Stonington Woman Convicted For Drug Trafficking + Tax Abatement

Good morning, neighbors! Today, get updates on a drug case involving a Stonington woman, an upcoming tax abatement referendum and more.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 66 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Stonington-Mystic:

1. New London man, Stonington woman convicted for running major drug trafficking operation (theday.com)
2. Campbell Grain tax abatement draws opposition, support ahead of Tuesday referendum (The Westerly Sun)
3. Campbell Grain proposal brings tax dollars, affordable housing to Stonington (theday.com)
4. Olde Mistick Village founder to sign new book on Saturday (theday.com)
5. Swimming: Stonington's Reck, Fulling win two events apiece in co-op team's loss (The Westerly Sun)
6. Small Business Spotlight: The Cloak and Wand | Connecticut News (WFSB)
7. It's a dog's day at the firehouse in Mystic (theday.com)
8. The Day - Choose Coast Guard Museum site carefully - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
9. Local roundup: East Lyme gets best of Fitch co-op in ECC swim meet (theday.com)
10. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network Awarded Grant for Parkinson's Program (Hartford HealthCare)

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Today in Stonington-Mystic:

• 9th Annual Golf Classic - Mystic Aquarium (4:30 AM)
• Wednesday Morning Birding at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area (8:00 AM)
• Who Gets To Be An American? One Chinese Immigrant's View (6:00 PM)

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Stonington-Mystic Patch Notebook

• Mystic Seaport Museum: "Get out on the water! We have boats you can ride aboard or pilot yourself for an unforgettable experience. Others you can charter for a few hours, or a full day. See the Museum from an entirely different vantage point with a boat ride! L..." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "THANK YOU to everyone that came out on Saturday and celebrated at the Battle of Stonington: The Paddle Ball! We had an amazing evening and are so grateful for the support of our community." (Instagram)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting has become a beloved tradition in Mystic over the years and we are always thinking ahead. Help us find the perfect tree to brighten the 2021 holiday season in Downtown Mystic CT - Mystic River Park! The t..." (Facebook)
• Mystic Museum of Art: "Opening Reception, Thursday, September 30 from 5-6:30 PM - https://mailchi.mp/e7f5e1f5e9b3/passage-1026541" (Facebook)
• La Grua Center: "There are still tickets available for this Saturday's Music Matters Concert: Homage to Bach II, featuring the delightful Duo Stephanie & Saar on our 1886 Chickering and 1930 Mason & Hamlin! . Saturday October 2nd at 5pm. Tickets $20. Fo..." (Instagram)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Thank you to Iris for sharing your cardboard tube monster with us! Pick up a grab & go bag today in the Children's Room to make your own!" (Facebook)
• Stonington Human Services: "Buy your tickets today! THANK YOU to all of our business and private donors for the amazing amount of support this year!" (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center: "A huge thank you to the community for the support and kind words about this years 63rd Mystic Outdoor Art Festival." (Facebook)
• Stonington Community Center: "It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! If you haven't already registered to vote, have recently moved, changed your name, or have recently become a citizen, today is the day to double check that you are #VoteReady To register in Connecticut..." (Facebook)
• The Stonington Free Library: "If you are 17+ and need to register to vote, Stonington Free Library can help! Register online or pick up a paper form at the library! Staff can assist you with any questions." (Facebook)
• The Stonington Free Library: "Join Mrs. Frey on our YouTube channel for HALLOW-READ PUMPKIN JACK.
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• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join our group, Books Sandwiched In, in partnership with the Mystic YMCA. The program is FREE and will run the last Tuesday of every month at 12:00pm. This month Books Sandwiched In will be reading Malcom Gladwell's newest book, The Bomb..." (Facebook)
• Mystic & Noank Library: "Join us tonight at 7 PM for week 2 in our College Essay Workshop Series! Tonight's presentation is about getting started and is for both parents and students. Learn to Identify values, traits, and compelling life stories. Experience the ..." (Facebook)

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— Anna Bybee-Schier

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