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Old Greenwich, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Old Greenwich! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Old Greenwich’s Athena Books is perfect for a gray October afternoon.
  • How an Old Greenwich shop owner conquered the English Channel

Also on today's calendar: Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bookstore Weather (mofflylifestylemedia.com) — Athena Books on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich is spotlighted as a cozy neighborhood gathering place, with author events, book clubs, and plenty of reasons to linger. The piece also rounds up four other independent bookstores across Fairfield County, encouraging residents to embrace cool-weather browsing instead of online ordering. It’s a timely nudge to explore local shelves this October.
   

• Drew Nemetz, distance swimmer from Port Chester, completes English Channel crossing (yonkerstimes.com) — An Old Greenwich sandwich shop owner, Drew Nemetz of Alpen Pantry, has successfully swum the English Channel after months of training in Long Island Sound. He used his marathon swim to raise over $20,000 for Save the Sound and spotlight local water quality concerns. Residents can also join an upcoming webinar where he’ll discuss the feat and Long Island Sound’s health.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • This black cat has been roaming my neighborhood for a few weeks.
    The black cat inside the house in this video is mine. The black kitty on my deck is the roaming kitty. He seems young and thin. If you think it… (Nextdoor Old Greenwich)
  • Acme Markets posted a job opening for Balducci's Bakery Supervisor - Greenwich, CT in Riverside. Apply here.
  • NBCUniversal Media, LLC posted a job opening for Freelance Editorial Distribution Specialist in Stamford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Greenwich here.

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  • Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Stamford This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
  • Man Had Loaded Gun Inside Crowded Stamford Park, Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Old Greenwich! 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: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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