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Also on today's calendar: VRC Presents Hilarious Comedy and 10 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sal F.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Enfield Students Earn 3rd Term Honor Roll (patch.com) — Families in Enfield can celebrate as John F. Kennedy Middle School releases its third-term honor roll, spotlighting dozens of local students in grades 6 through 8. The extensive list recognizes both high honor roll and honor roll achievers, showcasing strong academic performance across the Enfield school community.
2. Enfield Police Announce DUI Checkpoint (patch.com) — Drivers traveling through Enfield should be aware of a DUI checkpoint planned for Friday night on Route 190 near Palomba Drive on Hazard Avenue. Enfield police say the operation, required to be publicly announced, supports their effort to keep local roads safe and encourage sober driving.
3. Enfield Unveils School Overhaul Plan (patch.com) — Enfield officials are advancing a major plan to replace aging elementary schools with four new PK-5 buildings and a renovated Eli Whitney School for Eagle Academy, aiming for a referendum later this year. The proposal would shift the district back to a PK-5 model, seek substantial state reimbursement, and phase in new schools between 2030 and 2032.
4. Video shows 12-year-old Enfield girl when DCF got involved a week prior to her death (nbcconnecticut.com) — Authorities are still investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl found in her Enfield home, as newly released video shows her at a local gas station a week earlier when DCF became involved. Police have since arrested her stepfather on sexual assault and risk of injury charges, while both police and DCF continue broader inquiries.
📸 Our granddaughters with Willie —Sal F.
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