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🌱 Why a Putnam Lake traffic stop led to a felony gun charge
Happening soon: Hats and Shades Blues Brothers Tribute Show on the Patterson Patch calendar

Good morning Patterson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Putnam Lake traffic stop led to a felony gun charge
Also on today's calendar: Hats and Shades Blues Brothers Tribute Show and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man arrested on felony gun charge in Patterson (newportdispatch.com) — A Connecticut driver was arrested in Patterson after deputies say they found a loaded handgun in his car during an Aug. 12 traffic stop in the Putnam Lake area. The man, who allegedly lacked a valid pistol permit, faces a felony firearm charge and multiple traffic violations, and is due in Town of Patterson Justice Court at a later date.
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📸 Around Patterson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patterson
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★ Featured events ★
- Hats and Shades Blues Brothers Tribute Show →
The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St, Danbury
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Mat Pilates (pop-up!) →
Hudson Valley InterArts, 40 Jon Barrett Rd, Patterson
5:00 pm - Red Not Chili Peppers →
Daryl's House Restaurant & Live Music Club, 130 NY-22, Pawling
8:00 pm - InterArts Energy Reset →
Hudson Valley Interarts, 40 Jon Barrett Rd, Patterson
3:00 pm - Back to the Den Back-to-School Fair
CV Starr Intermediate School Bears' Field (Turf Field behind JFK)
4:00 pm
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
📣 Patterson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale →
Kent Public Library, 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes
12:00 pm - Town Court →
Southeast, NY Calendar, 1360 Route 22, Brewster
2:30 pm - Town Board Meeting →
Southeast, NY Calendar, 1360 Route 22, Brewster
7:00 pm - Don't Look Back - Boston Tribute Band →
Daryl's House Restaurant & Live Music Club, 130 NY-22, Pawling
8:00 pm - Family Fun Weekend →
Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag
11:00 am - 15th Putnam County Wine & Music Fest →
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel Hamlet
11:00 am - Legends of Rock →
Daryl's House Restaurant & Live Music Club, 130 NY-22, Pawling
8:00 pm - ROCK THIS TOWN Rockabilly Riot →
Daryl's House Restaurant & Live Music Club, 130 NY-22, Pawling
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Patterson. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Patterson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patterson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pawling
- Dutchess County announces $1.2 Million in CDBG and HOME Funding (midhudsonnews.com)
- Chinese Restaurant Rebuilding After Fire In Pawling, Seeks Help (dailyvoice.com)
- Mid-Hudson event guide for 8/20-26 (hudsonvalleyone.com)
Southeast
- State to replace bridges connecting I-84 and I-684 in Putnam County (midhudsonnews.com)
- Westchester woman charged after fatal I-684 crash killed Connecticut man (lohud.com)
Brewster
- Hudson Valley Motorist Charged In Crash That Killed CT Man: PD (patch.com)
Ok Patterson! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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