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🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, 2025

Also check out John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan 3rd & 10th 2026 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:

  • See who Branford police charged in the past week
  • How Branford firefighters saved eight chickens on Cut In Two Island
  • How Branford veterans are keeping local seniors warm this winter

Also on today's calendar: John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan 3rd & 10th 2026 and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Branfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Diane P.!

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Branfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy with plenty of sun, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 21.
  • Friday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, 2025 (patch.com) — Branford residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity from Dec. 16–23, including multiple local arrests on charges ranging from disorderly conduct and threatening to DUI and failure to appear. The log lists each person’s age, town of residence, and alleged offenses, while reminding readers that all charges are allegations and those named are presumed innocent.
   

• Branford Firefighters Douse Chicken Coop Fire On Cut In Two Island, Part of Thimble Island Archipelago (patch.com) — Branford firefighters quickly knocked down a chicken coop fire on Cut In Two Island in the Thimble Islands, preventing it from spreading and injuring anyone. Crews juggled multiple calls, deployed fire boats from the Branford River and Stony Creek, and confirmed all eight chickens survived. The department is working with Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter to temporarily relocate the birds.
   

• Connecticut nonprofit donates blankets to senior veterans in Branford (wtnh.com) — Senior veterans in Branford just received new blankets thanks to fellow local veterans and the Shoreline Veterans Corporation’s “Snuggles for Shoreline Seniors” drive. Volunteers delivered seven blankets to veterans at Orchard House Medical Adult Day Care Center, stressing that community support can fill gaps left by formal assistance programs. Residents can donate through the nonprofit’s website.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Debra Ann Palmese (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • James E. Trapp, Jr, 70 of Branford and Milford, CT passed away on December 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Annual John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up January 3rd and 10th, 2026 —Tabor Lutheran Church Read on Patch
  • Marie (Mirto) Dogolo obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • Big Y posted a job opening for Custodian in Branford. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0692 in East Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • Carrier 'Full Of Adult Cats' Left At East Haven Animal Shelter, Staff Hope To ID Person (patch.com)
  • Seymour Police Searching For Hit-And-Run Driver (newhavenindependent.org)

North Branford

  • Fuel assistance to continue for CT families after oversight of New Opportunities ordered (stamfordadvocate.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: I got tired of the hole business.
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