🌱Childcare In Crisis In CT + Annual Agricultural Day Will Be In June

Morning, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with your Monday The Haddams-Killingworth Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 54 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. Brainerd Library's 4th Annual Agricultural Day is set to take place on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun! (Press Release Desk)
2. Looking for beautiful Easter flowers? According to a press release, members of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will hold their annual Easter Flower Sale on Friday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Press Release Desk)
3. The childcare industry in the state of Connecticut is in need of more workers to keep the doors open. Reportedly, child care centers around the state are losing teachers and staff turnover is high. How is this problem going to be fixed? (CTInsider)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Town of Haddam: Renters Rebate Program (Press Release Desk)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Don't miss out on a fun, interactive Magic Workshop!" (Facebook)
• Youth and Family Services: Drug Take-Back Day is coming April 23 at two locations. Drop off 10-2 at either Killingworth Pharmacy or Nutmeg Pharmacy. (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.