Jennifer Fisher, of Stratford, will be traveling to Chandigarh, India with a team of clinicians hand picked by the Global Autism Project in December of 2015 as part of the SkillCorps program.

Fisher was one of seven clinicians chosen for this opportunity for their diverse and comprehensive knowledge of applied behavior analysis and ability to adapt to challenging and novel situations.

Global Autism Project 501(c)3, is a nonprofit organization which provides training to local individuals in evidence based practices for individuals with autism. Global Autism Project believes that every child has the ability to learn and their potential should not be limited by geographical bounds.

The Global Autism Project seeks to eliminate the disparity in service provision seen around the world by providing high quality training to individuals providing services in their local community. The training is sustained through regular training trips and contiguous remote training.

SkillCorps team members traveling to India in December 2015 will be working with SOREM center for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, training staff and reaching out to parents of children with autism.

For more information, contact Sara Costello of Global Autism Project at 718-764-8225 or by email at sara@globalautismproject.org.

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A Milford group is forming Team Milford— Milford families, friends and neighbors who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Team Milford will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, New Haven Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m.

Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s research as well as support and education for families touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

People can help as a virtual walker or by making a donation in support of Team Milford. For more information, contact Maria via 203-230-1777, ext. 14 or mtomasetti@alz.org. See alz.org/ct, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, New Haven, Team Milford for on-line registration or donations.

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The following students from Connecticut have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester: Daniel Sullivan, with a BS in Environmental Science.

Caitlin Prete has made the Dean’s honor list with straight As and a 3.958 GPA average for all four semesters at Albertus Magnus College. She also led her volleyball team as Captain in her sophomore year with 180 kills, 258 digs, and a total of 201 pts. scored. She was also picked as the Purchase University in New York GNAC All-Tournament MVP in her sophomore year and in her freshman year she was picked as the GNAC All-Tournament MVP in the Newbury College tournament in Mass and also received the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Award. Now she’s been accepted and will move on to Quinnipiac University for her bachelors in Accounting and Masters in Business Management.

William Ritz, Milford, son of Michele and William Ritz and a graduate of Joseph A Foran H S, graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology.

The following local residents were among more than 800 students from Providence College who received undergraduate degrees during the College’s Ninety-Seventh Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 17:

Patrick Benedosso received a bachelor’s degree.

Mildred McGrath received a bachelor’s degree.

Nicholas Willey received a bachelor’s degree.

Richard Patrick Giuliano, of Milford graduated on May 10 from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Tucker Schumitz of Milford took home four awards during Western New England University’s 13th annual Student Media Festival. Schumitz won First Place in Jury Award Music Video and People’s Choice Award Music Video category for his story titled Love is an Open Door. He also won First Place in Jury Award PSA/ Commercial and People’s Choice Award PSA/ Commercial category for his story titled Adopt a Pet. Schumitz is a Graduating Senior with a degree in Communication Media Theory and Production at the University.

Lindsey Marie Seyfried has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2015 semester.

Chandler Dugas received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Special Education from Marist College the weekend of May 23.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi:

Candice Dexter, Salman Alarifi, Elliott Abbotts, Steve Hess, Marlene Casanova, Virginia Orman, Phylicia Prince were initiated at University of Bridgeport

Mallory Marin, 20, was one of 53 Hofstra University students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa on April 23. Mallory is a Rhetorical Studies: Speech Communication major.

Sandra Baker of Milford graduated on May 9 during Emmanuel College’s 93rd Commencement Exercises on its campus in Boston. Baker received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in counseling and health during the ceremony. Baker graduated with distinction in the field of concentration.

The spring semester President’s List at Bryant University includes Amreen Ahmad, a Senior in International Business from Milford.

In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 500 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester, including Sandra Baker and Hannah Konicki of Milford.

Miranda Edson of Milford excelled during the Spring 2015 semester at Hofstra University, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List.

The spring semester Dean’s List at Bryant University includes the following area residents: Amreen Ahmad, a Senior in International Business; Kerri L. Allen, a Senior in Marketing; Ryan T. Drohan, a Junior in Actuarial Mathematics; Garrett F Glynn, a Sophomore in Accounting; Joshua R. Paton, a Sophomore in Finance; Liam J. Rice, a Junior in Applied Economics; Anthony A. Salzillo, a Sophomore in Finance; Rodrigo Sapriza, a Junior in International Business/Finance; Jerilyn A. Weglinski, a Junior in Biology.

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The International Institute of Connecticut recently elected Barbara Green as chair of the Board of Directors.

IICONN is a state-wide non-profit agency providing legal and social services for immigrants and refugees.

Green has served on the Board of Directors for the International Institute of Connecticut since 2009 and most recently served as secretary. Green, a member of the Green & Gross law firm in Bridgeport since 1990, is a member of professional organizations including the Bridgeport Bar Association, having previously served as chairperson of its estates and probate section, and the Connecticut Bar Association, in which she is a member of the trusts and estates and elder sections.

Green is involved in many other community organizations. She has long served on the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven’s Board of Directors and was president of the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Division.

Green lives in Milford. She graduated with honors from Connecticut College in 1976 and earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut School Of Social Work in 1978 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1985.

“IIConn does good and important work that not only benefits the individuals that we serve but also our community at large, “said Green. “ I am honored to be able to serve as chairperson and I look forward to being part of IIConn’s next chapter.”

Jane Norgren, also of Milford, is the outgoing chair, and will serve as vice-chair under Green. Jim Rulmyr was elected secretary, and Youseff Boutros will continue as treasurer. Boutros is also a Milford resident.

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The following West Shore Middle School students were named to the honor roll for the third trimester.

Grade 6

High honors

Thea Alonzo, Joshua Bacon, Jenna Bagdasarian, Vanessa Ashley Balingcongan, Samantha Boyle, Sarah Brennan, Mckenzie Broderick, Andriana Bruno, Charitarth Chugh, Dean Cruz, Max Dempsey, Sara Desing, Amanda Dew, Siobhan Ekeh, Amir Elhelw, Stefanie Feher, Ethan Florio, Noah Forsythe, Jenna Hanson, Midori Hughes, Ishita Jadon, Nikita Jaisiree, Madison Jolley, Marinez Jose, Kyle Kosh, Claire Krushinsky, Sreya Mandalika, James Marino, Alaina McCarvill, Rachel Mckay, Samiksha Mehta, Crystal Miller, Luke Morris, Pardhip Nair, Kahley Nash, Jacob Nastasia, Shakiah Perry, Umnia Rahman, Ritu Rai, Catherine Rivera, Perras Ruddy, Angelus Santiago, Aayan Sarma, Bridget Shea, Joseph Soto, Benjamin Ukehaxhaj, Charles Wang, Naheim Washington, Akhila Yellapragada.

Grade 7

High honors

Marly Ackley, Thomas Acri, Eman Ahmed, Gaileen Andal, Aarti Arasada, Austin Art, Jagger Art, Lars Art, Lucille Beloin, Justin Bendlak, Sandra Chalghin, Jacob Ciolkosz, Jacob Colin, Alexander Cruz, Cole daSilva, Daniel Devaraju, Oviereya Ekeh, Mackenzie Evans, Felicia Fanning, Aubrey Feldman, Ethan Feldman, Josel-Marco Galendez, Matthew Germanese, Katrina Jakab, Simon Keating, Bridget Kinross, Benaiah Knoth, Nathan Kreighbaum, Matthew Lacadie, Samantha Lambiase, Abigail Lonergan, Amanda Mainieri, Rune McCallum, Laxman Mohanarajan, Amelia Mower, Cameron Neely, Madeline Papcun, Samantha Papcun, Arunika Shee, Kylie Smith, Nandan SureshKumar, Nya Vereen, Kristina Wynnick, Ashley Zupo.

Grade 8

High honors

Kristin Alesna, Sarh Alyazeedi, Michael Bagdasarian, Natalia Brooks, Patrick Caron, Isabella Carroll, James Coleman, Ethan Deer, Joshua DeVera, Ethan Fancher, Joseph Federico, Sabrina Feher, Mariah Ferraiolo, Francesca Fidaleo, Joseph Fletcher, Giovanni Fretes, Amber Furce, Christina Gleason, Isha Gupta, Ashley Hallengren, Nicholas Hanna, Elizabeth Hayden, Lola Hazarika, Jacob Herr, Margot Hill, Margaret Hope, Nicholas Hudak, Cali Jolley, Jenny Kozek, Nichelle Layantara, Alexander Lazar, David Liptak Jr., Austin Micha, Suhayla Millington, Grace Mizzoni, Michelle Montes, Julie Myers, Olivia Ott, Julia Palmieri, Christina Paredes, Shivangi Patel, Samantha Plona, Clara Prulletti, Emily Rednak, Bryan Reed, Dominic Romano, Sydney Rossi, Molly Sakowicz, Alexa Saley, Michael Sansur, Ann Sember, Nikki Silva, Vanouphon Sirisouk, Christopher Smith, Samantha Stellato, Matthew Texidor, Courtney Thompson, Srishti Vemula, Colin White, Natalia Williams.

Grade 6

First honors

Omar Almotairi, Frank Ballaro, Catherine Bedell, Kaylee Brotherton, Arisabella Brown, Brianna Buccitti, Stephanie Caron, William Chiero, Sevval Cinar, Jakub Dabrowski, Britney Delgado, Jan Anthony Domantay, Logan Dressel, Phoebe Fiore, Taylor Firla, Ruby Garnett, Rachel Giers, Hayley Hedman, Deyrdre Hereford, Mu’mina Ibn-Millington, Katelyn Lagasse, Justin Lazar, India Little, Alyssa Mathieson, Lorenzo Matos, Joseph Mester, Karina Mullins, Riley Ocasio, Craig Petruccelli, Elma Radoncic, Matthew Ranilla, Juliana Restrepo, Ashley Shaw, Christopher Shea, Tanner Swanson, Herlentungalag Uranzorig, Alexis Voytek, Maximilian Warner, Meredyth Waters, Michael White, Tyanna Xavier.

Grade 7

First honors

Rassica Bakane, Jordan Benoit, John Chizmazia, Alexa Corsa, Mitchell DeCesare, Karissa DeNigris, Alyssa DeNomme, Jack Finnegan, Meghan Gorman, Madison Herb, Jane Iwanicki, Jamie Jaser, Amanda Kandrach, Sadik Korkmaz, Justin LaBanca, Michael Loschiavo, Aaron McKay, Michael Merritt, Nyamdemberel Munkhbat, Robert Murro, Emma Naiburg, Haleigh Neely, Finnegan O’Reilly, Dylan Ouellette, Emma Pasuth, Angelena Plona, Freddy Rosero, Thea Ryan, Michael Schroeder, Garrett Schwarz, Jonathan Silva, Tyler Simon, Walker Stebbins, Ryan Tyimok, Nia Vereen, Angelina Wargo, Andrew Zagazeta, Cole Zamora.

Grade 8

First honors

Troy Anderson, Isabelle Andronaco, Ryan Bedell, Sarah-Maude Bellegarde, Yousra Benrahhal, Chantal Boyd, Eugenia Brewer, Allyson Cano, Austin Danville, Cassidy Davis, Briana DelMedico, Geovani Delvalle, Matthew Evanko, Melissa Flanagan, Katherine Garlock, William Grzywacz, Madison Heine, Stefanie Lojko, Anthony Lomax, Michael Melillo, Hasher Mirza, Ronan O’Reilly, Suhailey Ortiz, Kira Ortoleva, Emily Perez, Eric Rogers, Ashley Russell, Ethan Saley, Kasey Santos, Antuan Seguro, Zachary Smith, Sydney Snow, Carlton Streete, Hannah Swenning, Dante Talamelli, Yana Taylor, Jason Turner, Isabella Valentin, Jeremy Weizel, Jakob Yakubik.

Grade 6

Second honors

Nyasia Acevedo, Alexis Agyemang, Katherine Allen, Owen Brennan, Lexia Burton, Kaylee DeLuca, Angelica DeSimone, Hunter Fonck, Lucas Greifzu, Logan Kahle, Phethsamai Kingkittisack, Briah Lewis, John Lippard, Jessica Owens, Dominick Pirulli, Cole Sclafani, Jake Staunton, Zachary Werthmann, Zachary Yazdzik.

Grade 7

Second honors

Jacob Annuzzi, Erik Borgersen, John Brannigan, Brandon Burris, Hailey Caro, Chanel Darden, Noah Eldering, Noah Feher, Andrew Frenzel, Jillian Hall, Ricardo Hernandez, Isabelle Jean-Louis, Olivia Karmas, Kathleen Mulhall, Nirali Patel, Isabella Piccirillo, Shanna Ramos, Isabella Ray, Antonio Rosado, Bruno Sequera, Fallon Stryker, Allina Voytershark.

Grade 8

Second honors

Carlos Acosta, Yousif Balu, Michael Booth, Quincy Cummings, Katelyn Griffin, Madison Jennings, Taylor Krieder, Kayla Marek, Ozan Oncu, Ashley Paladino, Vincent Schulte, Michael Staunton.

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Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, is partnering with Westport Community Theatre for a program of six original plays under the banner of “East/West PlayFest.”

Performances will begin July 17 and 18 at Westport Community Theatre, at the Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Street. Admission for the Westport shows will be free. The festival then moves to the Milford Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Avenue South in Milford, for July 24 to 26. A donation of $10 is suggested for the Milford performances. A portion of the donations will go to rewarding the playwrights, in recognition of the time and energy they have put into their work.

Performance times for all Friday and Saturday shows will be 8 p.m. The Milford shows will also feature matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

“We began the festival in July of 2001,” said producer Tom Rushen of Eastbound. “In 2009, we started working with WCT for encore performances. Over these past few years, the partnership has grown, and we felt that a new title was needed that reflected both organizations. The East/West tag is a play on words, but it also gives a sense on the vision for the festival, always keeping our eyes out in multiple directions for playwrights, directors and performers.”

The following plays will be featured:

All’s Fair in Love and Science, by CJ Ehrlich of Chappaqua, NY, features two fathers who raise the stakes in their children’s science fair. Robert Watts of Milford directs. The cast features Steve Yudelson of Newtown and Bill Roberts of Milford.

The High and Low Search, by Michael Weems of Spring, TX finds a couple celebrating their anniversary, only to be plagued by questions about their future. Barry Hatrick of Milford directs. The cast features Bryn Berg of Westbrook and Nick Kaye of Bethel.

Of Butterflies and Roses, by Claudia Haas of White Bear Lake, MN, features two sisters struggling to understand the other’s way of coping with tragedy. Haas won the Summer Audience Award in 2008 for her play, “Wish You Were Here”. Rachel Babcock of Branford directs. The cast features Bryn Berg and Jean Marie Warncke of Stamford.

Testimonial, by Jack Rushen of Stratford, finds an educator being forced into retirement, whose encounter with an enigmatic young woman eases his transition. Rushen has won the Summer Audience Award for his plays, “The Crossing” (2006) and “86 Jake” (2010). Nancy A. Herman of Milford directs. The cast features Dena Lagonigro of Stratford and Luke Lynch of Milford.

To the Roof, by Cynthia Arsenault of Haverhill, MA, takes place in an elevator, where a man must take action when the other passenger announces his plan to jump from the roof. Vic Terenzio of Trumbull directs. The cast features Matt Catalano of Stratford and Peter Haynes of Wilton.

Tumbling, by Mark Lambeck of Stratford, features a young woman who helps an injured jogger, only to be confronted with a troubling admission. Lambeck won the Summer Audience Award in 2007 for his play, “Lucky Day.” Kevin Pelkey of Beacon Falls directs. The cast features Lynette Victoria of Bridgeport and John Michael Whitney of East Haven.

For more information contact the Milford Arts Council at 203-878-6647.

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USCG Auxiliary 24-3 is offering About Boating Safety course on Saturday, July 11. For advanced registration go to a0142403.uscgaux.info/.  The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3 Training Center is located at 1 Helwig Street. Walk-ins are welcome.

For additional information call 860-663-5505, email:  skperrone@hotmail.com or visit a0142403.uscgaux.info/.

All students will need to get a State of CT Conservation ID Number before taking the ABS/PWC class. Go to ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/Sales.

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This window was one of several at the Milford Fine Arts Center smashed by a vandal early Wednesday morning.

The Milford Center for the Arts was vandalized early Wednesday morning and several windows were broken.

According to staff at the art center, someone who was kicked off the train for being disorderly threw rocks at several theater windows and smashed the glass on one of the doors. The Center for the Arts is a former station house and is located at the train station.

The vandalism reportedly occurred at about 1 a.m.

The suspect had left their wallet on the train, so Metropolitan Transportation Authority police were able to find him and arrest him, art center staff said.

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A free fishing class will be held July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Margaret Egan Center, Room 159,  at 35 Matthew Street.

The class is free and open to children of all ages and parents.

The Milford Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Connecticut Aquatic Resource Education Program, sponsors the class.

Chris DeForge, a licensed and insured instructor, will lead the class. All materials and fishing equipment will be provided. Topics to be presented include terminology, natural baits, casting, identification of fish, tying knots, care of the catch, cleaning and preparing fish.

Upon completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to attend a free field trip to try out their skills.

To register or for more information call Christopher DeForge at 203-283-3353.

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Marty St. Louis shines at a previous Big Assist. — Steven Buono photo

Some of hockey’s biggest stars come to Fairfield County’s again this summer for the Big Assist VII to benefit the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation. And if you can’t make it to the ice on Wednesday, you can watch the game live on the HAN Network.

Current NHL, AHL European pros and Division I college players come to Terry Conners Rink in Stamford for the annual exhibition hockey game, hosted by Darien native Ryan Shannon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Anaheim Ducks, who now plays for the Zurich Lions.

On Wednesday, there will be a link posted on DarienTimes.com to watch the game live. You can also listen to the live play-by-play on HANRadio.com or find HAN Radio on the Tune-In mobile app to listen on your phone or tablet.

• Read more about the history of the Big Assist

Darien native Ryan Shannon, a Stanley Cup champion, is one of the founders of the Big Assist annual hockey exhibition. — Steven Buono photo

Among the players slated to join Shannon on the ice are Mark Arcobello of the Phoenix Coyotes, Kevin Shattenkirk of the St. Louis Blues, Matt Moulson of the Minnesota Wild, Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings, Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers, Cam Atkinson of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Andrew Miller of the Edmonton Oilers, Jaime Sifers of the Cleveland Barons, and Kevin Sullivan of Strasbourg, among others.

Since 2009, the Big Assist has raised more than $250,000 to support the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation, which is dedicated to maintaining and improving quality of life by providing grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries. Harrington-Howes was Ryan Shannon’s first hockey coach. He suffered a spinal cord injury while bodysurfing in 1997. The Foundation was established in his name to help others with these catastrophic injuries.

Tickets may be purchased online at ohhf.org, in Darien at the Barrett Bookstore, Bodytuning and Blueline Sports at the Darien Ice Rink, or at the following retail locations: Fairfield County Bank in Rowayton.

For more information, please contact: Pat Shannon at 203-249-5691 or pshannon@innov-llc.com; or Candy Wheelock at 203-656-3051 or cwheelock@optonline.net.

The HAN Network is part of Hersam Acorn, which owns and operates 13 newspapers and many more news and lifestyle websites in southwestern Connecticut and Westchester, N.Y., along with HANRadio.com, the voice of Hersam Acorn, which features live news, sports and entertainment throughout the year. Much of HAN’s daily news and sports programming is broadcast live on video. You can watch the videos or check out the daily schedule at HANRadio.com/livestream.

Marty St. Louis hits the ice at Big Assist III, while at right he’s lining up with Jaime Sifers , Ryan Shannon and Glen Anderson, as Obie Harrington-Howes drops the puck on Big Assist II. The annual hockey exhibition moved to Stamford’s Terry Conners Rink in 2010. — Steven Buono photo

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The following Milford residents have graduated from the University of Connecticut.

Emily Berrien Bak, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Michele Catherine Broadley, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Women’s Gender & Sexuality

Ciara Mara Caliwara, Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Sciences

Sergio A Campbell, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Sokhouth Chay, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mathematics

Ramazan Cinar, Bachelor of General Studies

James Anthony Coulson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering andBiomedical Engineering

James Anthony Coulson, Bachelor of Science in EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Lauren Jean Crispino, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences Molecular and Cell Biology

Alyssa Rae Davanzo, Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Journalism

Ryan Christopher Dennehy, Bachelor of ArtsPolitical Science

Kieryn De Yoe, Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Spanish

Mark Edward Dillman, Bachelor of Science, Management

Katherine Grace Elmer, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

Sage Marie Esposito, Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Kyle Forgette, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Andrew Joseph Fowler, Bachelor of Arts, History

Julie Claire Fracker, Bachelor of Arts, Speech, Language & Hearing Sci American Sign Lang & Deaf Cult

Philip Hamilton Fraser, Bachelor of Science in Engineering,Civil Engineering

Justin Tyler Fugal, Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Studies

Corinne Michele Geoffrion, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Michele Dorota Glowacki, Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Jiries Hanania, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Brittany Handahl, Bachelor of Arts and Science, English

Taylor Marie Harkness, Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Studies

Wade Rockwell Hyatt, Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Connor James Kennedy, Bachelor of Arts, History

Matthew Daniel Kenworthy, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences

Lucas Oscar Kot-Zaniewski, Bachelor of Science, Finance, Economics

Daniel MacAllister, Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Business Fundamentals

James Paul Maccone, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Elizabeth Rosalee Martin, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

David Nicholas Miller, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Brian William Neeley, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Linguistics/Psychology

Alexis Oseiwusu, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Allison Page, Bachelor of ArtsSpeech, Language & Hearing

Jamie Lee Garcia Paragua, Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Sciences

Roshni Patel, Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cell Biology Physiology and Neurobiology

Ryan Campbell Profetto, Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cell Biology

Nicole Helen Rivera, Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Dean Sokhom Samnang, Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Matthew John Saymon, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Electrical and Engineering Mathematics

Carolyn Helen Schwartz, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Jennifer Michele Simko, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Women’s Gender & Sexuality

Stephanie Lynn Simko, Bachelor of Science, Finance

Nicholas Ernest Sostilio, Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Sciences Biological Sciences

Ashley Springsteen, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Christian R Tovar, Bachelor of Science, Business Data Analytics

Kristen Elizabeth Vaugh, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Spanish

Kelly Velez, Bachelor of Science, History

Paige Allyn Wilbur, Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources

Michael Wilk, Bachelor of Science, Management, International Studies

Corinne Jeanette Wisniewski, Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Sciences

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A Milford man was arrested on a warrant July 12 for allegedly firing a gun outside his Warfield Street home last July.

Police charged Stephen Blaisdell, 55, of 3 Warfield Street, with unlawful discharge of a firearm, breach of peace and reckless endangerment. Police said that when Blaisdell fired his gun outside his home July 9, 2014, his neighbors became concerned for his well being.

Blaisdell was held in police custody on a $10,000 bond.

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Milford police arrested a New Haven man for punching a bowling alley manager in the face during a dispute on July 11.

Police say they took custody of Malik Muhammed, 56, of New Haven after they responded to the area of the AMF bowling alley on the report of an assault to an employee.

Investigation led to the arrest of Muhammad who was found behind a local motel after the incident.

Muhammad is charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace.

He was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 4.

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Milford police arrested a Bridgeport woman on July 10 after they say she was found attempting to shoot heroin in the restroom of the Devon McDonald’s restaurant.

Police say Alicia Criscuola, 32, of Bridgeport was found with a syringe filled with heroin while inside restaurant’s restroom.

While being placed under arrest Criscuola fought with officers. She was later found with a pill bottle containing Xanax she did not have a prescription for.

A computer check showed Criscuola to have an active warrant for her arrest for failure to appear in court on June 3 in Bridgeport.

Criscuola is charged with possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.

She was held on a $2,500 bond at the time of her arrest.

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The Milford Public Library is celebrating heroes of all kinds in a summer-long reading program Every Hero Has a Story, for adults and teens.

Adults and students entering grades 6-12 are welcome to register online at milfordlibrary.org and at the circulation desk. After completing reading and other activities, participants will earn tickets for the prize drawings at the end of the summer. Prizes include gift cards to Scratch Baking and Subway, gadgets sponsored by The Milford Bank, and books.

The program will run through Aug. 14. Visit milfordlibrary.org to see a full calendar of events or call 203-783-3304 for more information.

Visit the children’s department page or call 203-783-3312 for information regarding children’s summer reading.

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A Robert Treat Drive resident was charged with trespassing and assault July 14 for allegedly getting into a fight with people at a Hill Street home.

Police said Alejandro Perez, 20, of 104 Robert Treat Drive, got into a physical fight with several people outside of 83 Hill Street after he was told to leave the property.

He was also charged with breach of peace.

Perez was held in police custody on a $1,000 bond.

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Some of hockey’s biggest stars are in Stamford for tonight’s Big Assist VII to benefit the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation. And if you can’t make it to Terry Conners Rink, you can watch the game live on the HAN Network at this link.

Current NHL, AHL European pros and Division I college players come to Terry Conners Rink in Stamford for the annual exhibition hockey game, hosted by Darien native Ryan Shannon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Anaheim Ducks, who now plays for the Zurich Lions.

The HAN Network is providing live video and audio play-by-play on HANRadio.com. (More info about the event can be found here.)

Since 2009, the Big Assist has raised more than $250,000 to support the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation, which is dedicated to maintaining and improving quality of life by providing grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries. Harrington-Howes was Ryan Shannon’s first hockey coach. He suffered a spinal cord injury while bodysurfing in 1997. The Foundation was established in his name to help others with these catastrophic injuries.

The HAN Network is part of Hersam Acorn, which owns and operates 13 newspapers and many more news and lifestyle websites in southwestern Connecticut and Westchester, N.Y., along with HANRadio.com, the voice of Hersam Acorn, which features live news, sports and entertainment throughout the year. Much of HAN’s daily news and sports programming is broadcast live on video. You can watch the videos or check out the daily schedule at HANRadio.com/livestream.

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Lifelong Milford resident, and long-time history teacher with the Milford Board of Education, Charles “Charlie” Bristol, 82, beloved husband of Gayanne Riddle Bristol, died suddenly on St. Thomas Island during a Caribbean vacation cruise on July 11.

In addition to his loving wife of 53 years, Charles is survived by Debbie Smith (Paul), of Florida; Alison Spears of East Haven; Andrew Bristol (Heidi), of Ocean City, New Jersey; Alexis Casey (Brendan), of Milford; and Amy Brownewell (Ralph), of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Charlie also leaves behind twelve grandchildren; Michelle Libretti, Todd Smith and Allison Smith; Andrew, Austin and Alex Spears; Parker and Peyton Bristol; Maguire, Brogan and Beckett Casey; and Marlowe Brownewell. Mr. Bristol’s Daughter Amy is expecting a second child to be named Charlie Anne.  He also leaves 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Bristol was pre-deceased by his sisters Evelyn Hasbrouck and Marilyn Hurst, as well as best friends Pete Piscitelli and Joe Carberry, all of Milford.

In addition to his role as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Charlie Bristol was a well-known Milford resident. An avid reader and golfer, he was a devout participant at Saint Peter’s Church, a member of the Milford Irish Heritage Society and the Milford Elks. Although Charlie was also a die-hard Red Sox fan, he saved his most enthusiastic cheering for politics.

As a well-respected Democratic Party participant, Charlie once served Milford as the Chairman of the Police Commission. He also served as the Milford Democratic Town Committee Chairman. He was also active at the forefront and behind the scenes of many statewide campaigns.

However, “Mr. Bristol” was best known for, and will forever be remembered as, a generous, talented, caring and gifted high school teacher and mentor. A master story-teller, quick-witted conversationalist, intelligent advisor and wise friend, he is fondly remembered by generations of students who he challenged, encouraged and propelled into adulthood with his friendly manner, encouraging tone and good-humored Irish personality.

Calling hours will be held at Cody White Funeral Home on Sunday, July 26, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral service at St. Peter’s Church will be held on Monday, July 27 at 11:00 AM.

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A former Boys & Girls Village employee was arrested on a warrant July 16, charged with assaulting a juvenile under his care while he worked at Boys & Girls Village.

Aaron Virgo, 37, of New Haven, was charged with assault in the third degree and risk of injury to a minor. He was released from police custody on a promise to appear in court Aug. 11.

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Receiving a Foster Care Month in Milford Proclamation are Boys & Girls Village representatives Yvette Wooten, Therapeutic Foster Care Recruitment & Training Manager; Carra Conlan, Director of Permanency Services; Dr. Steven M. Kant, President and Chief Executive Officer, and City of Milford Mayor Benjamin G. Blake.

Nationwide, more than 350,000 children and youth under the age of 18 are living in out-of-home care throughout the year. In the state of Connecticut, there are over 4,000 youth in out-of-home placement.

During the month of May, Boys & Girls Village joined the National Foster Care Month initiative to raise awareness for the children who require foster care placement.

City of Milford Mayor Benjamin G. Blake recently presented Dr. Steven M. Kant, president and chief executive officer; Carra Conlan, director of permanency services, and Yvette Wooten, therapeutic foster care recruitment and training manager, with a Foster Care Month in Milford Proclamation at City Hall.

With the help of foster parents, many youth have found permanent homes or have been able to reunite with their birth families. Boys & Girls Village’s Therapeutic Foster Care program, which currently serves 60 children in the Greater Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury areas, matches qualified foster parents with children in the custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

During the past year, Boys & Girls Village has had six youth adopted into permanent families, seven youth transition into independent living situations with parental support, and five reunited with their birth families.

“Our foster parents provide loving and supportive homes for some of the state’s most vulnerable children,” said Dr. Kant. “Through our strong partnership with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, we rely on these hard-working and caring families to provide Connecticut children with a safe and stable home environment.”

Boys & Girls Village Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program matches qualified foster parents with children (6 to 17 years old) who are in the custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. It specializes in the placement of hard-to-place youth — teenage mothers, teenagers in general, and youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

Through TFC, foster parents are equipped with training and access to community resources that support them as they provide safe and loving homes for children. Finding permanent homes for children, whether with relatives or with other caring adults, has been central to Boys & Girls Village’s mission of helping at-risk children succeed in life.

For more information visit bgvillage.org.

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