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Good morning Ellington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would cutting a key energy fee mean for Ellington bills?

Also on today's calendar: K of C Council 14600 Annual OUTDOOR Harvest Craft Festival & Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio spar over funding for renewable energy (nbcconnecticut.com) — Connecticut's race for governor is spotlighting how residents, including those in Ellington, pay for renewable energy and efficiency programs on their electric bills. Gov. Ned Lamont's campaign defends the public benefits charge, while Ellington Rep. Jamie Foster says it has helped lower bills through efficiency upgrades, and challenger Ryan Fazio argues the fee is a hidden tax that should be eliminated.
   

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    I'm a local lawn guy taking on a few more mowing customers in the Tolland, Ellington, Vernon, and surrounding areas. I'm offering weekly or biweekly… (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
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🗞 Nearby News

Tolland

  • Glastonbury beats Tolland to improve to 3-0 in boys soccer (thehour.com)
  • Recent Death Notices From Tolland (patch.com)

Vernon

  • 'He had a lot of dreams': Family mourns Vernon youth who died while paddleboarding in Cape Cod pond (ctpost.com)

Ok Ellington! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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