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Today In Branford: Summer Jazz Series on the Green
A quick summary of events, meetings and things to know today, Aug. 22, in Branford.

Here's a look at what's going on in Branford on Thursday, Aug. 22. What are you doing today?
Today's Happenings
- NOTE: Due to the weather, this event has been moved indoors to the Branford High School auditorium. It's the free summer concert on the green! Tonight's Summer Jazz Series features Lao Tizer. Concert begins at 6:30pm
- Today's Branford town meetings include a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners at 5pm (instead of the normal 7pm) at 45 N. Main Street. Also tonight is the Veterans Parade Committee at 7pm, 46 Church Street meeting and the Inland Wetlands Commission special meeting at 7:30pm. They will meet at the Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road.
- As always, there something going on at the Blackstone Library.
What's the Weather?
According to The National Weather Service, today in Branford we can expect "iffy" weather including scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. For tonight, more scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.ICYMI
Sometimes life gets in the way of checking out the latest great local stories so in case you missed it, here's a recap:- There's a new business in town! Welcome Studio D A Salon
- Branford Obituaries: DeNezzo and Filardi
- Branford Police Blotter, Aug. 8
- Branford's Megan Mcauliffe Identified As Victim Of Fatal Accident
- Branford Legion Finishes 2013 Season in American Legion World Series
- Connecticut Tax Free Shopping Week is this week
- When Does School Start in Branford for 2013-14?
On Our Boards
Here's a look at what your neighbors are sharing on Branford Patch's Boards. Feel free to jump in and post, too!- Tinysports programs are being offered at the Connecticut Sportsplex
- Visual Journaling for Middle-Schoolers at Tabor Community Arts Center
- Shoreline Village CTSeeking Executive Director of nonprofit senior citizens' membership organization
- Calling all cheerleaders: Cheer for Dana-Farber
- Caithness Paperweight BLAZE
- Branford Compassion Club's 2 for 1 Black Cat Adoption…
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