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In today's newsletter:

  • Chick-fil-A denied, but new credit union wins Middletown approval
  • Which Middletown restaurants just failed serious health inspections in August?
  • Which Middletown players starred in Connecticut high school football this week?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown PZC Denies Plans For Chick-fil-A, Credit Union Approved Next Door (patch.com) — Middletown's Planning and Zoning Commission has rejected a proposed Chick-fil-A with dual drive-thru lanes on Washington Street, while approving a neighboring Dutch Point Credit Union on the same shared site plan. The restaurant plan, which involved relocating the historic Partridge-Southmayd Homestead to Guilford, may return if the applicant revises the proposal to address commissioners' concerns.
   

• 13 Middletown restaurants, a food truck and a market cited for serious health violations in August (darientimes.com) — Middletown's health department cited 13 restaurants, a food truck, and a market in August for serious food safety violations, mostly involving unsafe temperatures. Several popular spots on Main, Washington, and nearby streets were flagged but many issues were corrected quickly after reinspections. Residents may want to note which establishments recently addressed problems.
   

• A look at CT's top high school football performances for Week 3 (middletownpress.com) — Middletown High football players earned standout recognition in a statewide roundup of Week 3 performances, led by big games from Nick Cyril, Da'Zhor Duggins, and quarterback Matteo Fletcher in a 52–6 win over Rocky Hill. The list also showcases top efforts from athletes across Connecticut, underscoring how competitive Middletown's program looks this season.
   

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