Daily Five: Remember the Mystic Drawbridge Closure Wednesday

1. You know what they say: ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ So, today’s forecast is good for that:

• Today: Scattered showers, mainly before 7am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Tonight: Isolated showers after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

2. From The Pita Spot’s Facebook page: "Wow, we are so excited and honored,J ason Hawkins, the host of "Feast TV" NBC CT, will be filming a segment on our restaurant on Thursday April, 11 at noon. We will keep you posted on the date this segment will air! Stay tuned and of course, do drop in for lunch on Thursday 4/11 if you would like to be with us. We are fortunate and grateful to be picked by NBC!"

3. Don’t forget the Mystic drawbridge closures on Wednesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  From the DOT: “The temporary closures are required to complete the start-up and balancing of the bridge as the project nears completion.  In addition, concrete barriers and the temporary traffic signals will be removed and minor roadway restoration will be completed at the bridge approach from Stonington.  Pedestrian access will be restricted on a limited basis.  However, marine traffic in the river channel will remain restricted through April 15, 2013.”
DETOUR INFO:      
Through traffic will be detoured from Route 1 to I-95 along Allyn Street (State Hwy 614) in Groton and Route 27 in Stonington.  Local traffic and visitors to Mystic will be able to navigate and park along Route 1.  Traffic signs and other devices will be used to warn motorists of the bridge closure and to guide motorists along the detour route.

4. From the Mystic Chamber: "Come join the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce as a volunteer at the upcoming 56th Annual Mystic Outdoor Arts Festival on August 10th and 11th. We are currently seeking over 100 volunteers to help artists set up, to offer them relief throughout the show, and to work in the information booths. All volunteers receive a free official art festival t-shirt and are invited to a special reception in their honor." There is a lot more info here.

5. Do you need a Vermont Castings Wood Stove or perhaps a MYSTIC SEAPORT MORNING original watercoloror what about some Boys' Catcher Gear? Our new Buy/Sell/Trade section has all that and more.