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Also, don't miss Fall Beginner Crochet Class on the Chelsea Patch calendar

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Hi Chelsea! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a new CAFA board member shape local fire services?
  • What's behind the legal clash between Cleary's Pub and JD's Stage Bistro?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chelsea Area Fire Authority Appoints Adam Ferrell to Board (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea-area residents now have a new voice on the Chelsea Area Fire Authority board, with Sylvan Township resident and veteran firefighter-paramedic Adam Ferrell appointed to an at-large seat. With more than 20 years in fire and EMS, Ferrell is expected to bring hands-on expertise and a strong understanding of the local communities CAFA serves.
   

• No terms of endearment from Jeff Daniels' bar next door in Chelsea (detroitnews.com) — Downtown Chelsea's Cleary's Pub alleges its historic building was damaged by construction of JD's Stage Bistro, a new underground restaurant linked to actor Jeff Daniels, and has taken the developer and contractors to court. The lawsuit also questions oversight by the Chelsea Area Construction Agency, while mediation has been ordered and both businesses continue grappling with structural and operational fallout.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just came home and didn't see my 3 month old peacock.
    So if anyone sees him can you please let me know or my address is 13459 Trist Rd, Grass Lake MI 49240 (Nextdoor Waterloo)
  • Its time again for free pub trivia at Valiant on South Main Street in Chelsea this Monday and every Monday with one game starting at 7:30, and another at 8:30pm!
    $20 gift cards for the first place teams and $10 for the second place teams! Get a leg up on the pile with one of the questions ahead of time!: In… (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)
  • National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist in Chelsea. Apply here.
  • Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

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  • Award-Winning Metro Detroit Burger Restaurant Abruptly Closes (patch.com)

Ok Chelsea! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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