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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s next for New Fairfield’s iconic Goodie Shoppe bakery?
  • Community remembers former New Fairfield resident Jane Darby, 83

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 42, low: 24.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Goodie Shoppe owner transfers New Fairfield bakery after 31 years: 'Something special' (ctpost.com) — A beloved New Fairfield fixture, The Goodie Shoppe on Brush Hill Road is changing hands Jan. 1 as longtime owner and chef Marc Jayson sells to Newtown native Mihill Dushi. After three decades of serving pastries, breads, and his popular “Sledgehammer” coffee, Jayson is training the new owner for a smooth transition while he explores starting a barbecue catering business.
   

• Jane Darby (tryondailybulletin.com) — An obituary for Jane Darby notes that she and her first husband once lived in New Fairfield during his career moves before retiring to New Hampshire. Her life spanned global travel, music, volunteer work, and deep devotion to family, libraries, and animals, with services planned in New Hampshire at a later date.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • Tarrywile Park Authority Monthly Meeting
    Danbury, CT Calendar , 70 Southern Boulevard , Danbury
    4:30 pm
  • Richter Park Authority Monthly Meeting
    Danbury, CT Calendar , 100 Aunt Hack Road , Danbury
    6:00 pm
  • Candlelight 2025
    Norwalk High School , 23 Calvin Murphy Dr , Norwalk
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Silly Solstice Sweater Celebration (ALL AGES)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
  • Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    9:30 am
  • Board of Awards Weekly Meeting
    Danbury, CT Calendar Danbury, CT 06810
    10:00 am
  • Fun & Friends (ages 6 mos - 5 yrs)
    The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
    10:00 am
  • Family Story Time (birth-5)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    10:30 am
  • The Quiet Chapter Book Club – Read, Relax, Connect!
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    1:00 pm
  • Holiday Machine Embroidery
    The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
    3:00 pm
  • Holiday Cookie Decorating
    The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
    3:15 pm

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