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Good morning Branford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Branford hero's family receives a mortgage‑free home and lasting legacy
  • See what Branford homes just sold for on your street
  • Branford surgical tech earns top caregiver honor at Griffin Hospital

Also on today's calendar: Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company presents "God of Carnage" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Connecticut fallen first responder families honored with mortgage-free homes on anniversary of 9/11 (wtnh.com) — A Branford family of fallen MTA Police Sgt. Kathleen Radziunas just had their home's mortgage paid off by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, giving them long-term financial security. Her legacy in Branford also lives on through a scholarship for female seniors at Branford High School pursuing law enforcement or criminal justice careers.
   

2. Check out every recent, town-by-town real estate transaction in CT. All in one place (courant.com) — Recent Branford property sales show a very active market, with homes on streets like Ark Road, Shore Drive, Linden Avenue and Turtle Bay Drive closing from the low $300,000s up into multimillion-dollar waterfront deals. This statewide roundup lets you see exactly which Branford addresses changed hands, when they sold, and for how much, helping residents gauge neighborhood values and trends.
   

3. Griffin Hospital honors certified surgical technician with BEE Award (blogspot.com) — A Branford resident, certified surgical technician Lauren Atkinson, has been honored by Griffin Hospital with its BEE Award for exceptional support of nurses and patients. Colleagues praised her calm, team-first attitude and wide-ranging skills in the operating room. Community members and staff can nominate other standout caregivers using forms available at Griffin Hospital.
   

4. Meriden Run Club helps carry flags to Ground Zero (wtnh.com) — Runners helped carry two memorial flags from Branford to Orange as part of a 220‑mile relay from Boston to Ground Zero, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Local volunteers took turns on a 9.11‑mile leg, drawing support from people along the Branford-area route as the flags continued overnight toward New York City.
   

5. Updated visitor list for Syracuse vs. Cal includes 4-star commits Elijah Kimble, Omari Lawson (insidetheloudhouse.com) — Syracuse University's football program is hosting a long list of high school recruits for its home game against Cal, including offensive lineman Carter Anderson from Branford High School. Anderson is listed as holding interest from Syracuse, putting a local player on a major college radar. The article mainly details other four-star and three-star prospects also visiting campus.
   

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  • Obituary: Zenia M. Lockwood (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Branford Scouting's Amazing Adventure! —Scoutmaster@Troop633CT.org Read on Patch
  • Branford Community Foundation & Branford Public Schools Announce Matching Challenge Grant to Support New Fund —Branford Community Foundation Read on Patch
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    Peter and Anna genuinely care for their customers. Hidden location in plane sight. Across from Staples in Branford on Main st. (Nextdoor Indian Neck)
  • Had work done in my yard some time ago.
    They were professional and left everything in good condition (Nextdoor Downtown Branford)
  • Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for Low Temp Loader/Unloader - 3rd Shift in Branford. Apply here.
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Ok Branford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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