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🌱 Patch AM: How tough is Newtown High’s football schedule this fall?

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Hi Newtown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How tough is Newtown High's football schedule this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Panacea & Friends Newtown Reunion and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Team Looks To Have Three Pillars In Alignment To Stand Tall Against Top Competition (newtownbee.com) — Newtown High School's football team is gearing up for a challenging season, moving into Class MM and opening at home against New Fairfield on September 10. Coach Dan Farina highlights attitude, communication, and physicality as key pillars, with a veteran defense, new starting quarterback Jack Colonel, and a schedule packed with top programs like Southington, Greenwich, and Masuk.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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