🌱 Why threats against a nearby senator matter for Cromwell residents

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• Why threats against a nearby senator matter for Cromwell residents

Also on today's calendar: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell and 9 more events.

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• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge denies diversionary program for man accused of threatening Connecticut state senator (newsbreak.com) — A court case involving threats against state Sen. Matthew Lesser matters locally because he represents Cromwell in the 9th Senate District. A Rocky Hill man was denied a diversionary program after a judge found he might reoffend, following repeated online threats and harassment that led police to seize firearms and ammunition and prompted Lesser's family to relocate.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cromwell

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell →
  Middletown House Concert Series,
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert →
  The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton
  5:00 pm
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser →
  North Italian Home Club, 43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden
  1:00 pm
• Relics of Christ's Passion Exhibition & Program →
  Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 155 Washington St, Middletown, CT, 06457,
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 29
• Free Medicare Presentation →
  Cromwell Senior Citizens Office, 41 West St, Cromwell
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• POUND Fitness →
  Cromwell CT
  5:00 pm
• Recreation Commission Meeting →
  Cromwell CT
  5:00 pm
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fall Makers Market →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Earth and Art for All! →
  185 Johnson St, Middletown
  2:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Meditate in Middletown →
  First Church in Middletown, UCC, Congregational, 190 Court St, Middletown
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Covenant Living Communities & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Cromwell. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Rocky Hill

• Fast-growing gas station, market chain looks to end standoff. It dragged on in a CT town for more than a year (courant.com)
• Two Women Arrested and Charged with Stealing from Medicaid Program (ct.gov)

Portland

• Local Event: The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords present a" Musical Holiday Celebration" (patch.com)
• Hoenig Family Announces Eternal Club Multi-Course Golf Membership (clubandresortbusiness.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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