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🌱 Why Grosse Pointe Farms ranks among Michigan’s top retirement towns

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Grosse Pointe Farms ranks among Michigan’s top retirement towns
  • How a Pointe-area defense attorney rose to the Wayne County bench

Also on today's calendar: Free Trunk or Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Are The 30 Best Small Towns For Retirees in Michigan for 2027 (homestratosphere.com) — Grosse Pointe Farms earns a high spot on a new list of Michigan’s best small towns for retirees, praised for its Lake St. Clair shoreline, culture score of 99, and walkable streets with shops and restaurants. The statewide ranking compares 379 towns on retirement friendliness, quiet, culture, and access to services, putting the Farms alongside lake and up‑north favorites. Residents get affirmation that their community combines elegance, amenities, and strong livability for older adults.
   

• Former longtime criminal defense attorney celebrates appointment to the bench (candgnews.com) — Grosse Pointe Farms hosted the investiture ceremony for 3rd Circuit Court Judge Nicole Castka at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, drawing judges and officials from across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Castka, a longtime criminal defense attorney now serving on the Wayne County bench, was praised for her integrity, compassion, and advocacy for clients. Speakers highlighted her community service, nonprofit work, and commitment to treating everyone in court with dignity and respect.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe Farms

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday October 8
  • Vet-To-Vet →
    The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
    8:00 am

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  • Jet's America, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Eastpointe. Apply here.
  • County of Wayne Michigan posted a job opening for Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Internship, Work-Study or Externship in Detroit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe Farms here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Budding food scrap pickup services across the US want your coffee grounds and eggshells (orlandosentinel.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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