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🌱 Patch AM: Former Glastonbury Resident Guilty of Operating Websites To Illegally Sell Misbranded And Unapproved Drugs
And check out The 14th Annual Tag Sale on the Glastonbury Patch calendar

Hi there, Glastonbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Former Glastonbury resident linked to illegal online drug sales scheme
- Why diners say Glastonbury's J. Gilbert's treats prime rib lovers royally.
- Why Glastonbury firefighters were called to a deadly Hebron house fire
Also on today's calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Glastonbury Resident Guilty of Operating Websites To Illegally Sell Misbranded And Unapproved Drugs (patch.com) — A former Glastonbury resident, Lisa Mahan, has been tied to a nationwide scheme that used two websites and a private Facebook group to sell misbranded and unapproved prescription drugs without valid prescriptions. Federal prosecutors say she and a Texas man marketed the drugs as research compounds while actually promoting them for human use, generating more than $1.4 million before their 2023 arrests.
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• 11 Restaurant Chains That Serve The Best Prime Rib (thedailymeal.com) — Prime rib fans in Glastonbury get a special nod as J. Gilbert's local location earns praise from diners who say the meat is excellently prepared and the staff treats guests like royalty. The broader roundup compares chains nationwide, but it singles out Glastonbury's steakhouse as a standout option when you're craving a splurge-worthy roast close to home.
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• Canine dies during house fire in Hebron (thechronicle.com) — Glastonbury firefighters were among several departments called to help battle a Saturday night house fire in Hebron that destroyed a Walnut Road home. No people were inside, but four cats were rescued and a dog was found dead, and investigators are still working to determine the cause.
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📸 Around Glastonbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glastonbury
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★ Featured events ★
- The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Consumer Reports 5K →
Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, 3 Hall Kilbourne Rd, Colchester
9:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Experience Virtual Reality! →
Welles-Turner Memorial Library, 2407 Main St, Glastonbury
6:00 pm - Speed Dating Ages 50-65 at Crystal Ridge Winery →
Crystal Ridge Winery, 257 Belltown Road, Glastonbury - The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
The Historic Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - South Glastonbury Hall of Fame Celebration for Inductees →
St Luke's Episcopal Church, 915 Main St, Glastonbury
10:00 am - Free Intro to Square dance Lessons →
Buttonball Elementary School, 376 Buttonball Ln, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Healing from Loss and Change →
Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
10:00 am - South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 pm - Kids & Family Meditation Classes →
Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
9:30 am - Two Quartets, One Concert →
Lutheran Church of Saint Mark, Glastonbury
2:30 pm - 3rd Annual Shop for a Cause: Benefiting Interval House →
Cotton Hollow Kitchen, 840 Main St, Glastonbury
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
📣 Glastonbury Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating 16 y/o Isaac Ubaldo Gomez.
Isaac was last seen on August 22, 2026, in Buckeye, Arizona, near Sun Valley Parkway and W. Van Buren St. Isaac may be in need of medical attention… (Nextdoor )
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Glastonbury. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Food Runner - Glastonbury Chili's in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manchester
- Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Fulham: Cunha to the Rescue After 'Worst' Blip in 46 Years (wtnh.com)
- 2 arrested after investigators find dead dogs, garbage around Marlborough property, troopers say (wfsb.com)
- Dog dies, multiple pets rescued from house fire in Hebron (courant.com)
East Hartford
- A Step-by-Step Demo to Thermoforming Quartz (stoneworld.com)
Wethersfield
- Racist Graffiti Found Throughout Wethersfield: Police (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!
-- The Patch AM Team
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