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Thursday May 14th Patch AM

Greetings North Branford! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a stalled tire bill could affect a North Branford-area warehouse
  • What role North Branford’s Vincent Candelora played in new farm aid
  • Which North Branford coach helped shape this week’s lax rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Lisa Yui, Pianist and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State tire recycling effort faces 'disappointing' setback (theday.com) — North Branford residents are indirectly tied to a stalled statewide tire recycling bill through local Rep. Vincent Candelora and a major Town Fair Tire warehouse in his district. Lawmakers couldn’t finalize a mandate for tire retailers before the session ended, leaving the growing free drop-off program limited to participating towns while negotiations with businesses continue.    

• Lamont pledges $22.5 million in aid for struggling CT dairy farmers (ctmirror.org) — Connecticut dairy farms are set to receive $22.5 million in state aid over two years to offset soaring fuel and fertilizer costs and plunging milk prices. Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan drew bipartisan backing, including House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora of North Branford, as officials warned many farms might not survive without this stabilization funding.    

• CT Girls Lacrosse Coaches Poll (May 13): 4 teams move up as Darien continues to reign at No. 1 (nhregister.com) — North Branford girls lacrosse is on the statewide radar, with coach Lori Connelly among those voting in this week’s Connecticut Girls Lacrosse Coaches Poll. Darien remains undefeated at No. 1, while several other top programs shuffle positions after close, high-stakes games.    


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  • Obituary: Raymond J. Friend (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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  • Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Manager in North Haven. Apply here.
  • Marrakech, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Care Workers Needed!1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts! in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Haven

  • North Haven Memorial Day Parade 2026: Here's What To Know (patch.com)
  • 7-Eleven offering a big gas discount through July. Here's where to fill up in CT (nhregister.com)
  • The 6 Biggest Chain Restaurant Closures Of 2026 So Far (tastingtable.com)

Guilford

  • New Principal Appointed At Calvin Leete School In Guilford (patch.com)

Branford

  • Popular Restaurant On Main Street In Branford To Close, Owners Announce (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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