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1. Guilford Police Warn Of Virtual Meeting Email Scam (patch.com) — Guilford police are alerting residents to a new email scam using fake Microsoft Teams invitations to steal Microsoft 365 logins or install malware. Officers explain the red flags to watch for, urge people not to click suspicious links, and recommend contacting workplace IT immediately if you did. They also suggest setting up meetings only through trusted, approved platforms.
2. Is your town giving out sandbags? Here's where to find them (wtnh.com) — Guilford residents can pick up free sand and sandbags at a self-serve station at the Public Works Department on 47 Driveway as a powerful weekend storm approaches. Some bags are pre-filled, with extra sand, bags, and shovels available if you need more. The article also lists similar pickup sites in nearby shoreline towns if friends or family live there.
3. Connecticut nor'easter live updates: Power outages surge, coastal flooding begins (wiltonbulletin.com) — Guilford is among the harder-hit towns in Saturday's nor'easter, with Eversource reporting more than 2,500 local customers without power as strong winds and heavy rain cause outages and road closures statewide. Officials warn of coastal flooding, downed trees, and dangerous travel, urging residents to stay off the roads, move cars from flood-prone areas, and watch for changing conditions through Sunday and Monday.
4. FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com) — Guilford Volunteer Fire Department is receiving more than $54,000 for EMS equipment plus another $140,000 to install a safety lock box, as part of nearly $3.8 million FEMA is sending to Connecticut responders. These grants will upgrade local gear and prevention efforts, strengthening emergency response for Guilford residents. Nearby towns like Branford and Madison are also getting funding for hoses and turnout gear.
5. These 8 Connecticut Towns Are So Overrun By Tourists That Locals Steer Clear Of The Center (takingthekids.com) — Guilford's historic Green and shoreline are highlighted as one of Connecticut's most tourist-packed town centers, where locals often avoid peak-season crowds and plan errands around festivals and the Guilford Fair. The piece also notes Jacob's Beach rules, Guilford Art Center events, and why shoulder seasons offer residents and visitors a calmer way to enjoy the green, shops, and marsh views.
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