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🌱 Patch AM: Looking for senior care work close to home in Monroe?

Coming up: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes on the Monroe Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Monroe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Looking for senior care work close to home in Monroe?

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Page 0 - Top Senior Care Jobs in Middlebury, CT (care.com) — If you're looking for senior care work in Monroe, this listing highlights open positions in town alongside similar jobs in nearby communities like Waterbury, Southbury, and Ansonia. It's essentially a regional directory, but Monroe is specifically included, making it useful if you want caregiving work close to home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent (wtnh.com)
  • See how much rain has fallen in Connecticut in the past 24 hours as sunny holiday weather returns (sheltonherald.com)

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Ok Monroe! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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