Town Clerk Explains Delay In Primary Absentee Ballot Delivery

The Secretary of State’s office mailed out the first batch on July 27, not July 21 as promised.

Guilford Reinstates Plastic Bag Ban

The temporary suspension of the plastic bag ban is 'no longer needed to protect public health from COVID-19,' First Selectman Hoey says.

Scanlon Nominated For 4th Term By Democratic Party Delegates

Rep. Scanlon, 33, has represented the towns of Guilford and Branford since being elected in 2014.

Coronavirus: Guilford Gives Taxpayers 3 Months Deferment

The Board of Selectmen approved a tax deferment program for taxpayers for the period March 10 through and including July 1.

Coronavirus Guilford Update: Elderly Tax Relief Program Ordered

First Selectman Matt Hoey has ordered an elderly tax relief program due to the new coronavirus. The tax freeze was effective April 1.

Modified Guilford Budget Schedule Due To Coronavirus

Here's how Gov. Lamont’s executive order during the COVID-19 pandemic changes the 2020-2021 Guilford budget process.

Scanlon: Bills To Cap Insulin Cost 'One Step Closer' To Law

Legislation by state Rep. Sean Scanlon to cap insulin costs got bi-partisan support and now go to the General Assembly floor for debate

Public Hearing On '20-'21 Proposed Town, Schools Budget Tuesday

A Tuesday public hearing on the proposed $103,843,251 budget will be followed by budget workshops Thursday and next Monday if necessary.

Rep. Scanlon's Bill Caps Insulin Cost, Sen. Cohen On Board

The draft bi-partisan bill from the Insurance & Real Estate Committee would cap costs to $100 a month and allow for emergency insulin.

Scanlon Ready For 'Busy Session On Drug Prices, Health Care'

Rep. Scanlon, the House chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate committee, is a 'leading voices on health care at the State Capitol.'

Affordable Housing Development Land Deal Public Hearing Is Feb. 4

The hearing is to get comments from the public on the possible sale to NeighborWorks New Horizons for an affordable housing development.

Cohen, Bioscience Caucus Briefed On Job Growth Possibilites

Here's what Cohen was told state needs to do to turn 'bioscience industry into a national hub of bioscience research, development and jobs.'

Cohen Wins ‘Town Crier Award’ From CT Council of Small Towns

The award from the Connecticut Council of Small Towns recognizes Cohen for her leadership in advocating for policy that helps small towns.

Christine Cohen Plans To Seek 2nd Term As State Senator In 12th

Christine Cohen intends to run for re-election; in 2018 she defeated Adam Greenberg in close race to replace Ted Kennedy, Jr.

Murphy Talks Impeachment, Gun Control In Front Of Guilford Crowd

Murphy: “ He (Trump) was trying to rig the upcoming (2020) election. This is as serious as it gets.”

Sen. Murphy To Hold 'Town Hall' Meeting Sunday

US Sen. Chris Murphy will hold a 'town hall' meeting at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center Sunday at 4 p.m.

Ethan Song’s Parents Attend Vigil For Gun Victims In Washington

The Songs of Guilford are hoping to get national legislation passed modeled after law passed in Connecticut concerning tougher gun storage.

Legislator Gets High Marks From League Of Conservation Voters

State Senator Christine Cohen was honored as an Environmental Champion by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters.

Lawmakers, State Officials Host Panel On Robocall Crackdown

Annoying robocall are often fraudulent. Local and state officials are doing something about it and want to fill folks in on Nov. 13 at 7 pm.

Guilford Election Results 2019: Vote Totals For Every Race

Guilford residents went to the polls in the uncontested election for boards of finance, education and assessment appeals.

No “Big Race” In Guilford But There Are Elections Tuesday

There may not be any races for first selectman but there is plenty to vote for on Election Day.

Sen. Cohen’s Bipartisan Coastal Caucus Holds First Meeting

The group was formed to tackle the state’s various needs regarding our proximity to the Long Island Sound.

Guilford 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's 2019 Guilford local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Guilford Candidate Profile: Robert Hartmann, Jr. Board of Finance

Robert Hartmann, Jr. shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Finance.

Guilford Candidate Profile: Katie Balestracci For Board of Ed

Katie Balestracci shares with Patch why she should be reelected to the Board of Education.

Guilford Candidate Profile: Michael Ayles for Board of Finance

Michael Ayles shares with Patch why he should be reelected to the Board of Finance.

Guilford Candidate Profile: Meghan Scanlon for Board of Finance

Meghan Scanlon shares with Patch why she should be reelected to the Board of Finance.

Guilford Election Lacks Drama But There Are Spots To Fill

There is no race for first selectman but there are spots on boards to be filled on Election Day in Guilford

Scanlon Named Tweed Airport Executive Director

State Rep. Sean Scanlon tweeted he's 'excited' to be the new public face of Tweed Airport saying it has a huge role in local economic growth

Guilford Candidate Profile: John A. DellaVentura for Board of Ed

John A. DellaVentura shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Education.

Guilford Candidate Profile: Richard H. Hersh for Board of Ed

Richard H. Hersh shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Education.

$350,000 Grant Secured To Fight Homelessness

The town of Guilford and United of Greater New Haven secured a federal grant to help fight homelessness in the area and shoreline.

Cohen: 'Tobacco 21' Law May Curb Teen Vaping

Federal health officials confirm 12 deaths and 800 cases of vaping-related lung injury. The Connecticut law hopes to keep vapes from teens.

Sen. Cohen Celebrates Growth Of CT’s New Hemp Program

There are currently 294 acres of land being used to grow hemp in Connecticut.

Sen. Cohen Announces Formation of Bipartisan Coastal Caucus

The Caucus will Address Connecticut’s Unique Coastal Needs

Gov. Lamont Tours Guilford; New Page Taft

Lamont toured the recently renovated Page Taft office on Whitfield Street.

31-Lot Open Space Subdivision Proposed In Guilford

A public hearing will be continued next week on the proposal.

Guilford Ends Fiscal Year With $1.8 Million Surplus

Officials already have plans on how to spend a portion of those surplus funds.

Guilford Takes Step To Add More Affordable Housing

The Selectmen voted on the matter earlier this week.

Guilford Approves New “Peddling and Soliciting Ordinance”

Some of the areas covered in those rules and regulations such as no peddling or soliciting within 300 feet of school property