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Hello again Branford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Open House, Sunday, August 23rd, Noon to 3 PM at Allegro Performing Arts Academy
  • Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
  • Molly Tuttle in Concert at The Klein Memorial Auditorium

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

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    I want to remove some purple salvia plants. If you come with a shovel and dig them out you can have them. Let me know if interested. Bill (Nextdoor Downtown Branford)
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🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

  • Back To School: Guilford 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)
  • Animal rescue rehabilitates four puppies found abandoned next to New Haven dumpster (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Developer plans Wolverine Apartments in small CT town. It could expand to include church (courant.com)

New Haven

  • Connecticut Singer-Songwriter Liz Mcnicholl Is Remembered After Her Death, With New Haven Music Families Honoring the Irish Folksinger and Educator She Built at Musical Folk (chicagomusicguide.com)
  • Jitter Cafe Cleared To Sell Beer, Wine (patch.com)

Wallingford

  • 'Meticulously Maintained' Home Hits The Market In Wallingford (patch.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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