Winter Weather Predictions + Edith Wheeler Book Sale Upcoming

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 76 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in Monroe today:

1. Winter Weather Forecast For Monroe: See Daily Prediction (Monroe Patch)
2. Community support lifts spirits, aiding journey from breast cancer patient to survivor (The Monroe Sun)
3. Naugatuck church gets new life (My Citizens News)
4. Griffin Health was paid more to conduct COVID tests in nursing homes than any other hospital. It's not clear why. (The CT Mirror)
5. Volunteer vehicles needed for Shelton's Trick or Trunk event (Shelton Herald)
6. Yale Says Its Vinland Map, Once Called a Medieval Treasure, Is Fake (The New York Times)
7. Ansonia Police Raid Fourth Street Residence | Valley Independent Sentinel (Valley Independent Sentinel)

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Today in Monroe:

• Huge Tag Sale! Monroe Congregational Church (8:00 AM)

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Monroe Patch Notebook

• Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.: "We, along with Monroe EMS and PD and others are at Big Truck Day behind the Monroe library today (Fri) 11am to 1pm." (Facebook)
• Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service: "Our members are having a blast greeting our neighbors and giving ambulance tours at the Touch a Truck at the Library! Come down and say hi- we are here until 1 pm." (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Instead of a view of the gazebo today, this is my view as I head down to visit my kiddos for the weekend. Do me a favor though, and swing by the Green and check on all the volunteers and vendors to make sure they are behaving… You know h..." (Facebook)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "Thanks to all who participated in EWML's Big Truck Day! It was so much fun on a beautiful fall day!" (Facebook)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "We are SO EXCITED to announce that the Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Please come and support our Friends - and for more information, including donating or volunteering, visit our website at www.ewml.org" (Facebook)
• Monroe CT Office of the Fire Marshal: "Heads up! Stay Alert......." (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Only 3 more Markets left after this, 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: Round Two Sponsors: Newtown Savings Bank Visiting Vendors: Pure by..." (Facebook)
• Monroe Newcomers and Neighbors Club (of Monroe, CT): "Come visit us at the Monroe Farmers Market and donate a non-perishable food item to the Monroe Food Pantry. We are here until 6pm!" (Facebook)

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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.

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