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Good morning to you East Hampton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How worried should East Hampton residents be about West Nile now?

Also on today's calendar: Grand opening DJ party + Vintage Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 59, low: 54.
• Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mosquitoes in Hebron test positive for West Nile Virus (thechronicle.com) — Mosquitoes in nearby Hebron have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting health officials who also serve East Hampton to warn residents that risk will continue until a hard frost. The Chatham Health District urges people, especially those over 60, to limit outdoor time at dawn and dusk, use repellant, wear protective clothing, and check window and door screens.
   

📸 Around East Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Grand opening DJ party + Vintage Market →
  Circular Society Social Club, 725 Main St, Middletown
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Free Intro to Square dance Lessons →
  Buttonball Elementary School, 376 Buttonball Ln, Glastonbury
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Consumer Reports 5K →
  Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, 3 Hall Kilbourne Rd, Colchester
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Halloween Costume Swap Donations Begin →
  East Hampton CT
  10:00 am
• Lobster Fest: 20th Annual VFW 5095 Fowler-Dix Post East Hampton →
  VFW 5095 East Hampton, 20 North Maple Street, East Hampton
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Sunday Service →
  59 Main Street, East Hampton
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Trailblazers →
  East Hampton CT
  9:00 am
• Quilting →
  East Hampton CT
  9:00 am
• Mexican Train →
  East Hampton CT
  9:30 am
Thursday October 1
• 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Concentric Brewing Co. →
  Concentric Brewing Company, 91 Main St, Portland
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Relics of Christ's Passion Exhibition & Program →
  Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 155 Washington St, Middletown, CT, 06457
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Epoch Arts Fall Classes →
  27 Skinner St, East Hampton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• $1.3 Million State Grant Brings Tobacco and Vaping Cessation Services to Middlesex County —Jocelyn Murray Read on Patch

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Glastonbury. Apply here.
• Chop't Creative Salad Company posted a job opening for Salad Maker / Team Member in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddam

• HKHS Renovation Referendum Today (September 24, 2026) (hk-now.com)

Middletown

• Collaborative ABA Services Annual Meet and Greet Returns for Fifth Year in Partnership With Middletown First Responders (sproutnews.com)
• Connecticut State Police K9s receive bulletproof body armor (wtnh.com)

Ok East Hampton! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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