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In today's newsletter:

• Hartford honors more than 100 returning Connecticut National Guard members.
• When the state's fiscal watchdog next meets in Hartford.
• How Hartford's art school is redefining ceramics with AI

Also on today's calendar: National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut's Old State House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Welcome home ceremony celebrates more than 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers (fox61.com) — Hartford residents welcomed home about 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and 40 airmen during an emotional ceremony in the city on Saturday. Families reunited with loved ones returning from deployments in the Southern and Central Command regions, with officials honoring their service and pinning medals to recognize the sacrifices made while they paused their lives in Connecticut.
   

• Meeting Schedule (ct.gov) — State oversight board meetings that affect city and school finances are scheduled repeatedly in Hartford, including a September 17, 2026 session at the Legislative Office Building. The long archive shows how often Hartford's budget, school contracts, and audits come before the Municipal Accountability Review Board, shaping decisions that can influence local services and taxes.
   

• How this CT ceramic artist applies AI to an ancient art form (ctmirror.org) — Hartford residents may soon see more innovative exhibitions as ceramic artist Adam Chau, now gallery director at the Hartford Art School, blends artificial intelligence with traditional porcelain techniques. His work explores queer history, imagined family, and political themes, while he curates shows locally and nationally that push ceramics into the digital age.
   

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Tuesday September 15
• Farmers Market at CT's Old State House →
  Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford
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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut's Old State House →
  Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford
  10:00 am
• Traditional Irish session - with Damien Connolly and Jon Warner →
  Dead Language Beer Project, 1429 Park St., Hartford
  6:30 pm
• Stargazing at Cedar Hill →
  Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford
  7:30 pm
• Stargazing at Cedar Hill →
  Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Top Workplaces - Hartford Courant 2026 →
  Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
• Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill →
  Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing & Purpose: Celebrate the Launch of The Driscoll Fund →
  124 Court St, Middletown
  9:00 am
• Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band →
  Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Members Dylan and Myra at South Windsor Public Library! →
  South Windsor Public Library, 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  10:00 am
• What a Way to Go! →
  Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford
  10:00 am
• Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Member Nana at East Hartford Public Library! →
  East Hartford Public Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford
  12:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

East Hartford

• A new team reigns supreme in Big Ten football power rankings (amedpost.com)

West Hartford

• Conard Field Hockey Wins Another - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Wethersfield

• Wethersfield School Building Committee To Review Over $214K In Highcrest Project Invoices (patch.com)

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