Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Why Ledyard’s Flock camera breach is shaping Milford’s next big decision.

Coming up on the Ledyard Patch calendar: Gym Class Heroes & Lupe Fiasco

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday October 9th Patch AM
Friday October 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Ledyard! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Ledyard's Flock camera breach is shaping Milford's next big decision.

Also on today's calendar: Lions KidSight USA Community Eye Screening For Children and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milford to weigh future of Flock cameras at review committee meeting (wfsb.com) — Ledyard's experience with Flock license plate readers, including being named in a recent data breach and deciding to remove the cameras, is part of a broader Connecticut conversation now influencing Milford's review of the technology. Milford's new Technology Review Committee will weigh privacy concerns, data security, and whether to keep or remove the devices at a meeting Thursday evening.
   

📸 Around Ledyard

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Ledyard

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Ledyard Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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 Ledyard PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • South Port Square posted a job opening for Dining Room Server in Mystic. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Montville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ledyard here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mystic

  • Stonington Open Houses, Oct. 10-11: A 1700s Mystic House With 4 Fireplaces, A Zero-Energy Build And More (patch.com)
  • Mystic Pizza Is a Delectable Slice of Pop Nostalgia (minnesotamonthly.com)
  • A Traveler's Guide to East Coast Cool-Weather Getaways (mainlinetoday.com)

Montville

  • Country Music Sensation Plans Special Weekend At Mohegan Sun (patch.com)
  • Montville Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A 7-Bedroom Oakdale Home Built For 2 Households And A Ranch (patch.com)

Groton

  • State police: Groton man clocked at 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam (wtnh.com)
  • Groton man accused of driving 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam: State police (nbcconnecticut.com)

Ok Ledyard! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Ledyard