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Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Unmasking Teen Substance Risks Through Mobile 'Mock Bedroom' Walkthrough At East Shore Health Dept. (patch.com) — Parents and guardians in Branford can explore a realistic mock teen bedroom at the East Shore Health District on Monday, May 11, to learn how substances might be hidden in plain sight. The free exhibit, funded through a CDC grant, also includes a community resource fair on youth substance use and mental health, with local organizations and Mothers Against Drunk Driving offering guidance and support.
2. 6-year-old told mother CT substitute teacher touched her inappropriately, warrant says (greenwichtime.com) — Branford parents are learning that a substitute teacher who worked at Murphy Elementary School has been charged after a 6-year-old reported being touched inappropriately, according to an arrest warrant. The same substitute also faces similar charges in Hamden, and has since been removed from school assignments and released on bond pending a court appearance.
3. 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 local groups from the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter to Walsh Intermediate School. Branford organizations can still apply for remaining sponsorship funds before the July 15 deadline, with support available for community events, fundraisers, and visibility-building programs.
4. Breakdown of Supplemental Schools, Municipal Aid For Branford, Other Towns, Released By Gov. (patch.com) — Branford is set to receive $221,425 in new state funding, including $150,914 for schools and $70,511 in municipal aid under Connecticut’s FY 2027 budget adjustment. State leaders say the supplemental aid is meant to plug budget gaps and help Branford avoid property tax hikes while maintaining classroom programs and local services.
5. Register Now for Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation's September 15 Golf Fundraiser (patch.com) — A charity golf tournament honoring beloved Branford resident and longtime TV anchor Denise D’Ascenzo is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Wethersfield Country Club, with early-bird registration open through June 1. Proceeds support the Branford-based Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation’s work in health, media responsibility, and helping people facing physical and mental challenges statewide.
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