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🌱 Patch AM: Why Groton is ranked among Connecticut’s most affordable beautiful towns
Be sure to catch COG Farmers Market on the Groton Patch calendar

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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Groton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton
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★ Featured events ★
- COG Farmers Market →
Groton
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- 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 - Birding At Haley →
Haley Farm State Park, 90 Haley Farm Lane, Groton
5:30 pm - Nar-Anon Meetings →
Community Speaks Out, Inc., 124 North St., Groton
6:30 pm - 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 - Rescue Benefit Car Show →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
2:00 pm - Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 25
📣 Groton Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Groton PatchAM possible:
- Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
- Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
- California Closets — (203) 924-8444
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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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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