Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BJ's proposal for Branford expected to draw big crowd at upcoming hearings (ctpost.com) — Branford officials are preparing for big public hearings on a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club complex on East Main Street, including gas pumps, restaurants, and retail space. Residents will have chances to weigh in at Planning and Zoning Commission hearings starting Oct. 1 and continuing Oct. 29 at Branford High School, as a citizens group raises traffic, environmental, and quality-of-life concerns.
• Utilities, schools see growing value in electric buses for virtual power plants (utilitydive.com) — Branford public schools are slated to get 46 bidirectional electric buses by the 2026-27 school year, creating what's described as New England's largest electric school bus fleet. The buses could earn the district revenue by supporting the power grid during peak demand, helping offset higher upfront costs while cutting emissions from student transportation.
• Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Sept. 16) (ctpost.com subscription) — Branford field hockey players are making headlines, with Ellie Meyran scoring four goals in a 6-0 win over Newtown and goalie Lilly Panuccio stopping 24 shots in a tight overtime loss to Wilton. The statewide roundup also flags North Branford's upcoming matchup at Amity, giving local fans a quick look at who's hot and which games to watch next.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Anita Finta Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
Obituary: Edner Desira (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Griffin Health Certified Surgical Technician from Branford Honored with BEE Award —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
Saw a hummingbird hovering out my 2nd floor window yesterday, and it looked to me like it was trying to catch mosquitos. Looked it up, and sure enough, they eat insects! Who knew?! My new favorite. (Nextdoor Branford Point)
Hey everyone, I'm looking at contractors to pave my driveway. Let me know if anyone else is having theirs paved also. I'd like to compare quotes (Nextdoor Jefferson Road)
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA - Valley YMCA posted a job opening for Lifeguard - Soundview Family Y in Branford. Apply here.
Cintas posted a job opening for Production Associate - Utility IV in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Haven
Ahead of prime buying weeks, Connecticut home sellers still aren't budging on price cuts (nhregister.com)
Technical Discussion: Feeling more like early October (briefly), dry for most of the week (wfsb.com)
North Branford
I-Team: North Branford family scammed twice, detectives make arrests in both cases (wfsb.com)
Hartford man saw dirt bike for sale online, tried to steal it, North Branford police say (ctpost.com)
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