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In today's newsletter:

  • What's cooking at Norwich's 50th annual Greek Food Festival this week?
  • What happens next after Norwich rejects the Broadway winter shelter plan?

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwich Greek Food Festival marks 50 years of tradition (norwichbulletin.com) — Norwich residents can enjoy the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's 50th annual Greek Food Festival on Washington Street from Sept. 17-19, with free admission and rain-or-shine hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect a full menu of classic Greek dishes, homemade pastries, live evening music, souvenirs, and takeout options throughout the three-day celebration of local Greek culture.
   

• TVCCA shelter bid fails, leaving winter housing plans uncertain (norwichbulletin.com) — Norwich's Commission on the City Plan has unanimously rejected TVCCA's bid to run a seasonal homeless shelter at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church on Broadway, leaving winter housing plans uncertain. Officials cited neighborhood impacts and safety concerns, while advocates warn vulnerable residents may be at risk and church leaders pledge to keep working with the city and faith groups on alternatives.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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