Hey Branford, Happy Sunday! Here's What's Up For Today

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Light rain in the evening and overnight. High: 78 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Branford:

1. Blackstone Library Wants To Hear From You, Branford (Branford Patch)
2. Branford Police Blotter, Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 2021 (Branford Patch)
3. FAA approves blueprint for Tweed airport expansion (The CT Mirror)
4. Branford Resident Wins $20k Lottery Prize (Branford Patch)
5. Obituary: John Mory Stannard, 94, of Branford (Branford Patch)
6. Opinion A voice against Tweed Airport's expansion (The CT Mirror)

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Today in Branford:

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Branford Patch Notebook

• Branford Police Department: "Everyone meet Paulie. For those of you who don't know him yet he is a retired Flight Attendant pushing his beverage cart from Logan Airport in Boston to Ground Zero for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Today he is walking through North Bran..." (Facebook)
• Branford Police Department: "Branford Police Department is sending thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the Connecticut State Police Sergeant who passed away after his patrol vehicle was swept away in the flash flooding in Woodbury." (Facebook)
• Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter: "Happy Friday !! This is what happens when the Director throws papers on the floor for shredding and then forgets they are there but then brings in Peppermint the bunny for run around and play time No need for a shredder when I h..." (Facebook)
• Branford Fire Department: "Our deepest condolences for your loss " (Facebook)
• Branford Gridiron: "Branford Football would like to thank the community for rallying around our guys as they prepare for this season! It was a wonderful kickoff event with an amazing performance from the Branford Dance Team, support from Branford Cheer, del..." (Facebook)
• Branford Gridiron: "Counting down to our home opener, September 10th vs. Amity, with ten days of BHS football! Check out some of our '92 team courtesy of our Branford Great, Bill O'Brien! **It's not too late to share! We've got some awesome submissions comi..." (Facebook)
• St. John Bosco Parish: "MISSION WORK WEEK #1 of 4 Our older teens (16+) worked with Habitat for Humanity in New Haven last week, wrapping two complete houses and installing over 2 dozen windows, 3 staircases, and the framing for porches. Many of them faced thei..." (Facebook)
• St. John Bosco Parish: "MISSION WORK WEEK #3 of 4 In addition to working out in the mission "field", our teens also worked hard inside last week too! Made and delivered 80+ sandwiches/bagged lunches to Columbus House Made, delivered, and handed out 50 bagge..." (Facebook)
• Branford Gridiron: "Bringing it back to some old school treasures. 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's represented tonight! Send in your favorite football memories as we countdown to kickoff Fall 2021! 9 days until kickoff against Amity @7pm HOME Special t..." (Facebook)
• Legacy Theatre CT: "A quick glance into the history of The Legacy Theatre, from a donors scrapbook loan from The Stony Creek Museum. From 1935-1943, a stony creek native volunteered as an usherette, and served as a secretary of the Stony Creek Players, Inc...." (Facebook)
• Legacy Theatre CT: "The musical named one of the 'best ten shows in 2001' by TIME Magazine, 'The Last Five Years', premiers tonight at 7 pm! From September 1-26th, witness the heartbreakingly beautiful tale of conflicted lovers, Jamie and Cathy, as they loo..." (Facebook)
• James Blackstone Memorial Library: "The Three Musketeers are together again @ #blackstonelibrary -- Miss Carly is back from maternity leave! Stop in @ the Youth Services Department & welcome her back! We can't wait to see you!" (Facebook)
• St. John Bosco Parish: "MISSION WORK WEEK #2 of 4 Our younger teens worked hard all week in various community gardens! They weeded, cleaned up, and beautified 3 Gather New Haven community gardens/farms and the IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services gard..." (Facebook)

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