Friday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
Saturday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Longtime North Branford Classroom Teacher, Recent Area School Administrator, Named Murphy Principal (patch.com) — Branford families will see new leadership at Mary T. Murphy Elementary School as longtime North Branford teacher and Cromwell assistant principal Lauren Barry steps in as principal. With nearly two decades of experience, she and Superintendent Christopher Tranberg emphasize strong school-community relationships, student support, and high expectations paired with kindness for Branford students and staff.
• Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Continues to Protect Nation's Waterways (marinadockage.com) — Branford's East Shore District Health Department has secured Clean Vessel Act funding to keep operating its innovative solar-electric pumpout boat, the only one of its kind in Connecticut. The grant helps remove sewage from recreational boats, improving water quality, marine life, and beach conditions along the East Shore and Long Island Sound while supporting cleaner recreation for Branford and neighboring coastal communities.
• East Haven high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com) — Branford football fans will see East Haven visit for a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving matchup on Nov. 26, capping the Yellowjackets' challenging 2026 schedule. East Haven returns eight starters on both offense and defense and leans on a deep backfield, but must navigate several tough SCC road games, including trips to Lyman Hall, Foran, and Branford.
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$8,250 Distributed in Final Round of Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank 2026 Sponsorship Awards —Branford Community Foundation Read on Patch
Obituary: Carol DeChello Massaro (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Kimberly Boucher Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
Winning the Lotto. Ok so first off I want to say thank you to the gentleman in McDonalds on Branford hill yesterday that let me get ahead of him . I would love to buy… (Nextdoor Branford Point)
The lantern flies at my house are out of control. I read spraying them with white vinegar kills them also three to one mix of dish, dishwashing liquid, and water . Has anyone else used either of… (Nextdoor Downtown Branford)
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🗞 Nearby News
East Haven
Labor Day In East Haven: What's Open, What's Closed (patch.com)
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Route 15 drops to one lane each way for 7-day bridge replacement in Wallingford (nhregister.com)
North Branford
North Branford man extradited from New York in $28K fraud scheme (wfsb.com)
Guilford
Guilford Police Blotter: Aug. 13 to Aug. 20, 2026 (patch.com)
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