Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: What's Opening In Norwich? A Look At New Businesses
And check out Mental Health Collaboration Series on the Norwich Patch calendar
Hello Norwich! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which new businesses are setting up shop in Norwich
- How Norwich’s 2026 plans could affect your taxes and downtown
Also on today's calendar: Mental Health Collaboration Series and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Norwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Norwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 31, low: 24.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 29 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• What's Opening In Norwich? A Look At New Businesses (patch.com) — Newly registered businesses are preparing to open their doors in Norwich, based on recent filings with the Connecticut Business Registry. Covering formations between late November and Christmas Day, the piece highlights fresh commercial activity that could bring new services, jobs, and energy to the local economy. 
• What Norwich's new mayor and other leaders are focused on for 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — Norwich’s new mayor and city leaders are outlining 2026 priorities, from tightening the budget and seeking tax relief to pushing major projects like Occum Industrial Park, downtown revitalization, and a new police station. Residents can also expect improved digital services, a potential city app, and a state-backed downtown music district running February through August to boost economic activity.
📸 Around Norwich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich
★ Featured events ★
- Mental Health Collaboration Series
Lighthouse Inn, 6 W Guthrie Pl, New London
2:00 pm
Sunday January 4
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- New Year's Eve Bash with Wicked Peach at Hilton Mystic, Mystic Connecticut
Hilton Mystic , 20 Coogan Blvd , Stonington
9:00 pm - Eastern Regional Tourism District - Finance Committee
Norwich, CT Calendar
8:00 am - F & Blues Band at NAC's Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway , Norwich
7:30 pm - City Council
Norwich, CT Calendar , 100 Broadway 3rd Floor , Norwich
7:30 pm - Bonsai Bar Workshop at These Guys Brewing Company
78 Franklin St , Norwich
6:30 pm - Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
Norwich, CT Calendar , 446 N. Main St. , Norwich
6:00 pm - 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 - District Winter Wonderland Dance
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School , 25 Mahan Dr , Norwich
6:00 pm - Commission for Person with Disabilities
Norwich, CT Calendar , 100 Broadway 3rd Floor , Norwich
5:00 pm - Youth Service Advisory Board
Norwich, CT Calendar , 75 Mohegan Road , Norwich
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
📣 Norwich Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Norwich PatchAM possible:
- Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
Coming to the Mystic Area January 2026 - Dada Post USA
Art Gallery / Dada Post USA - California Closets — (203) 924-8444
Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Monaco Ford of Niantic — (860) 739-5437
Experience The Monaco Difference. Extra Value. No Extra Cost
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any Mobile mechanics around the Norwich area.
SUV heat not working right. Blowing cold air. Blows warm/hot when on the gas. Checked for leaks and none. Coolant is good also. Don’t what could make… (Nextdoor Meadow Ridge)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Norwich. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04053) - 20 New London Tpke in Norwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterford
- What's Opening In Waterford? A Look At New Businesses (patch.com)
Mansfield
- Mansfield Hollow Included In CT First Day Hike Program (patch.com)
Ok Norwich! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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