Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These CT companies have 80,000 jobs open: Electric Boat, Amazon, Walmart and more are hiring (ctpost.com) — Cheshire residents may benefit from hundreds of new openings at Collins Aerospace, part of a broader surge of more than 80,000 job vacancies across Connecticut. Major employers including Electric Boat, hospitals, retailers, utilities, and banks are recruiting for engineering, trades, health care, and retail roles. Job seekers can find opportunities close to home or within commuting distance.
• What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC girls swimming and diving season (ctpost.com) — Cheshire High's girls swim team is again a contender in Class L, aiming to climb back to the top against strong programs like Ridgefield and New Canaan. The CIAC season opens Sept. 8, with championship meets set for mid-to-late November around the state. Local fans can track how the Rams stack up as postseason dates approach.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Quinnipiac University Appoints Don Russo Director of Finance for Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine —Paula Fowler Read on Patch
Looking for good place to purchase premium vinyl flooring and have it installed. Looking for comments from purchasers not the businesses themselves . I am looking to install in basement which previously had carpeting. If they do… (Nextdoor Deaconwood)
Dribbler posted a job opening for Private Soccer Coach in Cheshire. Apply here.
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time in Cheshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheshire here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Wallingford
Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 7 Through Aug. 16, 2026 (patch.com)
Home 'That Truly Stands Out' Hits The Market In Hamden (patch.com)
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