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Also check out John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan 3rd & 10th 2026 on the Branford Patch calendar

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Hello Branford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan 3rd & 10th 2026
  • Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ TREAT YOURSELF TO RELIEF $ at Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton, CT
  • Benefit Concert to Celebrate the Life of Area Musician Adam Reid Ives at Park City Music Hall 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Breezy with partial sunshine, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 30, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 34 and low of 16 degrees.

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  • Annual John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up this Saturday! (1/3 & 1/10) —Tabor Lutheran Church Read on Patch
  • I don't even have anything to say about this, other than simply NO.
    just NO. Told the guy 10x he needs more batteries not wires and I'm not touching that with a 10ft pole. . Smh. He doesn't see anything wrong with it… (Nextdoor Branford Point)
  • Worst boat damage from hitting bottom I've ever seen.
    Don't drink and drive folks whether it be car, boat, motorcycle or scooter. Oof. (Nextdoor Branford Point)
  • Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers/Paraeducators - Branford, CT in Branford. Apply here.
  • Big Y posted a job opening for (Overnight) Night Crew Clerk in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • East Haven Athletes Named To 2025 All-SCC Fall Sports Teams (patch.com)
  • Connecticut hikers starting 2026 with trip to Sleeping Giant (wtnh.com)
  • 2025: The Shore Line Trolley Museum's 'Year That Mattered' (patch.com)

North Branford

  • Hiring: North Branford Police Department Seeks POSTC-Certified Police Officer To 'Join the Team' (patch.com)

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