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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Fall Festival Scam Reported In Cheshire

And on the Cheshire Patch calendar - String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing!

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Cheshire merchants warned about fake cash requests for Fall Festival spots
  • South Cheshire home with trails access hits the market

Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fall Festival Scam Reported In Cheshire (patch.com) — Cheshire businesses are being warned about scammers falsely claiming to represent the Cheshire-Prospect Regional Chamber of Commerce and selling vendor spots for the upcoming Cheshire Fall Festival. Officials stress that all vendor spaces are already filled and that anyone asking for cash payments for a spot is not legitimate, urging local merchants to refuse such requests.
   

• 'Fabulous Home' Hitting The Market In Cheshire (patch.com) — A spacious home on Foster Court in Cheshire's south end is going on the market, offering nearly 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Priced at $664,900, it's part of the Roaring Brook Association, giving local buyers access to nearby hiking trails and nature walks along with a desirable neighborhood setting.
   

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Ok Cheshire! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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