September 18, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 38
Town Spotlights Septic System Education, Maintenance By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
The Town of Guilford continues its proactive efforts to educate residents and improve local septic systems, following the national recognition of Sept. 15–19 as “SepticSmart Week.” SepticSmart Week is an initiative by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) designed to raise awareness about the importance of proper septic system care and maintenance. Municipalities are encouraged to participate by organizing educational events, sharing resources online, and engaging residents through town websites and social media. Like communities across the country, the Guilford Board of Selectmen (BOS) officially recognized SepticSmart Week by signing a
proclamation at its July 21 meeting. The proclamation emphasized that “proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued groundwater, lakes, streams, and waterways,” and cited the EPA program as a tool for local health officials to educate residents.
Annette Melvin is welcoming all newcomers and neighbors.............2
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Dancing Into WelcomeFest Tere Luna performs Mexican folk songs and dances with guests as guitarist Val Ramos accompanies her during WelcomeFest at the Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford on Sept. 14. The free community event features live music, kindness rock painting, the interactive UNITY art project—where participants wrap yarn around poles to represent their identities—and tours of the Whitfield House, Connecticut’s oldest home.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Courier
Climbing to the Top Guilford football won its season opener last week, and girls’ cross country placed fourth in a big meet......................................14
Award-Winning Works Guilford Art League’s 77th annual Juried Exhibit and Sale is now on view........................................25
All year long we have observed growth in closed dollar volume for single family home sales across our markets. The number of homes for sale in our area is still very limited. WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH?
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