October 23, 2025
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 43
PZC Looks at Easing Building-Height Rules By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
Residents who need to raise the height of their homes to avoid flooding damage may be getting some good news soon. At a public hearing of the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, Oct. 23, Director of Planning Michiel Wack-
ers intends to offer an amendment to current zoning rules to allow residents in flood zones to raise the height of their homes without violating regulations. He said the intention is to allow minor developments to be handled by his office at the staff level, rather than having to go through extensive hearings. “The hope there is that we create more space for the commission to work not just on
the zoning elements, but on the planning into the future,” Wackers said in an interview. When it comes to flood-zone height, a passed amendment would give private property owners the ability to elevate the height of their properties in the interest of keeping them safe. See PZC Looks page 10
Tim Gannon has gained a successful reputation as a maple syrup maker at Parmelee Farm...............2
Painting for a Cause Senior Julianne Henkel picks out stencils used to paint her parking space outside of Branford High School on Oct. 18. Henkel and other classmates paid to decorate their own parking spaces as part of a fundraising event organized by senior class advisor Shannon Carey, with proceeds going toward senior class activities. Henkel's design features a quote from Elle Woods, a character she played in the school's 2024 production of "Legally Blonde: The Musical."
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Late Season Push The Branford field hockey team won three contests last week, and football fought hard in a loss........21
Getting in the Spirit Liz Egan looks back and reflects on her greatest memories of Halloween over the years.............................24
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