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🌱 How will Salem’s preserved lands change under the Avalonia merger?

Salem, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Salem! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Salem’s preserved lands change under the Avalonia merger?
  • What does Salem gain from the new regional animal shelter deal?

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Truck and Tractor Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Warm with sun, some clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avalonia may merge with two small land trusts (theday.com) — Salem residents should know that the Salem Land Trust is poised to merge into Avalonia Land Conservancy, a move that would shift ownership and management of local preserved lands while bringing in paid staff support. The merger, already approved by Salem’s board and members, is expected to streamline finances, strengthen stewardship of places like Walden Preserve, and help secure larger conservation grants for the town’s open space.
   

• Lamont makes the rounds in Eastern Connecticut (theday.com) — Salem is part of a cost-saving partnership with Montville, Colchester and Bozrah to share a new regional animal control facility that Gov. Ned Lamont toured this week. During his Eastern Connecticut swing, Lamont also highlighted new state incentives for police and firefighters and backed Montville’s revitalization and trail plans, which could influence future regional funding and services affecting Salem residents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Property Transactions 6-12-26 (theday.com)

Waterford

  • Ground broken on $13M domestic violence victim support center in Waterford (theday.com)

Ok Salem! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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