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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Weston, Redding Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Be sure to catch Psychic Fair on the Weston Patch calendar

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Good morning Weston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Weston High senior earns coveted National Merit semifinalist honor
  • Which 14 new businesses just registered in Weston this August?

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Weston, Redding Students Named National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com) — Weston residents can cheer on Weston High School senior Allen Xia, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist alongside Joel Barlow High School's Austin Y. Bradford of Redding. The two are among an elite group of students nationwide now competing for scholarships totaling about $24 million, with finalists to be announced in February and winners beginning in April.
   

• Dance Studio Among 29 New Businesses Registered In Weston, Easton & Redding In August (patch.com) — Weston saw 14 new business registrations in August, part of 29 total across Weston, Easton, and Redding, according to the Connecticut Business Registry. Most are residential landlords, tech firms, and independent artists, with newcomers like a Redding dance studio and Easton gift and pet businesses. State filings don't always mean these businesses are open yet.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FCMA Names State Rep. Anne Hughes 2026 Legislator of the Year —John Brannelly Read on Patch
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor - Full Time in Westport. Apply here.
  • Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown in New Canaan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilton

  • 2 Wilton Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks (patch.com)

Westport

New Canaan

  • New Canaan Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com)

Ok Weston! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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