Serious Injuries In 4-Vehicle Stonington Crash: News To Know

Good day, people of Stonington-Mystic! Today, a Stonington crash injured three people — two seriously, a $100 million update on the Perkins Farm project in Mystic, and First Selectman Danielle Chesebrough weighs in on affordable housing.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. 3 injured, 2 seriously, as four-vehicle crash halts traffic along I-95 in Stonington (The Westerly Sun)
2. Developer outlines $100 million second phase for Perkins Farm project in Mystic (theday.com)
3. Guest Opinion: Affordable housing fills an important need (The Westerly Sun)
4. Stonington to hold hearing Wednesday on plans for $5.2 million in COVID money (theday.com)
5. Pawcatuck man charged with stealing dog, running from police while on MDMA (The Westerly Sun)
6. Local roundup: Stonington field hockey team rolls past Woodstock (theday.com)
7. Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in North Stonington (theday.com)
8. Proposed solar project in North Stonington rejected by Connecticut Siting Council (The Westerly Sun)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• Wednesday Morning Birding at Rocky Neck State Park (8:00 AM)
• Book Writers Group - Mystic and Noank Library (6:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Mystic Aquarium: "New Buoys for Belugas! A huge thank you to Kellogg Marine Supply, a wholesale supplier of boating products from Old Lyme, CT, for donating a large supply of buoys for the animals! The different sizes and shapes of the buoys provide a div..." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Keep an eye out for white and black Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillars. These caterpillars feed on hardwood trees, and wander a great deal as they get larger, often encountered on the ground, undergrowth and even climbing up siding. These..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Fireboat Fire Fighter in action this past weekend as a tribute to 9/11. #weremember #neverforget #firefighter #mysticseaportmuseum" (Facebook)
• Old Mystic Fire Department (Official): "At approximately 1050 this morning, the Old Mystic Fire Department, Wequetequock Fire Department, Mystic River Ambulance, Stonington Ambulance, and L&M Medics were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident possibly with a vehicle on Fire. U..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Country, Connecticut: "Ok, who's ready for pumpkin season? 🎃 🙋🏻‍♀️ Pictured here is a local favorite, Whittle's Willow Spring Farm, captured by the talented @kristynewengland. Where's YOUR favorite place to get pumpkins in our region?" (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "Thank you @sift_bake_shop for hosting this morning's Business Before Hours! What a beautiful morning for everyone to come together to mingle and learn about Adam Young's Book Launch Charity Weekend! #gmcc #mysticchamber" (Facebook)
• Mystic Seaport Museum: "The America and the Sea Award Gala is TONIGHT! The live auction takes place at the event and the silent auction bidding closes at 9:00pm tomorrow night. Attendance is not required to bid on live items. Please email advancement@mysticseap..." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Please note the Nature Center will be closing at noon on Wednesday, September 15 for Fall cleaning! The trails will remain open, so come enjoy and outdoor adventure. We will be back open on Thursday at 9 am." (Facebook)
• La Grua Center: "Tickets still available for this Saturday's Music Matters Concert, Homage to the Great Pianist-Composers, featuring Eric Clark! Saturday September 18 at 5pm; tickets are $20 and available on our website at LaGruaCenter.org. Link in bio! ..." (Instagram)
• Stonington Borough, CT: "Have you read our latest blog post about @saltwaterfarmvineyard ? It's got all the fall feels. Who is ready for a picnic? 🖐 🆙" (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "So Good To See You In Mystic! Pick up your favorite Schooners Beverage Company products to keep the summer time vibes rolling into the fall. Throw in a lunchbox, grab for an after school refresher or stock your pantry with fresh squeezed..." (Facebook)
• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: "Please note the Nature Center will be closing at noon on Wednesday, September 15 for Fall cleaning! The trails will remain open, so come enjoy and outdoor adventure. We will be back open on Thursday at 9 am." (Facebook)
• Stonington Human Services: "We are so grateful for Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Southeastern Connecticut PC and their $1,500 (Gold Level) sponsorship of our 4th Annual Stonington Human Services Benefit Golf Classic ⛳️ THANK YOU! For more sponsorship opportunitie..." (Facebook)

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