Fitness

Capital Securities Management

A Q&A On Retirement Planning and Saving For Your Kids Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Artificial intelligence, robo-advisors and online trading platforms have transformed the investment landscape. With markets moving rapidly many investors value something technology can't replicate: a trusted local advisor who understands their family's goals. At Capitol Securities Management, Inc., affiliated with the national firm Raymond James, local advisor Joseph Mauriello...

Professional Services

Experts Espresso

Foot Care Tips From Vale Foot & Surgery, A Travel Checklist From the Pampered Tourist Article by Karen Gillis, Jenny Bergeron | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso, Lynn Damon Traveling Internationally With Kids: A Travel Pro's Checklist Few things beat watching your children discover the world, though getting there tests any parent. After years of planning family trips abroad, here is what I make sure travelers handle before they fly: Confirm each passport has six months' validity beyond your...

Professional Services

New Inn Kennels

With a Five Decade Legacy This Kennel and Pet Care Business Is A Local Best-Kept Secret Article by Eileen M. McNamara When Don Kaufman began searching for a business to purchase, his wife Prati had one practical requirement for him: “You are not a people person, so it’s best if you find something with the least human interaction.” They wanted what Don calls a “passion business” — something rooted in purpose, community, and daily work they could genuinely enjoy. In July 2024, the Kaufmans...

Education

Montessori School Opening Soon

Taylor Walsh, a longtime educator and school director, will open Montessori on Main This Summer Article by Eileen M. McNamara A veteran educator's long-held dream of opening a Montessori school is about to become reality in Glastonbury, where a new early childhood program hopes to fill a growing need for local families by summer's end. Taylor Walsh, who currently operates a Montessori school in Middletown, plans to open Children's House of Montessori on Main, at 2584 Main St. in the lower...