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🌱 Patch AM: How Avon’s new co-op football team plans to turn things around

Make time for HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale on the Avon Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Avon's new co-op football team plans to turn things around

Also on today's calendar: HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon/St. Paul co-op squad looks to be competitive, pick up wins together (collinsvillepress.com) — Avon football fans get a first look at the new Avon/St. Paul co-op squad, which opens its season Thursday night at Avon High against Northwest Catholic. The preview explains why the schools joined forces, highlights key returning players and position battles, and lays out the full 2026 schedule, including renewed rivalry games and home dates in both Avon and Bristol.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning I spoke with the department of public works this morning.
    If you visit Saint Ann's Cemetery keep in mind access from Old Farms Rd is closed. You will be able to get to cemetery from West Avon Rd. (Nextdoor Woodhaven Dr/Stagecoach Rd)
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator - Forklift a Plus in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in West Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington Historical Society Offers Amistad Walking Tours (patch.com)
  • Sheehan Titans open title defense, Wethersfield Eagles building confidence (wfsb.com)
  • Annual Connecticut Daylily Society Plant Sale in Avon (ctexaminer.com)

West Hartford

  • Deadlines Approaching in West Hartford for Energy Assistance, Renters' Rebate Programs - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Simsbury

  • 25 Years: Simsbury To Mark 9/11 With Town Hall Remembrance (patch.com)

Ok Avon! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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