Governor, State, Town Officials Gather Tuesday As 37-Acre Site Designated Open Space, Public Recreation Area

The North Branford Land Trust acquired the property at Beech Street and Pomps Lane with a $385,450 state open-space grant.

Here's What To Know About Tuesday's 2026 Democrat Party Gubernatorial Primary

State Rep. Josh Elliot is challenging incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont. Polls open at 8 a.m.

North Branford Awarded $611K Open Space, Watershed Land Acquisition Grant: Gov. Lamont

Funding is for the former Amatrudo Farm, near Farm River headwaters, a vital ecological, recreational, and public health asset: Gov. Lamont.

State Sen. Paul Cicarella Receives Republican Nomination for 34th District, Which Includes Northford

Cicarell seeks a fourth term representing the communities of Northford, Durham, East Haven, North Haven, and Wallingford.

UPDATE: With Voter Turnout For Budget Referendum Was Below Threshold Required, Council Tweaks Budget

In North Branford budget referendum, for the vote to be considered valid voter trunout must be 15% or higher; last Tuesday's vote was 11.2%

Lamont Shares Breakdown of Supplemental Schools, Municipal Aid For North Branford, Other Towns, Cities

North Branford will get $293,254 in supplemental education aid and $70,511 in supplemental town aid for a total of $342,390.

In North Branford, 145K Nips Were Sold from Oct. 2025 to March 31, Netting $7K For Town

Through the 'Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee' program, every city and town in CT receives 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders.

North Branford 2002-2027 Fiscal Year Budget Process Underway, With Residents Set to Weigh-In At Hearings

After budget workshops, where department heads presented spending plans, the public hearing is set for March 31, with referendum on May 12.

North Branford Applied For $5M Grant To Help Fund Twin Lakes Road Rehabilitation: Acting Town Manager

A public informational meeting for citizens and Twin Lakes Rd. residents is set for Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town Seeks Residents To Serve On Charter Revision Commission, Deadline To Apply Is Feb. 13

Town Charter "sets the basic rules for how our local government works," defines roles of Town Council, Manager, elected/appointed officials.

In State Sen. Paul Cicarella Statement, Northford Farmer Weighs In On Farmland Assessment Reversal

"This is not a right-versus-left issue, it’s a right-versus-wrong issue," William Dellacamera of Cecarelli’s Harrison Hill Farm said.

Michael Downes Tapped By State Senate GOP Leader As CT Senate Republican Office Chief of Staff

North Branford Town Manager since 2022, former Town Councilor, it's expected the Council will soon name an interim Town Manager.

Hours Before Sunrise Wednesday, North Branford Public Works' 'Red Fleet' Hit The Roads

For the first winter weather event of the season, Public Works fired up its red fleet, adorned with kids' handprints.

Bruce Abelson Thanked For Service On North Branford Town Council, 2021 to 2025

He was an advocate for the town’s children, and served as liaison to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Town Manager Michael Downes noted.

North Branford Town Council, New Board of Education Members Sworn In

Town Manager Michael Downes offered his congratulations to the new Town Council and Board of Education.

North Branford Election Results 2025: Vote Totals, Winners Released For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the North Branford municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

North Branford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the North Branford municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more

Town Council, Mayor Recognize Councilor Nick Paladino For Service

Palladino, who​ has served on the Town Council since 2022, decided not to seek reelection this year, Town Manager Michael Downes said.

Nickel-Per-Nip Marks 4th Year, Environmental Fee Program Generates $19M For Cities, Towns: State

In North Branford, the 152,543 tiny booze bottles sold from April 1-Sept. 30 brought $7,627, nickel a pop, for the town to clean them up.

Per New State Law Regarding Ballot Box Cameras, Town Hall Ballot Box Moved

The ballot box formerly located in front of Town Hall has been moved and is now located on the side of Town Hall just past main entrance.

North Branford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the North Branford municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more

Newly Certified, Jennifer Gurley-Langdon Sworn In As New Deputy Town Clerk

Gurley-Langdon, Assistant Town Clerk​​ for the past four years, was sworn in this week after unanimous confirmation by Town Council.

North Branford Town Clerk Office Employee Jennifer Gurley-Langdon Earned Clerk Certificatio​n

This culminates 2 1/2 years of work and study in the field and passing five modules of examination: Town Manager Michael Downes​

North Branford Town Council OKs Additional Budget Reductions

The changes result in a $64,693,639 budget, representing a 4.62% increase over the prior year, and a new mill rate of 27.61: Town Manager.

North Branford Awarded $1M Grant By Lamont Administration For Library

North Branford was awarded $1 million in state funding for Edward Smith Library HVAC Improvements, to be matched by $850,000 from by town.

After Failed Referendum, Town Council To Hold Special Budget Meeting

Set for Tuesday at 6:30, there's a dedicated email address for residents who can't make the meeting to submit budget suggestions, testimony.

When Referendum Voters Reject $65M Budget: Town Manager Explains

The recommended budget, which would have set the mill rate at 27.84, returns to the Town Council for revision. What does that mean exactly?

Referendum Fails: Voters Reject Town Council's $65M Proposed Budget

The budget, which would have set the mill rate at 27.84, now returns to the Town Council for revision by June 1, per Charter: Town Manager

North Branford Town Council Approves $65M Budget, Referendum Set

The budget represents a 5.1 percent increase over the prior year’s budget. Next step? A town-wide referendum will be held May 13.

140K Nips Sold Oct. 2024-March 2025 In North Branford, Nets Town $7K

The Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee​ program, which kicked off in 2021, helps cities, towns collect, dispose of the mini booze bottles.

Former PZC Member Tricia Mase Honored For Service By Council

Mase, who joined the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2016 as an alternate, became a regular member in fall 2017. She resigned in January.

Town, Senior Center, AT&T Launch Older Adult Digital Literacy Program

With AT&T grant, North Branford Senior Center hosts in-person workshops to help local older adults navigate the digital world effectively.

Town Council Resurrects Dormant Agriculture Commission, Seeks Members

New members are sought to revitalize the 2007-created 5-seat Commission tasked with preserving, sustaining agriculture, protecting farmland.

PATH In North Branford Receives $25K Grant From CT Health Foundation

The funds are part of 39 grants totaling $1.4 million given to organizations and health departments around the state this quarter.

What Town Property Owners Need To Know Now About Revaluation Vs. Taxes

Home prices substantially increased since 2020, but higher property values don't automatically mean you’ll pay more in taxes: Town Manager.

North Branford Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how North Branford residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.

North Branford 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in North Branford, including the candidates and polling places.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Vincent J. Candelora For 86th District

Vincent J. Candelora shares why he should be reelected. The 86th Assembly District serves North Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Durham.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Vincent Candelora For State Representative

Vincent Candelora is running unopposed for re-election. The 86th State House District covers North Branford, Durham, East Haven, Guilford.

North Branford 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in North Branford, including the candidates and polling places.