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What's up Norwich! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Norwich neighborhoods saw arrests in this week's police log?
  • How 21 residents will help steer Norwich's biggest upcoming decisions
  • Norwich officer charged after investigators question his workers' comp claims

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police logs - Aug. 26, 2026 (theday.com) — Recent police logs list several Norwich-area arrests, including charges ranging from disorderly conduct and assault to probation violations and driving under the influence. The report also notes Norwich residents charged by state police in nearby towns. Remember, these are arrests only, and outcomes are determined later in court.
   

2. Norwich mayor hosts first community interest panel (theday.com) — Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh has launched a 21-member Community Interest Panel to give him regular, diverse feedback on major city projects and policies. Meeting quarterly at City Hall, residents discussed issues like homelessness and upcoming initiatives including new schools, park upgrades, downtown housing, and the Occum Industrial Center, aiming to shape how Norwich grows and tackles its challenges.
   

3. Norwich police officer accused of faking injury to collect workers' comp (wfsb.com) — A Norwich police officer is charged with allegedly collecting workers' compensation from the city while a doctor had cleared him to pass a demanding police fitness test for another job. Investigators say he continued receiving disability benefits tied to a knee injury even after demonstrating full physical ability, and he's now due in Norwich Superior Court following his arrest.
   

4. I-95 Northbound Traffic Shift (ct.gov) — A major traffic shift on I-95 northbound over the Gold Star Memorial Bridge begins Friday night, moving vehicles into two center lanes for about two years during bridge deck work. The long-term project is run by CTDOT's District 2 office in Norwich, so local residents who commute through the area should expect changing patterns and slower travel.
   

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Ok Norwich! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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