Fatal Train Accident; Local Woman Assaults, Spits Blood At Cops: PD; Doctor's Office Surprise: Branford News

There was plenty of news across your town over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the “Post on Patch” button at the top right of the site.

Victim Identified In Fatal Branford Train Accident: UPDATE

The person was struck by a train on Tuesday afternoon.

Branford Woman Assaults, Spits Blood At Officers: Hamden Police

Police say the woman claimed she was assaulted but then attacked officers, who were responding to a report of a fight-in-progress.

Car Break-Ins on the Rise in Branford

The Department's Police Chief says people are leaving valuables in plain sight in their vehicles.

Believe It Or Not - Doctor Sends Branford Patient's Money Back

Patch's correspondent and Branford resident Jack Kramer explains how something both unexpected and unique took place at the doctor's office.

Branford Police Arrest Log

Weekly police blotter.

Branford To Study Redevelopment Opportunities Near Train Station, Public Workshops Scheduled

Public Worships on Town Study of redevelopment of area around Branford Train Station have been scheduled. See below for dates.

How Many Millions Of Dollars Would Branford Lose Under Malloy's New Budget Proposal?

Gov. Malloy’s revised budget proposal eliminates or sharply reduces certain forms of aid that are doled out to towns.

Branford Wow House: 'Experience All That This Island Has To Offer - Over And Over Again'

Realtor.com says this island is a "A Treasure to behold."