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Hi Glastonbury! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Glastonbury gas stations are cheapest this week
  • Regional auto theft spree tied to Glastonbury burglaries, police say
  • How Glastonbury girls soccer rocketed into the national Top 25

Also on today's calendar: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Glastonbury (patch.com) — Drivers in Glastonbury are paying slightly less than the Connecticut average for regular gas this week, with several local stations posting prices in the mid-$4.20s to mid-$4.50s. The story breaks down the cheapest and most expensive options in town, comparing them with statewide, regional, and national averages so residents can decide where to fill up.
   

• Glastonbury Police Make Arrest In Vehicle Burglary Spree (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents are learning more about a major vehicle burglary investigation that led local police and a regional task force to charge a New Britain man in connection with January and February incidents in town. Authorities say their work tied him to dozens of thefts and break-ins across Connecticut and Massachusetts, and he now faces a long list of burglary and motor vehicle theft charges with a substantial bond set.
   

• Girls Fall 2026 High School Rankings: First wave of October action complete (soccerwire.com) — Glastonbury High School's girls soccer team has surged into the national spotlight, jumping into the Top 25 at No. 11 with an undefeated 8-0-0 record. The latest United Soccer Coaches rankings highlight Glastonbury as Connecticut's leading program this fall, standing alongside powerhouse teams from Indiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Manchester Road Race blood drive aims to break record with 400-pint goal (ctinsider.com)
  • MEDIA ADVISORY - DEEP and CT State Library Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week Announce Laptops (ct.gov)
  • Manchester, CT Board of Directors — October 6, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)

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Wethersfield

  • Wethersfield Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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