🌱 Patch AM: Waterford Selectmen To Consider Community Center Blinds, Road Salt Contract And Landfill Equipment

Hello Waterford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Waterford selectmen to tackle blinds, road salt and key appointments
• Top college runners coming to Waterford for October 17 invitational.

Also on today's calendar: Safe Walk 2026 and 9 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 55 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy with lots of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waterford Selectmen To Consider Community Center Blinds, Road Salt Contract And Landfill Equipment (patch.com) — Waterford residents can weigh the impact of several key decisions as the Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday, Oct. 6 to address community center safety upgrades, winter road salt purchasing, and new equipment for the town landfill. The agenda also includes budget transfers to cover payroll and electricity costs, surplus police equipment, and a long list of appointments and reappointments to local boards and commissions that shape daily life in town.
   

• Cross Country runs to top-three team finishes at Keene State Invitational (bowdoin.edu) — Bowdoin College's cross country teams will be heading to Waterford on October 17 for the Connecticut College Invitational, giving local fans a chance to see top collegiate runners compete. Both the men's and women's squads are coming off strong top-three finishes at the Keene State Invitational, setting up an exciting meet in town.
   

📸 Around Waterford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Fire Safety Storytime →
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Safe Walk 2026 →
  37 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  8:00 am
Monday October 5
• We, the Family Gardeners… →
  Waterford Public Library, Waterford
  6:30 pm
• We, the Family Gardeners . . . →
  6:30 pm
• Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Family Gardeners" Oct. 5 →
  Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• LEARN RESC →
  10:00 am
• CSEA Local #416 - Retiree Luncheon and Meeting →
  11:30 am
• LEGO Club →
  4:00 pm
• Guardians of Democracy Indivisible - Advocating for Democracy →
  6:30 pm
• Survivors of Homicide →
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Waterford Regional Lions Club →
  5:30 pm
• Board Game Group →
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Lyme

• Old Lyme Conservation Commission To Revisit Mile Creek Excavation, Biodiversity Mapping (patch.com)

Ok Waterford! 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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