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🌱 Patch AM: Why Connecticut’s new Haunted History Trail starts right in Wethersfield

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Good morning Wethersfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Connecticut's new Haunted History Trail starts right in Wethersfield
  • How Wethersfield's Eagles battled despite a lopsided loss at Pomperaug
  • What Wethersfield's mayor said at the Greater Hartford Civility Summit

Also on today's calendar: 2-Day Hartford Estate Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Cooler with heavy rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut launches Haunted History Trail with more than 130 spooky stops (fox61.com) — Announced from Wethersfield, the new Connecticut Haunted History Trail links more than 130 spooky and historic sites statewide, from cemeteries to old theaters and lighthouses. State tourism officials say it's meant to draw visitors into real local history, including witch‑trial stories, while encouraging stops at other Connecticut attractions and businesses along the way.
   

• Pomperaug football's triple-option attack rolls past Wethersfield with nearly 400 yards (theridgefieldpress.com) — Wethersfield High's football team fell 50-21 to Pomperaug in Southbury, dropping the Eagles to 0-2 despite a strong 114-yard, two-touchdown performance from running back Isaiah Edwards. The game recap breaks down key scoring drives, standout Wethersfield players, and notes that the Eagles return home next Friday to host Northwest Catholic at 6 p.m.
   

• Hartford area officials hold summit on civility amid division (wtnh.com) — Wethersfield Mayor Ken Lesser joined other Greater Hartford leaders at a new Civility Summit focused on easing division and encouraging more respectful public dialogue. Officials from 38 area towns discussed how to reduce derogatory speech, help residents feel safe sharing views, and rebuild common ground in both online and in‑person civic spaces.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Newington

  • Newington Police To Work At Chick-Fil-A For Special Olympics (patch.com)
  • Market 32 Celebrates New Newington, CT, Store With Donations (theshelbyreport.com)
  • SECOND ACT: CIAC football season hits Week 2 with intriguing local matchups (newbritainherald.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Stop & Shop Visit Equals Massive Lotto Win For Hartford Resident (patch.com)
  • Diabetes Workshops Offered In West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District (patch.com)
  • Once A Beloved Museum Site, West Hartford Property Now Features Luxury Living (patch.com)

Ok Wethersfield! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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