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Happy Tuesday, Guilford! Here's some of the latest news that matters to folks. Have a beautiful day!

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Guilford today:

  1. Guilford restaurant puts up memorial to honor US soldiers killed in Afghanistan (New Haven Register)
  2. Obituary: Sheila O'Connell, 78, of Guilford & Marco Island, FL (Guilford Patch)
  3. Guilford Never Stopped Believing During its Journey (Zip06.com)
  4. Obituary: Veronica M. Beuther, 82, longtime resident of Guilford (Guilford Patch)
  5. CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage (Brookfield Daily Voice)
  6. After Henri, Eversource partners with CT towns to remove hazardous trees (Thehour.com)

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Today in Guilford

  • Board of Selectmen Special Meeting - Guilford Town Clerk (4:30 AM)
  • Legal Notice - Public Hearing - Guilford Town Clerk (4:30 AM)

Guilford Patch Notebook

  • A.W. Cox Elementary School PTO: "It's that time of year...it's time to update and stay connected online for the school year via Toolkit! It's QUICK and FREE! Benefits to highlight for Toolkit: -Free to sign up -Secure Online payment -Stay connected with Cox community -S..." (Facebook)
  • Guilford Fund for Education: "GFFE is proud to announce that the Kids' Spelling Bee is back! September 18th at The Guilford Fair get your spell on! Join us for spelling fun at this annual event sponsored by the GFFE - an organization whose mission is "to transform Gu..." (Facebook)
  • Guilford Art Center: "Fall classes for kids are registering now. and most start the week of Sept 20. Choose from clay, sewing, stained glass, leatherworking, paper making, upcycling and mixed media. For kids ages 4 and older. Check out all the offerings on th..." (Facebook)
  • Shoreline Sharks Hockey: "You are never too old to learn to play! Our Junior Sharks Clinic teaches girls new to hockey (ages 12 - 19) the fundamentals, including passing, shooting, and skating. It's fun, challenging, inclusive, and starts Oct. 24! http://bit.ly..." (Facebook)
  • Women & Family Life Center: "To end the month of August, it seemed fitting to end the month with a small reminder that you are in control of your life and what you become. Just because something unfortunate may have happened, does not mean it will define you. Take c..." (Facebook)
  • Shoreline Arts Alliance: "REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (14) - https://mailchi.mp/f4093ca9ae79/reopeningctartsvenues-221750" (Facebook)


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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Ellyn Santiago

About me: I've been a reporter, editor and investigator since the late 1980s. Journalism has long been my passion and calling. I cover shoreline towns New Haven, Madison, Guilford, Branford, and East Haven.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Guilford Daily? Email me at ellyn.santiago@patch.com.

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