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Spotted on the Madison calendar: 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Daniel Hand stacked up against other Connecticut high schools

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Daniel Hand High School Among Top 20 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com) — Madison's Daniel Hand High School has been ranked the 17th-best public high school in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report, and 828th nationwide. The ranking highlights strong state test performance and college readiness, along with how well the school serves underserved students and supports AP and IB participation.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Madison Beach and Recreation Multi-sports Camp Final Week of 2026 —Carrie Gazda Read on Patch
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  • REBOOT with Chris Stefanick Coming to Madison —St Margaret Church Confirmation Program Read on Patch
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    currently in need of a reputable electrician….job is not a large project. Someone preferably in the general vicinity of Madison Ct Thank you! (Nextdoor Blinnshed Road)
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    We have to replace our washer and the lever/valve to shut off the water to the washer is broken. Thanks! (Nextdoor Buckhill/Shepherds/Doe)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Madison. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

North Branford

  • North Branford man extradited from New York in $28K fraud scheme (wfsb.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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