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

In today's newsletter:

  • Branford tech firm expands with major Commercial Street lab lease
  • How Branford's new electric buses could double as a power plant
  • See which Branford players starred in this week's field hockey action

Also on today's calendar: Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale Sept.18 to Sept.20 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. O,R&L Announces Branford-Based Technology Company Signs Long-Term Lease On Commercial Street Site (patch.com) — Branford readers may be interested to know that Ancera, Inc., a Branford-based food technology company, has signed a long-term lease for a 20,126-square-foot lab and office space at 16 Commercial Street. The move keeps the growing firm's operations in town while supporting its expansion in advanced analytics, diagnostics, and automation for safer, more efficient food production.
   

2. Utilities, schools see growing value in electric buses for virtual power plants (utilitydive.com) — Branford's public schools are slated to receive 46 bidirectional electric buses by the 2026-27 school year, creating what's described as New England's largest electric school bus fleet. The article explains how these buses can earn revenue by feeding power back to the grid, potentially lowering long-term transportation costs while boosting local energy resilience during peak demand and storms.
   

3. Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Sept. 16) (ctpost.com subscription) — Branford field hockey standout Ellie Meyran poured in four goals in a 6-0 win over Newtown, while goalie Lilly Panuccio made 24 saves in a tight 2-1 overtime loss to Wilton. The roundup spotlights top performances across Connecticut and flags key upcoming matchups, including North Branford's visit to Amity this Saturday for fans tracking local rivals.
   

4. East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, 2026 (patch.com) — Recent East Haven police logs show two Branford residents among those charged, including narcotics and protective-order violations, alongside several East and West Haven cases. While all are presumed innocent, the report offers Branford readers a snapshot of nearby public safety activity between Sept. 9 and 15 and the types of charges local police are handling.
   

5. CT vape shop employees accused of selling controlled substances that led to severe reaction for customer (courant.com) — A Branford resident is among two employees charged after Wallingford police say a vape shop sold products containing a potent, illegal kratom-derived opioid that caused a customer's severe reaction. Investigators seized suspected controlled substances and about $14,000, and both men face felony drug charges with court dates set next week as police seek more information from the public.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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