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🌱 Patch AM: Monroe man among four charged in Fairfield home invasion case

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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:

  • Monroe man among four charged in Fairfield home invasion case

Also on today's calendar: ✨ Ethan Allen Milford End-of-Summer 25% Savings Event ✨ and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Monday: Cloudy, humid; p.m. showers, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4th suspect arrested in Fairfield home invasion (fox61.com) — A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a February home invasion in Fairfield, and three others, including a 25-year-old man from Monroe, face serious charges. Police say all four are accused of home invasion, robbery, unlawful restraint, and risking injury to minors, with bonds set in the millions as the case moves forward.
   

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    Saturday August 29
  • Needlers' Club
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