Police Blotter + What's In Store For This Weekend

Hello, neighbors! Al Branch here with the Friday Monroe Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Monroe today:

1. Police Reports: A DUI, an evading incident, a crash into a tree (The Monroe Sun)
2. Pet Adoption In The Monroe Area: See New Dogs, Cats (Monroe Patch)
3. Neighbors speak out against 45-unit Stratford apartment plan (CTPost)
4. Zuppardi's Apizza to open Ansonia spot (New Haven Register)
5. This Weekend's Upcoming Monroe Area Events (Monroe Patch)

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Today in Monroe:

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Monroe Patch Notebook

• Steve Vavrek: "Chicken and Pot Roast Gravy with Corn over Egg Noodles... A new staple quick meal for sure" (Instagram)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "It may feel too early to plan for the holidays… but these last 2 weeks at the market are not too early to stock up on things that will store for Thanksgiving!! 🍽 With the joy of being able to celebrate Thanksgiving in person with your l..." (Facebook)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "Our next "Baking with Janina" class will be held on October 25! No-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Jars. Does this make it a No-Baking with Janina program?" (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "It may feel too early to plan for the holidays… but these last 2 weeks at the market are not too early to stock up on things that will store for Thanksgiving!! 🍽 Carrots 🥕 are an easy thing to stock up on! They store well and you don't..." (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Only 2 more Markets left of the season, so be sure to come check us out with our amazing vendors and all the fall produce from our farmers! Our lineup for this week: Singer: Bobby Merrill Sponsors: David Lerner Associates, Diblasi Associ..." (Facebook)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "Author, memoirist, dog-sled racer, and inspiration" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you soon with another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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 world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Monroe Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at alfred.branch@patch.com.