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In today's newsletter:

  • How alleged loan fraud may have drained funds from Groton housing.
  • When do Groton locals actually visit Mystic's packed downtown?
  • How Groton's Electric Boat just landed $76.6 billion in work

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Connecticut Housing Authority Exec Is Charged With $16.2M Loan Fraud (newsbreak.com) — Groton residents are learning that their Housing Authority was allegedly tapped for about $1 million to help repay a $16.2 million loan prosecutors say was fraudulently obtained by a former Meriden housing official. Federal investigators claim he diverted large sums for personal use, while Groton's Housing Authority has also filed a civil suit seeking accountability and protection of local housing funds.
   

2. These 8 Connecticut Towns Are So Overrun By Tourists That Locals Steer Clear Of The Center (takingthekids.com) — Mystic's busy downtown, partly in Groton, draws huge summer crowds that locals often avoid by running errands early or sticking to quieter spots like Enders Island and B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. The piece also flags other Connecticut towns where tourism overwhelms small centers, while suggesting off-peak visits and back-road strategies that Groton-area residents can use to reclaim these destinations.
   

3. Lawmaker says Navy is making progress on 'disturbing delays' in sub maintenance (unionleader.com) — Massive new Navy contracts for Electric Boat in Groton and ongoing investments in submarine maintenance directly affect jobs and activity around the sub base and local economy. Rep. Joe Courtney argues a federal report understates both the size and readiness of the attack submarine fleet, pointing to recent shipyard upgrades and international agreements aimed at speeding repairs and reducing costly backlogs.
   

4. Storm cleanup continues in Old Lyme, Groton after weekend nor'easter (wfsb.com) — Groton homeowners are still dealing with serious tree damage after a weekend nor'easter sent a neighbor's tree crashing onto a house and garage. Across southeastern Connecticut, including Old Lyme's Hawks Nest Beach neighborhood, town crews and residents are clearing downed trees and debris while waiting on insurance responses and repair estimates.
   

5. How much rain did the nor'easter bring to Connecticut this weekend? (wtnh.com) — Groton actually saw the least rain from this weekend's nor'easter, with about 2 inches recorded compared with more than 4 inches in Durham. Even with lighter totals locally, the storm still caused flooding, downed trees, and widespread power outages across Connecticut.
   

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  • Hi all, I'm looking for a piece of scrap metal, 1"x 5' metal pipe (old weight bar would work) or 3/4" x5 rebar.
    Anybody have any ideas where I might look? Nothing fancy and not too expensive. (Nextdoor Noank)
  • Need to ask a question about the flock camera why do people what them remove or not have any .
    To me I thought because people have things to hide . I actually don't mind them (Nextdoor Groton Bank Thames River)
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