🌱 Patch AM: Recent Death Notices From Canton, Former First Selectman Mourned

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In today's newsletter:

• Canton honors former first selectman and other recently lost neighbors

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
• Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Recent Death Notices From Canton, Former First Selectman Mourned (patch.com) — Canton residents are remembering several community members who recently passed away, including former first selectman Mary Ball Tomolonius, who led the town from 2001 to 2007 and remained active in local politics and finance. The notices also honor a Canton High School graduate, longtime educators and tradespeople with deep ties to area schools, veterans' service, and regional organizations, highlighting the many ways they shaped life in and around Canton.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
  32 Old Farms Rd, Avon
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Scarecrow Day →
  Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  10:00 am
• 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
  32 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001,
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Simsbury High School Class of 1975 Reunion →
  At The Rooftop, 220 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:28 am
Friday September 18
• Flank Steak Dinner September 18th →
  3 Case Street, North Canton
  5:00 pm
• Flank Steak Dinner →
  3 Case St, Canton
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Saturday Morning Bird Walk →
  Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
  7:30 am
• Volunteer Open House →
  US Horse Welfare & Rescue, 359 Waterville Rd, Avon
  8:00 am
• Woolly Bear Fall Festival →
  Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
  69 West St, Litchfield
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Seafood Clerk in Canton. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Top 3 Connecticut high school football plays of the week (wfsb.com)

Avon

• Despite the rain, lots of smiles at Race Through Herstory fun run (collinsvillepress.com)

Granby

• East Granby Tightens Rules For Door-To-Door Solicitors (patch.com)

Ok Canton! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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