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🌱 Patch AM: Why Southbury’s I‑84 Exit 16 ranks among Connecticut’s riskiest ramps
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Southbury’s I‑84 Exit 16 ranks among Connecticut’s riskiest ramps
- Southbury community mourns the passing of James Edward Kowalski
Also on today's calendar: Blues Cafe Christmas with Halley Neal and Sam Robbins and 1 more event.
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- Friday: Windy with heavy rain, with a high of 59 and low of 24 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 29.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Where the riskiest highway off-ramps in Connecticut are located, based on DOT study (nhregister.com) — State transportation data show that I‑84’s Exit 16 in Southbury is tied for the highest risk score among Connecticut highway off‑ramps, largely due to confusing design, low lighting, and nearby alcohol service. Officials are using this ranking system to prioritize wrong‑way detection cameras and other safety upgrades at Exit 16 and similarly risky ramps statewide, which could directly affect how safely Southbury drivers enter and exit the highway. 
• James Edward Kowalski (primepublishers.com) — Southbury is mourning lifelong resident James Edward Kowalski, 83, a devoted family man, veteran, and Sacred Heart Church member who passed away December 12 after a long battle with cancer. Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 19, and a funeral with full military honors will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, both at Midd‑South Catholic (Sacred Heart) Church on Main Street South.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southbury
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★ Featured events ★
- Café Conversation
AFNWCT, 1 Pomperaug Office Pk, Southbury
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Blues Cafe Christmas with Halley Neal and Sam Robbins
George Newton VFW Post 1607, 150 Lee Farm Dr, Southbury, CT, 06488
1:00 pm - Teen Baking: Lattice Pies & Butterscotch Trifles
Southbury Library , 100 Poverty Rd , Southbury
1:00 pm - First Day Nature Hike with Southbury Land Trust
Lovdal Farm Preserve Trailhead, 503 Hulls Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, USA
10:00 am
Sunday December 21
Monday December 29
Thursday January 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- OPEN — Vicinanza Studios & Gallery
Vicinanza Studios & Gallery , 493 Heritage Rd Suite 4C , Southbury
10:00 am - Fall Storytimes at Brookfield Library
The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
10:00 am - Holiday Story Time Party
Beacon Falls Town Hall , 10 Maple Ave , Beacon Falls
10:30 am - uCreate: Teen Video Game Club
Stratford Library , 2203 Main St. , Stratford
3:00 pm - Adult Volunteer Time
49 Great Oak Rd , Oxford
3:00 pm - Rhythm City Duo at Rose’s
Rose's Family Restaurant , 143 Oxford Rd , Oxford
6:30 pm - Mike Milazzo
Good Old Days Pizza & Cocktail Den , 19 Main St , Newtown
7:00 pm - Greenwich Girls Varsity Basketball @ Masuk
Masuk High School , 1014 Monroe Turnpike , Monroe
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Oxford
- Shauna Marie Olsen Remlin (primepublishers.com)
Newtown
- Newtown Township Supervisor Recognized: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)
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