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🌱 Patch AM: Vernon School Bus Cams Capture 362 Motorists Illegally Passing Buses During First Month Of Program

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Hundreds caught on camera illegally passing Vernon school buses

Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon School Bus Cams Capture 362 Motorists Illegally Passing Buses During First Month Of Program (patch.com) — Vernon's new school bus camera system has already documented 362 drivers illegally passing stopped buses in its first month, and fines are now being issued. Local officials, including the mayor and police chief, stress that the goal is protecting Vernon students, outlining how the cameras work, when drivers must stop, and the penalties for repeat offenders under town and state rules.
   

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