Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Branford Historical Society Named September Beneficiary of Stop & Shop's Community Bag Program (patch.com) — Branford residents can support the Branford Historical Society all September by buying $2.50 reusable Community Bags at the Stop & Shop on Leetes Island Road, which send $1 per bag to the nonprofit. The funds will help maintain the historic Harrison House Museum and support upcoming fall exhibits and educational programs celebrating Branford's history.
• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — Branford field hockey is picked to repeat as Class M state champion in 2026 after edging New Milford 1–0 for last year's title. With key players like goalie Lilly Panuccio and scorers Jessica Radziunas and Ellie Meyran returning, the team is expected to battle contenders such as Wilton, New Milford, Guilford, Hand, Cheshire, Pomperaug and Simsbury.
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Obituary: John T. Baracchi, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Vista Life Innovations to Host 18th Annual Tour de Shore Cycling Event on October 4 —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
Hi Neighbors I live here in Branford Jefferson Woods looking for full time nanny position or just extra work. I can walk dogs clean cook help with errands..I do currently work 7:30-2:30 at a daycare but looking for something new or extra..Many years of… (Nextdoor Downtown Branford)
2 large loose brown dogs on Burban Drive. I tried to take a picture from my car, but they walked away. I believe they both had collars on. Same breed. (Nextdoor Branford Point)
Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Branford. Apply here.
Branford Public Schools posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Haven
Town Manager Gives Police Department's New Virtual Reality Training Device A Try (patch.com)
Ryan Fazio claims Lamont 'destroyed' fiscal caps. But did he? (ctmirror.org)
Here are 25 CIAC high school field hockey players to watch in 2026 (thehour.com)
North Branford
Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board (uconn.edu)
Guilford Community Church expands its Sunday... (commonsnews.org)
Guilford
Celebrating 100th Year and Honoring Veterans, New Haven Based BILCO Donates To House of Heroes CT Project (patch.com)
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