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Saturday May 16th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Glastonbury trooper faces felony computer crime charge and court date
  • How one Glastonbury family is navigating Alzheimer’s caregiving every single day
  • Why Glastonbury’s middle-class lifestyle is drawing national envy in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Connecting With Spirit: Messages of Love & Hope and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT State Police Trooper From Glastonbury Arrested On Computer Crime Charge: Officials (patch.com) — A Connecticut state trooper who lives in Glastonbury has been charged with third-degree computer crime and placed on administrative leave while the case proceeds. The 36-year-old trooper turned himself in this week and is due in Hartford Superior Court later this month. Authorities have not yet released details of the alleged offense.    

• Connecticut Alzheimer's caregivers face rising emotional toll (thehour.com) — Families in Glastonbury are grappling with the daily realities of Alzheimer’s, including one mother living in a local memory care facility where her daughter visits and advocates for her nearly every day. The story follows two Connecticut caregivers as they navigate emotional strain, financial pressures, and constant adjustments to keep loved ones safe, engaged, and at home or well-supported in care.    

• A CT town made the ‘most envied middle-class lifestyles in the U.S. in 2026'. New Haven didn't make the list (courant.com) — Glastonbury has been singled out nationally for its appealing middle-class lifestyle, ranking 73rd in a new survey that praises its tree-lined streets, strong schools, and riverfront trails. Two other Hartford-area suburbs, West Hartford and Simsbury, also made the list. The study highlights communities that balance affordability, nature access, and a grounded, comfortable way of life.    


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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Manchester Democrats To Honor 3 Community Leaders At June 9 Celebration (patch.com)
  • Police on alert for planned ‘teen takeover' of Manchester movie theater (wtnh.com)

East Hartford

  • East Hartford man accused of sexually assaulting victim while she was drunk, state police say (wfsb.com)

Hartford

  • An energetic and inspiring "Jesus Christ Superstar" rocks out at the Goodspeed (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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