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🌱 Patch AM: The Guilford Police Department Is Hiring: Details

And on the Guilford Patch calendar - Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve

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Hello Guilford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Guilford police seek experienced officers with strong pay and benefits
  • What new fall and winter programs is Guilford Parks & Rec offering?

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The Guilford Police Department Is Hiring: Details (patch.com) — Guilford residents and nearby certified officers have a chance to join the town's police department as full-time lateral-entry officers, with applications open through December 31. The department highlights a family-oriented culture, strong benefits, and competitive salaries over $90,000, plus specialized assignment opportunities like SWAT, school resource officer roles, and regional teams. Applicants must meet POSTC certification requirements and live within 20 miles of Guilford within 18 months of appointment.
   

• Registration Now Open For Fall, Winter Parks & Rec. Programming In Guilford (patch.com) — Guilford residents can now sign up for a wide range of fall and winter Parks & Recreation programs, from youth activities to adult classes and holiday events. The new brochure highlights fresh offerings following a busy summer season, and locals are encouraged to browse and register early for spots in their preferred programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vista Life Innovations to Host 18th Annual Tour de Shore Cycling Event on October 4 —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
  • who do you all like for wasp extermination?
    I used Guy Esposito but he's not responding i think he was ill a while back (LOVED him) so....need some recommendations please. thanks thanks! (Nextdoor Shoreline)
  • Hi Neighbors, i am looking for a recommendation for a mason.
    Its a small job replacing cracked ugly concrete with some slate tiles or something like that. (Nextdoor Great Hill Road)
  • Branford Public Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Wrestling Coach in Branford. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Southern New England, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor F/T in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • Madison Board Of Education, Planning & Zoning Commission Among This Week's Meetings (patch.com)

North Branford

  • Town Manager Gives Police Department's New Virtual Reality Training Device A Try (patch.com)

Branford

  • Stamford-Based Equity Firm Completes $1.5 Billion Acquisition Of Major Pizza Restaurant Chain (patch.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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