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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Cheshire Fall Festival 2026: Hereā€™s What To Know

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Morning Cheshire! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Food trucks, fireworks and balloon rides fill Bartlem Park weekend
  • Have your say on Cheshire's future roads, sidewalks and transit
  • How a Cheshire brewery night raised $13K for cancer patients

Also on today's calendar: Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cheshire Fall Festival 2026: Here's What To Know (patch.com) — Cheshire residents can look forward to a full weekend at Bartlem Park, with Food Truck Friday, the Kiwanis Carnival, live music, and a large vendor fair showcasing local businesses and crafters. The festival also features evening fireworks, hot air balloon rides near Cheshire Pool, and beer and cider offerings, highlighting a major community celebration in town.
   

2. Public Meeting Set For Cheshire Multi-Modal Transportation Plan (patch.com) — Cheshire officials are inviting residents to a public meeting at the Cheshire Public Library to weigh in on the town's new Multi-Modal Transportation Plan. The draft plan aims to improve safety, connectivity, and mobility for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders, and outlines specific recommendations and implementation strategies tailored to Cheshire's needs.
   

3. Ex-NFL Player Helps Raise $13K For Cancer Patients With Event At Cheshire Brewery (patch.com) — A recent fundraiser at Counter Weight Brewing Co. in Cheshire brought residents together to raise more than $13,000 for New England cancer patients facing financial strain. Organized by the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, the family-friendly event featured a local recipient sharing how this support helps cover essentials like housing, food, and transportation for families across Connecticut.
   

4. Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Sept. 16) (ctpost.com subscription) — Cheshire field hockey standout Olivia Rydzy is getting statewide recognition after making six saves and even adding an assist in a shutout win over Mercy. Her performance is featured in a roundup of top Connecticut high school field hockey efforts and upcoming marquee games across the state this week.
   

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Ok Cheshire! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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