🌱 Patch AM: New Year, New North Branford Recycling/Trash Info For Residents

Good morning North Branford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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• TJ’s Launderette — (203) 484-2504
  Under New Management! Open Everyday 7am-7pm.
• joe's junk removal and more llc — (203) 535-9817
  Joe's junk removal and more llc
• Poppys Restaurant — (203) 488-0092
  Poppy‘s restaurant is now back in business after shut down .
• Branford Scouts - On The Town Green — (203) 215-1370
  The Original Branford Scouts: Youth Focused for their Future

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In today's newsletter:

• Find out how North Branford trash and recycling change in 2026

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: A morning shower; breezy, temps: high: 48, low: 31.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Year, New North Branford Recycling/Trash Info For Residents (patch.com) — North Branford residents are being pointed to updated 2026 trash and recycling details, including information on the town’s new recycling center. The brief notice directs locals to a central online resource so they can check pickup rules, schedules, and disposal guidelines for the new year.
   

📸 Around North Branford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Branford

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Wednesday January 7

• Afternoon Dance Mode
  North Branford Public Libraries , 1720 Fox Rd , North Branford
  4:30 pm

Thursday January 8

• Bowties and Books
  North Branford Public Libraries , 1720 Fox Rd , North Branford
  10:30 am
• Read with Libby
  North Branford Public Libraries , 3 Old Post Road , Northford
  5:00 pm
• East Shore District Health Dept. Board of Directors
  North Branford Town, CT Calendar North Branford, CT 06471
  5:30 pm
• Solid/Hazardous Waste Recycling Committee
  North Branford Town, CT Calendar , 909 Foxon Road , North Branford
  6:00 pm
• North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission - Public Hearing
  North Branford Town, CT Calendar , 909 Foxon Road , North Branford
  6:30 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
  North Branford Town, CT Calendar , 909 Foxon Road , North Branford
  6:30 pm
• Board of Fire Commissioners
  North Branford Town, CT Calendar , 1370 Middletown Ave , Northford
  7:00 pm

📣 North Branford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• School Building HVAC Project Committee Polson / Hand
  Madison, CT Calendar
  8:00 am
• Board of Selectmen Special Meeting
  Madison, CT Calendar , 180 Mungertown Rd , Madison
  6:00 pm
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  Madison, CT Calendar Madison, CT 06443
  6:30 pm
• Bicycle and Predestrian Advisory Committee
  Scranton Library - Lifelong Learning Room /Hybrid - Madison CT 06443
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Goldena Giacomini (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch

• Cinemark posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager in North Haven. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2925) in Guilford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Branford here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Haven

• Milford woman found with drugs after North Haven shoplifting incident, police say (nhregister.com)

Guilford

• Old Guilford Playground Equipment Gets New Life In Guatemala (patch.com)
• A 22-year-old CT native did not land a job after college. She chose to open a boutique instead. (thehour.com)

Wallingford

Ok North 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

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