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🌱 Patch AM: Naugatuck Schools Receive State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance

Also check out 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express on the Naugatuck Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Naugatuck! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Naugatuck schools land $200,000 grant to fight chronic absenteeism
  • Meet the new leader guiding Naugatuck's youngest learners.

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Naugatuck Schools Receive State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Families in Naugatuck will see new support for getting students to school, as the local district is receiving a $200,000 state LEAP grant to boost attendance and engagement. The funding is part of a broader $6.2 million statewide effort that uses home visits and family outreach, which officials say has already helped reduce chronic absenteeism across Connecticut.
   

• Naugatuck Educator Named New Director Of Early Childhood Center: District (patch.com) — Naugatuck Public Schools has promoted longtime educator Marci Craft to lead the district's Early Childhood Center, where she's helped launch the town's first co-taught preschool program and expand special education supports. Her new role continues more than a decade of work with Naugatuck's youngest learners, emphasizing inclusive education and stronger connections with local families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Comedian Yakov Smirnoff Appearing at the Kate October 17 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend on Oct. 1-4 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Halloween Bigfoot Adventure Begins October 2 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Members of Solas, Gaelic Storm Unite as Reverie Road at the Kate October 4 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Brief Cameo Productions Announces Full Performer Lineup for Third Annual Octoberfest Fundraiser —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • A totally black adult cat is in the area of Porter Ave/Spring St Naugatuck.
    i could not get a picture or tell if he/she had a collar on (Nextdoor Spring Street / Parkview)
  • MW Industries posted a job opening for Quality Inspector II in Seymour. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Distribution Center in Cheshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beacon Falls

  • Woodland football captain Colby Marsan 'in high spirits' despite a season-ending broken leg (thehour.com)

Middlebury

  • Connecticut Housing Authority Exec Is Charged With $16.2 Million Loan Fraud (lmtonline.com)
  • Animals to be blessed Saturday (bee-news.com)

Waterbury

  • Waterbury Police ID Mom Found Dead After Child Discovered Wandering Alone (patch.com)
  • WATCH: 4 juveniles arrested in Waterbury stolen vehicle probe after alleged police pursuit (wtnh.com)
  • Danbury Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train returns with pumpkins, cider and s'mores (rep-am.com)

Ok Naugatuck! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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