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And check out Jaycees Spring Splash Fundraiser on the Branford Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Jaycees Spring Splash Fundraiser
  • Slambovians Bring 'Art School Americana' to Small Batch Cellars at Small Batch Cellars
  • Remember Our Connecticut Fallen Heroes & Veterans in May & Support APK through The Great Give! at Southern Connecticut

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

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  • $8,530 Distributed in Second Round of Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank 2026 Sponsorship Awards —Branford Community Foundation Read on Patch
  • Justine (Rosa) Altieri obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • Local Branford Studio Highlights “Craft Therapy” for Mental Health Awareness Month —Tina Strell Read on Patch
  • Does anyone recognize this sweet kitty?
    He/she shows up only at night maybe 1-3x a week. Not sure if it has an owner or not. Hate that it’s out at night. (Nextdoor Brushy Plain Road)
  • Green Thumb Industries posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Branford. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • Community gathers for reopening of Hagaman Memorial Library in East Haven (wtnh.com)
  • Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7 (nhregister.com)
  • The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry is now open for the 2026 season, CTDOT says (nhregister.com)

Guilford

  • CT 'Nickel Per Nip' Program: How Much Did Guilford Get? (patch.com)

West Haven

  • Here's How Much West Haven Received From 'Nickel-Per-Nip' Program (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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