Glastonbury COVID-19 Update + EMS Promotions + 2 Fun Events

Morning, Glastonbury! Brian McCready here with your Saturday issue of the Glastonbury Daily. First and foremost, have a great Labor Day weekend and be safe!

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Glastonbury today:

Glastonbury is currently in code orange, which is a couple of notches below the red zone. During the past two weeks, Glastonbury has reported 72 coronavirus cases. Of the nearly 34,500 Glastonbury residents, more than 73 percent are fully vaccinated and more than 77 percent have had at least one shot of the vaccine. (See below for more details in the interactive maps).

1. Town Of Glastonbury: September Happenings Around Town! (Press Release Desk)
2. 2021 Hartford Rib Off postponed due to uptick in COVID-19 cases (WTNH.com)
3. Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute First in Country to Receive Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (Hartford HealthCare)
4. Hartford Healthcare doctor discusses getting a flu shot during the pandemic (WTNH.com)

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Some fun upcoming Glastonbury events via the town's website

3rd Annual Doggy Paddle

Bring your pup for a swim!

• Date:09/07/2021 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM
• Location: Addison Park 415 Addison Road Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033

3rd Annual Doggy Paddle
Bring your pup out to this fun dog swim! 2 swim waves will be held: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Cost is $10/Dog. Pre-registration is required at Glastonbury Parks, Recreation & Senior Services: Doggy Paddle (myrec.com) Dogs must be licensed and up to date on all shots. No aggressive dogs, please. Dogs must remain off-leash in the swim area and humans are not allowed in the pool. Please bring your own labeled tennis ball (if you would like to use one).

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Riverfront Music Series Concert with eta Music

• Date:09/08/2021 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Location:Riverfront Community Center and Fairgrounds 300 Welles Street Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
• Introduction:Join us for a fun family evening at the Riverfront Music Series Concert featuring eta Music.

Relax with your friends and family with eta Music sponsored by the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation Department and the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Family friendly. Check out our food trucks & farmers market vendor whom will be available on site. Free shuttle parking available at the parking lot of 180/200 Glastonbury Blvd. Rain date is September 9th.

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Today in Glastonbury:

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Glastonbury Patch Notebook

• Glastonbury EMS: "Please join us in congratulating Melissa Cafazzo, David Holmes, Michael Mokrycki, and Ben Keyes on their recent promotion to Lieutenant. These individuals have proven their commitment to this department and uphold themselves to the highe..." (Facebook)
• Glastonbury EMS: "We wanted to offer our sincerest condolences to the Connecticut State Police as well as the family and all who knew CSP Sgt. Brian Mohl, who died tragically in the line of duty today. Another hero gone to soon but never forgotten. Rest I..." (Facebook)
• Villari's Martial Arts of Glastonbury CT: "CONGRATULATIONS TO DARBY for earning his Certificate of Accomplishment for showing great LEADERSHIP! He has been doing such a great job and doing his best every single CLASS. We are so PROUD of you Darby reach GOALS, re..." (Facebook)
• Glastonbury Family YMCA: "Saturday morning Archery classes for ages 8-13 year old start soon is your registered?:" (Facebook)
• Mathnasium of Glastonbury: "Hey math friends, get your brains going with this back-to-school #brainteaser! Solve for "?" and share your answer in the comments. Hint: be sure to apply PEMDAS. #Mathnasium #MathPuzzle #B2S" (Facebook)
• CT River Valley Chamber: "The Sunshine Kids Foundation mission is to add quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are meant to do...have fun and celebrate life! Berkshi..." (Facebook)

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— Brian McCready

About me: I have been Patch's regional manager for Connecticut's 76 hyperlocal sites since June, 2014.

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