Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town-by-town real estate transactions, with sale prices, throughout CT. All in one place. (courant.com) — Recent property sales in Branford and neighboring North Branford show everything from multimillion‑dollar waterfront homes to more modest neighborhood houses changing hands, complete with exact sale prices and dates. If you're watching the local market, these figures offer a clear snapshot of what buyers are currently paying in town.
• An unimaginable act of pet cruelty in CT inspired a mom and daughter to help. They've now aided hundreds. (courant.com) — A Branford resident describes how East Haven–based Tail to Paw Animal Support stepped in with supplies and vet care for his cats after a house fire, keeping his pets at home. The volunteer nonprofit helps Greater New Haven pet owners facing financial or housing crises with food, basic medical care, and case management so beloved animals aren't surrendered.
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Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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Happy Friday! Does anyone know what's the story on the new apartments on E Main St by the new urgent care? (Nextdoor Branford Short Beach)
I was hoping someone in here knows a really good medium? With the recent death of my ex husband and how tragic it was, we have questions and concerns. Please let me know. (Nextdoor Montoya)
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. posted a job opening for Low Temp Loader/Unloader - 3rd Shift in Branford. Apply here.
Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Cashier I in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Haven
I looked through local filings. Here's what's in development around CT (nhregister.com)
EAST HAVEN SCOOP: Check out the progress on new Starbucks/Chipotle development on Foxon Road! (theconnecticutscoop.com)
Car fire damages East Haven home; acetylene torches found in vehicle (thehour.com)
North Branford
VIDEO: Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash in North Branford (wtnh.com)
Inside Week 5 of CIAC football: 'Eat the Bear,' 5-0 starts and an NVL thriller (thehour.com)
Guilford
Guilford Open Houses Sunday, Oct. 11: An Updated Cape And A One-Owner Colonial With A Studio (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!