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🌱 Patch AM: How does Windsor’s new budget really compare to nearby towns?

Also, don't miss Name that Tune on the Windsor Patch calendar

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Morning Windsor! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Windsor's new budget really compare to nearby towns?

Also on today's calendar: Name that Tune and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Warm with a stray shower, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• How 10 Northern CT Town Budgets Stack Up For 2026-27 (patch.com) — Windsor's 2026-27 budget of about $156.6 million passed on its third referendum, increasing spending roughly 3 percent and raising school funding 3.46 percent. A comparison of 10 northern Connecticut towns shows Windsor near the middle of the pack, while South Windsor recorded the largest spending hike and Windsor Locks endured seven budget votes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • September 1: Windsor Food & Fuel Bank's Food Drive at Concert on the Green —Laura Soll Read on Patch
  • BrightPath Kids Corporation posted a job opening for Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler in Windsor. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor Locks

  • Three New Englanders Join the Newly Revealed 'Survivor 51′ Cast (z1073.com)
  • Windsor Locks Therapist Competing On 'Survivor 51' Vows To Be Show's Star: 'Fangs Come Out' (dailyvoice.com)

Hartford

  • West Hartford residents push for safer streets amid concerns over crashes (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • It's happening again: As summer winds down, Hartford Athletic are just starting to heat up (courant.com)

Ok Windsor! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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