Health + Wellness

Rethink Your Healthcare with Primary Health of Connecticut

Photography by Sydney Sheehan Photography Looking to level up your health and wellness? Primary Health of Connecticut is where you can start. Dr. Nicole Maksymiw offers a truly different approach. They are redefining the healthcare experience. This means no more long waits, no more rushed appointments, and no more chasing results. Just premium individualized care and bespoke service. We spoke to Dr. Maksymiw to learn more. FLM: What is your focus and speciality? Dr. Nicole Maksymiw: I am an...

Education

Get Back-to-School Ready!

Photography by Jay Cohen Our friends at Fairfield County Mom knows what it takes to stay organized and keep back-to-school chaos to a minimum.  Top 10 Tips To Get School Ready: Map out the schedule early.   After-school activities, practices, games, school events, etc. Make it accessible to everyone in the family!  Lock in your carpool plan now.  Who are you sharing responsibilities with? Confirm. Use a meal delivery service or “easy dinner” system. This can also include ordering...

Travel

A Great Escape

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina is Luxury and Relaxation On Connecticut's Shoreline. Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom Discover the ideal late summer escape, worlds away yet close to home. Slip away to Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. A luxury waterfront destination, Saybrook Point Resort and Marina offers an elevated experience for couples, families, business travelers, and locals alike. Says Resort Manager, Chris Bird, “From the...

Local Services

Five-Star Stays Start Here

Active Dog's New Boarding Facility Photography by Jay Cohen A Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Facility Active Dog recently put in a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 9,600-square-foot building. The new building features extra-large dog rooms so each guest has plenty of room to eat, sleep, chew a bone or do whatever they may like to do in their downtime. The new building also features a spacious grooming room with three tubs and a walk-in shower so dogs can return home fresh and clean after their...

Life + Culture

Mothers Know Best

Real-Life Parenting Advice From the Women behind Fairfield County Moms Photography by Jay Cohen Michelle Sanford and Elisabeth Pavlofsky are dedicated to building community in everything they do. Whether active in their neighborhoods, working in their classrooms, or seemingly living out of their cars with the daily chaos of drop-offs and carpools, this Fairfield mom duo is committed to supporting local families. Michelle began as a contributor to Fairfield County Moms, a platform launched by a...

Food + Beverage

The 203's Great Connecticut Lobster Roll Tour

Article by Tory Brown If there’s one meal that completely defines a Connecticut summer, it’s a hot buttery lobster roll. At The Two Oh Three, we’ve spent years exploring the little shoreline towns, hidden marinas, and local seafood spots that make this state feel so special… and finding great lobster rolls has definitely become part of the tradition. From classic seafood shacks on the water to hidden local favorites tucked inside marinas, these are the spots we keep recommending to friends...

Finance + Legal Services

A Few Good Women

Conlon Amendola Is Setting a New Standard in Family Law Photography by Jay Cohen Formidable, discerning, dynamic, and empathetic; these words describe the women of Conlon Amendola, a highly regarded family law practice specializing in high net worth and highly complex divorces. Founded in Southport in 2024 and led by co-founders Jacquelyn Conlon and Bonnie Amendola, who have a collective six decades of combined experience, and associate Laura Brea, this women-led team embodies strength...

Event Planning + Services

The Perfect Cutlet

Article by Suburbia Sandwich Co. Chicken cutlets hold a special place in our hearts as one of the first dishes Liv made for Jarrett early in our relationship and the one that made Jarrett really believe in a future for Suburbia. Chicken cutlets are such a humble dish in terms of letting a few simple ingredients really shine, but behind that tender yet crunchy bite is a labor of love - a series of simple techniques that elevate an ordinary chicken breast into something truly craveable. And...

Professional Services

Aviator Nation

Learning to fly with Avia Flight Academy Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Vision Digital Studios by Mike Steidley Fairfield residents Daniela and Amro Aly took their passion for aviation to new heights when they co-founded Avia Flight Academy at Sikorsky Airport in Stratford, and it’s truly taken off! Daniela spent more than a decade designing training programs for the corporate world, and she brings that same expertise to creating a learning environment where aspiring...

Local Services

The Well Groomed Man

Hammer & Nails Opens in Fairfield Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen Ashwin Pamudurthy has spent the last 2 decades managing clinical practices at academic medical centers in New York and Connecticut. He currently serves as the administrator of the Dentistry service line for Montefiore Einstein Health System in New York City. Ashwin and his wife, Melissa, have called Westport home since 2018, where they live with their two daughters and their dogs. After...