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In today's newsletter:

  • West Hartford woman charged after alleged stalking of Glastonbury teen
  • Smith Middle School choir director honored as Glastonbury's Teacher of the Year
  • How Glastonbury buyers can still break into Connecticut's pricey housing market

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Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Hartford Woman, 32, Accused Of Stalking Teen From Glastonbury She Met In Theater Group: Warrant (patch.com) — Glastonbury readers are learning more about charges against a 32-year-old West Hartford woman accused of stalking a 17-year-old Glastonbury teen she met through a community theater group. Police say she sent inappropriate images and messages and continued showing up where the teen was present, leading to charges including harmful communication with a minor, harassment, and stalking, with a court date set in Manchester.
   

• 2026–27 Teacher Of The Year Named For Glastonbury Public Schools (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents can celebrate Smith Middle School choir director Kate Ingram, who has been named the 2026–27 Glastonbury Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Her work building an inclusive choir and drama program, mentoring students, and representing Glastonbury at community events has earned statewide recognition and a spot as a semifinalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year.
   

• Connecticut starter homes now average $300,000 (fox61.com) — Rising home prices across Connecticut are hitting Glastonbury buyers too, with "starter" homes now averaging about $300,000 statewide and many first-timers struggling to break into the market. Local real estate and mortgage experts based in Glastonbury describe how assistance programs, flexible expectations, and comparing rent versus mortgage payments can still make ownership possible, even as prices and rents continue to climb.
   

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  • Middlesex Chamber Tailgate & UConn Football Game! (businessdailynetwork.com)
  • 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)

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