School Turned Into Housing + Absentee Ballots: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 27.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers around; windy. High: 53 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Local nonprofit turns former New London school into affordable housing, apartments for rent: A community organization focused on supporting sobriety has undertaken the project. (WTNH.com)
2. New London County Government: Special Hours For Absentee Ballot Application Processing 10-28-2021: In a effort to provide residents with a better opportunity to cast an absentee ballot for upcoming municipal Election, the City Clerk's office will have special office hours this Thursday (Press Release Desk)
3. Halloween In New London: Why Do We Carve Pumpkins? Searching a nearby pumpkin patch for a future jack-o'-lantern stems from a centuries-old Irish tradition. (New London Patch)
4. New London Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week (New London Patch)
5. Varnishing the masts (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Adopt-a-House Plant - Public Library of New London (4:00 PM)
• Cook-Along with Snap4CT: Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies (6:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "MIND YOUR HELM! Trainees learn to stand a watch as a Helmsman and steer the ship. Fun Fact: Depending on the weather or navigation zone, it might take as many as 6 people to man the primary helm! #UCGC #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguar..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "November 13th is the Secretaries Cup. Register here for our Inaugural Tailgating Event: www.cgaalumni.org/secretariescup" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "Two events this past weekend for the Bears! The Coed Atlantic Coast Championship at St. Mary's and the Oberg Trophy hosted by Northwestern! Check techscore for full results! GO BEARS! " (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "A Video Message from the SUBASE Commanding Officer - 25 October 2021 CAPT Kenneth M. Curtin Jr., Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London, provides a video message entitled: "A little about me, my focus in command, and our hou..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Senior Mike Daunt from U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer has been named the NEWMAC Offensive and CGASPORTS.COM Athlete of the Week! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Saint Sophia Church: "We are back! Take out only. Come join us as we share our heritage and great food." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Live in PPV Housing? Make your voice heard! https://www.facebook.com/NavyInstallations/posts/219529960280353" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving men's 200 medley relay named NEWMAC relay of the week! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS STICK TOGETHER: just saw this great shot featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 3/c Matt Lubin (Midfield/Baltimore, MD/Calvert Hall) and Cadet 3/c Ian Feely (Attack-Midfield/Spring Branch, TX/Smithson Valley) 'o..." (Facebook)
• Saint Sophia Church: "Greek pastries on Nov 4, 2021 at St Sophia Gyro day…look out for the menu!!! We can not wait to share our heritage again!" (Facebook)
• Saint Sophia Church: "Save this date…Nov 4, 2021…Gyro Day!!" (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "More pics to come … but this picture perfectly sums up the fun we had at the golf tournament today !! #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall #toandthrough #success #NLHSalums #WhalerPride #community #givingback #cele..." (Facebook)
• Saint Sophia Church: "χρόνια πολλά Happy Name Day!" (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Beautiful new facade made possible with a New London Facade Grant. Thank you City of New London. . . . @cityofnewlondon @newlondonmainst #newlondonct #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Professor Maria Rosa is leading a team of students and volunteers in an effort to build reef balls, hemispheric concrete artificial reefs that will turn Conn's riverfront into a living laboratory. Project partners: Reef Ball Foundat..." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "Playgroup enjoyed a beautiful fall day yesterday at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center . " (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Mark your calendars for upcoming virtual lecture, "Beauty and History in Glass: Tiffany Windows in Connecticut Churches" with Curator Tanya Pohrt on Nov. 14. Around the turn of the 20th century, Tiffany Studios produced stunning leaded g..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "When life gives you lemons make lemonade! With the nor'easter bringing rain and wind, our Day of Exploration activities - a field trip to @plimothpatuxet and exploring the @ccarboretum properties - were not feasible. Our incredibly ni..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Congratulations to Dayne Rugh, new director of Norwich's Slater Memorial Museum." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "We are so thankful to the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for awarding us the Equitable Outcomes for Thriving Children grant which will help us to continue and expand our services and programs to New London's youngest residents. W..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Still feeling fall-ish? There's nothing like a wreath to brighten up any space! Check out our how-to video to help bring your wreath to life! Fall Foam Wreath Take & Make Kits are available in the Children's Room all week. Limited quanti..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Registration is now open to students and the public for January MiniMester courses! Register early to guarantee your spot at mitchell.edu/january-minimester Remote and in person courses available." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "Information on how to get help for your child and their mental health needs." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "If you have a legal question about an upcoming case, you can sign up for an appointment to sit down with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes! Register for our next Lawyers in Libraries session on October 28th. Call (860)447-1411 ext 5 to..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Think your non-profit is locally tax exempt? Don't assume so. Published October 24. 2021 12:01AM By Lisa McGinley Norwich Arts Center, Reliance Health, two VFW posts and United Community and Family Services all got a shock in early 2018 ..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "The Salvation Army in CT raises more than $46,000 for the Restoring Hope Day of Giving. Watch Video: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/news/salvation-army-in-ct-raises-more-than-46000-for-the-restoring-hope-day-of..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Student Engagement Office: "SOOOOOOO MANY EVENTS THIS WEEK!!! Get excited and have fun !! " (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections https://rem.ax/2ZlFKB8" (Facebook)

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