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In today's newsletter:

  • See inside this Norwalk home with an inviting patio retreat
  • How a Norwalk barn helped launch some of theater's boldest plays.

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwalk Home With 'Great Patio Area' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — Norwalk homebuyers can check out a newly listed property at 49 Baxter Drive, featuring an updated kitchen and baths, central air, and a fenced yard. The house offers a living room with fireplace, dining room, and a great outdoor patio area for entertaining.
   

• Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,219 - Lawyers, Guns & Money (lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com) — Lucille Lortel's legacy in Norwalk centers on the White Barn Theater she opened on her family's land in 1947, turning it into a launchpad for major plays before they hit New York. This reflective piece traces her path from Broadway actress to influential producer, highlighting how her Norwalk venue quietly shaped American theater for decades.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Six American records fall on day two of 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships (usparaswimming.org)

Westport

  • From war to Westport: Ukrainian leaders to address Rotary meeting (westportjournal.com)
  • State police clear suspicious luggage at Connecticut park before 9/11 memorial ride (ctpost.com)
  • Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 (cbsnews.com)

Fairfield

  • Fairfield ZBA To Review Accessory Dwelling Unit, Beach-Area Garage & Home Projects (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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