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Your Daily Digest: News You Can Use Wednesday, Sept. 1, Guilford

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What to know Wednesday, Sept. 1, Guilford
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Happy Wednesday, Guilford! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather: Heavy rain throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Guilford today:

  1. Sign-Up Now For Parks & Recreation Programs That Begin Next Week (Guilford Patch)
  2. Back to School Information from Guilford Public Schools (Zip06.com)
  3. Observing a Somber Anniversary in Guilford (Zip06.com)
  4. Guilford Fair weekend approaches; applications due soon (CT Insider)
  5. Colonial With Unique Interior Available In Guilford (Guilford Patch)
  6. Feds: Former CT attorney pleads guilty to fraud, tax evasion (Middletown Press)


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Today in Guilford

  • Planning and Zoning Commission - Guilford Town Clerk (3:30 PM)

Guilford Patch Notebook

  • Shoreline Sharks Hockey: "Our U12 Tier II had a blast playing field day games for their pre-season team event. What could be more fun than potato sack, egg and spoon, and "dizzy bat" races? Go Sharks!" (Facebook)
  • Women & Family Life Center: "Last week our Program Manager (Zozan) and Referral Navigator (Alexandra) visited Fran Murphy at the The Food Pantry of North Branford , located in the basement of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Northford. Open on Wednesdays from 4-7 ..." (Facebook)
  • SARAH FOUNDATION: "We would like to acknowledge and thank our long-time sponsor, supporter, and champion... Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery. Their commitment to the community during their 150 years in business and to SARAH since its inception in 195..." (Facebook)
  • Guilford Art Center: "Register now for adult classes and workshops at GAC. Try something new, or expand your experience! Go to the GAC website for more info and to register online. Most classes begin the week of September 20, so don't delay!! #guilfordartcent..." (Facebook)
  • Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven: "Wish world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, Happy 76th Birthday! Did you know that on top of 16 Grammys & the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he was also awarded the Genesis Prize (aka the "Jewish Nobel Prize")?" (Facebook)
  • Guilford Art Center: "Take a look at all the fiber art and sewing classes we're offering this fall, including some new workshops working with enchanting indigo. Most classes begin the week of Sept 20, so register now! https://conta.cc/38sudBr" (Facebook)
  • League of Women Voters of the East Shore: "Mark your calendar! A good cause to support, the Shoreline Soup Kitchens." (Facebook)

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— 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.


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