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🌱 Patch AM: What's Opening In Branford? A Look At New Businesses

Spotted on the Branford calendar: Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ TREAT YOURSELF TO RELIEF $

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What's up Branford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which new businesses are setting up shop in Branford
  • Meet the new Branford officer you’ll soon see on patrol

Also on today's calendar: Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ TREAT YOURSELF TO RELIEF $ and 10 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 34, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's Opening In Branford? A Look At New Businesses (patch.com) — Branford residents can look forward to several new businesses that recently registered with the state and are preparing to open locally. Covering filings from late November through Christmas Day 2025, the report highlights fresh additions to the town’s commercial scene and signals continued economic activity in Branford.
   

• Meet Branford's Newest Police Officer, Sophia Papa (patch.com) — Branford is welcoming a new police officer, Sophia Papa, who brings a criminal justice degree from Endicott College and internship experience with North Haven police and the DEA in Boston. The Branford Police Department is encouraging residents to greet her on patrol and wishing her a safe, successful career serving the town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Branford

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Parcella (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Annual John Wilkinson Memorial Christmas Tree Pick-Up this Saturday! (1/3 & 1/10) —Tabor Lutheran Church Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Tony was LOST on December 28, 2025 in Branford, CT 06405 near Laurel hill, brushy plain, snake hill Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Jefferson Road)
  • Another strip down, barrier coat, with a base coat of red and topcoat of blue then all you have to do for next 3-5 yrs is only touchups if you see the red popping through anywhere.
    Too many boats have coat after coat after coat of bottom paint. Stripping it off or sodablasting it and applying approx 3-4 coats of barrier and 3… (Nextdoor Branford Point)
  • Marrakech, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Care Workers Needed!1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts! in Branford. Apply here.
  • Actalent posted a job opening for Medical Office Assistant in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Haven

  • Connecticut hikers starting 2026 with trip to Sleeping Giant (wtnh.com)
  • Connecticut Woman Stuck in Crypto Scam (aarp.org)
  • Old Lyme only pharmacy to close this month (theday.com)

Guilford

  • Runners start 2026 with 40th annual Frosty 5K in Guilford (wtnh.com)

West Haven

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 kept throwing out all the W’s.
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