240-Acre Estate For Sale In Stonington + Mystic Museum Treasures

Good morning, people of Stonington-Mystic! Today, the 240-acre estate of singer Sergio Franchi is for sale in Stonington, and there's a new exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. The 240-acre Sergio Franchi estate in Stonington is up for sale for $12.6 million (theday.com)
2. Go "Sea" Some Serious Silver Treasures At Mystic Seaport Museum (JCK)
3. Library Notes: Automatic renewal latest service offered in Stonington (theday.com)
4. The Day - Westervelt 'honest, hardworking' - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
5. North Stonington previously fired coach now charged in Plainfield sexual assault case (theday.com)
6. North Stonington to honor Clarks Falls Schoolhouse ahead of affordable housing conversion (theday.com)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Captain Palmer House Closes - The Stonington Historical Society (12:00 AM)
• Lighthouse Museum Closes - The Stonington Historical Society (12:00 AM)
• HUMAN SERVICES BOOK GROUP - Stonington Free Library (12:00 PM)
• Guided Tour: Bioinvasions of the Mystic River at Mystic Seaport (4:45 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Mystic Aquarium: "Adult green sea turtles, like Charlotte, can grow 3 to 4 feet long and weigh between 240 and 420 pounds!" (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Old Man of the Woods is a very unique looking type of bolete mushroom. It has a shaggy looking black/grey cap with white flesh underneath. Similar to all boletes, it has pores under the cap instead of gills, and these appear white to bla..." (Facebook)
• stoningtonvineyards: "October Sunsets😍🌅>> Come stop by the vineyard this autumn and enjoy the gorgeous fall weather🍂✨ We are open 11-5pm daily." (Instagram)
• Mystic River Ambulance Association: "Mystic River Ambulance proudly supports Tony Manfredi as he's sworn in as Chief of Mystic Fire Department" (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "This Saturday, astronomy enthusiasts around the world will look to the night sky and celebrate the Earth's natural satellite on "International Observe the Moon Night." Read more, http://ow.ly/C94850GqUhz" (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "WE ❤️ DONATIONS!! COMO Thrift is currently accepting your gently-used items such as clothing / knick-knacks / jewelry / kitchenware / books / furniture / children's toys / seasonal items / records and more! Drop off at our dedicated dona..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Borough Fire Department: "Congratulations to Tony Manfredi on his appointment as the Chief of the Mystic Fire Department. Chief Manfredi, congrats and goodluck in your new role from the Stonington Borough FD!" (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "So Good To See You In Mystic! Just in time for the holidays, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has a new gift card program! When you shop local, whether it's eating out, shopping at your favorite store, or using a local contractor o..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "WE ❤️ DONATIONS!! COMO Thrift is currently accepting your gently-used items such as clothing / knick-knacks / jewelry / kitchenware / books / furniture / children's toys / seasonal items / records and more! Drop off at our dedicated dona..." (Instagram)
• The Stonington Free Library: "Sign up for this great lecture! Learn how to put your garden to bed! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduyoqT4jGdMC5HGyo6N0GLsiK6otf7Ec" (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "Please join Stifel | Spring Wealth Management Group on Oct. 24th for a casual and family-friendly gathering at the Downtown Mystic office. They will be handing out pumpkins and serving local pie, along with hot cider and other refreshmen..." (Facebook)
• The Stonington Free Library: "REMINDER! BOOK GROUP IS TODAY! Join us for a discussion of Sabrina & Corina, October 14th @ 2 in the middle room of SFL. "A haunting debut story collection on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands..." (Facebook)

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