🌱 Why police rushed to Gilead Road in Andover on Sunday

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In today's newsletter:

• Why police rushed to Gilead Road in Andover on Sunday

Also on today's calendar: St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Andover man accused of illegally firing gun on Gilead Road, police say (trumbulltimes.com) — An Andover resident was arrested Sunday after state police say a gun was fired illegally on Gilead Road, prompting a midday response to the 200 block. The 50-year-old man faces firearm and reckless endangerment charges, was released on bond, and is due in Rockville Superior Court in early May.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Andover

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Saturday May 16

• St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction
  33 West St, Vernon
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday May 12

• ECW Monthly Meeting — Eastern Connecticut Woodturners
  New England woodturners , 627 US-6 , Andover
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• Wood Turning Event - Groton 55 Thrive — Eastern Connecticut Woodturners
  New England woodturners , 627 US-6 , Andover
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Tai Chi
  Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
  9:30 am
• Inland Wetlands Agency Meeting
  Coventry, CT Calendar , 1712 Main Street , Coventry
  7:00 pm
• Tri-M Induction and Concert
  Veterans Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Mahjongg
  Coventry, CT Calendar , 172 Lake Street , Coventry
  9:30 am
• FREE Workout Video
  Coventry, CT Calendar , 172 Lake Street , Coventry
  10:00 am
• Sewing Group
  Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
  1:00 pm
• UConn’s “Dairy Bar Disaster” Book Reading
  Saxton B. Little Free Library , 319 CT-87 , Columbia
  6:00 pm
• Economic Development Commission meeting
  Coventry, CT Calendar , 1712 Main Street , Coventry
  6:30 pm
• The Return of Gerald Kelly
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant , 194 Buckland Hills Dr Suite #1054 , Manchester
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Grief Support
  Coventry, CT Calendar , 172 Lake Street , Coventry
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Distribution & Transportation posted a job opening for FT Sanitation Associate in Manchester. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

• Coventry Man Accused Of Pointing Gun At Child: Police (patch.com)
• How Wrexham's Remaining Fixtures Compare to Playoff Rivals After Critical Oxford Utd Win (wtnh.com)
• CT Republican steps out of House race after swastika graffiti arrest resurfaces (ctpost.com)

Storrs

• New sandwich shop opens in Downtown Storrs (dailycampus.com)

Manchester

• Circa 1900 MIddle Turnpike Home On The Market In Manchester (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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