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Coffee in hand, Branford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Branford officials warn drivers to avoid flooded roads and hidden hazards
  • State funding strengthens Branford Food Pantry’s lifeline for hungry neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ BUNDLE-UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS! $ and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Breezy and colder, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 23.
  • Monday: Sunny, windy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Emergency Management Office Cautions Folks About Flooding (patch.com) — Branford’s emergency management office is warning residents, walkers, and drivers about flooding now affecting multiple areas of town, stressing that even shallow moving water can be deadly. Locals are urged never to drive through flooded roads or around barricades, to find alternate routes, and to closely follow weather alerts so they can avoid hidden hazards and fast-changing conditions.
   

• State Bond Commission's $100K For Branford Food Pantry Welcomed by Legislators (patch.com) — Branford residents will see a boost to local hunger relief after the State Bond Commission approved $100,000 to upgrade the Branford Food Pantry’s conveyor system and flooring. Local legislators say the improvements will help the all-volunteer pantry safely move thousands of pounds of food each week to more than 200 Branford households struggling with food insecurity.
   

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