🌱 Patch AM: 1 Norwich Resident Killed, 2 Injured In New Jersey Crash: Police

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In today's newsletter:

• Wrong-way New Jersey crash kills Norwich woman, injures two locals
• What will three new recruits mean for Norwich police coverage?
• How will Norwich’s new diocesan finance chief manage local church funds?

Also on today's calendar: Norwich Free Wildcats vs Windham Whippets and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
• Friday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1 Norwich Resident Killed, 2 Injured In New Jersey Crash: Police (patch.com) — Norwich residents are at the center of a tragic wrong-way crash on I-80 in New Jersey that killed a local woman and seriously injured another resident and a toddler. Police say a Newark driver going the wrong way struck their SUV head-on, and the investigation is ongoing.
   

2. Norwich police hire three new recruits (theday.com) — Norwich residents will soon see three new officers joining the city’s police force, bringing the department to 75 officers, still short of full staffing. The recruits, all with local ties and military or security experience, are being sworn in this week before heading to the state police academy and eventual patrol shifts in Norwich.
   

3. Diocese of Norwich names new finance officer (norwichbulletin.com) — A new finance officer is taking over stewardship of the Diocese of Norwich’s finances, which support parishes, schools, and ministries across eastern Connecticut. Veteran finance professional Paul F. Dillon Jr. steps into the role with decades of corporate experience and a stated focus on transparency and prudent use of donor funds.
   

4. John A. Cutter (atholdailynews.com) — A Willimantic resident with strong family ties in Massachusetts has died at Backus Hospital in Norwich, where he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Friends and family can honor his life at a January 30 service in Orange, Massachusetts, remembering his newspaper career, love of nature and animals, and devotion to his children and grandchildren.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Norwich Technical School Warriors vs Howell Cheney Regional Vo-Tech School Beavers
  Norwich Technical High School, 7 Mahan Dr, Norwich
  6:45 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• CMEEC & CTMEEC - Audit Committee
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 30 Stott Ave , Norwich
  10:00 am
• Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 23 Union Street , Norwich
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• District Winter Wonderland Dance
  Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School , 25 Mahan Dr , Norwich
  6:00 pm
• Norwich Free Wildcats vs Windham Whippets
  Norwich Free Academy , 305 Broadway , Norwich
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Julian McCullough at Comix Roadhouse
  Comix Roadhouse , 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd , Uncasville
  6:00 pm
• Rage Against The Machine tribute night
  Strange Brew Pub , 86 Water St , Norwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Beginner Sourdough Workshop
  Path 2 Self , 50 Pleasant St #2 , Norwich
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Maples Farm Park Commission Regular Meeting
  Bozrah, CT Calendar , 45 Bozrah Street , Bozrah
  5:50 pm
• MUNICIPAL FACILITIES BUILDING NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT ADVISORY GROUP-CANCELLED
  Preston, CT Calendar , 389 Route 2 Preston , Preston
  6:00 pm
• Harry Potter Trivia Night
  Strange Brew Pub , 86 Water St , Norwich
  6:30 pm
• DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE CAUCUS
  Preston, CT Calendar , 389 Route 2 Preston , Preston
  7:00 pm

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