🌱 Patch AM: Naugatuck Resident Named New Coach Of SCSU Swimming & Diving Program

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In today's newsletter:

• Naugatuck swim coach alum takes helm of powerhouse SCSU program

Also on today's calendar: Local Art Exhibit - Eva Siefert & Jacqueline Siefert Cushing - Shared Roots and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Naugatuck Resident Named New Coach Of SCSU Swimming & Diving Program (patch.com) — Naugatuck resident C.J. Moran has been promoted to lead Southern Connecticut State University's men's and women's swimming and diving teams, succeeding longtime coach Tim Quill. Moran, a former SCSU swimmer and assistant coach, will guide the Owls into the 2026-27 season after years of helping develop conference champions and All-Americans.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Local Art Exhibit - Eva Siefert & Jacqueline Siefert Cushing - Shared Roots →
  Brady's Pub & Restaurant, 152 Church St, Naugatuck
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
  New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Tasteful Tasting →
  The Crystal Room, 98 School St, Naugatuck
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• St. Michael's Annual Village Green Fair →
  Naugatuck Green, 210 Church St, Naugatuck
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• St. Michael's Annual Village Green Fair →
  Naugatuck Green, 210 Church St, Naugatuck
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• September 13th ~ Sunday Worship resumes at 11:00 am start time →
  Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Ave, Naugatuck
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th →
  Newbury Place, 41 Oak Tree Rd, Southbury
  9:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Community Appreciation Dinner →
  VFW Post 201 Hall, 2205 Baldwin St, Waterbury
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  7:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Naugatuck Y's Moonlight on the Mountain Gala →
  Watertown Golf Club, 246 Guernseytown Rd, Watertown
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Class of 2028 New England End of Summer Update (prepbaseballreport.com)

Southington

• Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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