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What's up Southbury! 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:

  • Which Southbury neighborhoods must boil tap water after Friday's main break?
  • Why Jeremy Swamp Road keeps Southbury's creepiest legend alive.
  • Why Southbury's Laurel Diner ranks among Connecticut's top breakfast spots

Also on today's calendar: Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Portions of Southbury under boil water advisory: What to know (wtnh.com) — If you live west of Church Road in Southbury, including Heritage Village, you're under a precautionary boil water advisory after a water main break caused low pressure. Connecticut Water Company says you should boil tap water before drinking or cooking until lab tests, expected within 48 hours, confirm it's safe, while normal bathing and cleaning are still allowed with some precautions.
   

• 11 of America's Most Haunted Roads, and the Stories Behind Them (onlyinyourstate.com) — Southbury gets a spooky shout-out in this national roundup of haunted roads, thanks to Jeremy Swamp Road's long-running Melon Heads legend shared with nearby towns. The piece explains how these eerie backroad stories grew after World War II, mixing suburban expansion with old New England woods. It also profiles other famous haunted drives from New Jersey to California.
   

• We Ranked The Top 11 Breakfast Restaurants In Connecticut And Here Is Who Made The Cut (newsbreak.com) — Southbury food lovers will be glad to see Laurel Diner named among Connecticut's top breakfast spots, praised for its homemade corned beef hash, local eggs, and cozy, whiteboard-menu charm. The statewide list also points out other standout breakfast joints from Milford to Old Lyme, offering ideas for day trips if you're willing to drive beyond town for a memorable morning meal.
   

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Ok Southbury! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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