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🌱 Patch AM: What a $5 billion submarine plant upgrade could mean for Groton.
Coming up on the Groton Patch calendar: Monthly Family Support Group

Hi there, Groton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a $5 billion submarine plant upgrade could mean for Groton.
Also on today's calendar: Summer Garden Party and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Four consecutive months of steady growth with 160 new Industrial Manufacturing planned projects (mhwmag.com) — A submarine manufacturer is planning a massive $5 billion expansion and upgrade of its Groton manufacturing complex, with approvals still pending. This long-term investment would significantly bolster local industrial activity, jobs, and economic stability, placing Groton among the top sites in North America for major new manufacturing projects.
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📸 Around Groton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton
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★ Featured events ★
- Monthly Family Support Group →
124 North Street, Groton
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Leprechauns on the Loose →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - PACT →
295 Meridian Street, Groton
5:30 pm - Nar-Anon Meetings →
124 North St., Groton
6:30 pm - 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 - Summer Garden Party →
35 Broad St, Groton
3:00 pm - The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
1:00 pm - Outer Light Fall Fest →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
12:00 pm - Wild Mushroom Festival →
Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
12:00 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive →
Shennecossett Yacht Club, 1010 Shennecossett Rd, Groton
10:30 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
📣 Groton Shout Outs!
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- Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
- Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
- California Closets — (203) 924-8444
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coming soon!
Join me at the Mystic Museum of Art. I'll be teaching a collagraph workshop. Enjoy a class where collage and printmaking collide! (Nextdoor Noank)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Groton. Apply here.
- US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant (Counter-DM) in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
- CT: CT's Shore Line East is adding four new weekday trains. Here's when they'll run (masstransitmag.com)
Waterford
- Works & Process Announces Fall 2026 Season - The Guggenheim09/14/26 through 12/13/26 (cityguideny.com)
Lyme
- Old Lyme ZBA To Hear Sill Lane Addition, Mile Creek Road Excavation Permit Appeal (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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