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🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 30, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026

Also, don't miss Welcome to the Shoreline Men Over Sixty (SMOS) mtg on Jan 9, 2026 on the Branford Patch calendar

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Hi there, Branford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who Branford police charged over the past week
  • Teen drawing workshop brings new creative energy to Branford
  • How is Branford wrestling stacking up in the SCC so far?

Also on today's calendar: Welcome to the Shoreline Men Over Sixty (SMOS) mtg on Jan 9, 2026 and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: A morning shower; breezy, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 46, low: 32.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 30, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 (patch.com) — Branford residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, with officers logging several arrests between Dec. 30 and Jan. 6 on charges ranging from breach of peace to assault and DUI-related offenses. The report emphasizes that all individuals are presumed innocent and that the listed charges are only allegations at this stage.
   

• Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance Hosts Teen Drawing Workshop With Artist Edith Reynolds Jan. 19 (patch.com) — Young artists in Branford have a chance to build drawing skills at a Jan. 19 workshop hosted by the Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance on Main Street. Led by artist Edith Reynolds, the small-group class for ages 12 to 18 covers line, shading, and perspective, with materials included for a $10 fee and advance registration required.
   

• Connecticut wrestling standings: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (ctwrestling.com) — Branford’s wrestling team is off to a 4-3 overall start and sits in the SCC Housatonic Division with Amity, Xavier, and Jonathan Law as of Monday’s standings. The roundup also tracks records for dozens of other high school, prep, and college wrestling programs across Connecticut, offering a broad snapshot of the state’s mat action.
   

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