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Colchester, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Colchester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Picture Day at Bacon Academy
  • JJIS Open House at Colchester School District

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Variable clouds, p.m. showers, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.

📸 Around Colchester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Colchester

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    Thursday September 3
  • Picture Day
    Bacon Academy Colchester, CT 06415
    5:30 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • JJIS Open House
    Colchester School District Colchester, CT 06415
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I saw a similar animal about one month aga by Lake Hayward in East Haddam.
    I called DEEP and they insisted it must be a Bobcat - doesn't look like a Bobcat to me (Nextdoor New London Rd)
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 02962, COLCHESTER, CT in Colchester. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0608 in Colchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norwich

  • Alexander Pearl Gets First SK Modified Victory Of 2026 At Stafford Speedway (racedayct.com)

Glastonbury

  • Norwich mayor has made trips to Meta, Rolls-Royce to explore opportunities for the city (theday.com)
  • Plainfield plans historic Liberty Train ride on Sept. 26 (theday.com)
  • Community Bulletin Board for Aug. 30, 2026 (theday.com)

Ok Colchester! 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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