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Hello Enfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have your say on Enfield’s elementary school improvement plans tonight
  • Why Enfield police say your snowy car could get you stopped
  • How an Enfield K-9 helped end a tense Rocky Hill standoff

Also on today's calendar: Longest Night Service and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 40.
  • Friday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 56 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Enfield School Improvements Topic Of Community Meeting Wednesday Night (patch.com) — Enfield residents have a chance to weigh in on the future of their elementary schools during a virtual community meeting Wednesday evening. The session will focus on the PK-5 Districtwide Master Plan, which aims to upgrade learning environments across Enfield, including Eagle Academy, in partnership with the Board of Education and the town.
   

2. Snow-Covered Cars Aren't Festive, Enfield Police Remind Drivers (patch.com) — Enfield police are urging drivers to completely clear snow and ice from their cars, warning that leftover buildup can endanger other motorists and pedestrians. Using a holiday “elf” in social media posts, officers remind residents that state law allows stops when snow or ice poses a hazard, and they’re asking locals to clean every surface, not just windshields, before driving.
   

3. East Hartford man's criminal history sparked SWAT response to 911 call, warrant says (greenwichtime.com) — An Enfield police K-9 helped locate a wanted East Hartford man hiding in a Rocky Hill apartment after a 911 call led to a major SWAT response. Officers evacuated residents, used a drone and tear gas, and eventually took the suspect into custody on multiple domestic violence–related charges; he remains held on bond pending a February court date.
   

4. District attorney drops drug trafficking case after violating discovery rules (bangordailynews.com) — An Enfield man, Jason Fogg, is mentioned in a Maine report about prosecutors dropping serious drug trafficking charges against another defendant after repeated discovery violations. The story centers on how Somerset County, Maine prosecutors failed to turn over evidence, prompting a judge’s rebuke and the dismissal of charges. Connecticut charges against both men are still pending.
   

5. Connecticut's toy legacy: From Silly Putty to Cabbage Patch Kids (wfsb.com) — Connecticut’s rich toy-making history includes a notable chapter in Enfield, where Lego bricks were manufactured until 2006 and shipped nationwide. A broader look at Silly Putty, Erector Sets, and Cabbage Patch Kids shows how the state’s innovations helped shape childhood memories across America.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Give the Gift of Membership
    Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport
    10:00 am
    • Thursday December 18
  • NCWW Writing Workshop
    Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Rd, Enfield
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CT State Asnuntuck to Host FAFSA Session —Julie Cotnoir Read on Patch
  • A couple of years ago some neighbors & I heard what seemed like a woman screaming for almost an hour & some say it was a fischer cat but I believe it was a Banshee.
    Now, you may think that's silly but where I'm at, there's been weird stuff going on since I've been here. Unless the lungs on that cat could last for… (Nextdoor Central Enfield)
  • Simpson Strong Tie Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Shipper/Receiver in Enfield. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Shift Differential Bonus! in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enfield here.

Ok Enfield! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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