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🌱 Animal cruelty charges follow disturbing discovery on Marlborough’s Saner Road property
Spotted on the Marlborough calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale
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In today's newsletter:
- Animal cruelty charges follow disturbing discovery on Marlborough's Saner Road property
- How a Hebron mosquito alert affects Marlborough residents this fall
Also on today's calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
- Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dead dogs found on Marlborough property lead to animal cruelty charges, police say (trumbulltimes.com) — Multiple dead dogs and harsh living conditions were discovered on a Saner Road property in Marlborough, leading to animal cruelty charges against two people, police say. Several surviving pitbulls and puppies were seized, and the suspects are being held on bond ahead of an October court appearance in Manchester. 
• Mosquitoes in Hebron test positive for West Nile Virus (thechronicle.com) — Mosquitoes in nearby Hebron have tested positive for West Nile virus, and Marlborough is among the towns served by the health district issuing precautions. Local residents are urged to limit outdoor time at dawn and dusk, use repellant, and ensure window and door screens are secure until a hard frost reduces mosquito activity.
📸 Around Marlborough
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marlborough
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★ Featured events ★
- The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Free Intro to Square dance Lessons →
Buttonball Elementary School, 376 Buttonball Ln, Glastonbury
9:00 am
Friday September 25
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
The Historic Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Friday Night Lights – Summer Concert Series 2026 →
The Farm at Carter Hill, 86 E Hampton Rd, Marlborough
6:00 pm - Health Education - Marlborough Senior Center →
Marlborough Senior Center, 17 School Dr, Marlborough
12:15 pm
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
Monday October 12
📣 Marlborough Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Colebrook Village →
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 30 Church St, Hebron
11:00 am - Housing Choices Advisory Committee →
Hebron Town Office Building, 15 Gilead St, Hebron
12:00 pm - Card-Making with Gayle →
Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead Street, Hebron
6:00 pm - School Counseling College Financial Aid Evening
East Hampton High School East Hampton, CT 06424
6:00 pm - Preacher Lawson →
Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
8:00 pm - September Gilead to Go Meal Pickups →
Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead Street, Hebron
5:00 pm - Balance Class – Open to Everyone →
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 30 Church St, Hebron
10:15 am - St. Peter's Book Club: Proof of Heaven →
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 30 Church St, Hebron
11:30 am - Connect Committee →
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 30 Church St, Hebron
1:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Cook in Glastonbury. Apply here.
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Total compensation up to $22.50 in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marlborough here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glastonbury
- Connecticut high school girls volleyball top performances, games to watch (Sept. 23) (thehour.com)
- House Of Harrison To Host Winter Coat, Clothing Giveaway (newtownbee.com)
Manchester
- Sorrento's Pizza closes in Connecticut building now for sale (ctpost.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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