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Happening soon: Harvest Time on the Glastonbury Patch calendar

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Hello again Glastonbury! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new river pipeline could reshape Glastonbury's gas infrastructure access
  • What Glastonbury's latest mosquito tests reveal about West Nile risk now

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mainly cloudy, p.m. showers, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Algonquin Gas Transmission Seeks Permit for Connecticut River Pipeline Project (patch.com) — A new natural gas pipeline connector is being proposed beneath the Connecticut River, with construction work and a relocated valve site planned on the Glastonbury side of the crossing. State regulators are reviewing Algonquin Gas Transmission's application, which details trenchless construction methods, new access roads, and potential temporary impacts to nearby wetlands. Residents can review the full filing through DEEP or directly from the company.
   

• The Latest Mosquito Testing Results Are In For Glastonbury (patch.com) — Mosquitoes trapped at Glastonbury's Tryon Street monitoring station have all tested negative for West Nile virus so far this season, even as Connecticut reports its first human case of 2026. State health experts still warn that virus-positive mosquitoes are peaking statewide and urge residents to prevent bites. Simple steps like removing standing water and using repellent can help protect Glastonbury households.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glastonbury

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    Sunday August 30
  • Harvest Time →
    The Historical Society Of Glastonbury, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Know your air !
    Download the FREE Clean Air app for real-time #AirQuality info and decide what's best for your health: Maricopa.gov/AQ. *** Descargue la aplicación… (Nextdoor )
  • Over on Hale Road in Glastonbury the Bear family mom and cubs pulled down a bird feeder and then pulled off a porch door to get to the bird food inside.
    We need to stop all the building and leave OPEN SPACE for the wildlife! (Nextdoor Oakwood)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • The Latest Mosquito Testing Results Are In For Manchester (patch.com)
  • State police investigating serious rollover crash on I-84 in East Hartford (courant.com)
  • National Press Club celebrates journalism's power (editorandpublisher.com)

East Hartford

  • RTX Pratt & Whitney Wins $240.8M Navy Modification for F135 Engine Development (envzone.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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