Town of Branford, CT

Town of Branford, CT Welcome to the Town of Branford, CT! For more information related to various Town departments, please visit: www.branford-ct.gov

Branford was first settled in mid-1644 as part of the New Haven Colony and officially renamed in 1653 after the Town of Brentford, England. The Town consists of several communities which have been able to maintain their unique characteristics based and geography. Branford’s Center is home to several shops, restaurants and coffee houses that line the Main Street along with the Town Green being at t

he center. The Branford Festival, road races and parades throughout the year add to the quality of life offered in a shoreline community, yet offers easy to get to and from New York, Boston and Hartford. Those who visit Branford can take in a cruise (or private charter) to our majestic archipelago of islands called the Thimble Islands (seal watching cruises are also available in the spring.) There are over fifteen town maintained parks and two beaches, hiking trails, lakes, ponds and a path to the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Branford enjoys over 20 miles of coastline with more than a dozen marinas. Having a population of approximately 28,000 and a thriving modern residential, commercial and industrial community, Branford is proud of its history, quality of life and economic vitality.

08/05/2026

***UPDATE: The contractor has pushed back their arrival to the week of August 24, 2026. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.***

The Branford Department of Public Works is pleased to announce its 2026 Road Improvement and Resurfacing Project.
The following roads are scheduled to be reclaimed and resurfaced:

- FLORENCE RD.
-ORCHARD HILL RD,

Preparation work and the initial stages of construction are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Monday, August 10, 2026, weather permitting. Paving operations will follow as the project progresses.

Motorists and residents are advised to expect minor traffic delays and occasional detours during construction. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these roadway improvements are completed.

Please Note: The Town of Branford and the Department of Public Works are not responsible for damage to irrigation systems, sprinkler heads, invisible fences, stone or brick driveway aprons, or any other private improvements located within the Town's right-of-way.

IF YOU LIVE ON ONE OF THE LISTED ROADS, PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. (SUNRISE TO SUNSET)

Please call or email the Department of Public Works with any questions.
203-488-4156 // [email protected]

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07/30/2026
07/30/2026

Branford Jazz on the Green

07/29/2026

HazWaste Central will collect household hazardous waste this Saturday. For more information on the program, a list of participating communities, and to register, visit our website. https://ow.ly/k2NO50Z7JYh

07/29/2026
07/28/2026

⚠️ FLOODWATER IS NOT A PLAYGROUND ⚠️
With heavy rain and flooding affecting portions of our community, Branford Emergency Management in collaboration with the East Shore District Health Department want to remind everyone of a serious but often overlooked danger:
Please keep children—and adults—out of floodwater.
Floodwater can contain far more than rainwater. It may be contaminated with:
• Raw sewage and wastewater
• Human and animal f***s
• Bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens
• Household chemicals and hazardous substances
• Oil, gasoline, and other pollutants
• Sharp objects, broken glass, and other debris
• Hidden hazards such as open drains, submerged obstacles, and electrical dangers
You cannot determine whether floodwater is safe simply by looking at it. Even water that appears clean may be contaminated.
Allowing children to play, swim, wade, or splash in floodwater can expose them to serious illness, injury, and potentially life-threatening hazards. Children are especially vulnerable because they may accidentally swallow the water or have cuts and scrapes that allow contaminants to enter the body.
Please keep children away from flooded streets, yards, drainage areas, streams, and other standing or moving water until the area has been determined to be safe.
Turn around. Don’t drown. And keep children out of floodwater.
A few minutes of fun is not worth the risk of exposure to sewage, dangerous bacteria, chemicals, hidden debris, or electrical hazards.
When it comes to floodwater, if you don't know what's in it, assume it's contaminated.
Please share this message with your family, friends, and neighbors. 🌧️🌊

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07/24/2026

Effective July 24, 2026, all public beaches have been reopened for swimming. Shellfish beds remain closed.

Learn more about our beach and bathing water program by visiting our website https://esdhd.org/beach-water-bathing/

07/22/2026

The Health District conducts weekly beach water testing throughout the summer months. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established bacterial standards for marine beaches to determine acceptable levels. If one sample exceeds the acceptable limit, a re-sample is taken to determine if the beac...

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