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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Glastonbury's freshmen dominate Newington in their season opener?
  • How a Glastonbury business leader turns charity events into targeted local impact

Also on today's calendar: Lunchtime Meditation in Glastonbury and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glastonbury freshman squad opens season with dominant win over Newington (courant.com) — Glastonbury High School's freshman Guardians opened their season with a dominant home win over Newington, powered by four goals from Cameron Muzzy and a deep rotating roster. Local fans can ride that momentum into the team's next home match on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 3:45 p.m., giving families another chance to support these rising Glastonbury players.
   

• Paul 'Paolo' Mozzicato: Why Hometown Foundation Connects Fundraising to Specific Needs (smbceo.com) — A Glastonbury-based insurance principal, Paul "Paolo" Mozzicato, is spotlighted for linking his Birdies & Horsepower fundraiser to clearly defined community needs through the Hometown Foundation. The piece explains how this Greater Hartford event, backed by local business partnerships, has raised over $2 million for medical and hardship support, and shows how residents and companies can align giving with specific charitable pillars.
   

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  • Good morning, neighbors.
    I'm looking for a trusted, reasonable, and most of all somebody that shows up to work to complete the hardwood flooring that was started. They are… (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
  • Addressing title deed fraud is one of Assessor Cook's top priorities.
    Today, we are rolling out new ways to protect your property. Photo ID and thumbprint verification are now required when recording a document, and we… (Nextdoor )
  • J. Morrissey & Company posted a job opening for Bi-Lingual Claim Representative in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • RLI posted a job opening for Underwriting/Operations Assistant - Excess (Bala Cynwyd, PA or Glastonbury, CT)) in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Man Utd vs. Man City Player Ratings: Haaland Redeems Foden's Beckham Moment (wtnh.com)
  • An Early Honda Project Collection from Manchester Honda—CLOSING TODAY! (bringatrailer.com)
  • Green Heron Sandwich Shop coming to Old Wethersfield (theconnecticutscoop.com)

East Hartford

  • Dom Amore: Now UConn must pick up the pieces and move on from Maryland (courant.com)

Wethersfield

  • Keane Foundation helping Wethersfield heal 25 years after 9/11 (wtnh.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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