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🌱 Patch AM: CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How Tolland Stacks Up
Also, don't miss Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer on the Tolland Patch calendar
Hi there, Tolland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Tolland High ranks among Connecticut's top high schools
- See what's in season at Sunday's Tolland Green farmers market
- How Tolland neighbors are rallying after a deadly I-84 crash
Also on today's calendar: Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How Tolland Stacks Up (patch.com) — Tolland residents can see exactly how their local high school compares, as new U.S. News & World Report rankings place Tolland High School at No. 83 among Connecticut's top 100 public high schools. The piece explains that the list is based on factors like graduation rates, college readiness, test performance, and how well schools serve underserved students. 
• Local Event: Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer (patch.com) — Tolland Green Farmer's Market is celebrating peak harvest season this Sunday with an Abundance of Summer event packed with fresh local produce, meats, flowers, and handmade goods. From sweet corn and tomatoes to jams, breads, and alpaca products, over twenty farms and vendors will be on the Green from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Online fundraiser launched to support family of New Hampshire woman killed in Tolland crash (wiltonbulletin.com) — A recent fatal crash on I-84 west in Tolland claimed the lives of two women, including a New Hampshire driver whose family is now being supported through an online fundraiser. State police say the SUV rear-ended a heavy-duty truck near Exit 68, and the truck's driver was taken to Hartford Hospital with possible injuries while the investigation continues.
📸 Around Tolland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland
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★ Featured events ★
- Tolland Green Farmer's Market Abundance Of Summer →
Tolland Green, Tolland
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Pupil Services PD
Tolland Public Schools THS Library
8:00 am - Board of Education Meeting
Tolland High School Hicks Municipal Building
7:00 pm - BGP Meet and Greet
Tolland Public Schools BGP
8:30 am - $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm - M.O.M. Prom →
Modern Style Events, 400-2 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
📣 Tolland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stafford Speedway →
Stafford Motor Speedway, 55 West St, Stafford Springs
9:00 am - Storrs Farmers Market — DOWNTOWN STORRS →
Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building, Mansfield Town Hall, Storrs
3:00 pm - Country Steel @ Joanna's →
Joanna's Restaurant, 145 Main St, Somers
6:30 pm - Coventry Farmers Market →
Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, 2299 South St, Coventry
10:00 am - Professional Learning for Staff →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 134 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center - Tai Chi DVD Session →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
9:30 am - Chair Yoga →
Coventry, CT Calendar, 172 Lake Street, Coventry
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Ellington. Apply here.
- Loves posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Willington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockville
- Murder charge for Connecticut man accused of breaking into estranged wife's home (newsnationnow.com)
Ellington
- Former Ellington First Selectman Returns To Town Board (patch.com)
- SMSA high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com)
Vernon
- Lt. Governor, Officials To Drivers: 'Pay Attention When School Starts' (patch.com)
Ok Tolland! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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