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🌱 Patch AM: Connecticut Labor Department Releases July 2026 Unemployment Numbers — See How Glastonbury Stacks Up

And on the Glastonbury Patch calendar - Tours, Lawn Games & Lemonade

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Good morning Glastonbury! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Glastonbury's July jobless rate compares to Connecticut
  • How strong is Glastonbury boys soccer heading into 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Tours, Lawn Games & Lemonade and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut Labor Department Releases July 2026 Unemployment Numbers — See How Glastonbury Stacks Up (patch.com) — Glastonbury's job market outperformed the statewide average in July 2026, with a 4.3 percent unemployment rate compared to Connecticut's 5.8 percent. New state labor data show continued job growth and detail how many Glastonbury residents are working, unemployed, and counted in the labor force.
   

• What you need to know about 2026 CIAC boys soccer: Key dates, teams and games (ctpost.com) — Glastonbury boys soccer is pegged as one of the top teams in a very competitive Central Connecticut Conference, with a big home test against South Windsor on October 13. The statewide preview outlines key dates, rivalries, and how Glastonbury stacks up after last year's early tournament exit, giving local fans a sense of what to watch this fall.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have you nominated a Good Neighbor yet?
    Nominations close Monday, September 14th: https://nextdoor.com/gnd National Good Neighbor Day is Monday, September 28th, and this year Nextdoor is… (Nextdoor )
  • Glendale Police Community Action Team invites you to come and connect with your local police.
    Want to know what's going on in your community, or do you have questions or concerns in your neighborhood but not sure where to turn? Would you… (Nextdoor )
  • The Edge Fitness Clubs posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • 3 people displaced after Manchester fire (fox61.com)
  • Man Utd Are Waiting for Benjamin Sesko to Catch Fire (wtnh.com)

East Hartford

East Hampton

  • Jersey Mike's To Open Shop In Portland (patch.com)
  • East Hampton Council To Consider $593,400 Capital Reserve Transfer, Ambulance Equipment Funding (patch.com)

Ok Glastonbury! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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