Funding Discussion For Rescue Plan + National Merit Semifinalist

Hello, neighbors! Al Branch here with your brand-new Southbury Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning. High: 75 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Southbury:

1. In Southbury: Rescue Plan Task Force to Discuss Funds (PrimePublishers.com)
2. Pomperaug HS Student Named A National Merit Semifinalist (Southbury Patch)
3. Southbury Public Library: Monthly Coloring Club For Adults In Library- Registration Is Required (Southbury Patch)
4. Concert Legends Come to Palace Theater Waterbury, October 14 (Broadway World)
5. SeaQuest and Trumbull locked in court battle over tax dispute (CTPost)
6. WCSU Associate Professor Giamanco receives Provost's Award for Teaching (HamletHub)
7. 'Boots on the ground': New Milford considers new position to help those affected by domestic violence (Fairfield Citizen)

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Today in Southbury:

• Yizkor at Chabad (9:00 AM)

Southbury Patch Notebook

• Southbury Plaza: "🍣 THIS IS HOW HE ROLLS! Using the freshest seafood and produce, balancing the flavors perfectly, and with artful knife skills Chef Nick showcases his mastery on a Dynamite Roll at the Oriental Gourmet Restaurant’s Sushi Bar. Just one o..." (Instagram)
• Southbury Historical Society: "Ludorf Barn Fall Festival Saturday September 18,2021 Time 2:30-5:30pm Where: 501 West Purchase Rd, Southbury Ivers Preserve hike at 2:30pm The Southbury Historical Society and the Southbury Land Trust are partnering together for this yea..." (Facebook)
• Southbury Business Association: "TODAY @ 12n - RIBBON-CUTTING CELEBRATING the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of THE PILATES ROOM, 220 Main St S. JOIN US! #southburyforbusiness #southburyct #ribboncutting" (Facebook)
• Southbury Library Youth Services: "Catch 'em all with our Poké Ball Keychain craft kit! These kits contain everything you need (except scissors) to make one of these keychains, including color photograph instructions. These are aimed at Grades 6-12 and available while sup..." (Facebook)

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— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.