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🌱 Patch AM: Branford Firefighters, Medics Respond to Car-Over-Seawall On Linden Avenue Thursday

Be sure to catch String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! on the Branford Patch calendar

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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:

  • Car goes over Branford seawall, firefighters stage careful shoreline rescue
  • Your grocery bag purchase can help preserve Branford's history
  • Can Branford field hockey really go back-to-back this season?

Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Branford Firefighters, Medics Respond to Car-Over-Seawall On Linden Avenue Thursday (patch.com) — Branford firefighters and medics responded Thursday to a car that went over the seawall on Linden Avenue, safely stabilizing the vehicle and helping remove the driver. One person was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and crews confirmed no fluids leaked into Long Island Sound. Officials praised the coordinated response and urged motorists to use extra caution along Branford's shoreline roads and seawalls.
   

• Branford Historical Society Named September Beneficiary of Stop & Shop's Community Bag Program (patch.com) — Branford shoppers can support the Branford Historical Society all September by buying $2.50 reusable Community Bags at the Stop & Shop on Leetes Island Road, which sends $1 per bag to the local nonprofit. The funds will help preserve Branford's history through Harrison House Museum upkeep and fall educational programming, with no extra donation steps required at checkout.
   

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — Branford field hockey is projected to repeat as Class M state champion in 2026 after edging New Milford 1–0 in last year's title game, with key players like Lilly Panuccio and Ellie Meyran returning. The preview also tips nearby North Branford to reclaim a Class S crown, while outlining other contenders across Connecticut's field hockey divisions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: John T. Baracchi, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Still looking for a full-time retail sales person at TUMI at Clinton Crossing Outlets.
    We sell luggage, backpacks and other travel items. This position has a unique opportunity for advancement to Assistant Manager position and after… (Nextdoor Brushy Plain Road)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in East Haven. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • Ryan Fazio claims Lamont 'destroyed' fiscal caps. But did he? (ctmirror.org)
  • Here are 25 CIAC high school field hockey players to watch in 2026 (thehour.com)

North Branford

  • Guilford Police Chief Issues Letter To Community On Potential Property Purchase (patch.com)
  • Meet the Neag School's 2026-27 Alumni Board (uconn.edu)
  • The Looming Revenue Cliff for Connecticut Cannabis (ctexaminer.com)

Guilford

  • New Haven company contracted to complete $51M renovation at US Coast Guard Academy in New London (wtnh.com)

Ok 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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