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39-469: It was first presented in 1982, to Gregory Rabassa , who has translated works by Gabriel García Márquez , Mario Vargas Llosa , and other Latin American literary giants. The next award will be announced in 2024. The medal is one of many PEN awards sponsored by International PEN affiliates in over 145 PEN centers around the world. The PEN American Center awards have been characterized as being among

78-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

117-637: A hospice in Branford, Connecticut . He was 94. Branford, Connecticut Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut , United States, about 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown New Haven . The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region . Branford borders East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and North Branford to

156-454: A small beach used for swimming and mooring boats and features a raft to swim out to. Bay Point Park (The Point) is a grassy peninsula going out into the water where there used to be a small pier. Occasionally residents of Hotchkiss Grove can rent the Point to host parties. Every first Saturday of August, Hotchkiss Grove Day is held, with the day starting with a costume parade, games, and prizes. In

195-619: A stretch of the Shoreline Greenway Trail, and 20 miles (32 km) of coastline with more than 12 marinas . Branford is home to two breweries named after local landmarks, Thimble Island Brewing Company and Stony Creek Brewery . As of the census of 2000, there were 28,683 people, 12,543 households, and 7,663 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,305.2 inhabitants per square mile (503.9/km ). There were 13,342 housing units at an average density of 607.1 per square mile (234.4/km ). The racial makeup of

234-495: Is American Polyfilm, Inc., which specializes in the manufacture of polyurethane film for a number of industries including industrial and high performance fabrics and medical products to name a few. Wilson Arms is in Branford, a company that produces small-caliber rifles and parts. Branford is currently home to three privately owned beer breweries: Stony Creek Brewery , Thimble Island Brewing Co , and Duvig Brewing Company. Within

273-415: Is a shore front neighborhood in the southeastern section of Branford, centered on a harbor on Long Island Sound. An eclectic community, Stony Creek has the ambiance of a small seaside village with a blend of various architectural style buildings and a few small retail establishments, sandwich shops, galleries, and an antique shop. Just offshore from Stony Creek is an intriguing archipelago of islands known as

312-549: Is not allowed. Short Beach is home to half of the famous Shore Line Trolley Museum , which is also in neighboring East Haven. Also in Short Beach are the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club (YCYC), Short Beach Union Church and three parks, the largest being Pardee Park. Short Beach's population is about 1,500 and features a three-day festival at the end of summer called Short Beach Days. Short Beach is known for

351-691: Is still working and supplied the distinctive pink/orange Stony Creek granite for the Brooklyn Bridge (Although this contradicts linked page "The granite blocks were quarried and shaped on Vinalhaven Island, Maine, under a contract with the Bodwell Granite Company, and delivered from Maine to New York by schooner. ), the base of the Statue of Liberty, and the newest House Office Building in Washington, D.C. Granite from Stony Creek

390-598: The New Netherland settlements set up a trading post at the mouth of the Branford River in the 17th century, the source of the name "Dutch Wharf", also known as "Dutch House Wharf" and the Dutch House Quarter. The area was also described by Ezra Stiles as containing a "Dutch Fort", as hinted at by archaeological excavations completed in the 1990s. The town's name is said to be derived from

429-529: The Stony Creek area of Branford, opened its doors here. Pine Orchard is situated between Indian Neck and Stony Creek. The Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club (P.O.Y.C.C.), the Pine Brook School (formerly Wightwood School), a private institution, and Francis Walsh Intermediate School are found here. Notable residents include Dr. Nicholas Perricone and Edward M. Kennedy Jr. Stony Creek

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468-529: The Thimble Islands . The Thimbles are a jumble of glacial rocks, ranging from 17 acres (6.9 ha) down to stepping-stone size, at the mouth of the harbor. Despite their small size, they possess a wealth of history and local lore, as well as providing pleasant scenery for a summer cruise. Stony Creek is home to the all-male Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps, and the only all-female fife and drum corps, Totoket Ancient Fife & Drum Corps. A large quarry

507-516: The poverty line , including 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older. Branford Center is home to many small stores, restaurants, and coffee houses, which line Main Street, with the Green at the center. The Branford Green has churches as well as the town hall and other government facilities and hosts concerts and other events, such as the annual Branford Festival. Traditionally,

546-473: The "major" American literary prizes. The PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal was called one of "the most prominent translation awards." This article about a translation award is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Gregory Rabassa Gregory Rabassa (March 9, 1922 – June 13, 2016) was an American literary translator from Spanish and Portuguese to English. He taught for many years at Columbia University and Queens College . Rabassa

585-708: The Branford Land Trust preserves that connect the Shoreline Greenway trail from New Haven to Madison . The northern section also features a less dense area with woodlands that surround Lake Saltonstall which also feature trail systems maintained by the Regional Water Authority, as the Lake is a reservoir for Branford. Branford Hill features many condominium and apartment complexes. The original site of Connecticut Hospice (now

624-595: The Metacomet Ridge, Beacon Hill , is located in Branford. The town of Branford includes the Thimble Islands . Neighboring towns are North Branford to the north, Guilford to the east, and East Haven to the west. An area called Totoket , which became Branford, was part of the land bought from the Mattabesech Indians in 1638 by the first English settlers of New Haven. Previously, the Dutch in

663-626: The Monastery of the Glorious Cross—a semi-cloistered community of Benedictine nuns) is located in this area, on Burban Drive. Also on Burban Drive is St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, which was originally located in Short Beach. Indian Neck is in the south-central section of Branford, dominated by a peninsula bordering Branford Harbor. Both Foote Park and John B. Sliney Memorial Park are located within Indian Neck. Back in

702-790: The National Register. In total, 30 properties or districts in Branford appear in New Haven County's NRHP listings . One example is Harrison House and Museum , a 1724 structure, which has period furnishings, local historical items, archives, a barn and an herb garden . Cruises of the Thimble Islands depart from the Stony Creek dock, and seal-watch cruises take place in March. Branford's recreational facilities include several town-maintained parks and beaches owned by private foundations, hiking trails along Lake Saltonstall and

741-425: The afternoon there are beach games in which kids compete with one another on the beach, a clam bar, and live music. Dinner, a raffle, auction, and dancing close out the evening. Historically Hotchkiss Grove was a summer community with beach cottages and dirt roads; over the past two decades most of the cottages have been converted into permanent, year round residences. Other minor communities and geographic features in

780-479: The beach was an active place. As the area became more year-round the commercial business slowly shut down. The Montasco Inn, owned/operated for many years by the Poirot's was torn down in the 1960's. The landmark Waverly Inn burned to the ground in the early 1970s truly marking the end of an era. Indian Neck – Pine Orchard Volunteer Fire Company 9 is located here. In February 2015, Stony Creek Brewery , named after

819-575: The book beforehand. In a 2006 interview with the University of Delaware , Rabassa said "I just let the text lead me along. In my mind, the book I’m translating exists in English even before it’s translated. I just have to pull it out. I do a first draft, “write” the book as the author him- or herself would have written it if they’d spoken English. Ideally, a different style emerges for each author being translated". Rabassa died on June 13, 2016, at

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858-483: The early to mid 20th century Indian Neck was a tourist destination. Trolley service came down to Sybil and Limewood avenues, which had its own commercial area. These included Harry's General Store, Bud's Bait Box, and on Limewood Ave the Waverly Inn, Madelyn's Restaurant, Surfside Restaurant, a news, comics, candy, variety store named Lounsberry's, and Dairy Joy Ice Cream. Much of the area contained second homes, so

897-642: The east end, and one town beach at Branford Point. Much of the town's border with East Haven to the west is dominated by Lake Saltonstall , a reservoir owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, and Saltonstall Mountain , part of the Metacomet Ridge , a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. The southern terminus of

936-484: The graduating class from Branford High School graduates in front of the Town Hall, weather permitting. Branford Hill sits on the western end of town and centers on the heavily commercialized strip of U.S. Route 1 . Fast-food and sit-down restaurants, auto dealers, grocery stores, and several strip malls are located there. The more southern section features less dense areas with woodlands and farm featuring trails that

975-803: The mid-20th century, Branford shed its resort image. It developed with many characteristics typically associated with northeastern suburbs. Branford has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). These include buildings in Federal , Arts and Crafts , and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Five NRHP-listed districts are Branford Center Historic District , Branford Point Historic District , Canoe Brook Historic District , Route 146 Historic District , and Stony Creek-Thimble Islands Historic District . More than 20 historic homes and other properties are separately listed on

1014-575: The north. The population was 28,273 in the 2020 census . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 28.0 square miles (73 km ); 22.0 square miles (57 km ) are land and 6.0 square miles (16 km ) (21.5%) are water, including the Branford River, Queach Brook and the Branford Supply Ponds. There are two harbors, the more central Branford Harbor and Stony Creek Harbor on

1053-401: The population of monk parakeets that live there (referred to as the "Short Beach Parrots"), a non-native bird. Short Beach Hose, Hook and Ladder Company 4, founded in 1911, is located here. Hotchkiss Grove of Branford is located between Indian Neck and Pine Orchard and consists of First through Ninth avenues, as well as parts of Hotchkiss Grove Road, Seaview Avenue, and Dudley Avenue. It has

1092-601: The railroad helped bring new business, including Branford Lockworks, Malleable Iron Fittings Company, and the Atlantic Wire Company. The Stony Creek granite quarries also rose to prominence as a direct consequence of railroad construction. During the mid-19th century, Branford became a popular resort area. Approximately twenty hotels opened, including Indian Point House in Stony Creek, Montowese House in Indian Neck, and Sheldon House in Pine Orchard. During

1131-415: The site turned into housing, Branford is known for high-technology and pharmaceutical companies such as 454 Life Sciences and Durata Therapeutics , a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of differentiated therapeutic solutions for physicians and providers to advance patient care in infectious disease and acute illnesses. Also with offices and manufacturing space in Branford

1170-730: The title Distinguished Professor Emeritus. In 2006, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts . He wrote a memoir of his experiences as a translator, If This Be Treason: Translation and Its Dyscontents, A Memoir , which was a Los Angeles Times "Favorite Book of the Year" for 2005 and for which he received the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for the Art of the Memoir in 2006. Rabassa sometimes translated without having read

1209-516: The town are Branford Point , Brocketts Point, Brushy Plain, Cherry Hill, Clam Island, Double Beach, Goodsell Point, Granite Bay, Haycock Point, High Island, Jepson Island, Johnson's Point, Kidd's Island, Killam's Point, Lanphier Cove, Little Pumpkin, Money Island , Pawson Park, Potato Island, Rockland Park, Sagamore Cove, Scotch Cap, Sumac Island, Summer Island, Sunset Beach, Thimble Islands , Todd's Hill, Vedder's Point, and Wheeler Island. Now that Malleable Iron Fittings has been largely demolished and

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1248-821: The town are also two large glazing and window construction companies, Massey's Plate Glass & Aluminum and Cherry Hill Glass. Branford is also home to Autac, Inc. which has been manufacturing high quality coiled cords since 1947. Schools in Branford: The main artery through the town is Interstate 95 , running along the eastern coast of the United States. The town has a station on the Shore Line East commuter rail line from New London to New Haven. The Branford Steam Railroad carries quarried trap rock from North Branford to barges at Juniper Point near Stony Creek . Tweed New Haven Regional Airport

1287-403: The town of Brentford , England. The town in early maps was called Brentford before being shortened to Branford. Established in 1644, Branford grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 18th century, the first shoreline community, Stony Creek, was settled. Indian Neck and Pine Orchard were also settled, but neither of those settlements was permanent until the mid-19th century. In 1852,

1326-402: The town was 94.05% white , 1.35% African American , 0.10% Native American , 2.72% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population. There were 12,543 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had

1365-656: The works of several major Latin American novelists, including Julio Cortázar , Jorge Amado and Gabriel García Márquez . On the advice of Cortázar, García Márquez waited three years for Rabassa to schedule translating One Hundred Years of Solitude . He later declared Rabassa's translation to be superior to the Spanish original. He received the PEN Translation Prize in 1977 and the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation in 1982. Rabassa

1404-409: Was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 58,009, and the median income for a family was $ 69,510. Males had a median income of $ 46,927 versus $ 35,947 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 32,301. About 3.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below

1443-523: Was born in Yonkers, New York , to a family headed by a Cuban émigré. After serving during World War II as an OSS cryptographer , he received a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth . He earned his doctorate at Columbia University and taught there for over two decades before accepting a position at Queens College , City University of New York . Rabassa translated literature from Spanish and Portuguese . He produced English-language versions of

1482-576: Was chosen to be used in New York City's Statue of Liberty museum, which opened in May 2019. Stony Creek Fire and Rescue Company 5 is located here. Short Beach is a beach neighborhood in the western end of town, south of Branford Hills. It is home to many small private islands, the largest being Kelsey Island, which has a handful of small cabins used as summer homes. There is no public access (except for public tidal zones) to Kelsey Island and trespassing

1521-630: Was honored with the Gregory Kolovakos Award from PEN American Center for the expansion of Hispanic Literature to an English-language audience in 2001. Rabassa had a particularly close and productive working relation with Cortázar, with whom he shared lifelong passions for jazz and wordplay. For his version of Cortázar's novel, Hopscotch , Rabassa shared the inaugural U.S. National Book Award in Translation . Rabassa taught at Queens College , from which he retired with

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