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🌱 Patch AM: Plate Reader Snags Stolen Car In Home Depot Larceny Investigation In Glastonbury

Also check out Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! on the Glastonbury Patch calendar

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What's up Glastonbury! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • License plate reader helps Glastonbury police bust Home Depot larceny crew
  • See where Glastonbury girls soccer now ranks nationally this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; heavy morning rain, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plate Reader Snags Stolen Car In Home Depot Larceny Investigation In Glastonbury (patch.com) — Glastonbury police used an automated license plate reader to locate a stolen vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot on Putnam Boulevard, leading to five arrests. Several suspects from surrounding towns face motor vehicle larceny, drug paraphernalia, and failure-to-appear charges, underscoring how local technology is aiding Glastonbury officers in active theft investigations.
   

• Girls Fall 2026 High School Rankings: New team takes over No. 1 spot (soccerwire.com) — Glastonbury High School's girls soccer team has climbed to No. 14 in the latest United Soccer Coaches national Top 25, representing Glastonbury among the country's elite programs. The Tomahawks are listed at 0-0-0 so far, but this ranking sets high expectations as their fall 2026 season gets underway.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Closing season is here !
    Finshed this one up in Longmeadow Mass. Lots of work but Couple Spots open, Call me if you haven't schedule a closing yet (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
  • Looking to convert your basment floor to concrete, foundation repairs, stucco, garage floors !!!!
    Call all star masonry for free quote 860-605-3173 Free estimate all masonry and concrete work (Nextdoor Addison - Mill St)
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Manchester High School Student Among National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com)
  • Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Sabah: Red Devils Romp to Seismic Champions League Win (wtnh.com)

East Hartford

  • Farm to School Program in East Hartford asks kids to get their hands dirty (fox61.com)

Newington

  • Middle School Reopens After Major Renovation In Newington (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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