🌱 Patch AM: Why Groton is ranked among Connecticut’s most affordable beautiful towns

Hi Groton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Groton is ranked among Connecticut's most affordable beautiful towns

Also on today's calendar: Red Cross Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com) — If you live in or near Groton, this piece highlights why your town stands out as an affordable coastal community, with beaches, state parks, and major employers like Electric Boat and the Naval Submarine Base supporting a strong local economy. It compares Groton's home values and quality of life to other Connecticut towns, underscoring its mix of history, waterfront access, and proximity to Mystic.
   

📸 Around Groton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• COG Farmers Market →
  Groton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Shennecossett Yacht Club, 1010 Shennecossett Rd, Groton
  10:30 am
• Inner Groove at COG Farmers Market →
  City of Groton Farmer's Market, Groton
  3:00 pm
• Open House/Fall Festival
  Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Groton, CT 06340
  5:30 pm
• Women's Recovery/Support Group →
  Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North St., Groton
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Birding At Haley →
  Haley Farm State Park, 90 Haley Farm Lane, Groton
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Nar-Anon Meetings →
  Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North St., Groton
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• USS Groton Sail Monument Groundbreaking →
  Groton CT
  2:00 pm
• Pours with Purpose →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  4:00 pm
• All Hands on Deck Community Recovery Support Meeting →
  Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North Street, Groton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Rescue Benefit Car Show →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light →
  Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good afternoon neighbors!!!
  I was wondering if anyone knows of anyone that has an electrolysis tank? I have a couple of cast iron pans to get done. Thanks in advance!!! (Nextdoor Noank)

• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Groton. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (04050) - 314 Route 12 in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• Billy Joel / Turnstiles 50th Anniversary Edition (superdeluxeedition.com)
• Lynchburg Men Place 16th at Running of the Cows National Preview (lynchburgsports.com)
• NEW LONDON SCOOP: Large-scale construction projects underway in New London! (theconnecticutscoop.com)

Waterford

• Waterford Selectmen To Consider Community Center Blinds, Road Salt Contract And Landfill Equipment (patch.com)
• Cross Country runs to top-three team finishes at Keene State Invitational (bowdoin.edu)

Ledyard

• Ledyard Finance Committee To Consider Higher Bulky Waste Fees, Over $45K In Tax Refunds (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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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