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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Woodbury engineer is shaping the next generation of innovators

Also on today's calendar: Orchid Harvest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UConn 4-H Volunteer Hogan Eng Helps Youth Find Their Voice (uconn.edu) — A longtime Woodbury resident, engineer Hogan Eng, is being recognized for his work leading the Power Surge 4-H Robotics team, which helps local youth build both robots and real-world confidence. Through UConn 4-H, he mentors students in engineering, leadership, communication, and community service, offering Woodbury-area families a hands-on pathway into STEM and personal growth.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Moving Tag Sale
    Moving Tag Sale Sat 10-10 9:00 - 3:00 46 Woodcrest Dr NaugatuckLots of items, Costume jewelry, binder full of vintage holiday postcards, many... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Watertown. Apply here.
  • Silo Point Country Club posted a job opening for Pro Shop Associate in Southbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

  • Two arrested after Connecticut road rage dispute involving a racial slur and a threat, police say (ctpost.com)
  • Structured Cabling Market Forecast to 2035: Data Center Fiber Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
  • Waterbury man accused of trying to rob Watertown 7-Eleven with tire iron (ctinsider.com)

Southbury

  • 11 Southbury Open Houses This Weekend: Golf Course Views, Luxury Homes And More (patch.com)

Washington

  • 4 CT Hotels Land On List Of Region's Best (patch.com)
  • Week 5 Fantasy Sleepers and Streamers: Start Jacoby Brissett (wtnh.com)

Ok Woodbury! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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