From the First Selectperson
Anthony DaRos

On behalf of the Town, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Branford.  

Established in 1644, Branford combines the charm of a New England coastal village with the convenience of New Haven, less than ten miles away.   And with 20 miles of coastline on Long Island Sound and one of the most beautiful town greens in the state, it’s easy to find a picturesque view from almost anywhere in town.

Branford is a vital community with a strong economic base, low taxes, and excellent schools and municipal services. Ours is an established, suburban residential community with a balance of retail, commercial and industrial properties.   Located mid-way between Boston and Manhattan, we also boast excellent transportation links, whether it be interstate highways, rail or air service: we have four access points onto I-95 and are only minutes to I-91, daily commuter rail service on the Shore Line East takes us to New Haven and also connects directly to both Amtrak and Metro North, and Tweed-New Haven airport is conveniently only minutes away.

We are also proud of our first rate school system, extensive recreational facilities, state-of-the-art 911 communications center, comprehensive and interactive town website, our exemplary full-time fire and police departments, and all the other services and programs that we offer but that are too numerous to mention here.

The Town’s Economic Development Commission has a long history of working closely with the Branford Chamber of Commerce to support our business community and to promote economic opportunity.   This relationship exemplifies the strong ties between Town Hall and the Branford business community, and we invite you to become part of it.   

If we can provide you with any information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us here in Town Hall with a phone call, on our website or in person.

Once again, welcome to Branford, truly a Sound location.

Sincerely,

Anthony DaRos
First Selectperson