September 18, 2025
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 38
Branford Proclaims ‘Sun Shines on Branford’ Day Sept. 20 By Pam Johnson Sound Senior Staff Writer
In advance of “Sun Shines on Branford” day on Saturday, Sept. 20, a proclamation was read at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting Sept. 3 inviting the community to join in the town-wide celebration and take action to adopt clean energy practices. As previously reported, this grassroots event was organized by residents Marge and
David Schneider, who collaborated with local groups and organizations to present free activities, educational sessions, music, and more celebrating solar energy and its benefits, with a focus on renewable and sustainable resources. The Schneiders invite the community to experience the inaugural “Sun Shines on Branford” day, noting it is “an all-ages, townwide festival” and “the event will focus on the celebration of our sun and the urgent need to
transition to clean, safe, inexpensive, renewable solar energy.” In Branford, the celebration stretches from early morning into night. Among the participating organizations offering one or more programs are the Blackstone Library, Branford Land Trust, Branford Community Garden, Branford Conservation Commission, Harrison House (Branford Historical
Kali Penders is focused on helping young bodies and future grow stronger........................................2
See Branford Proclaims page 6
5-5-5 Firefighter EMT Harold Barringham (far left) stands with Firefighter EMT Nathan Dornfeld as Dornfeld tolls the bells 5-5-5 on the Branford Town Green on Sept. 11, 2025, during a ceremony commemorating the lives lost, those who served, and those who carry on following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The traditional 5-5-5 bell tolling honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, a custom dating back to telegraph fire alarm systems that transmitted the signal when a firefighter died in the line of duty. The town’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony marks the 24th anniversary of the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Ups and Downs The Branford volleyball team lost two matches last week, and field hockey won twice........................10
Award-Winning Works Guilford Art League’s 77th annual Juried Exhibit and Sale is now on view........................................21
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