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• Journey Tribute Band Headlining Glastonbury Riverfront Music Series Wednesday (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents can enjoy a free Journey tribute concert Wednesday evening at the Riverfront Community Center and Fairgrounds, with shuttles, parking options, and bike access available. The family- and pet-friendly event also supports the Glastonbury Food Pantry, which will accept nonperishable donations at the Parks and Recreation tent.
• Middletown-based CT Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) Adds Director of Sports Sales/Marketing Officer (patch.com) — A Glastonbury resident, Chris Grosse, has been named Director of Sports Sales and Chief Marketing Officer for the Middletown-based Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau, which works to attract sports events statewide. His new role focuses on bringing more tournaments and meetings to Connecticut venues, boosting hotel stays, restaurant business, and tax revenue. Grosse brings extensive college athletics marketing experience from UConn, Penn State, Georgetown, and other universities.
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Glastonbury Resident Joins CTMEETINGS as Director of Sports Sales/Chief Marketing Officer —Laura Soll Read on Patch
This Week's MASH Minute: Ben Ben (Obi Wan Kenobi) is still here, and unfortunately, his adoption fell through. At 30 years old, this wise old Jedi has has the wisdom, experience… (Nextdoor )
I live near the center of town. There were never bears here, police dept and town hall area. This was feet from my deck! (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
Connecticut Children's Medical Center posted a job opening for Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Full Time - Glastonbury, CT in Glastonbury. Apply here.
Edge Fitness Clubs - Edge Fitness, LLC posted a job opening for Fitness Manager (GL) in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.
Guilford High School Among Top 40 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com)
Accused Wrong-Way Driver From Hartford Charged With DUI: Police (patch.com)
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Greater Hartford Foundation Awards $630K To 38 Nonprofits For Basic Needs (patch.com)
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