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International Marble and Granite Enterprises is known for designing and installing premium natural and fabricated stone products Article by Eileen M. McNamara Some careers begin with a carefully planned path. Others start with a broom. For Adrian Costa, owner of International Marble and Granite Enterprises, the journey into the stone fabrication industry began at just 12 years old, spending summer mornings sweeping floors and helping wherever he could around the family business. Those early...

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Experts Espresso Corner

Dr. Kimberly Inocco, DPM, Treating Flat Feet; Dr. Ayo Buraimoh: Creating a Healthy Home Article by Kimberly Inocco, Ayo Buraimoh Flat Feet: More Than Just a Foot Problem  Flat feet are a common condition characterized by low or absent arches, causing the entire sole of the foot to contact the ground. While many people associate flat feet with foot pain, the condition can affect the entire lower body. Altered foot biomechanics may contribute to pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and...

Style + Beauty

A Cut Above

Four Decades On, Hair Today Continues to Blend Style, Community and Giving Back Article by Eileen M. McNamara For more than 40 years, Hair Today has helped shape Glastonbury’s style through creativity, connection and an enduring passion for hairstyling. At its heart is an exceptionally talented group of hair artists, blending decades of experience with the fresh energy and modern techniques of its next generation of stylists. Together, they create styles as individual as their clients, from...

Shopping

More Than a Boutique

How Thread By Thread Is Redefining Shopping in South Glastonbury Article and Photography by Shopping these days is more convenient than ever, but many still value the personal touch of local shopping, where service, style and connection take center stage. That's what customers discover at Thread by Thread Boutique in South Glastonbury. Founded on the belief that fashion should help women feel beautiful—not overwhelmed—Thread by Thread has become a destination for thoughtfully curated...

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Daswani Clothiers

A Half Century of Timeless Menswear Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke For nearly 50 years, Daswani Clothiers has been a destination for fine menswear, custom tailoring and personalized service in West Hartford Center. The family-owned boutique combines generations of tailoring expertise with a commitment to helping every client look and feel their best. Manoj Daswani is a fourth-generation custom tailor who grew up in the family business. After opening their first...

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Capitol 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...

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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...

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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...

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Through the Lens

Jeff DiCosimo Keeps Connecticut's Memories in Focus With Premier Portraits Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Jeff DiCosimo In an age when nearly everyone carries a camera in their pocket, Jeff DiCosimo believes professional photography still offers something a smartphone never can: the ability to turn life's fleeting moments into lasting memories. For more than 42 years, Jeff has built a career photographing everything from kindergarten class portraits and high school seniors to...