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Also, don't miss String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! on the Branford Patch calendar

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Hi Branford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a car went over the Branford seawall on Linden Avenue.
  • Two 14-year-olds charged after stolen cars found on East Main
  • How Branford's state rep wants to expand kids' access to books

Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Car plunges over Branford seawall onto rocky beach, driver rescued, officials say (thehour.com) — Emergency crews in Branford rescued a driver Thursday after a car went over the seawall on Linden Avenue and landed on the rocky beach, sending the person to a local hospital. Fire officials report no environmental leaks and are urging residents to use extra caution along shoreline seawalls, especially where barriers are limited or drop-offs are steep.
   

2. Two juveniles arrested in stolen vehicle case in Branford (newportdispatch.com) — Branford police arrested two 14-year-olds after finding two stolen vehicles near the All Pets Club on East Main Street, including one with a smashed rear window and damaged ignition. Officers tracked the teens to a nearby motel, filed multiple larceny and motor vehicle charges, and transported them to Bridgeport Juvenile Detention ahead of a New Haven court appearance.
   

3. Comey: After Dolly Parton's Passing, Policymakers Asked To Increase Support For CT's Early Literacy Program (patch.com) — Branford's state Rep. Robin Comey is urging lawmakers to boost funding for Connecticut's Early Literacy Fund, which supports programs like Read to Grow in Branford and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. She says sustained investment in early reading, teacher coaching, and evidence-based instruction is essential to give every Connecticut child a stronger start in school and break cycles of poverty.
   

4. Every recent real estate sale across CT. Town-by-town, all in one place (courant.com) — If you're watching Branford's housing market, this statewide sales roundup includes several recent Branford property transfers, with addresses and sale prices from late August. You can scan what homes on streets like Clancy Road, Chestnut Street, and West Main Street actually sold for, and compare Branford's numbers with nearby shoreline and New Haven County towns.
   

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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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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