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Westbrook, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Westbrook! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Life Star was called to a quiet Westbrook neighborhood
  • Police identify victim and suspect in deadly Westbrook double shooting

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Fair 58th Annual! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Connecticut election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 person detained, LIFE STAR called after ‘disturbance' in Westbrook, state police say (wtnh.com) — State police responded to a disturbance at a home near East Pond Meadow Road in Westbrook, detaining one person and calling in EMS and a LIFE STAR helicopter. Part of East Pond Meadow Road near Dennison Road was closed during the investigation, though police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
   

• Police ID Woman Killed In Westbrook Double Shooting (newsbreak.com) — A woman was fatally shot and a man critically wounded at a home on East Pond Meadow Road in Westbrook, and state police have identified the victim as Katie Liljedahl. Troopers arrested 37-year-old John Bongiovanni of Haddam, who now faces murder and attempted murder charges and is being held on a $3 million bond while the investigation continues.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Branford Open House Saturday: 1-Bedroom Condo Now $249,900
    Come explore 16 Monticello Drive, Unit 16, in Branford’s Jefferson Woods community—now offered at $249,900.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I had my riding lawnmower repaired by Mike Klopp of Madison.
    He sent me pictures of issues I didn’t know about and offered options to repair. I highly recommend him for excellent work, professionalism and… (Nextdoor Grove Beach)
  • Scam text message: "This call is for the payment of $1,099 for the recent order of the Pixel 11 Pro on your account.
    If you 'do' not authorize this, please press 1 to speak to our customer support representative." (Should be 'did'' not authorize. Bad grammar or… (Nextdoor Shoreline)
  • CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Clinton. Apply here.
  • Region 4 ESC posted a job opening for Substitute Custodians 2026-2027 SY in Deep River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

  • Connecticut grocery changes: Second Aldi opens in Bristol as Stop & Shop closes in Clinton (newsbreak.com)
  • Five teens allegedly dumped stolen car at police station and fled. A dog helped apprehend them (courant.com)

Essex

  • Essex Zoning Panel To Resume Housing, Parking Hearings; Dog Pound Plan Also On Agenda (patch.com)
  • Readers speak: Disparaging UConn and Pratt & Whitney Stadium is totally unwarranted (courant.com)

Lyme

  • Old Lyme Planning Commission Backs Proposed Funeral Home Zoning Regulations In 4-0 Vote (patch.com)

Ok Westbrook! 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: "What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped?" — You have a foreign ax-sent (accent) (Thank you Carrie E. for sending it in!)
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