Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Today, Stonington voters head to the polls, and a man was seriously injured in a crash in Pawcatuck.
First, today’s weather:
Cloudy with a few showers. High: 64 Low: 52.
Here are the top stories in Stonington-Mystic today:
- Referendum on tax abatement, marijuana sales goes to voters in Stonington (The Westerly Sun)
- The Day – Pawcatuck needs a smaller scale development – News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
- The Day – Westerly man seriously injured in Pawcatuck crash – News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
- Mystic Seaport to host first Riverfest celebration this weekend (theday.com)
- First of two suspects in September bar robbery returned to Westerly (The Westerly Sun)
- Police logs: Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 | Police & Courts (The Westerly Sun)
- Connecticut Towns Take Different Approachs to Allowing Marijuana Businesses (CT Examiner)
- Event to celebrate acquisition of North Stonington schoolhouse for affordable housing (theday.com)
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Today in Stonington-Mystic:
- African Dance Class with Ashley Jones (7:30 PM)
Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook
- Mystic Seaport Museum: “Did you know that October 4 is Ship in a Bottle Day? That’s right, & we couldn’t wait to celebrate with our little ship in a…light bulb? Check out this model from our collections, it’s so small it fits in a match box! Happy Ship in a B…” (Facebook)
- Stonington Historical Society: “”Mr. Turner with non-polluting mower.” This photograph is undated, but was most likely taken between 1897 and 1890. Found in the archives. #localhistory #stoningtonct #smallmuseums #community #oldphotos #lawnmower #yardwork #fall #neweng…” (Facebook)
- The Stonington Free Library: “”Doors open at 6pm As part of the One Book, One Region initiative of New London County, author Charles Yu will participate in a live event at the GARDE ARTS CENTER to discuss his work, “”Interior Chinatown””. CHARLES YU is the author of …” (Facebook)
- The Stonington Free Library: “Story Time with Mrs. Frey has a special guest reader this week! Our friends at United Way have a great story for you!” (Facebook)
- Old Mystic Fire Department (Official): “It’s fire prevention week! Keep your eyes out for fire safety posts throughout the week, and don’t forget our open house this Saturday from 11am – 3pm!” (Facebook)
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