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🌱 Patch AM: $100,000 Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Branford: CT Lottery

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Good morning Branford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Branford store sells one of only four $100,000 tickets
  • Branford honors the beloved longtime voice of Hornets athletics

Also on today's calendar: 12th Senate Candidates' Debate and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Richard T.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $100,000 Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Branford: CT Lottery (patch.com) — Branford residents might want to check their favorite convenience store after a $100,000 winning CASHWORD 2nd Edition scratch-off ticket was sold at 350 Foxon Road Food Mart on East Main Street. The lucky winner, a Stamford resident who chose to remain anonymous, claimed one of just four $100,000 prizes available in the $30 game.
   

• Branford High School Names Press Box in Honor of Longtime Announcer, Community Volunteer Paul J. Criscuolo (patch.com) — Branford residents are celebrating longtime sports announcer and volunteer Paul J. Criscuolo, whose name now graces the Branford High School press box after a special ceremony on September 25. A 1967 Branford High graduate and Hall of Fame inductee, he was honored for decades of supporting Branford student-athletes through coaching, organizing youth sports, and serving as the beloved voice of Branford athletics.
   

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  • Over $36,000 Raised at Branford Community Foundation's 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament —Branford Community Foundation Read on Patch
  • Craig Bacote Jr. Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • I want to thank Marc and Van Wilkins's for paying for my Halloween decoration.
    I don't know if I thanked you in the store and it's been bothering me. So thank you for your kindness (Nextdoor Indian Neck)
  • This bike was stolen from the Greens Condominium Complex in Branford.
    It was stolen on September 17th. This is my neighbor's son's E-bike. This is the only picture he was able to provide, and since he does not have a… (Nextdoor Jefferson Road)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Branford. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for Production/ Cook in East Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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