Food + Beverage

Paws and Punch

Enjoy a Summer Mocktail from Woodbridge Social Article by Staff ingredients:  3 oz. orange juice 3 oz. pineapple juice 3 oz. cranberry juice splash of grenadine orange slices or maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish) directions: 1. Fill a glass with ice. 2. In a shaker or separate container, mix the orange juice and pineapple juice. Pour this mixture over the ice. 3. Slowly pour in the cranberry juice so it layers gently. 4. Drizzle grenadine on top—it will sink and create a beautiful...

Sports + Recreation

Making Moves

How a Passion for Chess Sparked a Family-Centered Academy That’s Transforming Milford’s Community One Move at a Time Article by Julian Saria | Photography by Staff When Julianna Dawson first moved to Milford with her husband, David Dawson, she had no idea chess would become such a meaningful part of their lives. Inspired by David’s lifelong passion and impressive chess career, which included representing Barbados in international Chess Olympiad events, Julianna and David launched The Dawson...

Arts + Culture

Color and Connection

Local Artist Payal Emery Uses Art to Heal and Inspire Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Payal Emery and Family Payal Emery, a Milford-based artist and family nurse practitioner, blends compassion and creativity in her vibrant, mixed-media work. Her journey began in elementary school art classes, where an enthusiastic teacher first sparked her love for artistic expression. While she pursued a demanding academic path at NYU, art remained a therapeutic outlet—something she rediscovered...

Home + Design

The Gold Standard

How Reliable Fence Works to Protects Kids, Pets, and More Article by Natalie Barletta | Photography by Staff Attention to detail, professionalism, and thoughtful recommendations were just a few of the reasons why Buddy DeGannero was impressed with Reliable Fence.  DeGannero noted that the finished product, which included a smooth transition from a six-foot fence to a four-foot section and a solution for a grade contour on his property, resulted in a visually cohesive and functional outcome. ...