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Rockville, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Considering retiring nearby? See how Rockville’s amenities stack up.

Also on today's calendar: Double Dog Days and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Retirees Are Discovering An Affordable Connecticut Town So Pretty They Wish They Had Found It Sooner (newsbreak.com) — If you live in Rockville or Vernon, this piece walks through how your parks, trails, historic downtown, and services like the senior center and Rockville Public Library can shape an affordable, low-stress retirement. It highlights Rockville’s mill-era streets, the New England Motorcycle Museum, Fox Hill Tower, and everyday spots like Rein’s Deli to help potential and current retirees picture daily life here in all seasons.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ellington Public Schools posted a job opening for Payroll Bookkeeper in Ellington. Apply here.
  • Heico posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in South Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vernon

  • Connecticut-Based European-Style Bakery and Cafe Expanding Into Vernon (patch.com)
  • Jury Finds Hebron Man Guilty of Operating Under the Influence (ct.gov)

Ellington

  • Kids Can Take The Driver's Seat In Ellington (patch.com)
  • Cryoablation Catheters Market To 2035: Afib Burden and Procedure Shift Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
  • BF Classified: 1931 Ford Model A 160-C (barnfinds.com)

Ok Rockville! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockville

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