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🌱 Patch AM: Students From Simsbury Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor

Also, don't miss 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event on the Simsbury Patch calendar

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Cheers Simsbury! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Simsbury students earn coveted National Merit semifinalist honors

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students From Simsbury Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.com) — Simsbury families can celebrate two local high school seniors who were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top 1 percent of students nationwide. The recognition puts these Simsbury scholars in the running for significant scholarship money and honors, with the next round of selections coming in early 2027.
   

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  • Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals September 16, 2026 Public Hearing —Joan Coe Read on Patch
  • Simsbury Board of Finance Meeting Septmeber 15, 2026 —Joan Coe Read on Patch
  • Simsbury Board of Selectmen Meeting September 14, 2026 —Joan Coe Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

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  • Hiking the Connecticut portion of the New England National Scenic Trail (ctpost.com)

Avon

  • Smartphones Scare You? Avon Girl Scouts Can Help (patch.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Council OKs Cash For Library Computers, Furniture And Programs (patch.com)
  • West Hartford Fire Department Promoting Its Free Home Safety Visits During Falls Prevention Awareness Week - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Ok Simsbury! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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