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🌱 Patch AM: Sweet Treats Business Owner Makes 'Difficult Decision' In Stonington

Also, don't miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Stonington Patch calendar

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Good day Stonington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Stonington sweet shops may soon have new owners
  • How a new technology park could reshape Route 2 in Stonington
  • Seven top chefs are converging on Stone Acres Farm next month

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Beautiful with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sweet Treats Business Owner Makes 'Difficult Decision' In Stonington (patch.com) — Stonington residents may soon see a change in two beloved local dessert spots, as the owner of Waffle Pop Sweet Shop in Pawcatuck and Mama Emily's Sweet Treats plans to sell. She cites personal and family circumstances but stresses both businesses remain open, are well-established in the community, and present turnkey opportunities for new owners to continue their growth.
   

• Stonington Technology Park master plan approved (theday.com) — Stonington officials have narrowly approved a master plan change that clears the way for READCO's proposed Stonington Technology Park off Route 2 near I‑95, Stop & Shop, and Stonington Village apartments. The project envisions two four-story office buildings and a large research facility, with detailed site plans and traffic, water, and groundwater protections to be reviewed at a Sept. 15 public hearing in Mystic.
   

• CT Chefs Dinner To Benefit the Hospitality Advocacy Fund Supporting The Culinary Industry — CT Bites (ctbites.com) — Stone Acres Farm in Stonington will host a high-end CT Chefs Dinner on September 9 to benefit the Hospitality Advocacy Fund, which supports restaurants and hotels through statewide advocacy. Guests can enjoy a cocktail reception and tasting tour from top chefs, with ticket options for singles, couples, and plus-ones, and an option to turn the evening into a Mystic overnight stay.
   

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Ok Stonington! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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