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🌱 Patch AM: Fatal Crash In Madison Under Investigation: Police

Happening soon: Youth Self-Defense & Safety Awareness on the Madison Patch calendar

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Hello again Madison! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fatal Route 80 crash closes key Madison stretch under investigation
  • How Madison honored Daniel Hand's legendary track and cross country coach

Also on today's calendar: Youth Self-Defense & Safety Awareness and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fatal Crash In Madison Under Investigation: Police (patch.com) — Madison police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 80 Sunday morning that left one person dead and temporarily closed the road between Twin Bridge Road and Route 79. Drivers in Madison are urged to avoid the Old Toll Road area while the South-Central Connecticut Accident Reconstruction Team assists with the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact local police.
   

• Veteran CT track and field, cross country coach Tim Geary celebrated (thehour.com) — A longtime Daniel Hand High School track and cross country coach is being honored in Madison after retiring last spring following 46 years on the job. Former athletes gathered at the Surf Club to celebrate Tim Geary's remarkable run, which included multiple state titles and a dominant dual-meet record. His story highlights how strongly the Madison community has supported school athletics.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WALK for Vista! Returns to Madison on October 25 —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
  • Our Family has been a patient of Dr Callis for several decades.
    he has always been responsive to all our Dental needs . We would enthusiastically recommend his top quality professional skills for all your dental… (Nextdoor Twilight)
  • This showed up in our yard after recent flooding.
    If it's yours and you want it back just reply to this and we'll work it out. (Nextdoor South Madison)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Madison. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Guilford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

  • Connecticut high school football Week 4 roundup: Guilford shuts out Brookfield (ctpost.com)
  • Few People Know This Tiny Connecticut Chocolate Shop Is The Sweet Detour Worth Taking In Connecticut (newsbreak.com)
  • CT industrial facility on 20.5 acres sells for more than $10 million (courant.com)

Clinton

  • Clinton State Rep. Chris Aniskovich Receives Manufacturing Champion Award (patch.com)

North Branford

  • Inside Week 4 of CIAC football: Unbeatens, an A+ grade and a turnabout (ctinsider.com)

Ok Madison! 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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