🌱 Harwinton parents describe facing Torrington defendants over their son’s death.
Torrington, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Torrington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Harwinton parents describe facing Torrington defendants over their son’s death.
- Which Torrington-area nonprofits can tap into these new grant opportunities?
Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Event Coming to BJ's Wholesale Club Shopping Plaza in Torrington! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Parents of slain Connecticut man relive son's final moments before girlfriend's sentencing (sheltonherald.com) — A Harwinton couple recently watched in Torrington Superior Court as the driver who killed their son outside their home in 2024 received a nine-year manslaughter sentence, and they’ll return Oct. 16 for the girlfriend’s sentencing on an accessory charge. The case involves multiple Torrington residents and highlights the parents’ ongoing grief, their memories of their son, and how they’re coping as court proceedings near an end. 
• Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — A Torrington-based community foundation is actively awarding grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students across Northwest Connecticut, including Greater Torrington. Local organizations can pursue cycle grants, critical-needs funding, and endowment matches, while donors can target causes like housing, food, health, and women’s programs. If your Torrington-area group serves community needs, there are multiple open and invitation-only funding paths to explore.
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Xfinity Event Coming to BJ's Wholesale Club Shopping Plaza in Torrington! →
BJ's Wholesale Club, 1280 E Main St, Torrington
10:00 am
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
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Fire Prevention Presentation →
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
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Mass of Healing →
St. Peter Church of St. John Paul the Great Parish, 107 East Main Street, Torrington
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A Photographic Walk in the Woods with Thad Kubis →
Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington
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BIPOC Recovery Support Group →
McCall Wellness Center (Flagpole Building), 58 High Street, Torrington
6:00 pm -
Caregivers in Recovery Weekly Support Group →
CCAR Torrington Recovery Community Center, 59 Field St, Torrington
1:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting →
City Hall Council Chambers Room 218, Torrington
7:00 pm -
Mobile Wellness Van - Torrington →
The Gathering Place, Torrington
10:00 am -
DRAWING OBJECTS: LOOKING, DRAWING, UNDERSTANDING →
Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington
11:00 am -
Board of Finance Regular Meeting →
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Internet Safety For Seniors →
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
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Cup of Connection →
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
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🗞 Nearby News
Harwinton
- Terryville FD battles large blaze on Orchard Street; extensive damage (newbritainherald.com)
- October school board meetings to focus on Region One study (lakevillejournal.com)
Litchfield
- New Milford Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Litchfield Hills Estate, A Gardener's Cottage And 10 More (patch.com)
- 11 Connecticut Restaurants That Feel Extra Cozy Once The Fall Weather Turns Cold (newsbreak.com)
- Union Catholic AI Literacy Program Will Prepare Students for The Future (TAPinto.net)
Canton
- Canton Open Houses Sunday, Oct. 11: An 1830 Collinsville Home With A Barn And A Colonial On 2 Acres (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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