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Shelton Improving Student-Computer Ratio?

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SHELTON -- Four years ago, an average of eight students in the city schools had to share one computer in their classroom.

Guilford Kids Improve Math Test Scores

By Susan Misur Register Staff GUILFORD -- Most local students are making the grade when it comes to statewide assessments, especially in math, Board of Education officials said.

Seymour Christmas Parade Marches On

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SEYMOUR -- Santa Claus is coming to town later this month to usher in the holiday season with the 38th annual Seymour Christmas Parade.

Breakfast's On at Shelton School?

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SHELTON -- Studies show that kids who eat a healthy breakfast each morning get better grades, are less hyper in class, are more creative and have decreased absences.

Valley Group Planning Event to Aid Veterans

By Patricia Villers Register Staff ANSONIA -- George and Mary Porter of Derby, co-founders of No Vet Left Behind Inc., are gearing up for the nonprofit organization's first mini stand down for veterans.

Cheshire Considers Park Camera?S

By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief CHESHIRE -- Town officials are investigating whether they can come up with enough money to purchase a video surveillance system that would be used to deter vandalism and other illicit activity in Bartlem Park.

Author Will Address College Entry Process?

By Chris Rhatigan Register Correspondent MILFORD -- The college admission process is the subject of a seminar tonight by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

Gesmonde Returns As N. Branford Town Attorney?

By Susan Misur Register Staff NORTH BRANFORD -- With recently elected newcomers joining incumbents for the first meeting of the new Town Council this week, members opted last week to bring a familiar face back to the council chambers.

Milford Mom Never Missed Any Events Involving Her Children?

MILFORD -- Judith Griswold didn't mind getting wet, even fully clothed. "We went to Niagara Falls and were riding the Maid of the Mist," said her husband of 52 years, Arthur. "Her raincoact ripped off due to high winds and she was getting soaked. I gave her mine, but by then the two of us were soaked. At the dock, they gave us towels, but we had to go back to our hotel room still soaking wet. We just laughed about it." Shortly before they were married, Judith went for a ride in Arthur's pride...

Project Deve?Loper Can Complete Work

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SEYMOUR -- The developer of the problematic William Lane Estates subdivision won't have the plug pulled on his unfinished project, after all.

Area Fundraisers Slated to Benefit Cook at Louis Lunch?

A series of fundraisers is being held in the area in upcoming weeks to benefit the medical fund of Jason Yamaguchi, 36, a cook at the popular Louis Lunch in New Haven who is in need of eye surgery to save his eyesight. Jason, who grew up in Orange and now lives in New Haven, has no health insurance because his sight problems make a full-time job difficult and his eye surgeon wants a $10,000 down payment before he'll do the sight-saving surgery that is expected to cost about $100,000, Jason's ...

Open Gym Basketball Program Offered in W. Haven?

WEST HAVEN -- The Recreation Department is offering an open gym basketball program for residents. The program for those 17 and younger runs through March 31 and meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Carrigan Middle School gym, 2 Tetlow St. Those 18 and older will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Elementary School gym, 95 Burwell Road. The program does not meet on holidays or when there is a Board of Education function.