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🌱 Patch AM: Rocky Hill mourns young father killed in Silas Deane Highway crash
Make time for Jay Medal Soirée on the Rocky Hill Patch calendar
Hello Rocky Hill! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rocky Hill mourns young father killed in Silas Deane Highway crash
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Saturday: A shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rocky Hill Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' (dailyvoice.com) — A young father was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash on the Silas Deane Highway near Exit 24 off I-91 in Rocky Hill, leaving behind his fiancée, infant son, and an unborn daughter due in December. Friends have launched a GoFundMe that has already raised more than $17,000 to help cover funeral costs and support his family. Rocky Hill residents may wish to offer condolences or contribute if able. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Hill
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- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Rocky Hill Affordable Housing Committee - Cancelled →
Rocky Hill, CT Calendar, Rocky Hill Town Hall 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill
6:00 pm - CCAP Rocky Hill Cyclocross Series #3 →
Elm Ridge Park, M86X+77 376 Elm St, Rocky Hill
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7:00 am - RHHS Open House
Rocky Hill Public Schools RHHS
7:00 pm - CCAP Rocky Hill CX Series #4 — CCAP →
Elm Ridge Park, M86X+77 376 Elm St, Rocky Hill
5:00 pm - Archaeology Day →
Academy Hall Museum, 785 Old Main St, Rocky Hill
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Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
9:00 am - Table Tennis (aka Ping Pong) →
Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
1:30 pm - John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee Regular Meeting →
Newington, CT Calendar
5:15 pm - Ice Cream Social (rain date)
Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
5:30 pm - Ruth Chaffee Open House
Anna Reynolds Elementary School Newington, CT 06111
6:00 pm - Summer Music Series featuring BAP PACK
Connecticut's Old State House , 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103\
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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-- The Patch AM Team
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