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🌱 Patch AM: Libera, Matthews, Langevin: Recent Death Notices From Rocky Hill

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Good morning Rocky Hill! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rocky Hill honors neighbors whose lives left a lasting local legacy
  • Juvenile hospitalized after serious e-bike crash near Moser School
  • How a deadly Rocky Hill crash is raising Glastonbury Avenue safety concerns

Also on today's calendar: Spellwork Basics and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, humid, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Friday: Sunlit; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Libera, Matthews, Langevin: Recent Death Notices From Rocky Hill (patch.com) — Rocky Hill residents are remembering several neighbors and community members who recently died, including lifelong resident and Elks Lodge member Reno Libera and decorated Army veteran Donald Lewis Langevin. The notices highlight their military service, careers, creativity, and strong family ties, offering a snapshot of the people who helped shape Rocky Hill's character.
   

2. Juvenile Knocked Unconscious, Hospitalized After E-Bike Crash: Rocky Hill PD (patch.com) — Rocky Hill police say a juvenile riding an e-bike was knocked unconscious after losing control and crashing near Moser School on School Street Monday evening. Officers and emergency crews provided immediate medical aid before the child was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Because of the seriousness of the collision, the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad is now investigating what caused the crash.
   

3. High school volleyball coach, restaurant owner charged with DUI after deadly pedestrian crash (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A Rocky Hill high school volleyball coach and local restaurant owner has been charged with DUI after a Sunday night crash on Glastonbury Avenue that killed 65-year-old pedestrian Miguel Collado. Town officials and neighbors describe longstanding safety concerns on the sidewalk-less road, and the coach has been placed on administrative leave while a proposed sidewalk project for the area is under consideration.
   

4. Warrant details events before Rocky Hill woman's fatal stabbing (theridgefieldpress.com) — Rocky Hill residents are learning more about the August 22 stabbing death of Jacqueline Matthews, a 59-year-old mother of five, through newly released arrest warrant details. Police describe her final moments at her Concord Drive condo, prior domestic violence allegations involving suspect Michael Ranger, and his later arrest in New York, with a court appearance set for September 17.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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