🌱 Patch AM: Guilford Police Issue Safety Tips As Students Head Back To Class

Good morning to you Guilford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Guilford police share key safety reminders for the new school year
• What Guilford taxpayers should know before the Sept. 15 land vote
• Can Guilford field hockey turn "team to watch" into a title?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guilford Police Issue Safety Tips As Students Head Back To Class (patch.com) — As Guilford students return to school, local police are reminding drivers to slow down in school zones, stop for buses, and stay alert for children walking or biking. They're also urging parents to be cautious when posting first-day photos, avoiding personal details that could compromise kids' privacy. The message stresses community cooperation to keep Guilford's new school year safe.
   

• Guilford holds town meeting about buying land for police department (wtnh.com) — Guilford officials are weighing a $1.775 million purchase of 1.1 acres next to the police station to create future expansion space, a move that could add about $20 a year for some taxpayers. Residents at a special town meeting questioned the price, potential vacancy, and long-term burden, while others backed the investment. A town vote on the purchase is set for Sept. 15, with any station project requiring a referendum.
   

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — Guilford's field hockey team is singled out as a perennial power to watch this fall, led by 25-goal scorer Zoe Tsoukanelis. A statewide preview predicts champions in all CIAC classes and notes several strong contenders. For local fans, it's an early hint that Guilford could be poised for another deep postseason run when November's championships arrive.
   

📸 Around Guilford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Guilford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve →
  Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust, 249-295 River Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm
Monday September 14
• REGISTER Before we open! →
  246 Boston St, Guilford
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks →
  Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, North Branford
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Dudley Farm Farmers Market & MORE! →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Bishop's Fall Festival →
  480 New England Rd, Guilford
  10:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Yoga at Bishops Orchards →
  Bishop's Pick-Your-Own & Activities, 480 New England Rd, Guilford
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Dudley Farm Farmers Market & MORE! →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  9:30 am
• Foraging & Cooking with Wild Foods Class at Dudley Farm →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Guilford Church to Launch First Bubble Church in the U.S. →
  Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Bubble Church Worship for Young Children at Christ Episcopal Church →
  Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Healing Drum Circle at Dudley Farm →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Madison

• America's 2nd best hotel restaurant is hidden inside a glossy Boston high-rise (bostonuncovered.com)
• Plant Dye Workshop at Bauer Park (patch.com)

North Branford

• Here are 25 CIAC high school field hockey players to watch in 2026 (thehour.com)
• Ryan Fazio claims Lamont 'destroyed' fiscal caps. But did he? (ctmirror.org)

Branford

• Branford Historical Society Named September Beneficiary of Stop & Shop's Community Bag Program (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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