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Also on today's calendar: Annual Costume & Candy Crawl and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Clisby J.!
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Genetec Security Center Unifies Carmel's City Operations (securityinformed.com) — Carmel has rolled out a unified Genetec Security Center platform across more than 40 city sites, helping departments coordinate emergencies, daily services, and smart-city projects. From tornado response and snow removal to park monitoring and cybersecurity, the system is designed to improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making for residents across the city.
2. Paul Hughes performs classic swing standards Saturday night at Feinstein's (wishtv.com) — Carmel residents can catch swing vocalist Paul Hughes tonight at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and drinks. The show features classics made famous by Sinatra and others, plus Hughes' newer material benefiting a nonprofit.
3. City of Carmel announces Merchants Square water, sewer upgrades (in.gov) — Carmel Utilities is preparing a major water and sewer upgrade in the Merchants Square area, with construction starting late October and continuing in phases through summer 2027. Work along Keystone Way, AAA Way, Merchants Square Drive, Medical Drive, and Range Line Road aims to replace aging lines while keeping traffic moving and disruptions to nearby businesses and drivers as limited as possible.
4. Indianapolis Taco Week returns with $3 specials and citywide prizes (wishtv.com) — Carmel taco lovers can join Indianapolis Taco Week next week, with $3 taco specials available at participating restaurants across the metro area, including spots in Carmel. By checking in through the event app at multiple locations, diners can compete for $300 in restaurant gift cards and bragging rights as the city's biggest taco fan.
5. THE ZONE: Scores and Highlights – October 9, 2026 (wrtv.com) — Carmel football fans can relive last night's matchup at Warren Central through WRTV's "The Zone," which features highlights from 24 Week 8 high school games across central Indiana. The show also includes other Hamilton County powers and a guest appearance from Decatur Central's head coach.
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