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🌱 Patch AM: Tolland Log Cabin Offers Rustic Retreat on More Than 4 Acres Along Brook

Make time for Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert on the Tolland Patch calendar

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What's up Tolland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how this Tolland log cabin's value has climbed over time
  • Meet Tolland's firefighters up close at next month's open house
  • How safe is Bolton Lake for West Nile this season?

Also on today's calendar: Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Monday: Humid; afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tolland Log Cabin Offers Rustic Retreat on More Than 4 Acres Along Brook (patch.com) — Tolland residents curious about the local housing market can check out a three-bedroom log cabin on Old Post Road, set on just over four wooded acres with Chapins Meadow Brook running through the property. The 1977 home features a remodeled kitchen, walk-out basement with second kitchen, and multiple updates, and its listing history shows how Tolland real estate values have changed over the past few decades.
   

2. Tolland Fire Department To Host Open House (patch.com) — Tolland neighbors will soon have a chance to connect with their fire department at an open house planned for next month, offering a closer look at local emergency services. The event, hosted by the Tolland Fire Department, is designed as a community-focused opportunity for residents to learn more and engage with first responders.
   

3. The Latest Mosquito Testing Results Are In for Bolton Lake (patch.com) — Mosquito testing at Bolton Lake, which borders Tolland, found all 302 mosquitoes negative for West Nile virus, even as the virus peaks statewide. State health officials still urge residents to prevent bites by using repellent, limiting dusk-to-dawn exposure, and eliminating standing water around homes as West Nile remains active across Connecticut into early fall.
   

4. Northwest Catholic high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com) — Northwest Catholic's 2026 football preview includes an away conference game at Tolland on November 5 at 6 p.m., putting the Eagles on the home schedule for local fans. With major graduations and only three returning starters, the Lions are rebuilding, but their visit will still bring a competitive CCC matchup to Tolland this fall.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 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)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leaders in Tolland. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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