Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One-Way Traffic Planned On Haynes Street During Manchester Paving Work (patch.com) — Drivers in Manchester should prepare for one-way traffic on Haynes Street as daytime milling and paving work continues through the 28th, with traffic flowing from Main Street toward Alpine Street. A signed detour via Alpine and Russell streets, plus six flaggers at key crosswalks, will help manage delays and keep the busy work zone safer for local motorists.
• East Hartford high school football preview 2026 (thehour.com) — East Hartford High's football team, now led by veteran coach Ty Outlaw, will visit Manchester for a conference matchup on November 20 at 6 p.m. The Hornets are rebuilding after a tough 2–8 season, with a new defensive scheme and only three returning starters. Manchester fans can expect a young but high-powered spread offense led by quarterback Anthony Caravello.
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CT Yankee National Party to Hold 2026 Nominating Convention Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 9-452a, as Chair of the Connecticut Yankee National Party (YNP) chapter, Jason Cramer has provided... (More info)
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Manchester's Community Art in Action —Donna Powell Read on Patch
Room for rent 650$ , including utilities. Bush hill rd Manchester. House is under going construction and updating fixtures. (Nextdoor Briarwood)
Sharing AJ's Post on Becoming a "G" http://chrischiller.com/2026/08/23/sharing-ajs-post-on-becoming-a-g/ (Nextdoor Briarwood)
Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Manchester. Apply here.
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