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Greetings Tolland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next in the high-profile Tolland cockfighting court case?
  • Got a land use email bill? Tolland says don't pay yet
  • How the alleged funeral fund thefts may affect Tolland families

Also on today's calendar: Tolland Green Market Natural Health & Wellness Market and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Court Denies Accused Tolland Cockfighting Ringleader Special Probation (patch.com) — Residents in Tolland may remember the large May raid at 55 Mountain Spring Road, where state police broke up a major cockfighting ring and seized 273 birds and $90,000. One alleged ringleader has now been denied special probation, while both defendants remain free on bond and are due back in Rockville Superior Court on October 23.
   

2. Town Of Tolland: Scam Targeting Land Use Applications Circulating (patch.com) — If you're filing any land use application in Tolland, be on high alert for scam emails demanding extra processing fees by wire transfer in the name of local commissions. Town officials stress they never request wire payments and only use @tollandct.gov addresses, urging residents to call the Planning and Building office if anything looks suspicious.
   

3. Ex-Connecticut funeral home owner accused of stealing prepaid funeral funds may take plea deal (ctpost.com) — Families in Tolland who prepaid with Tolland Memorial Funeral Home are among more than 170 alleged victims in a multi-town case against former funeral home owner Philip Pietras, accused of stealing prepaid funeral funds. Prosecutors and defense lawyers are discussing a possible plea deal in Rockville Superior Court, while Pietras' licenses have been revoked and his former locations, including in Tolland, have changed hands.
   

4. Inside Week 2 of CIAC football: Two wins, no respect and a triple threat (ctpost.com) — Tolland football fans have reason to cheer as the Eagles, coming off a 1-9 season, are now 2-0 after doubling up Windham 28-14. A broader look at Week 2 across Connecticut highlights other undefeated teams, explosive offenses, and key matchups ahead, but Tolland's turnaround stands out among the early-season surprises.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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