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🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Guilford This Fall — And How To Carve Them

Spotted on the Guilford calendar: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford

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Greetings Guilford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Find your perfect Guilford pumpkin and carve it like a pro
  • See which Guilford gas stations are cheapest on Boston Post Road
  • See which 21 new businesses just registered in Guilford.

Also on today's calendar: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Guilford This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Guilford can celebrate fall by visiting several nearby pumpkin patches, including Bishop's and Dudley Farm in town, plus popular spots in Branford, East Haven, Shelton and Easton. The guide highlights how picking pumpkins supports local farmers and offers clear, step-by-step tips and tools for safely carving a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

• Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Guilford (patch.com) — Drivers in Guilford are paying less for gas than the Connecticut, New England and national averages, with recent reports showing local stations around $4.27 per gallon for regular. The piece lists specific prices at five Boston Post Road stations so residents can compare options and potentially save on fill-ups.
   

• Film Finance Company Among 21 New Guilford Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Newly registered businesses in Guilford this September include a film finance company, several residential landlords, and new food spots like Deli U and MT Group on Boston Post Road. Residents can look up the full list of 21 Guilford-based businesses, including addresses and self-reported business types, to see what's opening or operating nearby.
   

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    She's a 2.5 year old ragdoll cat. Pure bred. Supposedly she's a very docile cat and gets along with anyone and any animal. She has to rehome because… (Nextdoor North Guilford)
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🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • Madison Finance Board Approves Flood Study, Opioid Settlement Spending (patch.com)
  • What's Right with Schools: Madison students use LEGOs to learn coding, engineering and creativity (wtnh.com)
  • Beach & Recreation, Economic Development Commissions Among This Week's Meetings In Madison (patch.com)

North Branford

  • Former Whitewood Lane Agway, Garden Center Commercial Property Site, Sold For $1.25M: O,R&L (patch.com)

Branford

  • Branford Police Logs, Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, 2026 (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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