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And on the Manchester Patch calendar - $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT

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Hey hey Manchester! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Manchester students measured up on state English and math tests
  • Manchester driver ticketed again after crash that killed 4-year-old girl
  • What Manchester car buyers should know about the $4 million Nissan deal

Also on today's calendar: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Releases 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test Scores — See How Manchester Students Scored (patch.com) — Manchester families can now see how local students performed on the 2025-26 Smarter Balanced tests, as new state data show continued academic recovery but scores still below state standards. Only about a third of Manchester students met or exceeded expectations in English and math, offering a clear snapshot of where the district stands compared with statewide progress.
   

• Driver charged in Manchester girl's death was ticketed again for cellphone use weeks later (ctpost.com) — Manchester residents are learning more about the June crash that killed 4-year-old Akari Cortes, as records show the driver was ticketed again for cellphone use just weeks later and faces multiple charges. Manchester parents of the child are also charged with risk of injury, and all three adults have upcoming court dates in Manchester and Hartford Superior Courts.
   

• Connecticut Nissan dealer to pay $4 million after FTC alleges unauthorized fees in car loans (thecooldown.com) — If you've ever shopped for a car in Manchester, a new $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan could change how prices and fees are shown to you. Federal and state regulators say the dealer added unauthorized charges, and the agreement would require clearer total pricing and explicit consent for every fee, with years of compliance oversight ahead.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Manchester Community Fund Seeks Proposals for Grant Funding
    The Manchester Community Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, which recently awarded more than $39,000 to local nonprofit groups making... (More info)
  • Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
    Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Georgina's Banquet Facility, Bolton, CT.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good afternoon Happy Sunday I made a post about 3 weeks ago, the girl clothing is GONE, I still have the bag of boys clothing size 8-10 free.
    Pickup up only, if no one claims them I'll donate it. (Nextdoor Spencer)
  • My backyard is kind of a mess.
    Looking for some quotes of how much it would be to have someone do some yard work (Nextdoor Central North East)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Hartford

  • $38M plan would add roundabouts, improve intersections and more in CT town (courant.com)
  • Man critically injured in East Hartford billiards shooting (fox61.com)
  • Takeaway from UConn's 56-7 Win Over Lafayette (theuconnblog.com)

South Windsor

  • Jet skier missing after reported collision on CT River near Windsor boat launch: DEEP (fox61.com)
  • How CT neighbors are spending Labor Day weekend: the unofficial end of summer (fox61.com)

Vernon

  • State Releases 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test Scores — See How Vernon Students Scored (patch.com)

Ok Manchester! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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