🌱 Patch AM: Groton Pier Project Gets $3.5 Million In State Funding

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In today's newsletter:

• State funds will transform Groton's only public fishing pier
• Where Groton's new speed cameras are watching and what drivers should know

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
• Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Groton Pier Project Gets $3.5 Million In State Funding (patch.com) — Groton residents can look forward to a fully rebuilt Griswold Pier after the city secured $3.5 million in state funding to demolish and reconstruct the aging structure. City leaders say the project will restore safe public access to the Thames River and Long Island Sound for fishing, picnicking, and gathering, with work expected to start within six months and finish by October 2028.
   

• City of Groton activates automated speed enforcement cameras (wtnh.com) — Drivers in Groton should be aware that three automated speed cameras are now active on Mitchell Street, Thames Street, and Clarence B. Sharp Highway, with a 30-day warning period underway. Police say the cameras will help manage heavy commuter traffic tied to Electric Boat, Pfizer, and UConn Avery Point, and they're urging motorists to slow down and watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
   

📸 Around Groton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• PACT →
  295 Meridian Street, Groton
  5:30 pm
• Nar-Anon Meetings →
  124 North St., Groton
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Leprechauns on the Loose →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
  The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
  10:00 am
• All Hands on Deck Community Recovery Support Meeting →
  124 North Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Mystic Mashup Scavenger Hunt →
  Lamplighter Trading Company, 8 Steamboat Wharf, Groton
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
Sunday October 4
• Wild Mushroom Festival →
  Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Shennecossett Yacht Club, 1010 Shennecossett Rd, Groton
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Groton. Apply here.
• General Dynamics Electric Boat posted a job opening for Electronics Mechanic Columbia Transfer Cars/Machine Shop in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• Faith Barbara Rubin (jewishexponent.com)
• Made in Connecticut: Toothpaste and the tube it comes in were invented in CT (news12.com)
• CT: CT's Shore Line East is adding four new weekday trains. Here's when they'll run (masstransitmag.com)

Lyme

• Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Lyme (patch.com)
• East Lyme Resident Wins $100K In CT Lottery Game (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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