved from its original Whitney Avenue location to West Haven before moving back to Hamden for nearly the past two decades.
Now, at the end of the month, the record store will be closing down and transitioning to online sales.
"So many people have come through our doors in the last 36 years. It's truly been a remarkable adventure for us both. We've always done our very best to bring you quality vinyl at affordable prices. I hope it's been an enjoyable ride for everyone. I know Doug and I sure loved it," reads a post on the store's Facebook page. "That's what makes the rest of this post so hard, but it's time to close our doors and open up some new adventures for us and to enjoy more time together."
"From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful for the years we've shared with you. Thanks for everything," the post continues.
The post details that store will sell on Discogs, an online music marketplace, as well as additional online marketplaces.
In preparation for its closing, the store is offering 20% off of used records and 50% off of CD's. The shop will remain open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. through the end of the month.
Nearby fans of Replay Records can visit nearby record stores including Redscroll Records in Wallingford and Elm City Sounds in New Haven.
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2025 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).The Southern Connecticut Conference recently announced its All-Conference Teams for the 2025 Spring Sports season, including honorees for girls and boys golf, softball, boys volleyball, baseball, girls and boys lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, and outdoor track and field.Joy Kim (Amity Regional), Tensin Tsomo (Sheehan), Olivia Beach (Cheshire), Molly Bosma (Amity Regional), Bridget Vitti (Lauralton Hall), Millie Gobl...
The Southern Connecticut Conference recently announced its All-Conference Teams for the 2025 Spring Sports season, including honorees for girls and boys golf, softball, boys volleyball, baseball, girls and boys lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, and outdoor track and field.
Joy Kim (Amity Regional), Tensin Tsomo (Sheehan), Olivia Beach (Cheshire), Molly Bosma (Amity Regional), Bridget Vitti (Lauralton Hall), Millie Gobleck (Daniel Hand), Lily Simons (Amity Regional), Julia Paek (Cheshire)
Andrew Beauton (Guilford), Brendan Rooney (Notre Dame), Matt McManus (Daniel Hand), Cameron Knight (Daniel Hand), James Sagnella (North Haven), Will Sagnella (North Haven), Bennett Cedillo (Xavier), Logan Wells (North Haven), Jack DeJoseph (Cheshire), Justin Paek (Cheshire), Noah Rocklin (Cheshire), Touraj Rajabipour (Cheshire)
First Team: Mattingly Andrews (Lyman Hall), Madyson Bull (Jonathan Law), Tai Byrd (Cheshire), Julia Cassesse (Sheehan), Gabriela Celozzi (Amity Regional), Abigail Corris (Foran), Madeline Deldin (Foran), Chayse DellaRocco (Shelton), Alyssa DiGiovanna (North Haven), Charlotte Doyle (Jonathan Law), Alyssa Ferriouolo (North Haven), Julia Lane (Mercy), Maggie Mathews (Mercy), Jenica Matos (Cheshire), Jenna Maus (Amity Regional), Jordan McCue (Cheshire), Ella Munson (Guilford), Alexx Reinwald (Amity Regional), Ava Saez (Lyman Hall), Gianna Santoro (East Haven), Julia Scibek (Jonathan Law), Jeanise Serrano (Shelton), Skylar Swanson (Mercy), Alexa Young (Daniel Hand)
Second Team: Alexandra Anquillare (North Haven), Norah Bove (Foran),Aunee Brookshire (Hamden), Meghan Brown (Sacred Heart Academy), Shelby Burnham (Branford), Sarah Davey (West Haven), Sammi Denihan (Shelton), Ariella DiOrio (Foran), Lexi Grund (Lauralton Hall), Alexa Heaphy (East Haven), Pip Karch (Mercy),Peyton LeMay (Guilford),Morgan Luddy (Amity Regional), Sarah O’Brien (Guilford), Ava Pearson (Cheshire), Lily Stankevich (Jonathan Law), Kenna Tansey (Guilford), Sophie Tetreault (Lyman Hall), Michaela Troy (Sacred Heart Academy), Mya Tyrell (Lyman Hall), Bailey Vitanza (Cheshire),Carly Weisenberg (Mercy), Avery Wheeler (Shelton), Abigail Wynus (West Haven)
First Team: Jacob D’Addona (Cheshire), Matti Lilback (Cheshire), Bradley Fang (Cheshire), Dominic Durante (Shelton), Tyler Cayer (Shelton), Bennett Chiapetta (Xavier), Seamus McCormack (Xavier)
Second Team: Colin Spoerndle (Amity Regional), Chris Stites (Daniel Hand), Matt Reilly (Shelton), Cooper Bacca (Shelton), Eli Barnhart (Xavier)
First Team: Gehrig Footit (Notre Dame), Alex Riga (Notre Dame), Mike Spadaccino (Shelton), Andrew Manzo (North Haven), Bennett Crerar (Cheshire), Jackson Enders (Cheshire), Trevor Cser (Branford), Dylan Agvent (Amity Regional), Derek Porto (Amity Regional), Collin Tenney (Amity Regional), James Pellegrino (Amity Regional), Kyle Viesselman (Foran), Preston Cantele (Sheehan), Cael Loria (Xavier), Vinny Lombardo (Fairfield Prep), Ryan Ventrelle (Fairfield Prep), Lucas Ametrano (Guilford), Lucas Deshefy (Guilford), Adam Copeland (Guilford), Kameron Gamm (Hamden), Owen Rich (Lyman Hall), Will Quinn (Lyman Hall), Scott Wentzell (Lyman Hall), Paul Calandrelli (Daniel Hand), Jose Padilla (West Haven), Evan Jones (West Haven)
Second Team: Andrew Wong (Fairfield Prep), Alex Tafro (Guilford), A.J. Aurora (Hamden), Israel Ramos (East Haven), Josh Britto (Hillhouse/Career), Ty Dammling (Hamden), Aaron Rich (Lyman Hall), Connor Hume (West Haven), Michael Merchant (Jonathan Law), Nick Maynard (Daniel Hand), Liam Laffin (Lyman Hall), Hayden Whitcher (Daniel Hand), Kade Marcantonio (Sheehan), Maddox Leite (Xavier), Riley Numberg (Amity Regional), Chase Semenza (Xavier), Luke Mann (Cheshire), Nick Romano (North Haven), Ben Liberatore (Shelton), Zack Lawruszko (Notre Dame), Rayven Quezada (Wilbur Cross), Dylan Scalice (Cheshire), Brandon Skerritt (Notre Dame)
First Team
Attack: Tema Caplan (Cheshire), Addelyn Maxwell (Amity Regional), Marla Lafferty (Daniel Hand), Aliza Giordano (Branford), Claire Levis (Daniel Hand), Marlee Lyons (Amity Regional), Lauren Kilpatrick (Cheshire)
Midfield: Haley Mario (Amity Regional), Tylie Lawless (Cheshire), Ellie Meyran (Branford), Ava Deitelbaum (Foran), Ellie Madancy (Lyman Hall), Sarah Goldstein (Cheshire), Chloe Konareski (Jonathan Law)
Defense: Addison DeRosa (Cheshire), Addison Zalinsky (Amity Regional), Paige Warburton (Cheshire), Bridget Waters (Daniel Hand), Emelia Votto (Guilford)
Goalie: Georgiana Sheehan (Cheshire)
Attack: Lilly Peck (Guilford), Isabella Raffone (Sheehan), Molly Schmitz (Sacred Heart Academy), Lily Walker (Lauralton Hall), Liriana Naxhaku (Shelton)
Midfield: Mia Hartmann (Amity Regional), Leighton Brady (Lauralton Hall), Colby Atwater (Guilford), Ava Raffone (Sheehan), Giuliana Barros (Branford), Maddie Welch (Guilford), Delaney Johnston (West Haven), Charlotte McGinniss (Lauralton Hall)
Defense: Liz Walsh (Daniel Hand), Charlie Kenney (Branford), Olivia Halovatch (North Haven), Sadie Doyle (Cheshire), Grace Mik (Lyman Hall), Gracie Brooks (Foran), Addyson Pivovar (Amity Regional)
Goalie: Lilly Panuccio (Branford)
Division I
First Team: Luke Shannehan (Fairfield Prep), Sean Grevelding (Cheshire), Finbar Malloy (Fairfield Prep), Nate Estrella (Fairfield Prep), Emmet Crotty (Fairfield Prep), Fynn Mulligan (Fairfield Prep), PJ O’Hanlon (Daniel Hand), Alex Meier (Fairfield Prep), Brady Potyrala (Cheshire), Joey Grenier (Cheshire), Theo Rudolph (Fairfield Prep), Cole Garrett (Fairfield Prep), Jacob Rivera (Cheshire), Zack Goetze (Notre Dame), Matt Barry (Fairfield Prep)
Second Team: Hudson O’Hanlon (Daniel Hand), Mitchell Johnston (Notre Dame), Brooks Reynolds (Fairfield Prep), Sean Kennedy (Cheshire), Aidan Connelly (Guilford), Brian Pluck (Notre Dame), Dylan Bankowski (Notre Dame), Jonah Labbadia-Colon (Guilford), Ryan Gribbon (Guilford), Ethan Kelly (Notre Dame), Colin Sheehan (Cheshire), Matt Kelly (Notre Dame), CJ Costanzo (Amity Regional), Jack Healy (Daniel Hand), Michael Keegan (Xavier), Grant Paul (Cheshire)
Division II
Luke Gagliardi (Branford), Nick Panuccio (Branford), Dan Lavallee (Foran), Jackson Doyle (Foran), Riley Young (Foran), Zach Queiroz (Foran), Alex Szczepanski (Hamden), Noah George (Hamden), Mickey DelVecchio (Lyman Hall), Kevin Parker (North Haven), Beau Rutkowski (Sheehan), Josh Durant (Sheehan), Lorenzo DeFilio (Sheehan), Max Festa (Sheehan), Eli Brown (Wilbur Cross), Oscar Monahan (Wilbur Cross)
First Team
Singles: Michael Lorenzetti (Notre Dame), Luke Levanat (Fairfield Prep), Thomas Sirichantho (Amity Regional), Nathan Philip (Xavier), Mark Laskin (Cheshire), Devin Kelly (Fairfield Prep)
Doubles: Andrew Beckerlegge (Fairfield Prep), Anduin Thung (Fairfield Prep), Marcello Gonzalez (Daniel Hand), Gavin Waterman (Daniel Hand), Jordan Hass (Amity Regional), Jacob Storeygard (Amity Regional)
Singles: Carter Wilkins (Daniel Hand), Mathias Schalper (Branford), Brayden Stratton (Cheshire), Rohan Hebbar (Amity Regional), Andrew Seehusen (Daniel Hand), Tomas Kharabadze (Guilford)
Doubles: Nate Greif (Guilford), Logan Wertheim (Guilford), Finn Hickey (Cheshire), Luke Hayes (Cheshire), Sean Luxeder (Jonathan Law), Dylan Maselli (Jonathan Law)
First Team
Singles: Soumya Wijesekera (Amity Regional), Peyton Gaudreau (Branford), Caroline Hergan (Guilford), Loden Bradstreet (Daniel Hand), Sophia Padro (North Haven), Sophie Mazuroski (West Haven)
Doubles: Peyton Lynch (Guilford), Mia Hardy (Guilford), Ella Helfrich (Daniel Hand), Mia Scott (Daniel Hand), Nidhi Kompalli (Amity Regional), Alyssa Corvigno (Amity Regional)
Singles: Eva Curran (Cheshire), Scarlett Zhai (Amity Regional), Fredericka Franco (Sacred Heart Academy), Sruthi Kommana (Foran), Amelia Mullane (Mercy), Antoinette Lowy (Daniel Hand)
Doubles: Maddie Wolf (Lauralton Hall), Lily Garate (Lauralton Hall), Katie Miller (Mercy), Charlotte Parker (Mercy), Brianna Madelung (Jonathan Law), Kacey Pagaduan (Jonathan Law)
First Team
4 x 100 meter relay: Daniel Hand (Stone Leckey, Lucas Nolte, Aedan Virgulto, Matt Petersen), 42.54
4 x 400 meter relay: Daniel Hand (Lucas Nolte, Matt Petersen, Aedan Virgulto, John Daniels), 3:19.29
4 x 800 meter relay: Lyman Hall (Tim Conklin, Sam Haddad, Alan Redford, Tom Conklin), 8:08.48
100 meters: Jack Davis (Fairfield Prep), 10.78
110 meter Hurdles: William Gibson (Hillhouse), 14.29
200 meters: Jack Davis (Fairfield Prep), 21.71
300 meter Hurdles: William Gibson (Hillhouse), 38.73
400 meters: Lucas Nolte (Daniel Hand), 48.97
800 meters: Alexander Medina (Hamden), 1:54.35
1600 meters: Jack Ouellette (Xavier), 4:12.68
3200 meters: Owen Martin (Xavier), 9:28.50
Discus: Lucas DeCrescenzo (Lyman Hall), 161-01
High Jump: Cameron Upchurch (Jonathan Law), 6-04.00
Javelin: Stone Leckey (Daniel Hand), 157-00
Long Jump: Oliver Guzy (Xavier), 21-09.25
Pole Vault: Dylan Vazquez (Sheehan), 14-06
Shot Put: James Oberg (Guilford), 53-04.50
Triple Jump: Robert Adkins (Hamden), 43-02.50
4 x 100 relay – Hamden (Jabari Hypolite, Isaiah Lefers, Richard Nartey, Tru Jones), 42.92
4 x 400 relay – Hamden (Richard Nartey, Isaiah Lefers, Tru Jones, Vill-Andre Harris), 3:22.63
4 x 800 relay – Xavier (Xavier Laudati, Peter Torello, Holden Hines, Landon Rubano), 8:11.49
1600 meters – Luke Cushing (Amity Regional), 4:14.29
110 meter Hurdles – John Daniels (Daniel Hand), 14.70
100 meters – Jabari Hypolite (Hamden), 11.02
400 meters – Isaiah Lefers (Hamden), 49.39
300 meter Hurdles – John Daniels (Daniel Hand), 39.64
800 meters – Mahkai Heyard (Hillhouse), 1:55.58
200 meters – Mitchell Dinkins (Wilbur Cross), 22.37
3200 meters – Jack Ouellette (Xavier), 9:31.87
Long Jump – Robert Adkins (Hamden), 21-02.25
High Jump – August Tullo (Amity Regional), 6-02
Discus – Cameron Darcy (North Haven), 151-01
Pole Vault – Sean Arms (Daniel Hand), 14-00
Javelin – Tyler Peterson (Branford), 150-03
Shot Put – Cameron Saunders (Hamden), 52-09
Triple Jump – Selasie Dogbey (Xavier), 42-06
First Team
4 x 100 meter relay: Hamden (Megan Stallworth, Shanez DeRoche, Siobhan Diggs, Chyle Bond), 48.25
4 x 400 meter relay: Hillhouse (Darea Vargas, Briana Thompson, Crystal Harris, Deanna Moore), 4:03.47
4 x 800 meter relay: Mercy (H. Meisinger, A. Pelletier, R. Kuselias, A. Low), 9:53.87
100 meters: Shanez De Roche (Hamden), 12.17
110 Meter Hurdles: Micaela Meaney (Shelton), 15.72
200 meters: Shanez De Roche (Hamden), 24.83
300 meter Hurdles: Folasade Danmola (Shelton), 45.17
400 meters: Deanna Moore (Hillhouse), 57.58
800 meters: Sarah Roberts (Mercy), 2:20.08
1600 meters: Sarah Roberts (Mercy), 5:10.26
3200 meters: Sarah Roberts (Mercy), 11:29.81
Discus: Maya Quaranta (Sacred Heart Academy), 125-08
High Jump: Ella Stone (Branford), 5-00
Javelin: Mallory Boney (East Haven), 126-09
Long Jump: Ella Stone (Branford), 17-06
Pole Vault: Liliana Quill (Amity Regional), 11-06
Shot Put: Maya Quaranta (Sacred Heart Academy), 41-04.50
Triple Jump: Nyasia Taylor (Hillhouse), 36-03.25
4 x 100 relay – West Haven (Victoria Parsley, Llyanna Griffith-Waite, Sadea Robinson, Paige Davis), 49.12
4 x 400 relay – Shelton (Folasade Danmola, Micaela Meaney, Tessa Kovarczi, Stephanie Sanborn), 4:06.64
4 x 800 relay – Sacred Heart Academy (Mavis Banks, Sally Banks, Avery Stewart, Camilla Murphy), 9:59.34
1600 meters – Cora Wasiolek (Mercy), 5:12.32
110 meter Hurdles – Ella Morgan (West Haven), 16.28
100 meters – Chyle Bond (Hamden), 12.58
400 meters – Djamilla Toukour (Branford), 58.23
300 meter Hurdles – Macie Salado (Amity Regional), 45.88
800 meters – Sophie Perrin (Lyman Hall), 2:23.73
200 meters – Djamilla Toukour (Branford), 25.74
3200 meters – Cora Wasiolek (Mercy), 11:37.33
Long Jump – Paige Davis (West Haven), 17-05.25
High Jump – Folasade Danmola (Shelton), 5-00
Javelin – Jessica Radziunas (Branford), 115-08
Shot Put – Antonnise Codner (Hillhouse), 33-03.50
Pole Vault – Kaylin Diglio (Guilford), 11-06
Discus – Kathleen Gaboury (Mercy), 99-10
Triple Jump – Stella Shaw (North Haven), 36-00
HAMDEN, CT — Common Grounds coffee shop will be opening a second location in Hamden after receiving the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission last week.The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Common Grounds to convert the former Bank of America building at 1697 Whitney Avenue into a coffee shop with a drive-thru at its meeting on June 24.Common Grounds currently has a location at 2460 Dixwell Avenue in the Tommy...
HAMDEN, CT — Common Grounds coffee shop will be opening a second location in Hamden after receiving the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission last week.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Common Grounds to convert the former Bank of America building at 1697 Whitney Avenue into a coffee shop with a drive-thru at its meeting on June 24.
Common Grounds currently has a location at 2460 Dixwell Avenue in the Tommy’s Tanning shopping plaza, along with shops in Branford, New Haven and Shelton.
Dena Jara, who owns and operates Common Grounds with her husband Wilson Jara, presented their application, and said current customers have expressed interest in the business expanding into the Spring Glen area and they “feel that now is a good time to do so,” according to minutes of the meeting.
Dena Jara said the shop would offer coffee and other beverages, baked goods, and prepared foods. They have no current plans for an outdoor area, but could consider adding a few tables in the future, according to the meeting minutes.
Jara was asked if they were concerned about competition in the area as there are already several coffee shops nearby. Jara said that each establishment has “its own niche offering different customer experiences,” and noted that their other location is close to several national coffee chains and they manage to “generate plenty of traffic at that shop,” according to meeting minutes.
During public comments, one person spoke in support of the proposal, while several others were opposed.
Tim Parrish, whose wife owns the nearby Cantean Coffee & Tea shop, spoke in opposition of the proposal and highlighted the “saturation of coffee shops in the area, adding that Common Grounds would draw revenue away from business owned by Hamden residents,” according to the meeting minutes.
“He noted that the shop owned by his wife, Sarah Borden, was already negatively impacted by the vacant site of the former Spring Glen Hardware store,” the minutes state. “He concluded by stating that he would like to see a tenant move into the old Bank of America building but that he felt this was not the appropriate proposal.”
Several others echoed Parrish’s sentiments, and more than two dozen people submitted letters in opposition of the plan.
Jara said she wasn’t concerned by the community opposition, and “feels strongly that all of the businesses can coexist with their own customer bases and emphasized that she wants to be an addition to the existing community,” according to the minutes.
Commission members were reminded multiple times during the meeting that economic competition could not be relevant to their decision.
Assistant Town Planner Christopher Soto said the commission’s role isn’t to “assess the effects of free market competition but simply to determine if the application met all regulations and would not pose an undue threat to the safety and welfare of the area,” according to meeting minutes.
The application was approved with the following conditions: 1. A zoning permit must be obtained; 2. The applicant must provide an updated site plan with the location of the menu board, accessible parking spaces, and marked internal pedestrian walkways; 3. A separate sign permit will be required; 4. The applicant must obtain all necessary local and state approvals.
HAMDEN, CT — Officials are advising residents to mark their calendars for the upcoming 2025 Hamden Free Summer Concert Series.“Get ready for another unforgettable summer of live music, good vibes, and community fun!” officials wrote in a post on Facebook. “Join us Friday nights at 7 PM in July and August for a lineup that has something for everyone. From smooth jazz to high-energy hip hop.“Presented by the ...
HAMDEN, CT — Officials are advising residents to mark their calendars for the upcoming 2025 Hamden Free Summer Concert Series.
“Get ready for another unforgettable summer of live music, good vibes, and community fun!” officials wrote in a post on Facebook. “Join us Friday nights at 7 PM in July and August for a lineup that has something for everyone. From smooth jazz to high-energy hip hop.
“Presented by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut and the Hamden Arts Commission, with special thanks to our sponsors Quinnipiac University and Haven Beer Company.”
A spot-on Eagles tribute that will take you back in time.
August 29 – Fatman Scoop Tribute featuring Chubb Rock and DJ Knuckles- An epic night of music and memories. Wear white and come ready to dance!
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