Community Corner
Branford This Week
Learn something new, help plan where the new Public Works Facility will be, protect yourself against identity theft, and plan ahead!
Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought
This quote from Anne Frank is a good one to ponder as we start a new work week. “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Here are a few things going on in town to help us make the world a better place.
Monday, May 16
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, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Free
Sports related concussions are on the rise and young athletes are particularly susceptible to problems because their brains are still forming. Come to this discussion to learn more about this important issue. Dr. Stephanie Arlis-Mayor, a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with the Center for Orthopaedics, will present this seminar.
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Tuesday, May 17
, 7:30 p.m.
The public is invited to voice their opinion as the Public Works Committee considers seven parcels of land for the permanent site of the new Public Works Facility. Please attend and be heard!
Wednesday, May 18
, 29 School Ground Road; 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; $10
Woodwinds, Dow Realty and Fed Ex Office are sponsoring the second annual Branford Chamber of “Celebration of Success.” Twelve businesses will be recognized for their continued success throughout the recent difficult economic times. Keynote speaker will be William Dowling, CEO of the New Britain Rock Cats and General Counsel to the New York Yankees. Call 203-488-5500, email Ed at ed@branfordct.com or visit www.branfordct.com for more information.
Friday, May 20
239 North Main Street (Across the street from Tommy Sullivan’s); 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce has The Shredding Source coming to shred documents ($6 per trash bag), hard drives ($8 each) and for computer disposal ($10 each). Protect your privacy and support our Chamber of Commerce at the same time! will collect cans and bottles and Goodwill Industries will have a collection box for small items and used clothing.
Plan Ahead
Thursday, May 26
Branford Historical Society Annual Dinner: Churchill in New England
Support our local historical society! The Branford Historical Society annual dinner will feature a lecture and magic lantern show by Joseph L. Hern about Sir Winston Churchill visiting New England. For more information call 203-488-8755; tickets: $32 per person. This promises to be a very interesting event.
