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

In today's newsletter:

  • How hard is today's nor'easter hitting Guilford right now?
  • See which Guilford swimmers just ranked among Connecticut's best.
  • How do locals dodge Guilford's busiest tourist crowds downtown?

Also on today's calendar: Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut nor'easter live updates: Power outages surge, coastal flooding begins (wiltonbulletin.com) — A powerful nor'easter is knocking out power across Connecticut, with Guilford among the hardest-hit towns as more than 2,500 customers lose electricity amid 40–55 mph wind gusts. Officials report downed trees, flooded shoreline roads, and multiple park and road closures statewide, while urging residents to avoid driving, move vehicles from flood-prone areas, and watch for changing conditions through the weekend.
   

• Top Connecticut high school girls swimming and diving top performances (Sept. 26) (rep-am.com) — Guilford High School swimmers Ryan Cohen and Emma Zhang turned in standout performances this past week, winning multiple events and relays in victories over Law and Foran. Their times in freestyle, butterfly, and individual medley events placed them among Connecticut's top girls swimming and diving performers, alongside athletes from Cheshire, Hand, Shelton, and other schools.
   

• These 8 Connecticut Towns Are So Overrun By Tourists That Locals Steer Clear Of The Center (takingthekids.com) — Guilford's historic green, busy Guilford Fair, and popular Jacob's Beach make the town one of Connecticut's most tourist-packed destinations, especially in summer and early fall. Locals often dodge peak hours by heading straight for the shoreline or visiting during quieter shoulder seasons, when parking is easier and the green's shops and events feel more relaxed.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey there, neighbors, I am looking for a reliable, friendly person who I can employ for snow plowing services.
    Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Hope everyone is doing well on this very rainy day. (Nextdoor Great Hill Road)
  • 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.
  • UnitedHealth Group posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist 2342070 | Guilford, Connecticut | ProHealth Physicians in Guilford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • Thousands of Connecticut power outages reported as nor'easter slams region (nhregister.com)

Branford

  • High school football roundup: Jonathan Law holds off West Haven (wtnh.com)
  • Real estate transactions across CT. Town-by-town, see them all here. (courant.com)
  • Connecticut nor'easter live updates: 56 mph wind gusts, flooding and outages by the numbers (ncadvertiser.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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