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In today's newsletter:

• How did Guilford students stack up on this year's state tests?
• Why Guilford's green and shoreline feel almost secret on weekdays.

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2025-26 CT School Test Scores Released: See How Guilford Students Performed (patch.com) — Guilford families can now see how local students performed on the 2025–26 state tests, with about 73 percent meeting or exceeding standards in English and 69 percent in math. The Connecticut Department of Education reports steady academic gains across most groups, though statewide scores still haven't fully rebounded from pandemic-era learning loss. District-by-district results are available for deeper comparison.
   

• These 11 Connecticut Towns Empty Out On Weekdays And Locals Are Not Telling Everyone Why (takingthekids.com) — Guilford gets a spotlight here for its unusually quiet weekdays, historic green, and landmark Henry Whitfield House, giving locals and visitors room to explore without crowds. The piece also profiles several other Connecticut towns that empty out midweek, highlighting scenic roads, beaches, and cultural sites. It's a reminder that Guilford's calm charm is part of a broader statewide pattern.
   

📸 Around Guilford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Guilford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! →
  Elks Lodge #771, 44 Maynard St, Middletown
  10:00 am
• Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ The Pain-Free & Happy Store! $ →
  Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton, CT, 114 E Main St, Clinton
  10:00 am
• Apple Pi Robotics Open House →
  29 Soundview Rd, Guilford
  10:00 am
• Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
  New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Car Cruise →
  7 Hemlock Dr, Killingworth
  1:00 pm
• Madison and Guilford Democratic Town Committees to Host Joint "Meet the Candidates" Event at Histor →
  The Munger Barn at Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT,
  4:30 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

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Other local events

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
• Bubble Church Worship for Young Children at Christ Episcopal Church →
  Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Guilford Church to Launch First Bubble Church in the U.S. →
  Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Healing Drum Circle at Dudley Farm →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company presents "God of Carnage" →
  Willoughby Wallace Mem Library, 146 Thimble Island Rd, Branford
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing →
  Mother Luna, 1575 Boston Post Rd, Guilford
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors 2026 Annual Welcome Event —Carrie Kleinle Read on Patch
• Neil Moriarty (NHFD, ret.) obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch

• Caring Transitions posted a job opening for Estate Sale/Relocation/On Line Auction/Clean Out Specialist in Guilford. Apply here.
• Midas, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Manager in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

• Technical Discussion: Muggier ahead of showers later this week (wfsb.com)

Branford

• Bill Carson (nuggetnews.com)

Ok Guilford! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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