Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors, The Guilford Foundation Donate Over $2K To Support Student Meals (patch.com) — Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors and The Guilford Foundation have donated $2,717 to Guilford Public Schools to help cover meal costs for students whose families don't qualify for free or reduced-price lunch but still struggle. The independently funded dining services department says the support fills a real gap, and organizers hope the effort inspires more community-driven help for local families.
• Large Industrial Facility Sold For Over $10 Million In Guilford (patch.com) — A 123,000-square-foot industrial facility at 385 Long Hill Road in Guilford has been sold to Goodwill Industries of Southern New England for about $10.8 million. The longtime home of safety-products supplier The Safety Zone will now support Goodwill's operations, signaling a continued nonprofit presence and potential employment and service opportunities for Guilford and surrounding communities.
• No. 10 Fairfield Ludlowe football rides fourth-down success to win over West Haven (greenwichtime.com) — Fairfield Ludlowe stayed undefeated with a 41-19 win over West Haven, repeatedly converting on fourth down behind quarterback Ryan Love's three-touchdown performance. For Guilford fans, the key takeaway is that West Haven, now 1-3, will host Guilford next Friday at 6 p.m., setting up a matchup against a team that just faced one of the state's hottest offenses.
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Mary KEY this coming Thursday if anybody would like to Foster. Mary key loves pets and attention. She is friendly and enjoys playing fetch. I can provide food, treats,and toys needed. Please message me if you… (Nextdoor Shoreline)
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2925) in Guilford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Madison
Hot sauce to mocha hard cider: Five unique cider items to find in Connecticut this fall (ctpost.com)
Longtime CT track and field, cross country coach honored after 46 years (ctpost.com)
Officials Surprised by Amazon's Connecticut Drone Delivery Plan (govtech.com)
North Branford
Georgia man accused of defrauding elderly North Branford resident of $50K, police say (ctinsider.com)
Inside Week 4 of CIAC football: Unbeatens, an A+ grade and a turnabout (ctinsider.com)
CT GOP leadership lobbies for gas, diesel tax holiday (westfaironline.com)
North Haven
Cheese Market Among New Businesses Registered In North Haven (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!