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🌱 Patch AM: Downed Tree Damages Utility Pole, Section Of Madison Still Without Power: Town

Coming up on the Madison Patch calendar: Apple Pi Robotics Open House

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Tree damage leaves parts of downtown Madison in the dark
  • Can Daniel Hand's young Tigers deliver Madison another state football title?

Also on today's calendar: Apple Pi Robotics Open House and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downed Tree Damages Utility Pole, Section Of Madison Still Without Power: Town (patch.com) — Madison residents are dealing with lingering power outages after a tree knocked down a utility pole on Boston Post Road, cutting electricity to parts of downtown. While the road has reopened and many customers have power back, hundreds still face evening restoration times. The town urges people to plan ahead when visiting downtown businesses, and notes Scranton Library is open but without elevator service.
   

• Daniel Hand eyes third state title in four years as new season begins (wfsb.com) — Madison's Daniel Hand Tigers kick off the 2026 football season chasing their third state title in four years and the program's 16th overall. Coaches and players describe a young but confident roster, with new starters stepping into key roles and the town's strong football tradition driving expectations as they open on the road in Rhode Island.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Country School Begins Its 71st Year —Teresa Sullivan Read on Patch
  • Check out my new group: Clutter bugs - Declutter Everyone who is interested is welcome to join.
    Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/xwpqh5cha/ (Nextdoor Madison Town Green)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Guilford. Apply here.
  • Jacent Strategic Merchandising posted a job opening for Merchandiser Bonus Included in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

  • Hamden Girls Volleyball Edges Guilford In Season Opener: PHOTOS (patch.com)

Clinton

  • Clinton Voters To Decide $3.32 Million For Library, Roads And Town Equipment (patch.com)

Ok Madison! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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