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Hello Glastonbury! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Glastonbury's girls repeat as Class LL and State Open champs?

Also on today's calendar: North American Festival of Wales Opening Ceremony and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Variable clouds, p.m. showers, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 72 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC high school girls cross country season (ctpost.com subscription) — Glastonbury's girls cross country team enters 2026 as the defending Class LL and State Open champion, returning a deep lineup led by standout junior Lauren Parrett. The statewide preview explains how the Guardians stack up against top programs like New Canaan and Mercy, and notes key dates at Wickham Park where Glastonbury fans can watch championship races.
   

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  • Meditate in the Park: Friday Evening Series beginning 9/11 - 10/23, 6-6:30pm at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford (near the Rose Garden).
    Hosted by Odiyana Center. Enjoy a brief guided meditation and short talk on how to keep a peaceful mind in daily life. Bring a chair or blanket. … (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
  • Lunchtime Meditation at Odiyana Center, Glastonbury.
    Tues and Thurs, 12:15 – 12:45 pm. Guided meditation and practical advice to develop inner peace, compassion and wisdom. Learn to experience a sense… (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
  • Hanwha Aerospace USA posted a job opening for CNC Machinist 2 in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter (Butcher) - Full Time in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • State police investigating serious rollover crash on I-84 in East Hartford (courant.com)
  • Sofyan Amrabat: Former United midfielder agrees to join European giants (onefootball.com)
  • CT man arrested in fatal pedestrian crash involving 4-year-old girl. Child's parents also face charges. (courant.com)

East Hartford

  • National anti-incumbent wave comes to CT with veteran lawmakers ousted in primaries, caucuses (courant.com)

Wethersfield

  • Old Wethersfield Porchfest brings thousands together for music, shopping and community (fox61.com)

Ok Glastonbury! 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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