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Good morning Larchmont! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Larchmont families are remembered in this powerful 9/11 photo retrospective
  • See how Larchmont's ultra-soft tap water compares nationwide
  • Larchmont officers join multi-agency hunt after Rye stolen-car crash

Also on today's calendar: Free Mobile Food Pantry at St. John's Lutheran Church every Thursday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Looking back on the first year of 9/11 coverage, 25 years later (thetimesherald.com) — Larchmont is poignantly represented in this 25-year look back at early 9/11 coverage, highlighting residents like Kevin Kittle and Michael Asencio among many Westchester families who lost loved ones or joined memorials. Through powerful photos and captions, the piece revisits the attacks, rescue efforts, grief, and community remembrance that deeply shaped local lives in the months and first year after 2001.
   

2. New Tap Water Data Ranks National Hardness Levels – WC&P Online (wcponline.com) — Larchmont's tap water ranks among the very softest in the entire country, tying with Mamaroneck and New Rochelle at just 0.4 grains per gallon of hardness. A new national Tap Water Data report compares hardness levels across 16,000 U.S. cities and offers an interactive map for residents curious about how their water stacks up.
   

3. Three arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Rye (newportdispatch.com) — Larchmont police were among several departments that helped Rye officers track down suspects after a stolen vehicle crashed near Playland and four occupants fled on foot. Three adults from New York City were arrested on various charges, a juvenile was released to family, and one person was treated for minor injuries after a multi-agency search using K-9s, drones, and a helicopter.
   

4. Marijuana Has Been Legal in NY for 5 Years+ What's the Verdict? (yonkerstimes.com) — Larchmont is among more than 20 Westchester communities that have opted out of allowing retail marijuana dispensaries, even as New York's legal cannabis market expands and generates billions in tax revenue. The piece reviews five years of legalization, including enforcement against illegal shops, equity-focused licensing, and new public education efforts, while detailing how nearby cities host dozens of licensed dispensaries.
   

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  • Weekly and One-time Classes this Fall for Adults and Families at Clay Art Center
    Make this your season of creativity! Our fall weekly clay classes for adults offer hands‑on learning in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and sculpture... (More info)

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  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Pelham. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Larchmont here.

Ok Larchmont! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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