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Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Breakdown of Supplemental Schools, Municipal Aid For Branford, Other Towns, Released By Gov. (patch.com) — Branford is set to receive more than $221,000 in new state funding under Connecticut’s 2027 budget adjustment, with most of it earmarked for local schools. Town leaders can use this supplemental education and municipal aid to plug budget gaps and potentially avoid property tax hikes, as state officials emphasize affordability and bipartisan support for the plan.
2. In 2nd Round of Branford Community Foundation, Ascend Bank 2026 Sponsorship Awards, $8,530 Distributed (patch.com) — Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank have awarded $8,530 in their second round of 2026 sponsorships, supporting seven Branford-area organizations from the animal shelter to the trolley museum and local school programs. With $30,000 available this year, local nonprofits still have until July 15 to apply for remaining sponsorship opportunities that boost events and fundraising in town.
3. 6-year-old student told mother Connecticut substitute teacher groped her in class, warrant says (ctpost.com) — Branford police have charged a substitute teacher with sexual assault after a 6-year-old Murphy Elementary School student reported being inappropriately touched during a January library class. The same substitute also faces similar charges in Hamden, has been terminated by the staffing company, and is due in Meriden Superior Court later this month.
4. East Haven Police Blotter: April 29 to May 5, 2026 (patch.com) — Recent East Haven police logs include several arrests of Branford residents on various charges between April 29 and May 5, with all individuals presumed innocent unless proven guilty. While the incidents occurred in East Haven, they involve people who live in Branford and nearby towns.
5. Invasive 'Jumping Worms' Spotted In Madison: CT Agricultural Experiment Station (patch.com) — Asian jumping worms, a destructive invasive species, have been spotted in Branford as well as other shoreline towns, and experts warn populations may be higher this year after a mild winter. Branford gardeners should watch for the worms’ coffee-ground-like soil and aggressive movement, avoid moving potentially infested soil or plants, and follow recommended methods to kill any they find to slow their spread locally.
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