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Town Opens Warming Centers As Arctic Blast Grips Area
The Community House, and James Blackstone and Willoughby Wallace memorial libraries are open for specific hours now through Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Longtime journalist covering New Haven, Branford, and East Haven part time.
The Community House, and James Blackstone and Willoughby Wallace memorial libraries are open for specific hours now through Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The early morning fire at the Transfer Station Nov. 30 shuttered the facility for days, but after "working diligently," it has reopened.
The town's annual Tree Lighting is Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Town-owned Augur property, 290 Forest Road.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
"Our men and women in blue risk their lives to keep us safe. That sacrifice, and that of their families, deserves our utmost respect:" Cohen
1,000 city kids are expected at the holiday event that includes arts & crafts, cookie decorating, photo opps, special gifts for every child.
Christopher Brainard, 36, leaves a wife, two children. Fire chief John Alston ordered all department flags lowered to half-staff for 30 days
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Armed with a search warrant, police seized an AR-15 rifle, Glock pistol, and drugs including cocaine and oxycodone, packaging materials: PD
Sponsored by MLK Heritage Foundation, Branford Schools, the breakfast brings together hundreds for a morning of food, music, inspiration.
For the first winter weather event of the season, Public Works fired up its red fleet, adorned with kids' handprints.
Scam callers claimed to be an East Haven officer, and even East Haven police chief, and attempted to get their banking information: PD
Despite working diligently to reopen as quickly, safely as possible," repairs, cleanup isn't complete, so Transfer Station remains closed.
Follow 'no parking' rules/bans to the letter, keep sidewalks/driveways clear, make sure mailboxes are accessible.
The Symphony's "holly jolly" holiday family-friendly concerts has performances around the state in December.
Feeding Families Foundation, supported by Michael Pollack, New Haven Pizza Club, provides free caregiver meals at 6 hospitals in 5 states.
Masked individuals confronted the first officer, sprayed and threw a fire extinguisher at his cruiser, lit fireworks, and kicked the car: PD
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Wanna know what love is? Let 'em show you! Branford HS singers back up classic rock band on hit, 'I Want To Know What Love Is' at concert.
Wanna know what love is? Let 'em show you! Branford HS singers back up classic rock band on hit, 'I Want To Know What Love Is' at concert.