🌱 Patch AM: What a 119-unit Roath Street project could mean for Norwich men

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In today's newsletter:

• What a 119-unit Roath Street project could mean for Norwich men
• Norwich traffic stop resurfaces in major federal illegal reentry case

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mixed-income Norwich project aims to widen House of Changes reach (norwichbulletin.com) — A Norwich nonprofit, House of Changes, is planning a large mixed-income housing project on Roath Street that could grow to as many as 119 units under updated city zoning. Alongside its existing Washington Street group home and men's support group on Franklin Street, the organization aims to expand stable housing options and a clear progression for local men rebuilding their lives.
   

• Honduran National Charged with Illegally Reentering U.S. (justice.gov) — Norwich residents are briefly connected to a federal immigration case through a 2016 traffic arrest handled by Norwich Police involving a Honduran citizen now charged with repeatedly reentering the U.S. illegally. Prosecutors outline a long history of removals and arrests across several Connecticut cities, while emphasizing that the latest unlawful reentry charge still must be proven in court.
   

📸 Around Norwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Phil Smith Live →
  Norwich CT
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Don't Tell Mom | Underground House Sessions →
  Strange Brew Pub, 86 Water Street, Norwich
• Comedy Night at Norwich Inn and Spa →
  The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames Street, Norwich
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Test party ABC Stevens dumb I told him →
  100-102 Taftville-Occum Road, Norwich
• Worship →
  First Congregational Church of Norwich, 81 E. Town Street, Norwich
  10:00 am
• Community Meals →
  First Congregational Church of Norwich, 81 E. Town Street, Norwich
  11:00 am
Saturday September 26
• America's 250th Birthday Walktober Celebration →
  232 W Town St, Norwich
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Annual BBQ and Concert →
  Franco-American Civic & Social, 116 Club Rd, Windham
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
  Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
  Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: An Afternoon of Laughter and Astonishment →
  Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arthur Cunha Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch

• We moved to Norwich in May and are looking for oil and burner cleaner.
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• United Community & Family Services Inc posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk in Norwich. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Norwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Jason Bonham Extends Led Zeppelin Evening Tour (1063thebuzz.com)
• Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Adds 24 Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates (rockumweb.com)

Ledyard

• Hartford Man Arrested for Selling Marijuana to Minors in Ledyard (news-usa.today)

Griswold

• Groton Pier Project Gets $3.5 Million In State Funding (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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