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Coming up on the Manchester Patch calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19

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Morning Manchester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Manchester restaurants and hotels failed key health checks in July?
  • See what's inside Manchester's brand-new, three-story public library
  • Why Martha Stewart slipped into a Manchester coffee shop last week

Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 Manchester eateries, including 2 hotels, cited for serious health violations in July (nhregister.com) — Manchester health inspectors cited 11 local food businesses, including two hotels, for serious violations in July, ranging from improper food temperatures to unclean equipment and missing paper towels at hand-wash sinks. Several problems were corrected on the spot, while others required reinspections, staff retraining, and a meeting with the health director to ensure better compliance going forward.
   

2. 3 stories and a new chapter: Manchester holds grand opening for new public library (fox61.com) — Manchester's new $50 million, three-story public library is now open, tripling the size of the old Main Street building and offering dedicated spaces for kids, teens, and adults. Local contractors built the net‑zero, geothermal facility, which drew Governor Ned Lamont, town leaders, and hundreds of residents for Monday's ribbon cutting.
   

3. Martha Stewart stops in Manchester to film a commercial, visit local cafe (ctpost.com) — Martha Stewart quietly stopped by Silk City Coffee in Manchester for lunch Friday while in Connecticut to film a commercial at Ace Hardware. The visit brought a bit of celebrity buzz to the downtown café, where she sampled a chicken salad sandwich and even asked about their gluten‑free, vegan doughnut recipe.
   

4. Recent Death Notices From Vernon (patch.com) — Several recent death notices from nearby Vernon include strong Manchester connections, including two 1954 graduates of Manchester High School and a man formerly of Manchester and East Hartford. The notices briefly share each person's life highlights, community ties, and surviving family members for neighbors who may have known them.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 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

  • Free baby stuff .
    Come pick up between 3-3:45. In garage across from pathfinders. Everything needs to be thoroughly cleaned and washed. (Nextdoor East Side)
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Manchester. Apply here.
  • The Manchester Public School District posted a job opening for Girls Basketball - Head Coach in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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