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Hi there, Glastonbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driver allegedly found asleep in car blocking Hubbard Street
  • How Glastonbury boys soccer stunned Tolland in the final seconds

Also on today's calendar: Social Justice Bus Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glastonbury Police Arrest Driver Found Asleep Behind The Wheel In Roadway (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents are learning more about an early-morning incident on Hubbard Street, where police say they found a car stopped in the roadway with the driver asleep behind the wheel. Officers reported determining the Hartford man was under the influence, leading to several charges and a scheduled court appearance in Manchester next month.
   

• Glastonbury beats Tolland to improve to 3-0 in boys soccer (thehour.com) — Glastonbury High boys soccer stayed unbeaten at 3-0 after senior captain Brady Nilsen scored a dramatic last-minute winner over powerhouse Tolland, despite the Guardians playing down a man. Players and coaches say stronger offseason commitment, senior leadership, and new additions have turned last year's disappointment into renewed confidence as Glastonbury aims to be the CCC team to beat.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • 3 stories and a new chapter: Manchester holds grand opening for new public library (fox61.com)

East Hartford

  • Lowe's Warehouse Associate Job in East Hartford CT Supply Chain (news-usa.today)

Wethersfield

  • Wethersfield Wetlands Commission To Revisit Goff Brook Work, Price Rite Drainage Project (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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