Branford Families

08/29/2026

Blessing of the Backpacks!

This Sunday, 8/30 during the 10am service at Trinity Episcopal Church of Branford on the Green (through the red doors)!

Bring your school gear, backpacks, teaching materials, etc. Students in all levels, teachers, faculty, staff, admins.

We want to share our earnest blessings for a safe, fruitful, and graceful school year 2026-2027.

Everyone welcome!

Come for a blessing and meet new friends.

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♥️🖤

08/24/2026

100% Our kids and our roads safety is a shared responsibility between families, law enforcement and community engagement.

Meaningful conversations at home start to build awareness about the serious and life-changing consequences of injuries related to E-riders.

As a community, we commit to enabling and supporting events that educate and reinforce a responsible culture for riders of all ages.

According to Branford Police Department:
“Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department has reported a concerning rise in e-scooter-related trauma cases, including head injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, facial injuries and fractures. Trauma and pediatric orthopedic surgeons are also sounding the alarm as emergency departments across the country continue to see serious injuries associated with e-bikes and e-scooters.”

Sharing their informational posts about the law and updated posters:

08/19/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL STRESS:

Stress in young people doesn’t always look like stress in adults. But like adults, children and teens—even those with life-altering losses—can find healthy ways to cope. Together, young people and their parents or caregivers can learn to spot the signs of excess stress and, with the right tools, manage it.

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How to manage Back to School Stress:
As the new school year approaches, it's normal for both students and parents to experience a mix of excitement and stress. Whether it's adjusting to new routines, meeting new teachers, or balancing busy schedules, taking small steps to prepare can make the transition easier. Check out the tips below for simple ways to manage back-to-school stress and help your family start the school year feeling confident and ready for success!

Thanks to Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services

https://www.apa.org/topics/children/stress

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

HEADS UP!
CLOSING FROM 9/2 to 9/21.

The Branford Food Pantry will be closed for construction from Friday, Sept. 4th to Monday Sept 21. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.

The last day for food pick up will be Tuesday, Sept. 1st.

There will be no home deliveries while we are closed.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Please share among your circles! You never know who needs this.

Branford Food Pantry

08/16/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT YMCA POOL CLOSURE 🚨

Facility deep clean starts with our pools.

📅 Competition Pool: Closed August 17–19
📅 Recreation Pool: Closed August 24–27

During these closures, we encourage you to take advantage of your YMCA membership by visiting one of our Central Connecticut Coast YMCA branches or a neighboring

Soundview Family YMCA

08/11/2026

Attention Parents with School-Age kids!

WEDNESDAY August 12 come to a special meeting at 7 P.M. about our schools:

Attend an informal presentation on the Facilities Master Plan and future funding for projects including renovations to Mary T. Murphy and Mary R. Tisko Elementary schools.

The meeting will be held at the Joe Trapasso Community House (46 Church Street, Branford).

Branford Public Schools

08/05/2026

Attention Residents of Florence and Orchard Hill Roads:
Next week starts the repaving work therefore on-street parking will not be available FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET!

Please Note: The Town of Branford and the Department of Public Works are not responsible for damage to irrigation systems, sprinkler heads, invisible fences, stone or brick driveway aprons, or any other private improvements located within the Town's right-of-way.

Please call or email the Department of Public Works with any questions.
203-488-4156 // [email protected]

Branford Department of Public Works

08/04/2026

We are facing a national blood crisis, with summer blood donations falling to a four-year low. Your help is needed now to avoid surgery delays, postponed cancer treatments and strained emergency care.

Just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Please don’t wait. Book an appointment to give blood now: https://rdcrss.org/4fQAcCu