Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut attorney freed on bond after manslaughter conviction overturned (nbcconnecticut.com) — A high‑profile Litchfield attorney has been released on bond after an appellate court overturned his manslaughter conviction stemming from a fatal shooting outside his Litchfield law office. He left custody from Torrington Superior Court under conditions barring firearm possession, while Litchfield County prosecutors review the ruling and say they are prepared to retry the case or seek state Supreme Court review.
• Litchfield Hills named top U.S. fall foliage road trip (rep-am.com) — Litchfield Hills has just been named one of the country's top fall foliage road trips, spotlighting the scenic drives right in northwest Connecticut. Travel & Leisure praises nearby stops like Falls Village, West Cornwall's covered bridge, Lake Waramaug, and White Flower Farm, highlighting the region's historic charm, outdoor recreation, and growing appeal for in‑state and out‑of‑state visitors.
Craft & Chat Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States 3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
BYOD and a Movie: HIM Torrington Library 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790 11:30 am
Monday August 31
BOE / Finance & Operations Committee Mtg at SVS Regional School District 12 11A School Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794 5:30 pm
Board of Education Meeting at SVS Regional School District 12 11A School Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794 7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Survey for WiFi in our area! Id like to see if anyone is happy with their wifi - specifically making cell phone calls via wifi calling. Thanks in advance!! (Nextdoor Goodhouse Road)
Noor Staffing Group posted a job opening for Assembler in Morris. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2305) in Torrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Litchfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Torrington
Book Child Care Services in Torrington, CT with Brianna D. from $17/hr (care.com)
New laws will impact CT schools this year. What to know (courant.com)
Watertown high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com)
Bethlehem
Cal Raleigh hits 3 homers as Mariners snap Phillies' 9-game win streak with 9-2 victory (greenwichtime.com)
Montroy Architecture names Colbert principal (nyrej.com)
New Milford
New Milford Conservation Commission Backs Proposed Ban On Rodenticides At Town Properties (patch.com)
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