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Hi there, Simsbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Simsbury keep its controversial Flock license plate cameras?
  • How Simsbury's top hoops recruit chose Vanderbilt over other power programs

Also on today's calendar: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simsbury Residents Raise Privacy Concerns Over Flock Cameras; Selectmen Plan Further Discussion (patch.com) — Simsbury officials are weighing whether to keep Flock license plate reader cameras after residents packed a Sept. 28 meeting with privacy and civil liberties concerns. Police Chief Nicholas Boulter defended the system as an effective crime-fighting tool, while selectmen, including First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis, promised more discussion before making any decision that could affect how drivers are monitored around town.
   

• Simsbury's Declan Griffiths, top CT recruit, picks Vanderbilt (thehour.com) — A standout basketball talent from Simsbury, four-star wing Declan Griffiths, has committed to play at Vanderbilt, choosing the SEC school over several other major programs. The sharpshooting 6-foot-7 forward, ranked No. 1 in Connecticut, began his career at Avon Old Farms and will finish at St. Thomas More, extending Simsbury's growing reputation for producing elite hoops prospects.
   

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Ok Simsbury! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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