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🌱 Patch AM: Man Accused Of Entering Vehicles In Sandy Hook Neighborhood: Police

Also check out Psychic Fair on the Newtown Patch calendar

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Good morning Newtown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man arrested after reports of vehicle entries in Sandy Hook
  • Meet the Sandy Hook newcomer finding calm and community in Newtown
  • Why Newtown's state senate hopeful was spotlighted over late car taxes

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Accused Of Entering Vehicles In Sandy Hook Neighborhood: Police (patch.com) — Newtown police arrested a man Tuesday evening after residents reported someone entering vehicles in a Sandy Hook neighborhood near Cherry Street, Riverside Road, and Glen Road. Officers say they found a suspect matching the description, who is now facing multiple larceny, drug possession, and interference charges and was scheduled for court in Danbury on Wednesday.
   

• Snapshot: Debi Harding (newtownbee.com) — Newtown readers are introduced to resident and professional organizer Debi Harding, who recently moved to Sandy Hook and is enjoying the town's current quiet and friendly community. She shares details about her family, local business, favorite hobbies, and what she appreciates most about Newtown's atmosphere and people, offering a neighborly glimpse into one of the town's newer faces.
   

• Connecticut state senator blames himself for late car taxes, pays $1,010 debt: Dan Haar (greenwichtime.com subscription) — A Newtown Board of Finance member running for state Senate, Amybeth Laroche, is mentioned for previously being late on her car taxes, an issue she has since resolved. That scrutiny led to a deeper look at Sen. Jorge Cabrera's own late car tax payments in Hamden, which he quickly paid in full after being contacted. The piece underscores expectations that officials handling public money stay current on their local taxes.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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