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🌱 Patch AM: Historic Tolland Landmark Featured On New Connecticut Haunted Trail Map

Also check out Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 on the Tolland Patch calendar

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Hey there, Tolland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tolland's Daniel Benton Homestead joins Connecticut's new Haunted History Trail

Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic Tolland Landmark Featured On New Connecticut Haunted Trail Map (patch.com) — Tolland's Daniel Benton Homestead is now a featured stop on Connecticut's new Haunted History Trail, a statewide map of more than 130 spooky and historic locations. The 1720 homestead's Revolutionary-era ghost lore is highlighted through guided interior tours, inviting visitors to explore Tolland while tapping into growing interest in paranormal-themed travel.
   

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  • Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
    Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Georgina's Banquet Facility, Bolton, CT.... (More info)

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Vernon

  • 'He had a lot of dreams': Family mourns Vernon youth who died while paddleboarding in Cape Cod pond (ctpost.com)

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  • What would you do with the $99 million marked for the Gampel renovations? (dailycampus.com)
  • Will yours be the winning flavor? Senior Scoop submissions now open (dailycampus.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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