North Branford Sets Public Budget Hearing for March 31, Referendum May 12
North Branford holds a 2026-27 budget public hearing March 31 at the high school cafeteria, with voters to decide the final plan at a May 12 referendum.
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Branford Police Collect 5,000 Diapers for Shoreline Families in Annual Drive
Branford Police collected nearly 5,000 diapers and wipes in the 2026 Shoreline Law Enforcement Diaper Drive, benefiting local families through Bare Necessities, Inc.
Branford Police Blotter: 6 Arrested on Strangulation, ID Theft Charges
6 arrested in Branford, Feb. 24–March 3, 2026, on charges from strangulation to identity theft. Suspects from 4 towns including North Branford, Clinton.
Branford's Blackstone Library Offers Free Tech Help Every Tuesday
Branford's Blackstone Library offers free one-on-one Tech Help Tuesdays — drop-in sessions, 10am–noon, for help with devices, apps, and software. No registration required.
Branford Government Roundup: BOE Considers BHS Roof Replacement
Branford saw a full week of government activity March 2–5, 2026, with more than ten boards and commissions convening. The Board of Education voted in special session on authorizing BHS roof replacement plans, while the Board of Finance held a special meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled for a public hearing tonight.
Branford Seeks First Appointed Town Clerk After Lisa Arpin's 12-Year Tenure
Branford is searching for its first appointed town clerk after Lisa Arpin's 12-year tenure ended January 5. The position pays $81,000 to $90,917.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at North Branford Group Home; Worker Arrested
A lawsuit alleges abuse of two non-verbal, disabled residents at a North Branford group home run by Resources for Human Development. The accused worker was arrested in December.
North Branford Volunteer Firefighter Anthony Esposito Named Hometown Hero
Anthony Esposito, a North Branford volunteer firefighter since 1975, has been named the 2026 Hometown Hero by the Shoreline Chamber. He used the honor to call for new volunteer recruits.
Branford Short-Term Rental Registration Opens March 1 With New Requirements
Branford's short-term rental registration opens March 1, 2026, requiring Airbnb and Vrbo owners to register through OpenGov. Annual permits take effect May 1.
Branford BOE Nears FY27 Budget Vote as $69M Spending Plan Takes Shape
Branford's Board of Education reviewed its $69.1 million operating budget at a February 11 workshop, with health insurance costs running over budget, $10.9 million in BHS capital projects advancing, and a potential FY27 budget vote approaching.
North Branford Meeting Roundup: Blueprint Committee Cancels Again, BOE Policy Work Continues
North Branford's Blueprint Committee canceled its Feb. 26 meeting for the second time in a row. The BOE continues policy and budget work heading into March.
North Branford BOE Subcommittee Advances Literacy Initiative for Elementary Schools
The North Branford BOE's Curriculum & Instruction Subcommittee voted Feb. 19 to advance a new literacy initiative for elementary schools. The district's students already outpace state reading averages, but details on the proposal remain limited ahead of full board review.