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Coffee in hand, Norwich? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Norwich charter school families can get free meals all year
  • Why Cliff Street neighbors want Norwich to revisit a soup kitchen permit
  • What will students discover at Dodd Stadium's manufacturing career expo?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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🗞 Nearby News

Mashantucket

  • Wingstop's Connecticut expansion isn't slowing down (nhregister.com)

Ledyard

  • Hartford Man Arrested for Selling Marijuana to Minors in Ledyard (news-usa.today)
  • Connecticut high school girls cross country top performances through Sept. 18 (nhregister.com)

Griswold

  • The Big E: What it takes to create 17 days of magic (ctpublic.org)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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