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Coffee in hand, Avon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Avon's new co-op football squad change this fall?
  • How a 2021 Avon bank robbery factored into a regional crime spree

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon/St. Paul co-op squad looks to be competitive, pick up wins together (collinsvillepress.com) — Avon High's football team is launching its first-ever co-op with St. Paul Catholic this fall, aiming to bounce back from consecutive 1-9 seasons with a deeper, more balanced offense. Home games at Avon High begin Thursday, Sept. 10 against Northwest Catholic, with key matchups against Simsbury for the Route 44 trophy and several CCC rivals that local fans can circle on their calendars now.
   

• 'Route 91 bandit' sentenced for bank robbery spree involving 7 Connecticut banks (wtnh.com) — A Massachusetts man nicknamed the "Route 91 bandit" has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for a multi-state bank robbery spree that included Liberty Bank in Avon in 2021. Authorities tied him to 14 robberies and one attempt across New England, using DNA from discarded money wrappers, and he's been ordered to pay over $82,000 in restitution.
   

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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)
  • Lightera, Inc. posted a job opening for Planning & Purchasing Supervisor/Manager in Avon. Apply here.
  • StaffWorks, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator (Floater) II Spring Secondary in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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