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Coming up: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes on the Danbury Patch calendar

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Good morning Danbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Danbury students stacked up on 2025-26 state tests
  • How you can tee off for WCSU scholarships at Richter Park

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Did Danbury Students Score On State Tests? See 2025-26 Results (patch.com) — Danbury families can now see how local students performed on the 2025-26 state English and math tests, with proficiency rates trailing statewide averages in both subjects. The new data, based on Smarter Balanced exams for grades 3-8, also highlights Connecticut's broader post-pandemic academic recovery and improving student attendance, offering context for Danbury's results.
   

• 40th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament (westfaironline.com) — Danbury golfers and WCSU alumni are invited to the 40th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament at Richter Park on Monday, September 14, running from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event raises scholarship funds for WCSU students, with options to play, sponsor, or simply support the cause, and includes new on-course challenges and a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Garage sale
    Sunday 9/6 and Monday 9/7 9am Old Ridgebury Rd @ Benson Dr. Houseware : Kitchen, Dining, and seasonal decorations. Collectibles : Disney parks,… (Nextdoor Danbury)
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    Please Help Us Find Our Cat Lost On 9/4/26 Near Boulevard close to Moose Lodge Nearest cross street Kenosia Danbury (Nextdoor Federal / Morgan)
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🗞 Nearby News

Brookfield

  • 133,896 Shares in Photronics, Inc. $PLAB Bought by Legal & General Group Plc (marketbeat.com)
  • What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC girls swimming and diving season (ctpost.com)

Ridgefield

Newtown

  • How Did Newtown Students Score On State Tests? See 2025-26 Results (patch.com)

Ok Danbury! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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