Community Corner

3 Questions for Social Service Director Luisa Breen

Luisa Breen lets you know how to get help through Operation Fuel, how to save on energy and who her favorite baseball team is.


North Branford Patch: What's new in your department?
Luisa Breen: Operation Fuel, for assistance with utility cost is available now. You may apply by calling the North Branford Office of Social Service. There are income guidelines, you must have a shut off notice or are 30 days late, you must have made at least 4 payments in the last 12 months, one of those during the moratorium, you could not have applied in the last 12 months.

North Branford Patch: What is something residents should know? 
Luisa Breen: Utility companies offer an energy audit program for your home, cost range from $0 to $75. The program not only provides an audit and weatherization service but also provides items such as energy efficient bulbs and rebates. Wallingford Electric can be reached at 203.294.2020, the UI Home Energy solutions can be reached at 1.877.WISE-USE.

North Branford Patch: Are you a baseball fan? If so, who's your team?
Luisa Breen: Red Sox

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