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Greetings South Windsor! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to three separate arrests tied to South Windsor Monday?
  • Could new tariffs quietly raise hockey gear costs in South Windsor?
  • How could proposed 16% insurance hikes hit South Windsor families' budgets?

Also on today's calendar: FAMILY FEST by Lutz Children's Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested after disturbance at motel in South Windsor (newportdispatch.com) — South Windsor police arrested a West Virginia man after an alleged attempted break-in and fight at the Nitey-Nite Motel, and also served separate warrants on two other men, including a South Windsor resident. The cases involve breach of peace, failure to appear, and an alleged bad check tied to a local business, with all defendants scheduled for Manchester court dates.
   

• Canada's retaliatory tariffs could raise costs in Connecticut (wfsb.com) — New Canadian retaliatory tariffs could push up prices on lumber, siding, and some hockey equipment sold in Connecticut, including at shops like Hockey One in South Windsor. While many sticks are made in Asia, custom goalie gear and other specialized items may get pricier, leaving local families and rinks weighing whether to buy now or hope tariffs ease later.
   

• 'It's insane': CT patients, officials blast proposed average health insurance rate hikes of 16% (nhregister.com) — South Windsor residents could feel the impact of proposed 16% average health insurance rate hikes, now under scrutiny at a state hearing. Connecticut officials, including a South Windsor legislator and the attorney general, are challenging insurers' arguments about rising costs, while patients share how higher premiums and complex rules already limit their work and healthcare choices.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Senior Sunrise tradition continues in East Hartford (fox61.com)

Ok South Windsor! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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