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🌱 How Prospect factors into state police Fourth of July safety push

Prospect, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How Prospect factors into state police Fourth of July safety push

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Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with periods of rain, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT state police: Fourth of July weekend off to a busy start with 1,400+ calls for service (courant.com) — Prospect drivers are part of a statewide safety push this Fourth of July, with state police highlighting last year’s crash numbers in Southbury and Prospect as they ramp up patrols. Troopers have already handled more than 1,400 calls as they urge residents to expect delays, plan ahead, and celebrate responsibly to avoid DUIs and serious crashes.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prospect

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