January 8, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 2
Branford BOF Sends DPW Appropriation Request To RTM By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
At a special Board of Finance meeting on Dec. 29 the board unanimously approved a $500,000 appropriation to pay for improvements at the temporary Department of Public Work’s facility on East Industrial Road. The RTM will need to approve the appropriation at its next meeting on Jan. 14.
Currently, Branford has a two-year lease for 30-36 East Industrial Road to temporarily house the town’s public works department until a permanent home can be found. In order to make the temporary facility adequate for use by the public works department, First Selectmen Josh Brooks told the BOF that there are required upgrades to the building the town must put in place. Brooks
said that the upgrades were needed not only for safety, but also to make sure the equipment can physically fit in the building. The appropriation approved by the BOF will be used to pay for renovations like a large garage door, a specialized HVAC system to remove carbon monoxide, new fire See Branford BOF page 11
Ken Engelman is working to ensure that local people have a chance to enjoy their turn at volunteerism.....2
New Taproom Owner Barry Labendz of Kent Falls Brewing Company poses for photos inside of their new North Branford location, the site of the former Stewards of the Land, on Nov. 28. See story on page 6.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
North Branford hockey trying to stay focused on the defensive front.....12
Trends in travel for 2026 include going with small groups and finding new places.................................19
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