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Hi there, Wethersfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stroll Main Street as 170 scarecrows return to Old Wethersfield
  • Why Wethersfield just ranked cheapest small city for housing nationwide
  • See which Wethersfield star just scored four goals in one game

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scarecrows To Take Over Old Wethersfield (patch.com) — Old Wethersfield's Main Street will be lined with more than 170 handmade scarecrows all October, as the beloved Scarecrows Along Main tradition returns for its 31st year. Residents, businesses, and community groups created the whimsical and spooky displays, encouraging visitors to stroll the historic district, support local shops and restaurants, and enjoy free, accessible fall fun throughout the month.
   

2. These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study (dailyvoice.com) — Wethersfield stands out nationally in a new WalletHub study, earning the lowest housing costs of any small city in the country, even though it fell outside the overall top 100 rankings. The report compares 1,318 small cities on affordability, safety, education, health, and quality of life, with several other Connecticut and Northeast communities also landing high on the list.
   

3. Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Sept. 30) (myrecordjournal.com) — Wethersfield field hockey fans can cheer Genevieve Daigle, who scored four goals in a 5–0 win over Westbrook, earning recognition among Connecticut's top performers. The roundup also recalls state championship action previously held in Wethersfield and highlights several upcoming marquee matchups across the state this week.
   

4. Police Spent 11 Weeks Identifying Riders From a 200-Vehicle Street Takeover in Connecticut. 18 Are Charged, and 15 Charge Sheets Say 'Breach of Peach.' (theautowire.com) — A massive July street takeover on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington has led to 18 arrests, including one person listing Wethersfield as a hometown. Police documents show multiple charges like reckless driving and breach of peace, but also contain apparent typos and questionable statute citations, raising broader questions about how Connecticut enforces new street takeover laws.
   

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  • Happy 90th birthday to legendary American singer Johnny Mathis.
    "John Royce Mathis was born September 30, 1935. He is known for his smooth, romantic tenor voice and timeless hits like "Chances Are" and "Misty". He… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • Happy heavenly birthday to Gene Autry, born Orvon Grover Autry, near Tioga, Texas in 1907.
    "He starred in more than 40 movies, making his silver screen debut as part of a quartet in the movie In Old Santa Fe (1934) and became nationally… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift in Wethersfield. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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