🌱 Patch AM: How a free water taxi links Groton families to a maritime celebration

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In today's newsletter:

• How a free water taxi links Groton families to a maritime celebration

Also on today's calendar: Summer Garden Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New stamp recognizing U.S. Coast Guard Academy unveiled in New London (wtnh.com) — A new U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring the Coast Guard Academy was unveiled during New London's CT Maritime Heritage Festival, which offers a free water taxi ride over to Groton and Fort Trumbull. Families can enjoy hands-on kids' activities, touch tanks, and more while celebrating the academy's 150th anniversary just across the river from Groton.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Harbor Management Commission →
  295 Meridian Street, Groton
  5:45 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Committee of the Whole →
  295 Meridian Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
• Special Mayor and Council Meeting →
  295 Meridian Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Farmers' Market at Washington Park →
  155 Meridian Street, Groton
  3:00 pm
• Women's Recovery/Support →
  Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
• Planning and Zoning Commission →
  295 Meridian Street, Groton
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Groton Utilities Commission →
  Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
  10:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Summer Garden Party →
  35 Broad St, Groton
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Outer Light Fall Fest →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

New London

• Maritime Heritage Festival draws crowds to New London waterfront (wfsb.com)
• USPS honors the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a new stamp – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com)
• CT's Shore Line East is adding four new weekday trains. Here's when they'll run (ctpost.com)

Waterford

• Works & Process Announces Fall 2026 Season - The Guggenheim09/14/26 through 12/13/26 (cityguideny.com)

Lyme

• Old Lyme Safety Committee Backs Moving McCurdy Road Speed Sign, Plans Two New Installations (patch.com)

Ok Groton! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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