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  • Enfield traffic stop leads to ghost gun guilty plea
  • State grant jump-starts Enfield Square Mall cleanup and rebirth
  • See which Enfield homes made the Christmas lights finals

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  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a bit of snow, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
  • Thursday: Some brightening, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enfield Arrest Uncovers Ghost Guns, Leads To Federal Guilty Plea (patch.com) — Enfield residents may recall the April 2024 traffic stop where local police found ghost guns and ammunition during a roadside arrest, which has now led to a federal guilty plea. A Massachusetts man admitted to multiple firearm charges and remains detained while facing a potential decades-long prison sentence, with federal sentencing set for March 2026.
   

• Grant Pushes Enfield Square Mall Site Closer To Redevelopment (patch.com) — Major changes could be coming to Enfield Square Mall as a new $4 million state brownfield grant funds hazardous materials cleanup and demolition at the long-struggling site. With zoning changes approved and a mixed-use Enfield Marketplace concept proposed, site work could begin as early as March, paving the way for hundreds of new homes and businesses.
   

• Eight Homes Named Finalists In Enfield Police Christmas Light Contest (patch.com) — Enfield residents can check out eight festive homes chosen as finalists in the Enfield Police Department’s 2025 Christmas Light Competition, with addresses shared so neighbors can tour the displays. The winning home will be revealed on Christmas morning, and locals are encouraged to weigh in online with their favorite.
   

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