š± How Torringtonās new athletic director plans to pack Raidersā stands
Torrington, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Torrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
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In today's newsletter:
- How Torringtonās new athletic director plans to pack Raidersā stands
- Torrington remembers retired Officer Robert āRobbieā Simonās 17 years of service
- Juryās decision after oil truck hit flagger on Torrington street
Also on today's calendar: Singing America From Roots to Promise, for Her 250th Birthday. and 7 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathy C.!
Today's riddle: If you feed me I will grow and if you give me water I will die. What am I? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a shower in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. New Torrington AD Sara Brewer hopes to build school spirit around Raiders athletics (thehour.com) ā Torrington High School has a new athletic director, longtime staff member Sara Brewer, whoās stepping into an expanded role overseeing both high and middle school sports and student fitness. She aims to pack the stands at the cityās new athletic facilities, boost school spirit around Raiders teams, and keep growing programs like girls tennis that persevered through years without home courts. 
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2. 'Will Be Greatly Missed': 17-Year Torrington Police Veteran Dies After Cancer Battle (dailyvoice.com) ā Torrington is mourning retired Officer Robert āRobbieā Simon, who served the cityās police department for 17 years in roles ranging from patrol to community policing and PAL. The department praised his impact on residents and colleagues, remembering his humor and kindness, and said funeral arrangements will be shared once finalized. Ā Ā Ā
3. Jury Finds Prospect Man Guilty of Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment Charges (ct.gov) ā A jury in Torrington Superior Court has convicted a Prospect man of reckless driving and second-degree reckless endangerment after an oil truck drove through a closed construction zone on East Albert Street and struck a flagger. Torrington police investigated the October 2025 incident, and the driver received a suspended sixāmonth sentence, one year of probation, and a fine. Ā Ā Ā
4. Connecticut man charged after police seize alleged assault weapon (ctpost.com) ā A Burlington resident is facing multiple firearms-related charges and is being held on a substantial bond ahead of a court appearance in Torrington Superior Court. State police say a search on Punch Brook Road led to the seizure of an alleged assault weapon, large-capacity magazine, and ammunition. Authorities have not yet released further details about the investigation. Ā Ā Ā
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Singing America From Roots to Promise, for Her 250th Birthday. ā
Music Shed, 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk
5:00 am
Sunday August 2
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CELEBRATE 250 YEARS with A BYOD and a Movie: TOP GUN
Torrington Library 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
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Last day for Backpack and School Supply donations ā
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
4:00 pm -
Teen Viewing of Ghost Adventures
Torrington Library - Teens Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Pl, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
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CELEBRATE 250 YEARS with A BYOD and a Movie: TOP GUN
Torrington Library 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
10:30 am -
TAB's Field Trip: Philadelphia
Torrington Library - Teens 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
5:45 am -
Charm Clips (ages 6+)
Torrington Library - Children 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
6:00 pm -
Paint Your Pet w/ Nancy Roman
Torrington Library , 12 Daycoeton Pl, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
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Pirate Bingo (ages 3+)
Torrington Library - Children 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
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Community Tag Sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association ā
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
10:00 am
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 15
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Summer Storytimes (Thurs.) ā
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton
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Ben Franklin Lightning Lab (10am)
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
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Ben Franklin Lightning Lab (11:30am)
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
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Library Board
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
7:00 pm
Thursday July 30
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Neighborās Look at Everyday Driving Habits ā And How They Affect All of Us āGiancarlo Petraroia Read on Patch
- Love Diane and her very talented staff.
Youād have no problem entering in wheelchair. Itās all one level and they can cut you right in your wheelchair.! (Nextdoor Torringford/West Pearl)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Closer - Night Shift in Torrington. Apply here.
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