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Hi there, Monroe! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes at September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes
  • Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop
  • My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention at Trumbull Town Green

... and check out 20 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Any caretaker/ groundskeeper opportunities available in the area.
    Can live in / on the property and take care of the grounds. Work full time but also do lawn care . Short term is fine. (Nextdoor East Village)
  • And home owners or landlords have an empty house or in-law to rent?
    I am looking for a short term rental in the Monroe - Newtown - Shelton area. I can offer property maintenance in return for reduced rent. Why have a… (Nextdoor East Village)
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Trumbull. Apply here.
  • 203 Pet Service posted a job opening for Dog Walker / Pet Sitter Stratford, Fairfield, Westport, Weston in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men make a run at ending a Grand Slam drought (wtnh.com)
  • 179,760 Shares in Acme United Co. $ACU Bought by BlackRock Inc. (marketbeat.com)
  • Legal & General Group Plc Invests $2.79 Million in Edgewell Personal Care Company $EPC (marketbeat.com)

Trumbull

  • HAMDEN SCOOP: Ross Dress for Less plans 10/10 opening in Hamden! (theconnecticutscoop.com)
  • Connecticut residents wage legal fight against state's IQ requirements for disability services (trumbulltimes.com)
  • Person found dead in burning car at Bridgeport park identified as Trumbull mother, police say (ctpost.com)

Newtown

  • How Did Newtown Students Score On State Tests? See 2025-26 Results (patch.com)

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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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