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What's up Danbury! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danbury man killed; Waterbury driver faces serious drunk-driving charges
  • Danbury man faces felony gun charge after New York traffic stop
  • How Danbury's rare Cold War super-tank ended up as scrap metal

Also on today's calendar: St Peter R. C. Parish 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danbury Resident Dies After Being Struck By Accused Drunk Driver: Waterbury Police (patch.com) — A 43-year-old Danbury man died after being struck by an SUV in Waterbury, where police say the driver showed signs of intoxication and now faces manslaughter, DUI, and reckless driving charges. Investigators are reconstructing the crash and asking anyone with information to contact Waterbury police or Crime Stoppers.
   

• Danbury Man Arrested On Felony Gun Charge After NY Traffic Stop: Sheriff (patch.com) — A 30-year-old Danbury resident was arrested after Putnam County deputies say they found a loaded handgun in his car during a traffic stop in Patterson, N.Y. Authorities report he lacked a valid pistol permit and now faces a felony firearm charge, with a court appearance in Patterson Justice Court still to come.
   

• $400,000,000 Up In Smoke: 14 MBT-70 Tanks Were Built. 5 Survive. 1 Was Sold for Scrap With Only the Turret Left (19fortyfive.com) — Danbury once hosted a rare MBT-70 prototype at the Military Museum of Southern New England, but the tank deteriorated so badly it was scrapped in 2019, leaving only its turret. The long, costly Cold War tank project produced just 14 prototypes, with only five surviving intact worldwide today. The article traces the tank's ambitious design, cancellation, and where remaining examples now sit.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • NF Superintendent Dr. Craw's Goals are Underpinned by an Emphasis on Genuine Engagement (thetowntribune.com)
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  • Proposed Affordable Housing Project Discussed at NF Zoning, Moves to Public Hearing on September 2 (thetowntribune.com)

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  • Long Corridor Asset Management Ltd Takes Position in Photronics, Inc. $PLAB (marketbeat.com)

Ok Danbury! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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