‘We’re’ Back Branford!

On May 14, at 2:32 a.m., my husband and I welcomed into the world. As you can imagine, our lives are forever changed. But one thing that has not changed is my dedication to and my enthusiasm to report the news of our great . Starting today, you will find me resuming my post as your local Patch editor and that means interviewing all the great people doing extraordinary things in – and from time to time, you can expect to find little Joey in tow. Be sure to say hello!

My husband and I would also like to thank the community for being supportive and understanding during my pregnancy! Many of you were able to fully utilize the site by posting your own events, announcements and blogs, and kept up to speed by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. I hope you will continue to do so making Branford Patch the best virtual meeting place on the web!

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Already, I have some great news stories to bring you including more details about upcoming fundraisers for Baseball’s, . Also coming up is the inside scoop about what town organization is eyeing the for use as well as an interview with Higgins as she closes the doors on her downtown retail space after more than a decade in business. And maybe you’ve heard the buzz about the decline of the state’s lobster population? We chat with Nick Crismale, longtime local lobsterman who is president of the Connecticut Commercial Lobstermen's Association and owner of the famed . He's got a lot to say about the loss of a $40-million industry for Connecticut. And if you were afraid that might fall by the wayside, never fear! Greg Nobile and I are back together bringing you the next installment where there’s some singing and eating involved. Stay tuned.

Of course I can’t know everything that is happening around town all the time (though you know I try) so please be sure to e-mail any news tips to nicole.ball@patch.com.

‘We’re’ happy to be back and look forward to continuing to provide the news about Branford you’ve come to depend on. 

Cheers,

Nicole Ball, Editor