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🌱 Why Plainfield police charged a motorcyclist months after a critical crash
Coming up: Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! on the Plainfield Patch calendar

Good day Plainfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Plainfield police charged a motorcyclist months after a critical crash
Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plainfield motorcyclist led police on pursuit prior to serious April crash, police say (ctpost.com) — Plainfield police say a local motorcyclist has been arrested months after an April crash near Plainfield Pike and New Road that left him critically injured. The 39-year-old Plainfield resident faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and engaging police in pursuit, after turning himself in and being held on a $150,000 bond.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! →
62 Providence Pike, Putnam
10:00 am - LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Butts and Guts with Ab Blast →
Plainfield CT
5:30 pm - Line Dancing - Intermediate →
Plainfield CT
6:30 pm - Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W →
Plainfield CT
7:00 am - Historical Society Meeting →
Plainfield CT
6:30 pm - Veterans Coffee House →
Plainfield CT
8:30 am - Chair Yoga →
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10:15 am - Chess Club →
Plainfield CT
5:30 pm - Mahjong Evenings →
Plainfield CT
5:30 pm - Line Dancing - Advanced →
Plainfield CT
6:30 pm - Mario Adrion →
Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
8:00 pm - NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th →
Plainfield CT
3:00 pm - Special Olympics Inc Meeting Space →
Plainfield CT
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Plainfield Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Canterbury. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Danielson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danielson
- Moosup man charged with sexual assault in Killingly, police say (ctpost.com)
Killingly
- New school year starts with a stream of notable hires (districtadministration.com)
Windham
- The 1831 Hanging In Brooklyn, Connecticut That Drew Thousands (i95rock.com)
Ok Plainfield! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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