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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Bethel builder is helping reshape nearby Sandy Hook’s center

Also, don't miss Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes on the Bethel Patch calendar

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Hi Bethel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Bethel builder is helping reshape nearby Sandy Hook's center

Also on today's calendar: Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes and 16 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: A little rain; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Sunday: A touch of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Once a 'polluted and blighted eyesore,' Sandy Hook site inspires vision for 20 workforce apartments (nhregister.com) — A long-contaminated Sandy Hook industrial site is being rezoned to allow up to 20 workforce apartments, part of a broader push to revitalize the village center. Local officials and residents largely support turning the brownfield into below-market housing for municipal workers, while a Bethel builder is already involved in another nearby mixed-use project. The zone change has been unanimously approved, with cleanup and development details still to come.
   

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  • Marcos and his team did a wonderful job skimming my very un-smooth wall.
    I couldn't believe how smooth it came out. They were clean, polite, and responsive! (Nextdoor Bethel, CT)
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    Thank you all that expressed interest in DM. No more DM please. I'm looking for a drywaller to do some finishing drywall work for our kitchen and… (Nextdoor Bethel, CT)
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  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Part Time in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

  • Danbury Company Reports Positive Results In Lung Disease Drug Trial (patch.com)
  • Danbury's Weekend Lineup: A Global Concert, An Irish Festival And Live Acoustics (patch.com)

Newtown

  • Newtown Democratic Town Committee Announces 'An Evening For Blue' Honoring Jim Gaston (newtownbee.com)
  • Boys' Golfers Tee Off (newtownbee.com)

Ok Bethel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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