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Greetings Trumbull! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new White Plains Road project means for Trumbull Center
  • Trumbull police detail rash of car and theft cases in town

Also on today's calendar: Trumbull Church Hosting Blessing of the Animals Event and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trumbull approves White Plains Road housing and retail development (theridgefieldpress.com) — A new two-story building with shops, restaurant space, and 10 one-bedroom apartments has been approved for 855–861 White Plains Road, across from the Trumbull Center firehouse. The project adds sidewalks, bike racks, and EV chargers, but will require demolishing two existing homes once residents relocate, with construction expected to start next year and last about a year.
   

• 2 Men Found Asleep In Stolen Car With Items Taken During String Of Trumbull Thefts: Cops (newsbreak.com) — Trumbull police arrested two 19-year-olds found asleep in a stolen car on Whitney Avenue, surrounded by items believed taken from unlocked vehicles in town and nearby communities. A 16-year-old Trumbull boy was also charged in a separate stolen-car case, after a September that saw 18 thefts from cars and eight stolen vehicles, many left unlocked or with keys inside.
   

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  • TKSMC Golf Results —Mark Nacovitch Read on Patch
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center Blood Drive on Monday —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • TKSMC Tuesday Morning Mens Bowling League —Mark Nacovitch Read on Patch
  • Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Seasonal Cook in Bridgeport. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • Man shot while standing outside of birthday party in Bridgeport, police say (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Bridgeport-Stamford Inventory Surges While Prices Stay Above $750K (newsbreak.com)
  • 8 Things to Do This Weekend: New Haven Chalk Art Festival, Connecticut Auto Show and more (wtnh.com)

Shelton

  • Shelton Historical Society to host Harvest Fun Fest Oct. 18 (blogspot.com)

Ok Trumbull! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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