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In today's newsletter:

  • How the newly reopened Judd Road bridge changes your Monroe commute

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe Police Reports: A one-car-crash on Pastors Walk, Judd Road bridge opens (themonroesun.com) — Monroe drivers should know the Judd Road bridge near the Easton line has reopened after months of construction, with the project fully funded by grants and led by Monroe-based Nagy Brothers Construction. Police also reported a one-car crash on Pastors Walk involving a Newtown teen who lost control on a downhill curve, resulting in significant vehicle damage but no major injuries reported.
   

📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Teachers / Administrators Convocation - Opening Day (Staff Only)
    Stratford School District 490 Chapel St, Stratford, CT 06614, USA
    8:00 am
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Stratford School District 1000 E Broadway, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
    7:15 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Meet and Greet
    Stratford Academy Johnson House School 719 Birdseye St, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Fall Festival →
    Second Company Governor's Horse Guard, 4 Wildlife Dr, Newtown
    11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Kindergarten Back to School Story Time for Incoming Kindergarteners
    Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
    3:00 pm
  • Derby Police Commission - Special Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings Derby Police Department at 125 Water Street, Derby, Connecticut 06418
    6:00 pm
  • MTL Writers' Workshop (In-Person)
    Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
    6:30 pm
  • POSTPONED: Another Look Book Club
    Derby Neck Library 307 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
    6:30 pm
  • Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
    Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Convocation
    Shelton Public Schools 382 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
    7:45 am
  • Shuffle the Tiles! Summer Mah Jongg Lessons (In-Person)
    Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Estate Sale.
    Lawn equipment, LOTS of tools, power tools, furniture, house hold misc, video games, bikes, outdoor furniture, Weber grill. 8/22-8/23 10am-4pm (Nextdoor Hills of Monroe/ Rte 25)
  • I want to thank everyone who responded to my post about About needing a company to dump my stuff after I move.
    I have found somebody and just want to say thank you to those who respond. (Nextdoor Wolfe Park)
  • Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Sales Representative in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Randstad posted a job opening for Janitor - now hiring in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Shelton police ask for public's help finding 73-year-old man missing for a week (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • How much rain fell in Connecticut from Thursday's storms? (sheltonherald.com)
  • Bard Associates Inc. Acquires New Holdings in Acme United Co. $ACU (marketbeat.com)

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