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🌱 East Windsor families caught in alleged funeral fund fraud scheme

Coming up: Kiwanis Club Open House on the East Windsor Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • East Windsor families caught in alleged funeral fund fraud scheme
  • How East Windsor shoppers are saving on dinner at Geissler's

Also on today's calendar: Kiwanis Club Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon Funeral Director Accused Of Gambling Away 170 People's Money Accepts Prison Deal (dailyvoice.com) — Families in East Windsor are among those affected by a funeral director who agreed to a prison deal after being accused of misusing prepaid funeral funds. A warrant tied to East Windsor alone cites more than $81,000 missing from client accounts, as victims across several towns prepare statements ahead of his formal guilty plea and sentencing.
   

• Prepared foods at grocers gain popularity as Connecticut shoppers look to save (nbcconnecticut.com) — East Windsor shoppers are increasingly turning to Geissler's Supermarket's prepared foods as a cheaper, quicker alternative to dining out. With expanded salad bars and hot meals, the store is investing in larger kitchens and cases to meet demand, while statewide grocers compete to offer affordable, restaurant-quality options for busy families watching their budgets.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SSP Group posted a job opening for Fast Food Worker Chick-Fil-A in Windsor Locks. Apply here.
  • Hyundai MOBIS posted a job opening for Material Processor in South Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor Locks

  • Check Your Tickets: KENO Prize Sold In Windsor Locks (patch.com)
  • 'Rob From Rhode Island' (who works in Boston) plans to make this season of 'Survivor' very, very fun (boston.com)
  • Clark University graduate competes on 'Survivor 51' (telegram.com)

South Windsor

  • South Windsor Restaurant To Close After 44 Years (patch.com)
  • Whip Salon restrategizes under Brookfield couple's ownership (westfaironline.com)

Windsor

  • Windsor Expands Admission Fees To More School Sports (patch.com)

Ok East Windsor! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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