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Good morning Glastonbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Several Glastonbury High seniors advance as National Merit semifinalists
  • Glastonbury remembers educator and author Carol Ann Parker's remarkable life

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glastonbury High School Students Among National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents can celebrate several Glastonbury High School seniors being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, giving them a shot at part of $24 million in awards next spring. The students, including Jay Biswas, Catherine Brown, Anthony Korrjmaz and Brian Wagner, must now meet additional requirements to advance to finalist status and potentially earn scholarships.
   

• Carol A. Parker (wiscassetnewspaper.com) — A former Glastonbury resident, educator, and author, Carol Ann Parker has passed away, leaving many local family and community ties. She taught in several New England communities, pursued music and writing, and is remembered for her creativity and warmth. Her family requests memorial donations to the mental health nonprofit Today I Matter instead of flowers.
   

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    Then on the next screen, hit the black Message button. (Nextdoor Apple Hill)
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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Parents of 4-year-old struck and killed by car in Manchester plead not guilty (nbcconnecticut.com)

East Hartford

  • This three-time champion CT high school football coach has returned to his alma mater (courant.com)
  • A CT foundation is donating $630K to a wide swathe of organization. What it targets. (courant.com)
  • CT to bolster fund that has helped thousands buy first-time houses in a tough market (courant.com)

East Hampton

  • Take A Tour: East Hampton's Five Priciest Homes On The Market Right Now (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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