Heartbreaking Bullying Case; Giant Tip Stuns Waitress

There was plenty of news across Branford in 2017. If you missed any of it on Branford Patch, here's a roundup of the most read stories.

Heartbreaking Bullying Case In Branford: Report

Ronald Mullen, a longtime firefighter, died in 2015 after being hit by a train, and now his son is being bullied, a report states.

Child, 10, Dies Falling Into Branford River

Emergency responders searched the Branford River after a 10-year-old child fell in the water off of Tabor Drive, according to police spokesman Sgt. Geoffrey Morgan.

Popular Branford Restaurant To Close Suddenly

The restaurant will close. It's one of the larger restaurants in town.

Big Tip Stuns Branford Waitress: Report

A customer left the tip for a touching reason

Drug Dealer Texts Branford Cop About Making Drug Buy, Gets Arrested: Police

Note to drug dealers: be careful who you are texting.

Other top stories:

• Branford Woman Hits Big Time As Major League Baseball Reporter
• Love Of A Lifetime: Branford Couple Dies 2 Days Apart
• More Than 1,000 Attend Candlelight Vigil To 'Celebrate The Life Of Ben'
• New Restaurant Opening in Branford Near the Water.

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