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  • How Fairfield's $495M plan could change flooding in your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Learn about our secular Bar & Bat Mitzvah program and 39 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A little rain, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After major storms, Fairfield leaders want $495 million capital plan to prioritize flood mitigation (ctpost.com) — Fairfield officials are debating a $495 million, 10-year capital plan and whether to shift more money toward flood mitigation after two recent storms caused widespread flash flooding across town. Leaders are weighing bridge, culvert, school and drainage projects while urging residents to report damage so Fairfield County can qualify for state and federal aid.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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