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Good morning Larchmont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why Larchmont's tap water ranks among the nation's softest
  • Why Larchmont still bans marijuana shops despite booming legal sales
  • How Larchmont police helped end a dramatic Rye car chase

Also on today's calendar: The Late Summer Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Tap Water Data Ranks National Hardness Levels – WC&P Online (wcponline.com) — Larchmont's tap water ranks among the softest in the entire country, tied with neighboring Mamaroneck and New Rochelle at just 0.4 grains per gallon. A new national report on water hardness compares over 16,000 cities and shows how unusually soft our local water is compared with most of the U.S.
   

• Marijuana Has Been Legal in NY for 5 Years+ What's the Verdict? (yonkerstimes.com) — Larchmont is among more than 20 Westchester communities that chose to ban retail marijuana dispensaries, even as New York's legal cannabis market has generated billions in tax revenue and hundreds of shops statewide. The piece reviews legalization's five-year impact, enforcement against illegal stores, equity-focused licensing, and new education campaigns aimed at youth and parents.
   

• 3 Arrests Made After Stolen Car Chase In Rye: PD (patch.com) — Larchmont police helped Rye officers track down suspects after a stolen car from Mamaroneck crashed into a marsh near Playland, sparking a large multi-agency search. With K-9s, helicopters and drones, officers eventually located all four occupants, including a Bronx driver now facing multiple charges and passengers released on appearance tickets or to family.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Senior Portraits - HHS
    Harrison Central School District HHS HPAC
    8:00 am
  • Artistree Summer Camp - Hall →
    St. Thomas Episcopal Church 168 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
    9:30 am
  • Drop-In Crafting
    Scarsdale Public Library 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, US
    9:30 am
  • Mah Jongg Open Play
    Scarsdale Public Library 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, US
    10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 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)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know someone who can help assemble a new bunk bed set this weekend (Saturday or Sunday)?
    Also looking for help to remove some existing furniture from our home, preferably on the same days. Any recommendations would be appreciated! (Nextdoor Larchmont Gardens)
  • Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
  • Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Larchmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Rochelle

  • State Auditors Arrive at New Rochelle City Hall as Comptroller's Office Confirms City Never Filed Required Compliance Report (talkofthesound.com)
  • Mariano Bulfamante, New Rochelle Landscaping Business Founder, Dies at 89 (talkofthesound.com)
  • DA Decried 'Unsparing' Attack Near New Rochelle High School; All Rape Charges Resolved in Lesser Robbery Plea (talkofthesound.com)

Mamaroneck

Mount Vernon

  • City Of Yonkers Announces Plans To "Reimagine" Central Ave (patch.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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