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• Norwich charter school to offer free meals to all students (norwichbulletin.com) — Families with children at Integrated Day Charter School in Norwich can count on free breakfast and lunch for every student throughout the 2026-27 school year, thanks to a federal program. No meal applications are required, though the school may request income forms for other aid programs, and residents can contact the Thermos Avenue campus for details or accessibility support.
• St. Vincent de Paul Place permit faces renewed scrutiny from neighbors (norwichbulletin.com) — Neighbors near St. Vincent de Paul Place on Cliff Street are pressing Norwich officials to revisit the soup kitchen's special permit, arguing current conditions harm their working-class neighborhood. A local residents' group is urging stronger security and cleanup requirements, saying the site's impacts extend across the city and calling on both the city and Diocese of Norwich to take more responsibility.
• Manufacturing Career Expo planned at Dodd Stadium (norwichbulletin.com) — Students in grades 7-12 around Norwich can explore hands-on manufacturing careers at a free expo at Dodd Stadium on Sept. 23, hosted by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. With local employers, virtual reality simulations, robotics, and STEM activities, the event aims to connect young people with well-paying career paths available right here in eastern Connecticut.
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