Inaugural JTR Christmas Pageant proves to be a huge success

    Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year since 2020, the Jackson Timothy Roberts (JTR) Memorial Toy Drive has aimed to ensure Branford's kids have a merry Christmas. By working with the Branford Volunteer Fire Department and various dedicated members of the community, the JTR Memorial Toy Drive has been able to expand its reach year after year. The first year it was established, the drive served 153 kids in the community by providing gifts at Christmas time; the following year, 256 kids were served. This year, the JTR Memorial hosted its first Christmas Pageant alongside its traditional toy drive. The pageant invited girls aged 22 and under and boys ag