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🌱 Patch AM: Masuk High School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

Spotted on the Monroe calendar: Psychic Fair

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Hello Monroe! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Masuk senior earns elite National Merit semifinalist honor
  • What conditions could shape Monroe's new classic car showroom on Monroe Turnpike?

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair and 22 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, humid, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Masuk High School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com) — Monroe residents can celebrate Masuk High School senior Daniel J. Londono, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, placing him among the top one percent of U.S. high school seniors. He now advances in the 2027 competition, with a chance to earn part of $24 million in scholarships, pending further applications, recommendations, and test score confirmations.
   

• Classic, luxury car business plans to move into old Stevenson Lumber building (themonroesun.com) — A boutique classic and luxury car dealership, Carsation, is seeking approval to renovate the long-vacant Stevenson Lumber building on Monroe Turnpike for an indoor showroom and light service work. Planning and Zoning commissioners and nearby residents are weighing lighting, environmental safeguards, licensing, and parking conditions before deciding whether this specialized dealership can operate under tightly defined rules in Monroe.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone been recently quoted a decent cost for oil at a place other than Sippin?
    Looking to lock in a price per gallon. Thanks! (Nextdoor Wolfe Park)
  • Can someone give recommendations for person/company that will help install a new gas fireplace?
    Its to replace an existing one that has been giving problems. No new piping is needed, just take out the old one and put the new on in. Thanks! (Nextdoor Wolfe Park)
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  • Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Trinity Rodman Had One Funny Problem With Ben Shelton's Interview After Epic Win Over Carlos Alcaraz (wtnh.com)
  • Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Celebrates 25 Years of Community Tradition (newhavenindependent.org)

Trumbull

  • Local Event: REGISTER NOW - FREE Trial Classes - Ages 3-Adult - Rockwell Dance Center in Trumbull (patch.com)

Ok Monroe! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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