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Weekly Happenings April 9 – 15

Spring gets underway this week with lots to do.

The National Weather Service forecasts seasonable temperatures this week with a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday (see seven-day outlook below). With highs in the 50s and sunshine ahead for most of the week, we can’t help but be in the spring spirit. Speaking of spring spirit, Branford Patch was hopping yesterday the origin of our bountiful and beautiful Bradford pear trees that line the . Have you taken photos of the trees? .

Before we let you get to perusing the weekly calendar at your leisure, we want to note two important events: is this week as well as a for those looking to vote in the republican primary election on April 24.

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National Weather Service Outlook

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west wind between 17 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind between 7 and 14 mph. 

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. 

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. 

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. 

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. 

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