🌱 Patch AM: How Rocky Hill officers helped lift a 10-year-old’s fight against cancer

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In today's newsletter:

• How Rocky Hill officers helped lift a 10-year-old's fight against cancer
• Why a lettuce-borne illness sent more shoppers to Rocky Hill's farm stand

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'One of our own': Connecticut law enforcement rallies around 10-year-old battling cancer (ctpost.com) — Rocky Hill became the gathering point for officers from 24 Connecticut agencies who staged a surprise show of support for 10-year-old cancer patient and police fan Collin Genetti-Moore. The boy arrived to a motorcade, gifts, and heartfelt tributes at the state Division of Criminal Justice complex. Organizers say the event was meant to lift his spirits during grueling monthly treatments.
   

• Cyclospora outbreak drives more shoppers to Connecticut farm stands (wfsb.com) — A recent Cyclospora outbreak tied to grocery-store lettuce has pushed more shoppers toward local produce, boosting business for Gilbert Farm in Rocky Hill. Farmers report selling nearly every head of lettuce and say customers often add other vegetables to their baskets. Local shoppers from nearby towns also cite safety concerns and a desire to support area farms.
   

📸 Around Rocky Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
  St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Finance Committee →
  Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting →
  Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting-cancelled →
  Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
  6:30 pm
• Plan Implementation Committee →
  Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Rocky Hill Affordable Housing Committee →
  Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• CCAP Rocky Hill Cyclocross Series #2 →
  Elm Ridge Park, M86X+77 376 Elm St, Rocky Hill
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• CCAP Rocky Hill Cyclocross Series #3 →
  Elm Ridge Park, M86X+77 376 Elm St, Rocky Hill
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• CCAP Rocky Hill CX Series #4 — CCAP →
  Elm Ridge Park, M86X+77 376 Elm St, Rocky Hill
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Congregate Lunch Program →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  11:50 am
• Walk With Me →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  12:30 pm
• Setback →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  12:45 pm
• Open Painting Studio →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Big Y posted a job opening for Produce/Floral Clerk in Rocky Hill. Apply here.
• Adelbrook Inc. posted a job opening for Fleet Transportation Manager in Rocky Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wethersfield

• DEEP awards $5.1 million to help communities prepare for extreme weather (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Blood donations still needed as national supply remains vulnerable (nbcconnecticut.com)
• NY woman accused of making fraudulent withdrawals at CT banks extradited from Rikers Island (courant.com)

Newington

• Ex-Red Sox Star To Meet Fans At Newington Store Saturday (patch.com)
• Hartford police raise staffing concerns after 1 killed, 4 injured in weekend shooting (nbcconnecticut.com)

Ok Rocky Hill! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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