Retired CT firefighter Matthew Sarracco, former high-angle rescue team member, opens outdoor gear store Mountain Expedition Supply in Branford with wife Tara.

Retired CT firefighter Matthew Sarracco, a former member of the Hamden high-angle rescue team, opened Mountain Expedition Supply, an outdoor gear store, with his wife Tara in Branford. The store offers hiking, rock climbing, camping, and snow sports gear, with plans to expand its offerings. Sarracco's background in high-angle rescue informs his understanding of essential gear for outdoor enthusiasts.