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🌱 Patch AM: Large Industrial Facility Sold For Over $10 Million In Guilford

Coming up on the Guilford Patch calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

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Good morning Guilford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Goodwill buys longtime Guilford industrial site in multimillion-dollar deal
  • Guilford neighbors team up to erase school meal debt
  • What does Redwood's acquisition mean for Guilford's JBF Consulting team?

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Large Industrial Facility Sold For Over $10 Million In Guilford (patch.com) — A major industrial property on Long Hill Road in Guilford has been sold for more than $10 million to Goodwill Industries of Southern New England, ensuring the site continues to support regional jobs and services. The 123,000-square-foot facility, formerly home to The Safety Zone, will now anchor Goodwill's operations while keeping a significant commercial property active in town.
   

• Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors, The Guilford Foundation Donate Over $2K To Support Student Meals (patch.com) — Local groups in Guilford have pooled more than $2,700 to help cover school meal costs for students whose families struggle but may not qualify for free or reduced-price programs. Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors and The Guilford Foundation coordinated member donations and matching funds, turning a simple idea into meaningful support for local families and schools.
   

• Redwood Logistics Launches Advisory Practice with JBF Consulting Acquisition (citybiz.co) — A Guilford-based logistics consulting firm, JBF Consulting, has been acquired by Redwood Logistics to form a new advisory practice focused on supply chain strategy, technology, and AI readiness. The deal keeps JBF's vendor-agnostic approach while plugging its team into Redwood's broader logistics platform, potentially expanding opportunities and visibility for one of Guilford's specialized tech-focused employers.
   

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    There was a book fair in Guilford a few days ago, and it was such a lovely experience with so many interesting books to browse. Really enjoyed the… (Nextdoor Long Hill)
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    When I open my front door it open all away how could I tied this door doing it my self. ( tied of paying without good results can't somebody tell… (Nextdoor Long Hill)
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  • Madison Police Help Person To Safety During I-95 Overpass Incident (patch.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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