Good day Branford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications For 2026-2027 Heating Season (patch.com) — Branford households who struggle with heating costs can now apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which offers $355–$705 in help for the 2026–27 season depending on income, family size, and fuel type. Residents can apply online, by phone, email, mail, or in person through their local Community Action Agency, but applications must be submitted or postmarked by May 31, 2027.
2. Man kidnapped 5-year-old following New Haven domestic dispute, police say (newstimes.com) — Police say a man accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old from a New Haven bus stop was tracked down and arrested at a Branford hotel, where he was taken into custody on serious charges. The child was safely recovered earlier in Bridgeport, and the suspect is being held on a total of $300,000 bond while facing kidnapping and related counts.
3. Every real estate transaction in CT, town-by-town. All in one place (courant.com) — Branford homeowners and buyers can scan a long, town-by-town list of recent Connecticut property sales, including numerous Branford addresses with sale dates and prices. The data, compiled from public records, lets you see what condos, single-family homes, and waterfront properties have actually sold for nearby, and how Branford compares with neighboring towns like North Branford, Guilford, and Madison.
4. Soccer Recap: Xavier Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com) — Xavier's boys soccer team recently routed Branford on the road and just added a 5–1 win over Shelton, extending an unbeaten start and a strong away record. While the recap centers on Xavier, it highlights Branford as the site of one of their big-margin victories and notes that local rivals like North Haven and Wilbur Cross are next on the schedule.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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