April 2, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 14
Paddle Pub CT to Set Sail in Branford By Pam Young Correspondent
Paddle Pub CT will launch a new Branford location in late May, partnering with New England Brewing Company (NEBCO) to offer 90-minute group cruises along the Branford River and harbor.
The business has begun booking trips following a March 25 announcement, with tickets now available through its website. Passengers will board “Pier Pressure II,” a 35-foot pontoon boat with a capacity of 24 people, departing from NEBCO before cruising to the mouth of the river and into Branford Harbor.
Co-owner Colin Caplan said the Branford expansion builds on the company’s Milford operation, which has been running since 2022. “We decided to name the boat ‘Pier Pressure II’ because our first boat in the Milford See Paddle Pub CT page 10
Easter Egg Dash Children scramble across Foote Park during the annual Robert Marston Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Branford Parks and Recreation Department and American Legion Corcoran Sundquist Post #83, on March 28 in Branford. Children ages 10 and under race across the field to collect eggs filled with candy and small prizes.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Maryann Trocchio is helping students discover careers in healthcare.....................................2
Honored Three T-birds have earned all-conference accolades.............12
Remembering the Revolution A multi-part series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence kicks off......................................20
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