Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
Monday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 58, low: 54.
Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office Announces More Than $9.2 Million in Settlements Connected to PPP Fraud Enforcement Initiative (justice.gov) — Federal prosecutors say Newtown-based nonprofit Health360, now National Mental Health Corps, will repay more than $217,000 after allegedly inflating payroll and double-dipping federal funds to secure and forgive a PPP loan. The case is part of over $9.2 million in recent PPP fraud settlements involving several Connecticut-linked companies, underscoring closer scrutiny of pandemic aid spending.
• Danbury Moose Spotted Amid Photoshoot in Pawling (wearedanbury.com) — A wandering moose that's been spotted across western Connecticut and nearby New York has also taken a stroll through Newtown, delighting residents eager for photos and sightings. Wildlife experts say the animal is likely following long-established corridors disrupted by development, so officials urge people to keep their distance even as social media buzz grows.
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☔️ 🚨 Due to the upcoming storm, the festival committee has decided to postpone it until next weekend. The new dates are Saturday, October 3 from 12 to 10 and Sunday, October 4 from 10 to 6. Admission is free. Location is 6 Lake Ave., Danbury CT… (Nextdoor Hawleyville)
Comfortable atmosphere. Not pretentious. Excellent food. Good value. Greek salad! (Nextdoor Newtown)
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🗞 Nearby News
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Brookfield Restaurant To Stay Open As Owners Close Litchfield Eatery (patch.com)
2 people arrested after drug sale in Danbury, police say (newstimes.com)
Man gets probation in Danbury woman's 2024 death on Candlewood Lake (ctpost.com)
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