🌱 Patch AM: What could Rolls-Royce and Meta really mean for Norwich’s future?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could Rolls-Royce and Meta really mean for Norwich's future?

Also on today's calendar: I Am The Problem and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with afternoon showers, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwich mayor has made trips to Meta, Rolls-Royce to explore opportunities for the city (theday.com) — Norwich's mayor is courting major players like Rolls-Royce and Meta to protect the city's tax base and attract new industry, especially at the Occum Industrial Center. He's exploring options to replace a potentially shrinking DXC data center, weighing smaller data centers and even future small nuclear reactors while stressing that every decision must suit Norwich's infrastructure and community needs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• I Am The Problem →
  574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360,
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Eastern Regional Tourism District - Finance Committee →
  Norwich, CT Calendar
  8:00 am
• Uncas Back to School Meet and Greet
  Norwich School District Uncas Elementary School, 280 Elizabeth St Ext, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:00 pm
• Mahan Back to school Meet and Greet
  Norwich School District Thomas W. Mahan Elementary School, 94 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Kelly M.S. Back to School Open House
  Norwich School District Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School, 25 Mahan Dr, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:00 pm
• Rose City School Open House
  Norwich School District 526 E Main St, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:00 pm
• Moriarty Back to School BBQ
  Norwich School District John M. Moriarty Elementary School, 20 Lawler Ln, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:00 pm
• Huntington Back to School Meet & Greet
  Norwich School District Samuel Huntington Elementary School, 80 W Town St, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• CMEEC & CTMEEC - Ad Hoc CEO Performance and compensation Committee →
  Norwich, CT Calendar, 30 Stott Ave, Norwich
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• PRESTON SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE →
  Preston, CT Calendar, 45 Long Society Rd., Preston
  1:00 pm
• PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING →
  Preston, CT Calendar, 389 Route 2 Preston, Preston
  6:00 pm
• Republican Town Committee →
  Preston, CT Calendar, 389 Route 2 Preston, Preston
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Maples Farm Park Commission Regular Meeting →
  Bozrah, CT Calendar, 45 Bozrah Street, Bozrah
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did I see someone post about being available to clean Airbnb's?
  If so, please contact me I live in Norwich/Bozrah. (Nextdoor Briar Hill)
• Good afternoon neighbors I am in need of a licensed and insured plow company in the Norwich Connecticut area.
  This is a commercial property If you are interested, please contact me at 860-934-9746. (Nextdoor Rockwell Street)

• Rocket Companies posted a job opening for Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Norwich / New London in Norwich. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Norwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mashantucket

• More than a game: Mashantucket Pequots celebrate 40 years of bingo with documentary film (theday.com)
• 10 concerts to check out in CT in September: Olivia Rodrigo, Willie Nelson and more (ctpost.com)
• CT sues Kalshi over unlicensed sports betting (ctmirror.org)

Ledyard

• GFI's new Ledyard plan calls for bringing in dredge material (theday.com)
• The Lonesome Polecat: WE'RE BACK, BAY-BAY~! (theday.com)

Ok Norwich! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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