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🌱 Patch AM: Connecticut Labor Department Releases July 2026 Unemployment Numbers — See How Stafford Stacks Up

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Good morning to you Stafford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Stafford's July jobless rate compares to the state
  • How new rear-lot rules could change development options in Stafford

Also on today's calendar: Meditation: The Secret to Living a Joy Filled Life and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut Labor Department Releases July 2026 Unemployment Numbers — See How Stafford Stacks Up (patch.com) — Stafford residents can now see exactly how their town's job market compares, with July 2026 unemployment at 6 percent, slightly higher than Connecticut's 5.8 percent rate. Statewide, non-farm payrolls continued to grow, but Stafford's 365 unemployed workers highlight ongoing local economic challenges and the importance of tracking labor trends close to home.
   

• PZC revisits public hearing, approves changes to allow rear lots (staffordfreepress.com) — Stafford's Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a text change allowing certain large properties—like a 40-plus-acre parcel on Wales Road—to create rear lots with shared driveways by special permit. The commission also confirmed its earlier approval of two-family homes in AA zones will stand, after determining legal notice requirements were met despite concerns about website posting.
   

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  • KPG Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Psychiatry - $2,034 Per Week in Stafford. Apply here.
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  • Former accountant at Hebron nonprofit accused of embezzling over $50K (wtnh.com)
  • 25 CIAC boys soccer players to watch during the 2026 season (nhregister.com)

Ellington

  • Ellington Bookkeeper Admits Stealing $750K From CT Law Firm, Could Serve Decades In Prison (dailyvoice.com)

Ok Stafford! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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