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In today's newsletter:

  • What Route 7 safety changes are coming to Danbury in weeks?
  • Newtown gun case heads to Danbury court this month
  • What did Lamont ask Danbury's former mayor about that housing bill?

Also on today's calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Route 7 Safety Upgrades Coming After Deadly Danbury Crash: What's Planned (patch.com) — Drivers in Danbury will soon see new safety upgrades along Route 7, including larger speed limit signs, fresh pavement markings, vegetation clearing, and possible rumble strips after a deadly summer crash. State transportation officials are also planning high‑friction pavement on two Danbury curves and evaluating longer‑term lighting and lane improvements, while residents can share concerns through a regional safety planning effort.
   

2. New Haven man charged after leaving loaded gun at Newtown gas station, police say (ctpost.com) — A New Haven man is facing a reckless endangerment charge after police say he left a loaded handgun in a restroom at a Newtown gas station, then returned nearly an hour later. For Greater Danbury residents, the case now moves to state Superior Court in Danbury on October 21, underscoring ongoing concerns about safe firearm handling in public places.
   

3. Inside Ned Lamont's text messages: Vetoes, the WNBA and running again (ctinsider.com) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's 2025 text messages show how he quietly weighed vetoes, budget choices, and a third-term run while consulting allies, including former Danbury mayor Mark Boughton. For Danbury-area readers, the texts reveal how local perspectives fed into the debate over a controversial housing bill and other statewide decisions that could shape future policy and elections.
   

4. Is Being 39 Still Funny? (blogspot.com) — More than 50 years ago, Jack Benny brought his violin‑laced comedy act to Danbury for a week, performing at Candlewood Theatre and joking he couldn't even be "lousy" here. A newly revisited 1974 interview captures his reflections on retiring old gags, surviving an investment swindle, and adapting his humor for changing times, offering a nostalgic snapshot of Danbury's entertainment history.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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