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1. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Cheshire This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Cheshire can celebrate fall by visiting several nearby farms and orchards to pick their own pumpkins, supporting local agriculture while enjoying hayrides and other seasonal fun. The guide highlights popular spots close to town and offers practical, step-by-step tips for safely carving a standout jack-o'-lantern once you bring your pumpkin home.
2. Two former Cheshire schools hit market, quickly draw interest (hartfordbusiness.com) — Two recently closed Cheshire elementary schools, Darcey and Chapman, just went on the market and have already attracted multiple buyer inquiries, potentially reshaping nearby neighborhoods. With both sites zoned for moderate-density residential use and housing listed as a possible reuse for Darcey, future redevelopment decisions could significantly affect traffic, housing options, and land use around Routes 70 and 10.
3. Firefighters uncover hidden fire inside Southington home, officials say (ctpost.com) — Cheshire residents should know their local firefighters helped cover Southington stations during a house fire on Summer Street, where crews uncovered and contained flames hidden inside the walls. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation, but the response highlighted regional cooperation among departments from Cheshire, Meriden, Bristol, Plainville, and New Britain.
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hartford HealthCare expert explains when to get screened (wtnh.com) — Hartford HealthCare is hosting a breast cancer awareness event in Cheshire on Oct. 12 with Dr. Niamey P. Wilson, focusing on when and why to get screened. The session is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and requires advance registration, giving local residents a convenient way to learn about mammograms and personal risk factors.
5. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Cheshire (patch.com) — Drivers in Cheshire are paying about $4.39 per gallon for regular gas this week, a few cents below the statewide Connecticut average but slightly above New England and national prices. The story compares local prices to broader trends so you can gauge whether filling up here makes financial sense right now.
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