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Live Lunch Chat: Talk Contact Lens Concerns with Optometrist Dr. Susan Janik
Worried about what could happen if you sleep with your contacts in? Ask Dr. Susan Janik, O.D., about it in our live lunch chat Thursday, June 27 at noon.

Hello! I may be a familiar face to some of you as I've been the local editor for North Branford for almost two years and lived in Branford for the last four years. If you don't know me, I hope to meet you soon!
I moved to North Branford in second grade and my parents still live in the house I grew up in (Hi Mom and Dad!). I graduated from North Branford High School in 1997 where I was involved in the drama club, Peer Advocates, manager of the hockey team and a JV soccer player for three years (athletics obviously weren't my strong suit!).
After high school, I went to Southern Connecticut State University. It took a while to figure out exactly what I wanted to major in, but once I took my first journalism class, I was hooked. I worked at Shore Publishing for seven years, including six as the sports editor.
I've been the local editor for North Branford Patch since March 2011 and in the beginning of 2013, I also took on Branford Patch. Throughout this time, I have enjoyed learning more about the towns, meeting so many wonderful people and seeing how the residents really look out for each other.
I'd love to hear from you with comments, questions, story ideas, and other local happenings so feel free to email me at jenn.mcculloch@patch.com or call me at 203-517-7541.
Worried about what could happen if you sleep with your contacts in? Ask Dr. Susan Janik, O.D., about it in our live lunch chat Thursday, June 27 at noon.

Worried about what could happen if you sleep with your contacts in? Ask Dr. Susan Janik, O.D., about it in our live lunch chat Thursday, June 27 at noon.
The following arrest information was supplied by the North Branford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The salary hikes for state employees will cost the state $125 million.
The salary hikes for state employees will cost the state $125 million.
The court has ruled that the federal ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional. That means it must now recognize Connecticut's gay marriages.
The court has ruled that the federal ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional. That means it must now recognize Connecticut's gay marriages.
Those who bought insurance under the new federal health insurance programs will get, on average, $168 each.
Those who bought insurance under the new federal health insurance programs will get, on average, $168 each.
The aim is to have a brand new press box at the North Branford High School for the start of the 2013 fall sports season.
Likhit Ganedi had a memorable four years at Branford High School and looks forward to making more memories at NYU in the fall.
Stephen Perrotti, Student Council co-president of BHS's Class of 2013, shares what he'll miss the most about BHS as he heads to Villanova University in the fall.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Branford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.