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Hello North Branford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Edward Smith Library plans brief closure to finish HVAC upgrades
  • Which North Branford coach is entering the regional baseball Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After 3 Month Closure For New HVAC System Installation, Edward Smith Library Will Again Shutter Briefly: Town (patch.com) — Residents in North Branford's Northford section should plan ahead as the Edward Smith Library will close again from Sept. 21 to 24 so crews can install insulation and finish a major HVAC upgrade. Town officials say the brief shutdown follows a three-month improvement project and is intended to make the library more efficient and comfortable for the community.
   

• Hamden Native Among Diamond Club Hall Of Fame Inductees (patch.com) — A longtime North Branford High baseball coach will be honored this October at the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club Hall of Fame banquet in Branford, highlighting the town's impact on the region's baseball community. The event will also recognize a Special Olympics team and several other local baseball contributors, with tickets available in advance for residents who want to attend.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

North Haven

  • 8 Things to Do in Connecticut (wtnh.com)
  • 'Students suffer the consequences': CEA reports 271 fewer teachers, positions (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • What you need to know about 2026 CIAC girls soccer: Key dates, teams and games (nhregister.com)

Guilford

  • Seniors excited for first day of classes at Guilford High School (wtnh.com)

East Haven

  • East Haven Police Officer On Routine Patrol Interrupts A Drug Deal, New Haven Man Charged (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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