🌱 Middlebury resident faces federal charges over massive housing loan scheme.

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• Middlebury resident faces federal charges over massive housing loan scheme.

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📰 News we're reading

• Former Connecticut housing authority exec charged with $16.2 million loan fraud (nypost.com) — A former Meriden Housing Authority director who lives in Middlebury has been indicted on federal fraud and money laundering charges tied to an allegedly unauthorized $16.2 million loan. Prosecutors say he diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars for personal use and then tapped Groton Housing Authority funds to help repay the loan, while local housing officials accuse him of betraying residents' trust.
   

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Saturday October 3
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
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Tuesday October 6
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
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  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
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  12:30 pm
Sunday October 18
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Thursday October 1
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
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• Virtual Author Talk - Veronica Roth
  Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury
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Friday October 2
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  Marquis Cinema, Middlebury
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Wednesday October 14
• Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Designer Purse Bingo →
  Hawk Ridge Winery, 28 Plungis Rd, Watertown
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Wednesday October 21
• Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits →
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🗞 Nearby News

Naugatuck

• Bridgeport Man Accused Of Forcefully Entering Naugatuck Home Arrested At Airport: Police (patch.com)
• Naugatuck, CT Author Explores Identity, Representation, and Black Experience (prleap.com)
• Naugatuck Burger Restaurant, Ice Cream Shop Announce Sudden Closure (patch.com)

Waterbury

• Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference Set for October 10 in Waterbury (norwichdiocese.org)

Newtown

• Race For Catherine Returns To Newtown For 6th Year (patch.com)
• Popular Newtown Breakfast Spot Closing; New Bakery To Take Over (patch.com)

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