The Council of State Governments' honor highlights the "outstanding work" of "up-and-coming" elected or appointed officials across the U.S.
The New Haven County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The Main Street restaurant paid a $500 fine for refusing to cooperate with an enforcement agency. Its license will be suspended on Aug. 30.
The nominees hold advanced education and social work degrees, have experience working with children, and have kids in Branford schools.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Branford residents.
The Democratic Town Committee's picks for the Nov. 2 municipal election have a combined decades of experience serving the town.
Many in the Branford area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.
"When I tell people I feel so lucky to have grown up here & they ask why I tell them to take a drive on 146 & they get it," state rep says.
The unemployment rate in New Haven County is higher than the Connecticut average.
This is how the Branford area compares to Connecticut and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
State Sen. Christine Cohen said the biennial budget invests in education, towns and non-profit social service providers with "no tax hikes."
New Haven County's unemployment rate is higher than the Connecticut average.
The Democrat state senator who represents Branford voted 'no' on a bill that will make pot legal for recreational use by adults. Here's why.
Rep. Robin Comey struggled to speak on the House floor. She blamed anxiety, exhaustion and wine at dinner, adding it was atypical behavior.
Dozens of Branford McDonald's workers walked the line demanding union representation, better wages, pandemic hazard pay, and benefits.
Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.
You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in New Haven County.
After a lengthy debate, and by a narrow margin, the Branford RTM approved a three-year teacher contract, the New Haven Register reported.
The tax deferment program, created to help folks impacted by the pandemic, gives taxpayers until April 1, 2021 to pay the Jan. 1, 2021 bill.
Did Trump get more support in Branford in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here.
Here is how Branford residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.
Incumbent Democrat Robin Comey bested Republican challenger Marc Riccio by 15% points in Tuesday's election.
Election Day is finally here and Patch wants to know if you experienced any issues voting in Branford.
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Branford from voting.
The polls are now open in Branford. Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and where to vote.
Branford residents head to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote for president, congress and several local, state races.
Here's everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Branford for the election Nov. 3.
Democrat Robin Comey shares with Patch why she should be reelected to represent Branford in the 102nd district.
Election Day registration in Branford will be in the Multipurpose Room at the Community House. Polls are open Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Marc Riccio shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent Branford.
On Tuesday, National Voter Registration Day, the East Shore LWV provides registration, and election information at the Soundview Family Y.
Pools are open until 8 p.m. for CT's primary election. By mail, must be postmarked Aug. 11, or put ballot in drop box at Town Hall by 8.
Drop completed ballots in mail or secure drive-up election ballot drop box at Town Hall on Primary Day, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. to be counted.
In addition to polling location changes, safety precautions have been implemented for poll workers and voters: masks and social distancing.
Voters will be able to return their absentee ballot by mail, or in the state's official, secure drop box.
Angela Higgins was sworn in a member of the Board of Selectmen Wednesday to fill the vacancy left by her husband, who died June 4.
CT could lose $2,900 per year, or $29,000 over a 10-year period, for every person who is under-counted, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz says.
The S&P Global Rating of "AAA" is the highest rate assigned, officials said.
First elected in 2018, Comey says, 'I am devoted to Branford and the people who live here. Public service is the greatest honor of my life.'