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🌱 Patch AM: Veterans To Be Honored In Darien At Special Ceremony

Spotted on the Darien calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut

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Hey there, Darien! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Darien plans special October ceremony to honor local veterans
  • Draft PURA ruling keeps Darien's town-only cable programming in place

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Veterans To Be Honored In Darien At Special Ceremony (patch.com) — Darien residents are invited to a special Oct. 6 ceremony at the Mather Center Cafe honoring local Korean and Vietnam War veterans with state-issued pins and certificates. First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky and the Monuments & Ceremonies Commission are coordinating the catered event, which will feature the national anthem, a color guard, and broad invitations to Darien veterans.
   

• PURA Issues Draft Decision On Proposed Cable Access Changes (patch.com) — Darien cable viewers will continue seeing town-specific programming on Optimum after PURA's draft decision denying Nutmeg Public Access Television's bid to take over Area 9 community access operations. DarienTV leaders, who opposed the proposal, say the ruling protects easy access to local government meetings and community content while parties now prepare comments before PURA issues a final decision.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vista Life Innovations to Host 18th Annual Tour de Shore Cycling Event on October 4 —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
  • Darien Public Schools posted a job opening for Mathematics Teacher (Anticipated) in Darien. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $18.50 - $18.50/hr in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norwalk

  • South Norwalk Library Adds Electric Vehicle Charging Station (patch.com)

Stamford

  • Popular Stamford Restaurant Marks 20 Years In Business With New Menu, Website And Catering Plans (patch.com)

Westport

  • Former Ohio State & NFL Quarterback Joins Staples Football Coaching Staff (patch.com)

Ok Darien! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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