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Hello Trumbull! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Trumbull resident accused in armed robbery at Shelton store
  • How a Trumbull contractor ended up facing a felony larceny charge
  • See how a Trumbull coach helped shape this week's soccer rankings

Also on today's calendar: Large Estate Sale - Weston and 33 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trumbull Man Charged In Connection With Armed Robbery In Shelton: Police (patch.com) — Residents in Trumbull may be alarmed to learn that a 54-year-old man from their town has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a business in nearby Shelton. Police say he allegedly pointed what looked like a handgun at a cashier, fled with cash, and was arrested hours later with clothing, money, and a facsimile firearm recovered; he is being held on a high bond and faces multiple serious charges.
   

• Trumbull Man Accused Of Taking $42,000 In Payments For Work Never Done In Fairfield: Police (patch.com) — A Trumbull man who owns a home-improvement company is accused of taking more than $42,000 from a Fairfield homeowner for siding and window work that police say was never started. He faces a felony larceny charge and a contract violation, has posted bond, and says he plans to repay the client, with a court date set in Bridgeport on October 30.
   

• Connecticut high school boys soccer Week 3 coaches polls: Staples and Tolland still lead the way (ctinsider.com) — Connecticut's latest boys soccer coaches' polls keep Staples and Tolland on top, but Trumbull still has a voice in the rankings through coach Sil Vitello among the LL/L voters. The polls highlight which programs are surging statewide, including Fairfield Prep and Bethel, and give Trumbull fans a sense of how their local coaching perspective shapes the statewide picture.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TKSMC Golf Results —Mark Nacovitch Read on Patch
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center Blood Drive on Monday —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • TKSMC Tuesday Morning Mens Bowling League —Mark Nacovitch Read on Patch
  • 6 Healthy Ways to Use Your Apple-Picking Haul —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
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    It's for 5 days, second week in October, in Trumbull. Would need someone to come by throughout the day for a couple hours at a time so would prefer… (Nextdoor Tashua)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport seeks new investment for East End through state corridor program (hartfordbusiness.com)
  • Bringing the Roaring '20s to life on stage: Connecticut choreographer talks 'The Great Gatsby' (wtnh.com)
  • Woman races time in bid to preserve historic Oyster Bay fishing boat (longislandpress.com)

Shelton

Monroe

  • Rare Monroe Home Listed For Sale (patch.com)
  • Man Accused Of Stealing More Than $1 Million From Monroe Homeowner: DCJ (patch.com)

Ok Trumbull! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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