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Hello again Carmel! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Carmel became America's safest and best place to live.
  • Which Merchants Square streets will be disrupted by years of utility work?
  • Meet the Carmel author sharing his powerful journey at the library.

Also on today's calendar: Annual Costume & Candy Crawl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• America's Best And Safest City To Live In 2026 Isn't In California Or Florida (explore.com) — Carmel has just been named America's safest city for 2026 and also tops major "best places to live" rankings, highlighting its low crime, strong schools, and quality healthcare. Detailed national comparisons show Carmel's crime costs and violent crime rates far below other cities, while its parks, trails, and arts scene reinforce why residents enjoy such a high quality of life.
   

• Infrastructure upgrades to begin soon at Carmel's Merchants Square (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel's Merchants Square area will soon see major water and sewer upgrades, with construction starting by late October and continuing in 13 phases through mid-2027. Work will affect Keystone Way, Merchants Square Drive, Medical Drive, Range Line Road, and nearby roundabouts, though businesses will stay open and detours will be clearly marked; residents can call Carmel Utilities with questions.
   

• Carmel author's memoir explores family, grief (youarecurrent.com) — A Carmel resident and longtime corporate traveler has written a memoir about immigration, family, and grief, and will share his story locally this week. He'll host a free book launch for "The Eleventh Kilometer" on Oct. 17 at Carmel Clay Public Library, where neighbors can hear about his shift from constant business travel to community service, running, and being present with loved ones.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need someone in Westfield to replace this outlet.
    The faceplate beyond, however the "housing" is also broke. While you are here you can quote replacing two exhaust fans in restrooms. (Nextdoor The Village Farms)
  • Official trick-or-treating hours on Halloween are 5-8....
    This is lame. Its on a Saturday. Lets go to at least 9! (Nextdoor Setters Run)
  • Engledow Group posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk in Carmel. Apply here.
  • RemX | The Workforce Experts posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

Noblesville

  • The art of creating a corn maze: How farms in Brownsburg, Noblesville turn sketches into labyrinths (youarecurrent.com)
  • FEMA continues storm relief assistance in Indiana after distributing millions in cash (wishtv.com)
  • Hilltoppers finish sweep of Jax State (bgdailynews.com)

Fishers

  • Paving at 116th and Allisonville, I-69 ramp closures top Fishers road work this week (larryinfishers.com)

Ok Carmel! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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