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🌱 Patch AM: Monroe Receives State Grant For Recreational Trail Project

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Hi Monroe! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Monroe lands major grant to upgrade Housatonic Rail Trail
  • How did a 988‑square‑foot Monroe home rack up $900K in bills?

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 16 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe Receives State Grant For Recreational Trail Project (patch.com) — Monroe is set to receive $288,000 in state funding to support maintenance, equipment and outreach for the Housatonic Rail Trail, part of a $10.5 million statewide trail investment. Local residents can expect improvements that enhance access, safety and recreation along the Monroe Recreational Trail Project, while also tying into broader efforts to boost outdoor tourism and healthy lifestyles across Connecticut.
   

• Danbury Man Accused Of Stealing More Than $1 Million From Homeowner: DCJ (patch.com) — An alleged long-running fraud scheme targeting a Monroe homeowner led to the arrest of a Danbury man accused of wrongfully obtaining more than $1.1 million, mostly for supposed home improvements. Investigators say the 988‑square‑foot house showed only minor cosmetic work despite massive invoices, and the suspect is being held on a $250,000 bond pending a court appearance.
   

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  • Danbury Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train returns with pumpkins, cider and s'mores (trumbulltimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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