🌱 Woman sentenced after crashing into occupied Coventry home during third OUI
Coventry, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Coventry! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Woman sentenced after crashing into occupied Coventry home during third OUI
- Why Coventry’s Land Trust is hesitating on a 97-acre orchard deal
- How to make the most of Coventry’s bustling farmers’ market visit
Also on today's calendar: FAMILY FEST by Lutz Children's Museum and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Willington woman who crashed into Coventry house sentenced for third OUI conviction (fox61.com) — A woman has been sentenced after a December 2024 crash in which her vehicle struck an occupied house on Lakeview Drive in Coventry, following her third OUI conviction. Prosecutors credited Coventry police and state forensic services for their work on the case, and the sentence includes prison time, a suspended portion, and probation. 
• Coventry Land Trust Balks at $3M Orchard Asking Price (upriseri.com) — Coventry’s Land Trust is pressing pause on a 97-acre orchard purchase, balking at a roughly $3 million asking price when the town’s records show a far lower market value. Members agreed to seek an appraisal only if the seller will consider an offer near the town’s valuation, as they juggle tight appraisal funds and upcoming Town Council oversight on larger projects.
• 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — Coventry’s own farmers’ market at the Nathan Hale Homestead tops this statewide list, praised as Connecticut’s largest and packed with produce, crafts, and live music. The guide explains what to expect, when to arrive, and even parking and payment tips, while also spotlighting other notable markets around the state if you feel like exploring beyond town.
📸 Around Coventry
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★ Featured events ★
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FAMILY FEST by Lutz Children's Museum →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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Economic Development Commission meeting →
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Haircuts →
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Writings and Ramblings →
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Arts on Main →
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Coventry Farmers’ Market →
Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, 2299 South St, Coventry
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Cribbage →
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group →
Coventry, CT Calendar, 172 Lake Street, Coventry
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Conservation Commission Meeting →
Coventry, CT Calendar, 1712 Main Street, Coventry
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$4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 11
📣 Coventry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mahjongg →
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FREE Workout Video- Strength and Conditioning →
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Cornhole →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
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Bridge →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
11:15 am
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm wondering if there might be a retiree in the Coventry area that might want to join me for a little rehab / exercise.
I have a small exercise room with 2 4' balance bars set up and several balance balls to start. . Thought the fall would be a good time to start and … (Nextdoor Bostonturnpke)
- CHR posted a job opening for Youth Worker: Grant House- Per Diem- 7011 in Coventry. Apply here.
- Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. posted a job opening for Dockworker in Tolland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Storrs
- UConn Rowing Announces Two Coaching Staff Additions - University of Connecticut Athletics (uconnhuskies.com)
- Higher Education Dept of Insurance (ct.gov)
- UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International Symposium (uconn.edu)
Mansfield
- Move-In Week At UConn: A Look At The Numbers (patch.com)
Tolland
- Willington Woman Sentenced in Third Operating Under the Influence Case (ct.gov)
- Tolland Town Council Seeks Community Input With Sept. 1 Deadline (patch.com)
Ok Coventry! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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