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🌱 Highland Drive study sparks debate over Dimple Dell's future

Sandy, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Sandy! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Highland Drive study sparks debate over Dimple Dell's future
  • Sandy's Christmas gift show fills the expo center through Saturday
  • Sandy student helps others find their footing at UW–Madison

Also on today's calendar: NAIFA Utah Salt Lake Valley November Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 45, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Keep Dimple Dell wild': Sandy residents pack city hall to debate proposed Highland Drive study (ksl.com) — Sandy residents will have another chance Nov. 17 to weigh in on a proposed Highland Drive study involving Dimple Dell Regional Park. About 175 people attended Tuesday's meeting, where opponents raised preservation and traffic concerns. Supporters say the review would clarify options, while Mayor Monica Zoltanski wants the $157,000 kept for public safety and roads.
   

2. The Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show, Nov. 12–14, 2026 (abc4.com) — The Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show runs through Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sandy's Mountain America Expo Center, bringing more than 450 booths together for holiday shopping. Families can also find live performances and visit Santa from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. General adult admission tickets cover all three show days.
   

3. FGLI services supports first-generation, limited-income Badgers (madison.com) — Sandy native Talya Trim arrived at UW–Madison used to handling things herself, but worried about college costs and rules she might not understand. Now the social work student mentors others through a new program for first-generation and limited-income students, helping them navigate questions about housing, financial aid and campus life.
   

4. ‘More than a wave': Democrats usher in a new era of power in Utah's most populous county (sltrib.com) — Sandy City Council member Zach Robinson is heading to the Salt Lake County Council as Democrats take a 6–3 majority in January. He wants to address affordability and restore cuts to county services, including childcare, while Sandy’s district representative, Republican Dea Theodore, says the council’s core work will remain unchanged.
   

5. ‘I didn't expect it at all': The blue wave hit a portion of red Utah County (newsfromthestates.com) — A reliably Republican Utah County House seat went to Democrat David Chappell, a 27-year-old first-time candidate who plans to focus on housing affordability. His opponent, Rep. Norm Thurston, conceded and attended a constituent discussion to offer guidance. Chappell joins incoming Sandy Democrat Drew Howells among the Legislature’s openly LGBTQ+ members.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can somebody tell me some of the names of cheap apartments in the Jordan district school area?
    I need to move but I don't want my son having to switch schools and he's in Jordan high. (Nextdoor Northwest)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Sandy. Apply here.
  • Adzuna posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

Ok Sandy! 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: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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