🌱 Which Connecticut beaches are still closed after Rocky Neck’s reopening?
Niantic, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Niantic! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
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- Which Connecticut beaches are still closed after Rocky Neck’s reopening?
Also on today's calendar: Queso's Summer Celebration! and 3 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
• Some Connecticut beaches remain closed. Here's the list (shorelinetimes.com) — Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic has reopened for swimming after recent water quality concerns, while several other Connecticut beaches remain closed following heavy rains and runoff. State and local officials continue testing, so conditions could change as this developing situation is updated. 
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for experienced wallpaper hanger.
Must be able to hang fabric wall paper. Please reach out to me on here by direct message Thank you in advance. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! (Nextdoor Giants Neck) - Hi, I'm in search of a contractor who could rip up a tile floor and replace it with engineered wood.
It is a small area, but with several corners. Licensed and insured, please. Someone that you have firsthand experience working with. Thanks. (Nextdoor Giants Neck)
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🗞 Nearby News
Waterford
- Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing on I-95 from I-395 Interchange to Exit 82 in Waterford (ct.gov)
- Waterford rejects $285K settlement offer in lawsuit over fifth grader's playground injuries (nhregister.com)
New London
- The Scheme to Eliminate Private Property and Reorganize Human Society (thepostemail.com)
Lyme
- Old Lyme Wetlands Commission To Review Bridge, Seawall And Home Construction Applications (patch.com)
- Growing Coffee Shop Chain Opening East Lyme Location (patch.com)
- Serious Injuries Reported In East Lyme Crash, Police Say (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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