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1. Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications For 2026-2027 Heating Season (patch.com) — Branford residents struggling with home heating costs can now apply for the 2026–2027 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which offers benefits ranging from $355 to $705 depending on income, household size, and fuel type. Local state Rep. Robin Comey is urging eligible residents to apply through their Community Action Agency by May 31, 2027, using online, phone, email, mail, or in‑person options.
2. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Branford (patch.com) — Homebuyers and sellers in Branford can gauge the market from five recent sales between September 14 and 16, ranging from a $336,000 Hampton Park condo to a $1.33 million Sawmill Road estate. The data highlight wide price and size differences, with Sawmill Road offering the most space but one of the lowest prices per square foot compared with other Branford properties in this batch.
3. O,R&L Announces Branford-Based Technology Company Signs Long-Term Lease On Commercial Street Site (patch.com) — A Branford-based tech firm, Ancera, has signed a long-term lease for a 20,000-square-foot lab and office space on Commercial Street, keeping its operations and jobs rooted in town. The company, which builds data and diagnostic tools for food producers, says the expanded space will support its continued growth and innovation within the Branford community.
4. Mother of shooting victim Caroline Ashworth can sue St. Vincent's (insideinvestigator.org) — A Connecticut Supreme Court ruling tied to a Branford murder-suicide allows key negligence claims against St. Vincent's Medical Center to move forward, potentially reshaping how mental health providers must warn and protect identifiable victims. For Branford residents, the decision directly affects ongoing lawsuits involving local police and the town, with trials expected in 2027 and possible implications for future public safety and liability.
5. Man accused of kidnapping, threatening to kill 5-year-old New Haven boy (wtnh.com) — A New Haven Amber Alert involving a kidnapped 5-year-old boy ended when police and a U.S. Marshal task force arrested the suspect at a Branford hotel Thursday night. Investigators say the man, who has outstanding New York warrants including one tied to a murder charge, allegedly threatened to kill the child and his mother before officers negotiated the boy's safe return.
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