🌱 Patch AM: Could Trump’s battleship plan really threaten Groton’s submarine boom?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could Trump’s battleship plan really threaten Groton’s submarine boom?
• Groton-connected Electric Boat veteran John Joseph Sigersmith remembered

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lorraine S.!

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 35.
• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trump's ‘Golden Fleet' plan to resurrect battleships meets sharp criticism in CT submarine country (courant.com) — A major Trump proposal to shift Navy spending toward new battleships is drawing sharp criticism from Rep. Joe Courtney and others who say it clashes with the long-term focus on submarines built at Electric Boat in Groton. Local submarine workforces are booming, with thousands of hires and long-range funding for Virginia and Columbia-class subs, and experts doubt the costly “Golden Fleet” battleships will ever be built. For Groton residents, the outlook for submarine jobs and contracts remains strong despite the political noise.
   

• Obituary: John Joseph Sigersmith (centralmaine.com) — A longtime Electric Boat inspector who spent 39 years working in Groton has passed away, leaving a legacy of pride, integrity, and hard work. Family, friends, and former coworkers remember his straightforward nature, deep devotion to his wife Lucy, and unwavering love for his children and grandchildren. His impact on those around him will be felt for years.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Eastern Regional Tourism District - Finance Committee
  Norwich, CT Calendar
  8:00 am
• 8:30 AM- Why Weights Class
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  8:30 am
• 9am Historic District Commission
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 52 Lyme Street , Old Lyme
  9:00 am
• 9:45 AM- Intro to Why Weights
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  9:45 am
• 10:30 AM- Blood Pressure Clinic
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  10:30 am
• 10:30 AM- Chair Tai Chi
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  10:30 am
• 12 PM- Lunch
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  12:00 pm
• 12:45 PM- Bridge
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  12:45 pm
• 1 PM- "Pre-Hab"- Pre-Surgery Informational Presentation
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  1:00 pm
• 5:30 PM- Zumba Gold
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
  5:30 pm
• 5:30pm Board of Selectmen Meeting
  Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 52 Lyme Street , Old Lyme
  5:30 pm
• City Council
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 100 Broadway 3rd Floor , Norwich
  7:30 pm

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• Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
  Coming to the Mystic Area January 2026
• California Closets — (203) 924-8444
  Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home
• Kinderplay — (860) 910-8363
  New Play Space Located Right Here in Groton
• Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
  Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT
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• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mystic Woman's Club Thrift Shop Sale —Nancy Wilkie Read on Patch
• CaL Robertson passes on —Edward R Johnson Read on Patch
• An unusual way to fight a war —Edward R Johnson Read on Patch

• 🚩 Tax season reminder — because this happens more than people realize.
  Someone reached out to me from a tax group confused about a return that had already been filed. She applied for a refund advance, but the return was… (Nextdoor Indian Field/Ring Drive)
• What are people's thoughts on Wood N Tap in Groton?
  I've given them a few chances and they have been just average at best. I was hoping for so much more, am I just ordering the wrong things? (Nextdoor Groton New London Airport)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Groton. Apply here.
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Specialist in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• Shane Elliott dies in motorcycle crash in New London parking lot (thelegaladvocate.com)
• Small State, Big Symbol: Connecticut's Connection to the Sperm Whale (a-z-animals.com)
• Sunday Scuffle: Girls' wrestling continuing to thrive with its own invitational tournaments (theday.com)

Mystic

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