3 Questions for Mayor Candelora: Aug. 27

Before our town officials were, well, town officials, they had other jobs. Think back to your first-ever job. Ever wonder where our town officials, like Mayor Anthony Candelora, got their start in the working world?

North Branford Patch: What's new in your department?
Candelora: We have a new Emergency Operating Center (EOC), which has been installed at to better serve our residents in case of an emergency. We held a two-day training event which both the and the along with , and other department heads attended to help learn and plan for many different types of emergencies.

North Branford Patch: What's something residents should know?
Candelora: I have been trying to do business in town for all our needs. Support our local businesses. I have always shopped right here in town–from shoes to clothing, we have farm-fresh eggs and vegetables. I try to visit a new business each week. We have many interesting businesses as well. On Route 139, we have firewood cut and split, tree removal, ice cream and flowers , plants and much more. Northford hosts many great places as well, from farm-fresh vegetables to great pizza. So let's all support our local businesses–they all support our town.

North Branford Patch: What was your first job?
Candelora: My very first job was at Page's Sporting Goods Store in Branford on Main Street. Mr. Bernie Page hired me when I was 16 and taught me how to print a tee shirt and restring a baseball glove. He was a very good man to work for and taught me a lot. He provided tee shirts to Little League organizations all over the shoreline. I would work after school and on weekends.

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