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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Brighton restaurants were flagged for serious food-safety issues in August?
  • What changes when Brighton's new fire chief takes command in October?
  • Meet the two Brighton residents just awarded major career-boosting scholarships.

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Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
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  • Monday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Livingston County bar faces three priority violations in August (livingstondaily.com) — Several Brighton eateries, including Label Kitchen + Bar, Tasty Thai Express, Chili's, Huron Meadows, StoryPoint, and Texas Roadhouse, were cited for priority food-safety violations in August, mostly involving temperature control, storage, and cooling practices. Inspectors required on-the-spot fixes like discarding food, rearranging storage, and repairing equipment, and facilities received guidance to prevent future problems that could affect Brighton diners' health.
   

2. Boisvert Appointed New Brighton Fire Chief (whmi.com) — Brighton-area residents will see a new face leading local fire services as longtime Fire Marshal and Brighton High graduate Richard Boisvert becomes Fire Chief of the Brighton Area Fire Authority on October 22. He succeeds retiring Chief Michael O'Brian, bringing decades of service, statewide recognition, and multiple valor awards to the role while pledging strong community-focused leadership.
   

3. Lake Trust Foundation awards five scholarships to Michigan residents pursuing high-demand careers (cuinsight.com) — Two Brighton residents are among five Michiganders awarded Lake Trust Foundation scholarships supporting training for high-demand careers. Apprentice electrician Rosa Brondyke and business communication student Lucille Bosn each receive major financial help, with Bosn earning a full-tuition Cleary University scholarship as both women prepare for careers that aim to strengthen local businesses and services.
   

4. Brighton non-profits by government grant share of revenue in 2024 (livingstontoday.com) — If you're curious how Brighton nonprofits are funded, new IRS-based data show Freedom River Inc received about three-quarters of its 2024 revenue from government grants, the highest share locally. The report also highlights strong asset growth at groups like The Ivy Table, while stressing these figures describe finances rather than overall charitable impact.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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