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

In today's newsletter:

  • How new programs are changing learning in Farmington Public Schools
  • Which Farmington-area roads will slow your drive this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Farmington Players Present : The Haunting of Hill House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Student growth initiatives continue at Farmington Public Schools (candgnews.com) — Families in Farmington and Farmington Hills are starting the new school year with expanded reading, math, and wellness support across Farmington Public Schools. District leaders say new curricula like Wit and Wisdom and Illustrative Math are boosting assessment scores, while added social-emotional staff and board priorities aim to better prepare students for college, careers, and other post-graduation paths.
   

• Road Watch: Oakland County construction week of Sept. 18 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com) — Drivers in Farmington and Farmington Hills should expect lane closures and detours on 10 Mile and 12 Mile roads as major culvert, paving, and signal upgrades continue into October and late fall. Additional projects across Oakland County, including in Novi, Rochester Hills, Lyon Township, and West Bloomfield, may affect commutes and access to nearby businesses and neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbors.
    Happy Thoughtful Thursday! Have a Blessed day! (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)
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    Have a Great TGIF - Fun Friday! Have a Blessed day! (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Building Attendant / Zamboni Driver (Part-Time) in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington Hills

Novi

  • Fox Run Residents Pursue Passions Through On-Campus Clubs (patch.com)
  • 28100 Cabot Drive, Novi, MI, 48377 (cbre.com)

Royal Oak

  • Popular Royal Oak Restaurant Permanently Closes (patch.com)

Ok Farmington! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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