Monroe Daily: Flood Warning + Masuk Football Program Book

Good morning, Monroe! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning. High: 73 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Monroe:

1. Flood Warning Issued For Stevenson Dam: National Weather Service (Monroe Patch)
2. Program book allows businesses to show their support for Masuk football (The Monroe Sun)
3. New COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing in Danbury (HamletHub)
4. Two CT Residents, Including One In Fairfield County, Test Positive For West Nile Virus (Brookfield Daily Voice)
5. Trio Nabbed With Guns Following 'Targeted' Fairfield County Attack, Police Say (Trumbull-Monroe Daily Voice)

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Today in Monroe

• America's Revolutionary War - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (2:00 PM)
• BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - Monroe Elementary School (3:30 PM)

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Monroe Patch Notebook

• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Meet this week's customer; Danielle Rownin! Danielle has lived in Monroe for 11+ years and is often found at the market on Friday afternoons. She LOVES patty pan squash, which she discovered at the MFM years ago. She always has Little Ke..." (Facebook)
• Steve Vavrek: "Our first breakfast sandwich in our new place. Within walking distance. Fresh breads, muffins, bagels, lunch , specialty teas, coffees and way much more @scratchbakingct" (Instagram)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "Have you visited the EWML Children's Department recently? If so, maybe one of these items belongs to you! Please check our Lost and Found by September 14th." (Facebook)
• Town of Monroe: "HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Monroe Town Hall Offices, Library, Highway Department, Senior Center, Food Pantry, and the Spring Hill Road Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. Please note that th..." (Facebook)

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— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the hyperlocal journalism world, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

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