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Morning Branford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Branford residents can get sandbags before this weekend's storm
  • When can you see Arthur Miller's 'The Price' in Branford?
  • What will Branford's fire department do with $67,000 in FEMA funds?

Also on today's calendar: Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Is your town giving out sandbags? Here's where to find them (wtnh.com) — Branford residents can pick up free self-service sandbags at the town Transfer Station at 747 East Main St., with hours listed through Saturday, to prepare for this weekend's powerful storm. You'll need to bring your own shovel and gloves, and are asked to take only what you need so supplies last for neighbors across town.
   

2. Legacy Theatre Welcomes Long Wharf Theatre's Production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price' (patch.com) — Branford's Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek is hosting Long Wharf Theatre's new production of Arthur Miller's "The Price," with previews starting Oct. 30 and running through Nov. 22. Residents can catch this reimagined family drama at the Jewel Box Theatre in town, with tickets available now through Long Wharf Theatre's box office and website.
   

3. FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com) — Branford's fire department is set to receive more than $67,000 in FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding to buy new firefighting hose, strengthening local emergency response. The award is part of nearly $3.8 million distributed to departments statewide for equipment, vehicles, and responder wellness and training initiatives.
   

4. Real estate transactions across CT. Town-by-town, see them all here. (courant.com) — Branford's latest recorded home sale shows 320 Maple Street changing hands for $285,000, alongside two recent closings in North Branford. The statewide list lets you compare local prices with nearby shoreline and inland towns, offering a snapshot of how Branford's housing market stacks up across Connecticut this month.
   

5. High school football roundup: Jonathan Law holds off West Haven (wtnh.com) — Branford football fans can celebrate a 28–21 win over Shelton, powered by quarterback Chris McKittrick's two passing touchdowns and a rushing score in a tight, back-and-forth game. The Hornets now sit at 2–1, highlighted in a broader Week 3 Connecticut high school football roundup featuring several shoreline and regional rivals.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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