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🌱 Patch AM: Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement

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Good morning to you Durham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Durham weighs fire hose funding and key town project updates
  • How a local youth services leader stole thousands meant for families.

Also on today's calendar: Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; heavy morning rain, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement (patch.com) — Durham residents are being asked to weigh in on funding up to $12,720 to replace failed fire hoses, while town officials report the latest on budget performance and key capital projects. From a library stairway shortfall to sidewalk and bridge plans, the meeting detailed how local dollars are being managed, including police staffing costs and a proposed e-bike for patrolling Durham parks and the fairgrounds.
   

• Former Connecticut nonprofit director pleads guilty to stealing $775K from 2 organizations (fox61.com) — A former executive director of Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services has pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Middlefield-based agency, which serves families in Durham and Middlefield, as well as a Windham shelter. Federal prosecutors say he diverted more than $775,000 in total and now faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for December.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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