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Also check out Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 on the Madison Patch calendar

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Good morning Madison! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Looking for your next perfect day out in Madison and Clinton?
  • How much FEMA money is coming to Madison's firefighters?

Also on today's calendar: Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 13 Fantastic Things to Do in Madison CT And Nearby Clinton (getawaymavens.com) — If you're looking for new ways to enjoy Madison, this guide highlights local favorites from Hammonasset Beach and the Shoreline Greenway Trail to RJ Julia Booksellers, Barberry Hill Farm, and the Madison Beach Hotel. It also suggests nearby Clinton spots for kayaking, lobster rolls, outlets, and vineyards, giving residents fresh ideas for day trips close to home.
   

• FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com) — Madison Hose Company No. 1 is set to receive $40,000 in federal FEMA funding to buy new firefighter turnout gear, part of nearly $3.8 million awarded to departments across Connecticut. The grants will also support new vehicles, radios, breathing apparatus, and training that strengthen emergency response statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Connecticut Needs to Learn to Live Within Its Means —Nick Postovoit Read on Patch
  • I am moving next week and have 2 rugs to give away .
    Floral bordered one is 8X10 , and other is approx 8x11, both in great shape ! (Nextdoor Green Hill)
  • Beach Cottage available!
    https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3-Highland-Ter-Madison-CT-06443/58907824_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source… (Nextdoor Neck Road)
  • Defibtech, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Branford. Apply here.
  • Supercuts posted a job opening for Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

  • Guilford Police Warn Of Virtual Meeting Email Scam (patch.com)
  • This CT football team went old school in a much-needed win: 'Kind of a throwback' (courant.com)
  • Is your town giving out sandbags? Here's where to find them (wtnh.com)

North Branford

  • High school football roundup: North Branford keeps rolling in Week 3 (wtnh.com)
  • Diesel fuel prices in Connecticut hit record high (ctmirror.org)

North Haven

  • North Haven's Recently Sold Homes (patch.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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