🌱'Swipe and Delete' To Avoid Scams+Sustainability Opportunities

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; breezy. High: 50 Low: 46.

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

1. Are you looking for a way to get involved with the town of Haddam, do good and feel good? The Haddam Sustainability Committee (HSC) has several opportunities for you to donate just a little bit of time including; the food scrap recovery project, getting involved with the community garden, artists are needed for the Recycling Corner at the Town Office Building, soft plastic collection and getting the Connecticut Sustainability Certification. (HK Now)
2. "Just swipe and delete," is the advice the Better Business Bureau of Connecticut is giving residents, due to an influx of scams using "friendly texts from unknown numbers". The BBB said these scammers potentially have the technology to steal phone contacts and continue to scam victims and their contacts also, so avoid even opening up the unknown text. (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Look at these two handsome boys enjoying some sunshine and spring frolicking up in the ring. Ben and Hank, the best of friends." (Facebook)
• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "View of Haddam Island from Haddam Neck looking west towards Haddam. Did you know Haddam Island once had dances, a small shop and a campground? Haddam Neck in pictures this Sunday, March 27 at 3 pm at the Haddam Neck Congregational Church." (Facebook)
• East Haddam Land Trust: "Have we mentioned how much we appreciate our community of volunteers. Thank you to everyone that helps maintain our preserves. And our members too. We thank you all! Golet Farm meadow receiving its yearly haircut." (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.