🌱 Patch AM: Juvenile’s report leads to child abuse charges tied to North Branford home

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In today's newsletter:

• Juvenile's report leads to child abuse charges tied to North Branford home
• How North Branford High stayed open safely during major construction

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man choked juvenile, threw water bottle in North Branford home, warrant says (ctpost.com) — Police say a New Hampshire man has been charged in connection with alleged ongoing verbal and physical abuse of a juvenile at a North Branford home, including a reported choking incident. According to an arrest warrant, the situation came to light after a town-connected food pantry official raised concerns, and the man is now free on bond pending a New Haven court appearance.
   

• Phased Renovation and Construction at an Occupied School (high-profile.com) — North Branford High School's recent multi-phase renovation is used here to illustrate how architects and contractors can safely upgrade occupied school buildings. The article walks through safety buffers, scheduling noisy work, mechanical system transitions, and communication strategies that kept students learning while major construction happened just feet away.
   

📸 Around North Branford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Branford

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Italian Festival 2026 →
  St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
  Long Island Sound,
• Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ The Pain-Free & Happy SALE! $ →
  Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton, CT, 114 E Main St, Clinton
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• REGISTER Before we open! →
  246 Boston St, Guilford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Mini Golf Tournament →
  Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St, Guilford
  2:00 pm
• Free Drive-in Movie Zootopia 2 →
  Doody's Totoket Inn, 465 Foxon Rd, North Branford
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Monday Night Mah Jongg
  North Branford Public Libraries 3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Drop-in Tech Help
  North Branford Public Libraries 1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US
  12:00 pm
• Ice Cream Social →
  St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave, North Branford
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Needle Arts
  North Branford Public Libraries 1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US
  10:30 am
Saturday September 12
• Community Day Of Connection →
  BHcare, 28 Branford Rd, North Branford
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Eight to the Bar and Sweeter Than Wine play an outdoor show at Small Batch Cellars Sun, 9/13 →
  Small Batch Cellars, 37 Nettleton Ave, North Haven
  4:00 pm

📣 North Branford Shout Outs!

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• Richard Squeri Insurance Agency — (203) 488-1677
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Phitsamay Symuong (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
• Obituary: Louis J. LaViola (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in North Haven. Apply here.
• Randstad posted a job opening for Assembler - Now Hiring in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Haven

• Milling and Resurfacing on Route 17 in New Haven and North Haven (ct.gov)
• Suspect snatched gold chain from cashier at Wethersfield gas station, police say (nhregister.com)
• Ledyard man accused of drowning cat in bathtub charged with animal cruelty (nhregister.com)

Guilford

• 2026 Guilford Fair Upcoming: Dates, Entertainment, Attractions (patch.com)

East Haven

• Police, Mayor Welcome Kids, Staff Back To School, Remind Drivers to 'Slow Down, Look Out For Kids, Buses' (patch.com)

Ok North Branford! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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