🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Madison This Fall — And How To Carve Them

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In today's newsletter:

• Find your perfect Madison pumpkin and carve it like a pro
• What investigators are asking Madison drivers after the Route 80 fatal crash.
• Why travel writers say Madison might be Connecticut's best-kept coastal secret.

Also on today's calendar: 12th Senate Candidates' Debate and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Madison This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Madison families looking for the perfect jack-o'-lantern have several nearby pumpkin patches to explore, including Barberry Hill Farm right in town. The piece highlights local and regional farms offering hayrides and other fall fun, then walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for safely carving and lighting a standout pumpkin for their porch.
   

• Fatal Crash In Madison Under Investigation: Police (patch.com) — A deadly single-vehicle crash on Route 80 in Madison Sunday morning left one person dead and temporarily shut down the road between Twin Bridge Road and Route 79. Police and a regional accident reconstruction team are still investigating and asking anyone who saw the crash, or has helpful information, to contact Madison police while motorists are urged to avoid the area.
   

• Connecticut's Best-Kept Coastal Secret Might Be This Quiet Year-Round Beach Town (onlyinyourstate.com) — Madison gets a glowing spotlight as a rare Connecticut shoreline town with two miles of public beach, a historic green, and a lively downtown that functions year-round. The piece highlights Hammonasset Beach State Park, town beaches, local history, and practical tips for visiting, while underscoring why nearly 18,000 residents choose to live here full-time.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• 12th Senate Candidates' Debate →
  Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Health & Wellness Expo →
  Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd, Madison
  10:00 am
• Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook →
  Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook
  12:00 pm
• Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
  Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" →
  Canine Cancer Alliance - A NonProfit 501c3,
  10:00 am
• Placing of a Witness Stone →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 3 Cross St, Essex
  11:45 am
Sunday October 18
• Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
  Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Creepy Creations Workshop! →
  8 Campus Dr, Madison
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Blessing of the Animals →
  First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln, Madison, CT, 06443
  5:00 pm
• Blessing of the Animals →
  First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln, Madison, CT, 06443
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• SFX Makeup Workshop! →
  8 Campus Dr, Madison
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Syd's Book Shack Book Festival & Sale →
  Syd's Book Shack & Boutique, 26 Boston Post Rd, Madison
  9:00 am
• Woodland Magic →
  Dog Days Dahlias, 699 Green Hill Rd, Madison
  2:30 pm
• Hot Cat Jazz Band →
  Church of the Holy Advent, 81 E Main St, Clinton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Turn OFF your LIGHTS!
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🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

• Branford Compassion Club hosts Animal Awareness Day in Guilford (wtnh.com)
• Authentic Oktoberfest Celebration in Guilford (ctexaminer.com)

Clinton

• This Week In Clinton: Old Post Road Zone Change, Ben Merrill Road Bridge, Vaccine Clinics And More (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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