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Greetings Branford! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for North Branford's former Agway and Smithland property?
  • Which Branford properties just changed hands, and for how much?
  • Which Branford store sold a $100,000 winning lottery ticket?

Also on today's calendar: Arseniy Gusev, Concert Pianist and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Agway/Smithland building in CT sells for $1.25 million: 'Two buildings totaling 21,360 SF' (courant.com) — A former Agway/Smithland Pet & Garden Center on Whitewood Lane in North Branford has sold for $1.25 million and is now available for lease, offering spaces from 3,600 to 21,360 square feet. Marketed by O,R&L Commercial, whose representative is based in Branford, the fully air-conditioned, B1-zoned property could attract new retail, warehouse, or office uses serving shoreline communities.
   

• Real estate and sales transactions data across CT, town-by-town. Check it out here (courant.com) — Branford homeowners can now see a detailed list of recent property sales in town, including addresses, buyers, sellers, dates, and prices for everything from Pawson Road land to high-end homes on Sawmill and Cherry Hill. The statewide database also lets you compare Branford's market activity with nearby communities like North Branford, Guilford, and East Haven.
   

• Stamford Lottery Player Scores $100K Scratch-Off Prize (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Stamford resident just claimed a $100,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket bought at 350 Foxon Road Food Mart in Branford, putting that neighborhood store briefly in the statewide spotlight. While the winner's name isn't public, the Connecticut Lottery confirms the big win and notes that prizes of $50,000 or more must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • 8 Things to Do This Weekend: New Haven Chalk Art Festival, Connecticut Auto Show and more (wtnh.com)
  • Crew Cleans Up 450 Illegally Dumped Tires, 100 More To Go (newhavenindependent.org)
  • Officials Surprised by Amazon's Connecticut Drone Delivery Plan (govtech.com)

North Branford

  • Georgia man accused of defrauding elderly North Branford resident of $50K, police say (ctinsider.com)
  • Inside Week 4 of CIAC football: Unbeatens, an A+ grade and a turnabout (ctinsider.com)
  • CT GOP leadership lobbies for gas, diesel tax holiday (westfaironline.com)

North Haven

  • Cheese Market Among New Businesses Registered In North Haven (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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