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Good day Greenwich! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Several Greenwich gas stations cited in youth alcohol and tobacco checks
  • Plan now for Greenwich's family-friendly Halloween Happenings this October
  • Hollywood star drops by Old Greenwich's beloved Candy Connection again

Also on today's calendar: Zachys Cellar School: Drinking Australia and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Several Businesses Cited In Alcohol, Tobacco Compliance Checks: Greenwich Police (patch.com) — Greenwich police, working with the Greenwich Together Prevention Council, recently ran unannounced compliance checks at local gas stations and vape shops to curb underage access to tobacco, vaping products, and alcohol. Several East Putnam Avenue businesses were cited for selling to people under 21, and police are urging all Greenwich retailers to rigorously check IDs and follow state law.
   

2. Tickets On Sale For Greenwich's 'Halloween Happenings' Event (patch.com) — Families in Greenwich can start planning for Halloween Happenings, a ticketed celebration set for Oct. 23 at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. The Parks & Recreation event will offer a costume contest, games, music in Dracula's Den, and treat bags for children, with limited space making advance ticket purchases especially important for local residents.
   

3. Sydney Sweeney Visits Candy Connection In Old Greenwich (patch.com) — Residents in Old Greenwich got a bit of Hollywood sparkle when actress Sydney Sweeney stopped by Candy Connection on Sound Beach Avenue for the second time in recent months. Her visit, captured in a cheerful photo with owner Margaux Marena, follows an earlier Greenwich trip that included the Concours d'Elegance and highlighted her local ties through boyfriend and Greenwich native Scooter Braun.
   

4. Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates 50th Anniversary (patch.com) — Greenwich residents recently gathered at the Mueller Preserve to celebrate Greenwich Land Trust's 50th anniversary and its stewardship of more than 1,000 acres of local open space. Leaders outlined plans to expand the Byram River Greenway, invest in sustainable operations, and continue acquiring and caring for land, while a time capsule capturing Greenwich in 2026 was buried for opening in 2076.
   

5. $28.5M Greenwich estate with 'secret bookcase,' 'oval office' hits the market (nhregister.com) — A $28.5 million estate on North Street in Greenwich, featuring a secret-bookcase library and "oval office" room, has hit the market as one of Connecticut's priciest listings. Set on 5.22 acres with pool, spa, and wine cellar, it far exceeds the area's $2.6 million median sale price, highlighting just how hot the 06830 luxury market remains.
   

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  • The Junior League of Greenwich Announces its 2026-2027 Board of Directors —Communications Team Read on Patch
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Ok Greenwich! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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