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🌱 Patch AM: What could Rolls-Royce and Meta really mean for Norwich’s future?
Coming up on the Norwich Patch calendar: I Am The Problem
Hi Norwich! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
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!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Norwich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich
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★ Featured events ★
- I Am The Problem →
574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360,
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - CMEEC & CTMEEC - Ad Hoc CEO Performance and compensation Committee →
Norwich, CT Calendar, 30 Stott Ave, Norwich
10:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 Norwich Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Maples Farm Park Commission Regular Meeting →
Bozrah, CT Calendar, 45 Bozrah Street, Bozrah
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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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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