Groton Daily: Students Start New School Year + Other Happenings

Get on up, Groton! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Nearly an inch of rainfall. High: 72 Low: 60

Here are the top stories in Groton today:

1. Groton Students Start New School Year (The Day)
2. Groton Democratic Primary: Rachael Franco Seeks Nomination (Patch)
3. Groton Democratic Primary: Melinda Cassiere Seeks Nomination (Patch)
4. Groton Democratic Primary: Edward Jacome Seeks Nomination (Patch)

Today in Groton:

• Groton Open Space Association meeting (5 p.m.)
• Cable Television Advisory Council of Southeastern Connecticut meeting (5:30 p.m.)

Groton Patch Notebook

• Groton Police Department: "The Groton Police are looking to identify (a) subject regarding larcenies in the town. Please contact the Detective Division at 860-441-6716 with information." (Facebook)
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce: "The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Groton Utilities is excited to present the 1st Annual Groton City Brew Run on September 12th at Eastern Point Beach in Groton. Prizes will be given to the top runners in each age category." (Facebook)
• City of Groton Government: "The Groton Lodge of Elks #2163 in conjunction with the city of Groton Police and Firefighters cordially invite our entire community to join us as we remember 9/11." (Facebook)

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About me: I'm a roving Patch editor based in the New Haven area, and I'm filling in for local editor Richard Kaufman today.

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