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🌱 Patch AM: How Guilford’s town green became a living lesson in American history

And on the Guilford Patch calendar - Friends of Blackstone Library Book Sale Sept.17 to Sept.20

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Hey there, Guilford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Guilford's town green became a living lesson in American history

Also on today's calendar: Friends of Blackstone Library Book Sale Sept.17 to Sept.20 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guilford commemorates America 250 on town green (wtnh.com) — Residents gathered on the Guilford town green to mark America 250 with a "God and Country" celebration focused on faith, history, and the nation's founding. Reenactors shared Revolutionary War-era stories and artifacts, and a ceremony honored lives lost on 9/11, giving local scouts and families a chance to reflect on democracy and remembrance together.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Judith G. "Judi" Camera (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Guilford. Apply here.
  • Big Y posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Guilford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • Madison honors local heroes lost on 9/11 (wtnh.com)
  • High School Football: Daniel Hand shuts out Bishop Hendricken (on3.com)

North Branford

  • Parts of North Branford still flooded after heavy rain (wtnh.com)

Branford

  • Branford church's food pantry to be open all day, every day (wtnh.com)
  • Mother and daughter CT business owners created a 'secret garden.' Customers call its offerings 'to die for' (courant.com)
  • Griffin Hospital honors certified surgical technician with BEE Award (blogspot.com)

Ok Guilford! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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