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Also on today's calendar: FAMILY FEST by Lutz Children's Museum and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Respected Police Sergeant — 'A Leader Officers Could Count On' — Retires In Manchester (patch.com) — Manchester residents are saying goodbye to Sgt. Jim Bairos, who retired this week after 26 years with the local police department, including 18 years as a trusted supervisor. Colleagues and community members praised his calm leadership, fair treatment, and numerous commendations, highlighting his lasting impact on officers he trained and the people he served in town.
• Manchester Police SROs Ready For Students' Return To School (patch.com) — As Manchester students head back to school, local police school resource officers are gearing up to support a safe start to the year across all campuses. The department is also urging town drivers and families to slow down, watch for children, and follow school-zone rules as traffic increases around Manchester schools.
• Note Changes to SNAP, HUSKY Health, Free Summer Meals, CEA Legislator Report Card (ct.gov) — Connecticut residents, including those in Manchester, should note that SNAP eligibility rules are changing and documents can be mailed to the DSS ConneCT Scanning Center at P.O. Box 1320, Manchester 06045. The newsletter also highlights free summer meals for kids, speeding enforcement, and a new state career guide to help residents navigate jobs and training.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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