School Unions Claim Harassment + Leaf Collection Details Announced: Middletown News

Good morning, Middletown. It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 77 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. Middletown School Unions Present Claims of Harassment, Intimidation Against Administrators (NBC Connecticut)
2. Leaf Collection Details Announced In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
3. Obituary: John D. Heim, 69, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
4. Obituary: Margaret Florence Taylor, 92, of Middletown (Middletown Patch)
5. Middletown Business Sells Big Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)
6. Middlesex United Way CEO, 'beacon of community,' to retire after 30 years (Middletown Press)

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Today in Middletown:

• Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (9:00 PM)
• Huge!!! Garage Sale!!!! (9:00 AM)
• This Years Fall Into The Holiday Fair (10:00 AM)
• Cruise for Courage Car Show - Middlesex County Chamber (11:00 AM)
• Oktoberfest at 1741 Pub and Grill! (11:00 AM)
• Paint the Pumpkin Pink at Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel! (11:00 AM)
• Repair Café - The Rockfall Foundation (12:00 PM)
• V FB VG Techs @ Thames River - Vinal Technical High School (2:00 PM)
• Get Upside Down: Inversion Fun Yoga Workshop (3:00 PM)
• Evidence of Evil in the Woods at Lyman Orchards! (6:00 PM)
• Joey Wit & The Definition - The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cutural Center (7:00 PM)
• Live Comedy Night at 1741 Pub and Grill! (7:00 PM)
• Fall into the Holidays Fair (11:00 PM)

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Middletown Patch Notebook

• Middletown Animal Control: "These four cats are being seen on Loveland St in Middletown, CT. A resident suspects they may have been left behind but we need to be sure that they are not owned. If you recognize them or know where they live, please call us at 860-638-..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "Nashville comes to Sicily After Dark! Every Thursday night 6-11 pm! Great Fall cocktail list, concert ticket give always and great county music! Get your boots and hats and come have some fun!" (Facebook)
• Downtown Middletown, CT: "Check out the Main Street Market Gallery OPENING this Saturday 10/16! Mayor Ben Florsheim will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am to celebrate. The gallery will be an interactive space designed to get feedback about the commun..." (Facebook)

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