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Hey there, Groton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bad did the nor'easter flooding get at Eastern Point Beach?
  • Bluff Point closed and 46 mph gusts: how Groton is faring.
  • What do the fraud charges mean for Groton's public housing funds?

Also on today's calendar: Wild Mushroom Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nor'easter floods several areas in Groton (fox61.com) — Flooding from the weekend nor'easter has swamped Eastern Point Beach's parking lot and nearby waterfront streets in Groton, forcing park staff to clear out onlookers for safety. Some residents have already lost power and are riding out the storm by checking on family, grabbing supplies, and watching the unusually high surf along the shoreline.
   

2. Connecticut nor'easter live updates: Power outages span the state, high wind warning expands (stamfordadvocate.com) — Groton residents are seeing nor'easter impacts close to home, with Bluff Point State Park closed due to flooding and wind gusts in town already topping 45 mph. Power outages are scattered statewide, shoreline flooding is affecting several communities, and officials urge people to avoid downed wires, limit travel, and watch for additional high winds and high tides through Sunday.
   

3. Middlebury man charged with federal fraud, money laundering (bee-news.com) — Groton residents should know that the former executive director overseeing the Groton Housing Authority is facing federal fraud and money laundering charges tied to a multimillion‑dollar loan and alleged misuse of housing funds. Prosecutors say he diverted money and used Groton housing entities' funds toward the loan, while authorities stress he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

4. These 8 Connecticut Towns Are So Overrun By Tourists That Locals Steer Clear Of The Center (takingthekids.com) — Mystic's busy downtown, partly in Groton, becomes so crowded in summer that many locals avoid the drawbridge area and main streets during peak hours. The guide suggests timing visits for quieter fall mornings, using back roads, and exploring nearby spots like Enders Island and B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill to enjoy the area without the crush of tourists.
   

5. Data centers and health. A UConn professor weighs in on the controversy. (courant.com) — Groton is among several Connecticut towns that have paused new data center construction amid worries about pollution, water use, and noise. A UConn health economist explains how these facilities' huge energy demands, diesel backup generators, and water consumption can worsen air quality, strain local resources, and deepen health disparities, while also outlining cleaner technologies that could make future projects more sustainable.
   

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