Today In New London: Board of Education, Poetry, Properties

1. After the usual July break, the Board of Education returns to action tonight with a 7 p.m. workshop at the Science and Technology Magnet High School. The meeting's agenda includes the proposed leadership and public service magnet school theme for grades six through 12, a number of grants, and appointments for the magnet school's officer, Winthrop School dean, and supervisor of professional development and career management.

2. Thursday marks a regular poetry night at Bean and Leaf. Visit the coffee shop at 8 p.m. to hear some verses or share your own.

3: Coming later today on New London Patch: See what properties have changed hands each week with Sold!, a column outlining recent property transactions in New London.

4. Elsewhere on Patch: The Groton Patch has the story about how the Navy has decided against repairing the USS Miami, a submarine built at Electric Boat and seriously damaged in a fire last May. Get the story here.

5. In case you missed it this week:

• New London Votes Down 2014 Budgets, Tax Rate
• Republican Candidate Drops Out Of New London Board of Education Race
• Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Unions Accuse Corporation Of "Shell Game"

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