January 22, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 4
Judge Rules In Clerk’s Favor In BOE Lawsuit; Johnson Over Fichtenholtz for School Board of Education seat over a Republican chal- and has led to pointed remarks from the lenger who was certified as the winner by town’s two political committees. local election officials, but who also got fewer As part of the municipal elections held on A judge ruled against Branford Democrat votes. Nov. 4 when it came to the race to fill the Harlan Fichtenholtz’s lawsuit that asked the The decision will result in the official See Judge Rules page 9 court to certify him as the winner of a Board swearing in of a new school board member,
By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Justin Brownell will speak in Branford on Jan. 27 about overcoming a traumatic injury.......2
Time to Dance Attendees dance in the Winter Dance Party at Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio in Branford on Jan.. 17. Prior to the party studio founder Karen Pfrommer led a group lesson at the studio, located at 45 NE Industrial Road. For upcoming classes visit timetodanceballroom.com.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
The fiery end of the steamboat Lexington is the topic of Captain Morgan’s column........................12
The Hand coop girls hockey team is young but looking to improve.......14
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