🌱 Patch AM: New Haven Man Charged With Setting Fire At Halfway House In Montville: Police

Hello Montville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Sprinklers credited after intentional fire at Montville halfway house

Also on today's calendar: Speed Dating Ages 25-35 in Uncasville, CT at Comix Roadhouse and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
• Monday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Haven Man Charged With Setting Fire At Halfway House In Montville: Police (patch.com) — Montville residents are learning more about a serious incident at Cochegan House, where state police say a New Haven man intentionally set a small fire while 23 people were inside. Thanks to the building's sprinkler system and quick evacuation, no one was hurt, residents have returned, and officials emphasize the halfway house's ongoing role in helping men transition back into the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montville

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Sunday September 27
• Uncasville, CT →
  Comix Roadhouse, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Speed Dating Ages 25-35 in Uncasville, CT at Comix Roadhouse →
  Comix Roadhouse, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Town Administration/Rules & Procedures Standing Committee →
  310 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville
  5:00 pm
• Public Safety Commission →
  310 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Plan of Development: Public Kick-Off Event →
  836 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• New England Halloween Fest →
  Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville
• FALL WELLNESS FESTIVAL x HORSES →
  Silver Brook Stables, LLC, 486 Fitch Hill Road, Montville
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26
• Annual Car Show for MADD CT →
  Groton CT
  7:00 am
• Up the River, Down the River Pickleball →
  Groton CT
  8:00 am
• Youth Soccer - Pre K - K Coed →
  Preston CT
  8:00 am
• Annual Car Cruise →
  Holdridge Pavilion at the Ledyard Town Green, Ledyard
  8:00 am
• Wedding + Reception →
  Colonel Ledyard Park - Pat DeMuria Pavillion, Ledyard
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Norwich

• Norwich, CT, Norwich Free Academy Basketball Player Liam Stahlbush Passes Away, Leaving His Family and Friends (theunionstar.com)
• 53-67 Otis Street - 61-1 - 61 Otis St Norwich CT (1 units available) (zillow.com)
• Man charged with arson following fire at halfway house in Montville (wfsb.com)

Ledyard

• Ledyard Library Commission Approves FY27 Budget, Revises Circulation Policy (patch.com)

New London

• Lyman Allyn Museum Park Continues Construction (thecollegevoice.org)

Ok Montville! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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