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:loudspeaker: _*Hello, Meltano community! We have two new releases for you!*_ :rocket:

_These updates include the much-requested_ `NO_COLOR` _support, improved Windows support, added control of Meltano working directory and system directory, and improved SQL compatibility in the Target SDK. For more info, see our <https://youtu.be/7hIc-iVgDVc|release demos video> which showcases the latest features._

&gt; :meltano-dragon: *<https://github.com/meltano/meltano/discussions/6967|Meltano v2.9>*
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&gt; :sparkles: *New*
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6964|#6964> Add `--cwd` CLI option to override the current working directory.
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6785|#6785> Add support for `NO_COLOR` env var to disable colored output. (For more info, see: <http://no-color.org|no-color.org>)
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6628|#6628> Make `.meltano` folder path configurable via new `MELTANO_SYS_DIR_ROOT` environment variable. -- _Thanks <https://github.com/rawwar|@rawwar>!_
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&gt; :bug: *Fixes*
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6938|#6938> Fix `is_redacted` error when a referenced setting is undefined.
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6468|#6468> Fix symbolic link creation when running `meltano upgrade` on Windows -- _Thanks <https://github.com/BuzzCutNorman|@BuzzCutNorman>!_
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&gt; :books: *Documentation Improvements*
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6961|#6961> Fix typos -- _Thanks <https://github.com/kayakr|@kayakr>!_
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/meltano/issues/6951|#6951> Reindent code block -- _Thanks <https://github.com/jx2lee|@jx2lee>!_
&gt; :singer-logo: *<https://github.com/meltano/sdk/discussions/1080|Meltano Singer SDK 0.13.1>*
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&gt; :bug: Fixes
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/sdk/issues/1126|#1126> Resolve failure in `_increment_stream_state()` when using `LOG_BASED` replication.
&gt; • <https://github.com/meltano/sdk/issues/1111|#1111> Add proper handling for `_MAX_RECORDS_LIMIT` in SQL taps.
_*As always, a big thanks to all our contributors!*_ :thankyou: :rocket:

`--cwd` sounds useful - looking forward to trying it out!