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Hi there, Glastonbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Glastonbury nearly upset unbeaten Cheshire under the Friday night lights.

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside Week 3 of CIAC football: Breakthroughs, change-ups and defending champions fall (middletownpress.com) — Glastonbury's football team gets a brief spotlight here, noted for a narrow 21-20 loss to Cheshire decided by two late blocked field goals. The broader piece recaps Week 3 of Connecticut high school football, highlighting key upsets, undefeated teams, and several big Week 4 matchups that shape the statewide playoff picture.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The best sunsets are down by the Riverside.
    The sun sets over the river and it's gorgeous. (Nextdoor Strickland St /Hebron Ave)
  • Looking for a licensed/insured person to replace the circulator pump on the boiler in our home.
    A local company would not work on it due to the age of the boiler. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! (Nextdoor Apple Hill)
  • Ultimate Staffing posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist Floater in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • MANCHESTER SCOOP: Spirit Christmas returning to Manchester (theconnecticutscoop.com)
  • Moped Rider Seriously Hurt In Buckland Hills Crash (patch.com)
  • FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com)

East Hartford

  • East Hartford Lottery Ticket Turns Into Big Scratch-Off Score (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • CT-owned intersections are getting video detection upgrades. What that means for drivers (courant.com)

Newington

  • Newington To Hold Public Input Session On Town Manager Search (patch.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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