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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Guilford Porchfest Event Upcoming: Details

Also, don't miss BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series on the Guilford Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Guilford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dozens of Guilford porches will transform into mini music stages
  • Guilford High earns a top-25 spot in Connecticut rankings
  • What would Guilford gain from buying 63 acres on Durham Road?

Also on today's calendar: BCDR Benefit Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Series and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with sun and clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Guilford Porchfest Event Upcoming: Details (patch.com) — Music lovers in Guilford can look forward to Porchfest returning downtown on October 3, with more than 60 performers spread across over 50 porches within a short walk of the Green. Organized by resident Laurie Kenney, the event runs from late morning to late afternoon, encouraging neighbors to gather with chairs and picnics while observing local rules on public alcohol use.
   

2. Guilford High School Makes List Of Top High Schools In CT For 2027, New Analysis Shows (patch.com) — Families in Guilford can take pride in Guilford High School's new recognition as one of Connecticut's top 100 public high schools, ranked 25th statewide by Niche. The analysis highlights the school's enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and how extensive data and reviews shape these 2027 rankings.
   

3. Guilford Selectmen Advance Proposed $800,000 Purchase Of 63-Acre Property (patch.com) — Guilford officials are moving forward with a proposed $800,000 town purchase of 63 acres off Durham Road, which could soon go to a special town meeting for your vote. The open-space plan aims to protect Lake Quonnipaug, preserve wildlife habitat, and expand local trails and recreation, with state grants expected to cover much of the cost.
   

4. Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Guilford residents get a special shout-out in this statewide fall guide, which spotlights Bishop's Orchards as a classic pick-your-own destination with deep local history. The piece rounds up 19 ways to savor autumn across Connecticut, from scenic drives and state park hikes to pumpkin attractions, ghost tours and cozy small-town outings perfect for weekend day trips.
   

5. Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Cronin, 96 (thequincysun.com) — Guilford is mourning Elizabeth "Betty" Cronin, 96, a longtime resident who passed away at home surrounded by family. Loved ones are invited to a memorial service in Quincy, Massachusetts, and the family suggests donations to the Guilford Free Library or Guilford Garden Club in her memory instead of flowers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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