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🌱 Patch AM: State says Monroe homeowner paid $1M for mostly minor repairs

Spotted on the Monroe calendar: Beginning Bridge lessons

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What's up Monroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • State says Monroe homeowner paid $1M for mostly minor repairs
  • What Monroe drivers need to know about Hattertown Road's reopening

Also on today's calendar: Beginning Bridge lessons and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT man accused of financially exploiting homeowner. He allegedly charged $1M+ for minor renovations (courant.com) — An elderly Monroe homeowner was allegedly charged more than $1 million for what investigators say were only minor home repairs, leading to larceny and conspiracy charges against a Danbury contractor. State investigators say over $900,000 was billed for renovations to a modest Monroe house that showed mostly cosmetic work. The accused is being held on bond and due in Bridgeport court Oct. 15.
   

• Hattertown Road reopens Friday following cleanup, reconstruction (themonroesun.com) — Hattertown Road in Monroe has reopened after months of cleanup and reconstruction following an August fuel truck crash and oil spill, though striping and guardrail work are still temporary. Town officials urge drivers to go slowly while final markings, guide rails, and signage are installed, and note that state environmental officials continue to monitor nearby wells for any lingering concerns.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Lately, I've been reflecting on how much my social circle has changed over the years.
    When I was younger, I felt it was important to know a lot of people and always have somewhere to go. Now, I care less about the number of… (Nextdoor Elm Street Monroe)
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🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • 8 Things to Do This Weekend: New Haven Chalk Art Festival, Connecticut Auto Show and more (wtnh.com)
  • James D Nickle Sr. (newhavenindependent.org)
  • Shelton Historical Society to host Harvest Fun Fest Oct. 18 (blogspot.com)

Trumbull

  • Connecticut high school girls cross country top performances (Sept. 24-Oct. 1) (ctinsider.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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