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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. UFO Conference Coming To Danbury With Government Secrets, Alien Encounters And More (patch.com) — Danbury residents can dive into UFOs and government UAP files during a free, multi-day Western Connecticut UFO Conference hosted by the Danbury Library from Oct. 13–24. Virtual talks will cover government records, police encounters and school-area sightings, before in-person programs at 170 Main Street spotlight UFOs in Connecticut and a time-themed astronomy presentation. Registration is required for each session, with links available through the library's events calendar.
2. Former Puppy Love Building In Danbury Set For Major Transformation (patch.com) — A familiar spot on Danbury's west side is poised for change as the former Puppy Love pet store building on Lake Avenue Extension is being marketed for new retail tenants. Plans call for a full exterior resurfacing and flexible retail space configurations, though no incoming businesses or opening timeline have been announced yet. Local brokers are seeking tenants at $20 per square foot under a triple-net lease.
3. Free Flu Shots Available To Danbury Residents: No Insurance Needed (patch.com) — Danbury residents will soon have access to free flu shots at a city-sponsored clinic at Rogers Park Middle School, with no insurance required and eligibility starting at 6 months old. The event, supported by local health partners and nursing students, will also offer blood pressure and blood sugar screenings plus information on health coverage options. City officials say the effort aims to boost vaccination rates before flu season.
4. Danbury Secures Land for New West Side Fire Station (i95rock.com) — Danbury has secured three acres at The Reserve off Old Ridgebury Road to finally build a long-discussed West Side fire station, improving emergency coverage for that growing part of town. Officials say the land deal is a key milestone, with design and construction planning still ahead, and promise more updates as the project moves toward reality after decades of discussion.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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