We've added a Consignment Department to our Store!

The Curated Closet @ Gracious Gifts and Home

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift ideas for every occasion and every budget. We feature the work of many local artisans and products from local small businesses. We've recently added a brand-name consignment department, called The Curated Closet. A well-lived wardrobe deserves a thoughtful next chapter... – where timeless style meets curated luxury. From designer fashion to exceptional finds, every piece tells a story. Our process is considered and personal. Consignments are accepted by appointment only, allowing us to provide an attentive experience for every client and every piece. Our goal is to help your beautiful items not just sell but to find their next home. We seek: – Designer and elevated contemporary labels (clothing, bags, accessories) – Pieces in impeccable condition, brought in on hangers and clean. Your wardrobe has already made its statement. Let it continue—beautifully, and with purpose

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Branford

Connecticut

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift...

Tantien Integrative Medicine is a specialized, physician-led

Tantien Integrative Medicine

Tantien Integrative Medicine is a specialized, physician-led practice located in Branford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing root-cause care, lifestyle and longevity medicine for adults across the Greater New Haven region and the Connecticut shoreline. Led by Dr. Laura Tavernier, MD, the practice offers a highly personalized approach by limiting its patient base to 100 individuals, ensuring that every client receives the dedicated time and attention required for complex health concerns. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tavernier is board-certified in integrative medicine and fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. The practice specializes in managing chronic conditions such as Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and brain fog. By utilizing advanced 3x4 Genetics testing, the team creates tailored treatment plans that address individual biological needs regarding inflammation, hormones, and stress, rather than relying on standardized, symptom-based prescriptions. Patients can expect a comprehensive 90-minute initial consultation designed to uncover the full history of their health rather than just a list of symptoms. This commitment to deep, individualized care ensures that every treatment plan is uniquely built for the patient's specific body, fostering a collaborative and thorough path toward improved wellness. At Tantien Integrative Medicine, I partner with somatic educator and Oxygen Advantage®–certified breathwork instructor Nicole Tavernier, creator of The Functional Living Method™ and the State Flexibility™ framework. Through The Functional Living Method™, Nicole offers somatic movement education, functional breath work, and nervous-system–focused support to help clients build regulation, resilience, and state flexibility — in person at our Branford office and virtually for clients worldwide.

Tantien Integrative Medicine is a specialized, physician-led practice located in Branford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing root-cause care,...

Commercial Insurance Built for Skilled Trades

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s shoreline and surrounding communities for over 70 years. Built on generations of trust, we specialize in protecting established local businesses with practical, reliable insurance solutions tailored to the real-world risks they face every day. We work closely with many types of businesses with a focus on skilled trades including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other specialty contractors—who need coverage that keeps pace with their operations. From general liability and workers’ compensation to commercial auto, tools &amp; equipment, and umbrella policies, we design comprehensive programs that protect your business, your employees, and your reputation. As an independent agency, we partner with leading national insurance carriers and wholesale brokers, allowing us to compare options and secure competitive coverage while delivering the personalized service and responsiveness of a local agency. Our clients value having direct access to experienced advisors who understand Connecticut regulations, local job sites, and the unique challenges of operating along the shoreline. Whether your business has been serving the community for decades or is ready to strengthen its insurance strategy for long-term growth, Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is committed to being a dependable partner—focused on protection, stability, and peace of mind. Local. Independent. Trusted.

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s...

Helping your family through tough times is our calling

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

East Haven

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

Under New Management! Open Everyday 7am-7pm. 

TJ’s Launderette

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery customers will receive 25% off their first order. Please go to our website for more information. 

North Branford

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery...

Local Branford teen, Lily Stockwell, released her album (EP) 'Sixteen' today on iTunes, Spotify, and all streaming platforms. You may have seen Lily growing up singing on a variety of stages including Branford's Got Talent, Walsh Intermediate School Musicals, Branford High School Choir, Rose Studios Vocal Jams, Quassy Idol, The Apollo Theater in NYC and Mohegan Sun Arena.Now you can listen to her music on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WTkrnGU3smJBKU0Sq0pMU?si=dZ7i5vt5SH2zU6VaQztTyQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playl...</a> iTunes <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/sixteen-ep/1518175900" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/us/album/sixteen-ep/1518175900</a> or any streaming platform you may use. Find her on social media @MusicByLily and let her know what you think of her new release! YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicByLilyVideos" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/M...</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicbylily/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/musi...</a>TikTok: <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/JdTFyvf/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://vm.tiktok.com/JdTFyvf/</a>

Local Branford teen, Lily Stockwell, released her album (EP) 'Sixteen' today on iTunes, Spotify, and all streaming platforms. You may have seen Lily growing up singing on a variety of stages including Branford's Got Talent, Walsh Intermediate School Musicals, Branford High School Choir, Rose Studios Vocal Jams, Quassy Idol, The Apollo Theater in NYC and Mohegan Sun Arena.

Now you can listen to her music on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WTkrnGU3smJBKU0Sq0pMU?si=dZ7i5vt5SH2zU6VaQztTyQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playl...</a> iTunes <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/sixteen-ep/1518175900" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/us/album/sixteen-ep/1518175900</a> or any streaming platform you may use. Find her on social media @MusicByLily and let her know what you think of her new release!

YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicByLilyVideos" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/M...</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicbylily/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/musi...</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/JdTFyvf/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://vm.tiktok.com/JdTFyvf/</a>

Local Teen Releases New Music Today!

Lily Stockwell's New Album (EP) 'Sixteen' is now available on iTunes, Spotify and all streaming platforms.

Neighbor News

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Willoughby Wallace Mem Library

God of Carnage&nbsp;
by Yasmina Reza 
translated by Christopher Hampton 
Join us for a staged-reading of this razor-sharp internationally acclaimed, Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy. &nbsp;When two sets of parents get together to discuss a fight their sons had in a park, civility swiftly descends into savage childishness.&nbsp;God of Carnage&nbsp;is witty, biting, with sparkling dialogue and keen observations about marriage, parenting, and human nature. This dark comedy adeptly illustrates how beneath every polished exterior lies the potential for complete mayhem.
This event is free and open to the public!
Click for reservations:
https://www.wwml.org/events/god-of-carnage-a-staged-play-reading
and check out the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company website:
http://www.mosesgunnnormanmarshallplaycompany.org

Local Event: Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company presents "God of Carnage" 

Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company...

God of Carnage 
by Yasmina Reza 
translated by Christopher Hampton 
Join us for a staged-reading of this razor-sharp...

Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company presents "God of Carnage" 

Last open session of the season!&nbsp; Enjoy an early fall Saturday morning with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT. &nbsp;This special experience for the whole family&nbsp;includes 40-minutes of gentle yoga accompanied&nbsp;by our cuddly nigerian dwarf goats.&nbsp; Iced coffee, treats and connection on our beautiful farm following each session! 
Yoga sessions are led by a Certified Yoga Instructor. &nbsp;Ages 5+ welcome 
Saturday September 19th at 10am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $35/person

Rain or shine. In the event of rain, classes are held inside our big beautiful barn!
Sessions often fill up, sign up below to reserve your spot!
Learn more &amp; sign up: <a href="https://www.saygelink.com/goatyoga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.saygelink.com/goatyoga</a>

Local Event: Fall Goat Yoga on the farm!

Fall Goat Yoga on the farm!

Last open session of the season!  Enjoy an early fall Saturday morning with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT....

Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

Local Event: America at 250 for Educators

Westchester County

New York

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to...

RSVP For Location

Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish year, is full of holidays and core Jewish experiences that impact and fortify us for the year ahead. We invite you to join us for any of our programs that interest you. To RSVP or a complete schedule of classes and events, please visit <a href="https://www.JewishShoreline.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.JewishShoreline.org</a>.
ROSH HASHANAH 
Begins evening of Friday, Sept. 11-13, 2026
YOM KIPPUR 
Begins evening of Sunday, Sept. 20-21, 2026
Start your year on a high note with Chabad. Enjoy an uplifting experience, no matter your background or affiliation. Our warm and friendly atmosphere will feel like home! You will enjoy stories &amp; explanations in English throughout the service, lively singing, children’s program, and delicious holiday meals. No tickets, no membership. If you know someone looking for a place for the holidays, send them to Chabad!
SUKKOT 
Begins evening of Friday, Sept. 25- Oct. 2, 2026
We are back home for the festival of joy and unity! Join us for a holiday meal in our spacious sukkah. Grab the chance to perform the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog. Even better—contact us to purchase your own lulav/etrog set for $36.
SHMINI ATZERET &amp; SIMCHAT TORAH 
Begins evening of Friday, Oct. 2-4, 2026
 
We end the High Holidays by saying goodbye to the sukkah and celebrating the Torah. Come rejoice with a wonderful Kiddush, treats for the kids, and l’chaims for the adults. On Shemini Atzeret &amp; Simchat Torah we internalize and integrate the blessings the High Holidays into our lives, and channel them into joy and positive energy that will last until next year!

Local Event: Month of Jewish Holidays

Month of Jewish Holidays

Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish year, is full of holidays and core Jewish experiences that impact and fortify us for the...

Book It To Friends Of Blackstone Library's...

This year, the big book sale and the Friends' largest library fundraiser will be held under two tents at the train station on Maple Street.

Book It To Friends Of Blackstone Library's Annual Book Sale Sept. 17-20 At Branford Railroad Station

Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 8 to...

Coming up: Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company presents "God of Carnage"  on the Branford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 8 to Sept. 15, 2026

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 8 to Sept. 15, 2026

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. 

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: Town: Have Damage From Sunday's...

Also check out Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 on the Branford Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Town: Have Damage From Sunday's Flooding Event? File Survey With CT Emergency Management

Town: Have Damage From Sunday's Flooding Event?...

The information is to determine if the state is eligible for any post-disaster programs through FEMA.

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