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🌱 Patch AM: Town Of Tolland: Tolland Public School System Is Hiring
And check out South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 on the Tolland Patch calendar

Hi there, Tolland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Tolland public schools announce new local job openings
Also on today's calendar: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town Of Tolland: Tolland Public School System Is Hiring (patch.com) — Residents interested in working close to home may want to know that the Tolland public school system is currently hiring, according to a new announcement from the Town of Tolland. The press release, issued September 30, highlights local opportunities within the school district and invites community members to consider applying for open positions.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland
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★ Featured events ★
- South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 am - St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm - The Light Within →
Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
10:30 am - The Light Within →
Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
10:30 am
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 14 - 18) →
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6:00 pm - Spotted Lantern Fly Presentation →
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6:00 pm - LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - CREW After School →
Tolland Recreation Center, 104 Old Post Road, Tolland
3:00 pm - Horizon Wings Raptors 25th Anniversary Open House →
Horizon Wings, 9 Sand Hill Rd, Ashford
10:00 am - WPL Hang It! Art Gallery: Malcolm Tillis Collage Exhibition →
Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Rd, Willington
12:30 pm - Fall Fest →
825 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
1:00 pm - Collage Art Workshop →
Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Rd, Willington
12:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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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 Tolland. Apply here.
- Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for Future Opening: Sales Advisor Personal Trainer in Tolland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ellington
- Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org)
- Eversource crews restore power to more than 185,000 customers following nor'easter (greenwichfreepress.com)
Vernon
- Finalists revealed for CT's best restaurants and hotels. See them here; time to vote for your favorites. (courant.com)
Storrs
- University of Connecticut Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate - Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, and Regenerative Medicine in Storrs, CT (sanluisobispo.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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