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What's up Rocky Hill! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Rocky Hill's football team fare in its season opener?
  • What message did Connecticut's top prosecutor share from Rocky Hill?

Also on today's calendar: RHHS Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion ! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; heavy morning rain, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut high school football Week 1 roundup: Pomperaug thumps Brookfield (nhregister.com) — Rocky Hill High's football team opened the season with a tight 20–14 road loss to Tolland, despite quarterback Mason Margiotta scoring both a rushing and passing touchdown. The statewide roundup highlights standout performances across Connecticut, but local fans will be most interested in how Rocky Hill battled back-and-forth before falling late and starting the year 0–1.
   

• Chief State's Attorney Patrick J. Griffin Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks (ct.gov) — Rocky Hill residents are directly addressed in a 9/11 anniversary statement from Connecticut's Chief State's Attorney, issued from town on the 25th year since the attacks. He honors victims, first responders, and service members, and urges continued remembrance through service and upholding shared values that emerged from that day's tragedy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wethersfield

  • Keane Foundation helping Wethersfield heal 25 years after 9/11 (wtnh.com)
  • 2 Connecticut fallen first responder families honored with mortgage-free homes on anniversary of 9/11 (wtnh.com)

Newington

  • Middle School Reopens After Major Renovation In Newington (patch.com)

Meriden

  • Meriden Green 10th Anniversary Celebration: Here's What To Know (patch.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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