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Wednesday April 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Serious I-395 crash in Norwich closes highway for hours
  • Why Norwich’s Yantic fire leaders were re-elected while trucks sit idle
  • Will your favorite Norwich food truck pass the new fire inspection?

Also on today's calendar: Job Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cold; a little morning rain, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 36.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorist Injured In Serious Norwich Crash; Highway Reopens: State Police (patch.com) — Drivers in Norwich faced major delays Tuesday after a serious single-car crash on I-395 near Exit 18 left one motorist badly injured and airlifted by Life Star. State police closed the highway between exits 14 and 18 for several hours to investigate, reopening the road by mid-afternoon.    

2. Chief, Deputy Chief Re-elected to Lead Shuttered Fire Department in Norwich, CT (firehouse.com) — Norwich’s Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 has re-elected Chief Robert “Bobby” Allen and Deputy Chief Frank Blanchard to lead the department even while it remains shut down under a city order. The volunteer company, with 58 active members, is fighting the city’s Unified Command policy in court while trying to keep morale, training, and community support strong.    

3. Here's when food trucks in Norwich need a fire marshal inspection (norwichbulletin.com) — Food trucks operating in Norwich will soon need a $50 annual fire marshal inspection and permit under a newly approved city ordinance, with inspections starting by July 1. City leaders say the change helps a now fully staffed fire marshal’s office keep up with rising food truck numbers and ensure propane, generators, and kitchen equipment are safely maintained at local events and around town.    

4. High school roundup: Deon leads Lancers past Falcons in boys' lacrosse (theday.com) — Norwich athletes had standout performances, with Norwich Free Academy’s girls’ lacrosse rolling past Griswold/Norwich Tech and Norwich Tech’s Olivia Hoagland medaling in boys’ golf. The roundup also highlights strong showings from nearby ECC schools in lacrosse, softball, tennis, and golf, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how regional rivals are stacking up.    


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  • Hartford HealthCare And Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Break Ground On New Modern Community Health Center —Backus Hospital Read on Patch
  • Since the neighborhood app has decided that they want to charge people to post for their services, we will no longer be posting as their prices are ridiculous for small companies.
    Hence,if you need any car repairs,campers, diesels and small home repairs as well as tree services. we will leave our number here. 860 215-1417 (Nextdoor Greeneville)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Norwich. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Norwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwich here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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