Police To Install Cameras + Events Calendar: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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First, today's weather:

Milder with rain and drizzle. High: 49 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London Police To Install Surveillance Cameras: The city has approved a contract to install more than three dozen cameras. (New London Patch)
2. New London Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week: Looking for things to do this week? Patch has your guide to upcoming events in and around New London. (New London Patch)
3. 3 New New London Area Properties For Sale (New London Patch)
4. New London Coronavirus Infections Rising Quickly (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

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From my notebook:

• Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "We're back!! And ready to rumble into the spring season! Classes start soon and then in no time we'll be back on the water! GO BEARS! . . . #coastguard #coastguardacademy #collegesailing #cgabears" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEAR ON A BEACH: just saw this great "break" photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player Cadet 3/c Tyson Fenn (Defense/Wilmington, NC/Hoggard) on a "Carolina" beach with his board. Looks cold. Can't wait to see Tyson ply hi..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Students in Professor Heidi Henderson's FYS, "Quilting: Art, Reuse, Protest," designed and sewed a quilt last semester while studying quilting as art, reuse, political protest, and a facet of poverty worldwide. The class discussed the qu..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "New London Public Schools is offering a FREE 4-week course to prep for the Para-Pro Exam. This course will include the presentation materials, free online practice tests, how to write a resume and obtain the required reference letters fo..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Only 6 days until the Lifeguard Classes begin! Have you signed up? https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=289386836562418&set=a.222534076581028" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Too much snow? Or not enough? What do you think? Stop by the Children's Room all day on Saturday, January 8th, and visit the several snowflake stations we have set up for a DIY wonderland!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "New London artist Patrick Regan's work is more than intoxicating Published January 02. 2022 12:01AM | Updated January 03. 2022 1:43PM By Rick Koster Day staff writer r.koster@theday.com rickkoster Get the weekly rundown Sign up to receiv..." (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "We need your help again! Please come pack food boxes with us; people are hungry and we're short on volunteers! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... Thank you!!!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "In Celebration of Seaweed Published January 02. 2022 12:01AM | Updated January 02. 2022 7:59PM By Ann Baldelli The Day Magazine cover Read The Day Magazine Harvesting sugar kelp is akin to picking spinach. That's how seaweed farmer Suzie..." (Facebook)
• CB Jennings Elementary School: "New London Public Schools is offering a FREE 4-week course to prep for the Para-Pro Exam. This course will include the presentation materials, free online practice tests, how to write a resume and obtain the required reference letters fo..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Jamie Passaro, owner of Dear Person Obituaries and member of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers, joins us for a writing class that focuses on personal legacy. Learn how to prepare a thoughtful and well-written obit in this inte..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Join artist Ken Friedman and scholar Natilee Harren for an engaging virtual conversation about conceptual art, the Fluxus collection, and humor in art. "Events, Scores, and Fluxus Play" will take place this Saturday, Jan. 8 from 2-3pm. T..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Paris Revives a Cultural Icon – The Seine Swimming has been officially banned since 1923. More than two-thirds of all French have a negative perception of the river. And yet when French officials unveiled their ambitions for the 2024 Sum..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "PMK-EE COMPLETION DEADLINE: for Cycle 255 (March 2022 E-4 through E-6 Active Duty/ Full-Time Support) is 31 January! https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/posts/431207118674929" (Facebook)
• Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "GNCE Alumni - GRAB YOUR SPOT TODAY! Only 6 spots left! • We are kicking off the new year, AND the start of our GNCE 20th anniversary celebrations with a Reunion Brunch in the Northeast/Boston region!!! Full details are on the event site ..." (Facebook)
• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "This service is free until May. If you need transportation or even to save money on gas, let's all use this service and a lot, to show our support." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.