🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury Police Logs: Aug. 10 to Aug. 19, 2026

Hello Simsbury! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what's in the latest Simsbury police arrest log
• See how Simsbury High stacks up against Connecticut's top schools

Also on today's calendar: Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simsbury Police Logs: Aug. 10 to Aug. 19, 2026 (patch.com) — Simsbury residents can review a recent police log detailing an Aug. 13 arrest connected to multiple motor vehicle and DUI-related charges, based on information from local police and state court records. The report emphasizes that all charges are allegations and includes a scheduled court date for the accused driver.
   

• These are the 10 best public high schools in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report (theday.com) — Simsbury High School has been ranked the 10th best public high school in Connecticut and 465th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 rankings, a strong showing for the Farmington Valley. The list highlights top-performing schools statewide based on test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness, putting Simsbury alongside some of the most competitive districts in Connecticut.
   

📸 Around Simsbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simsbury

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast →
  Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd),
  8:40 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Summer Matinee: Zootopia 2 →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , West Hartford
  9:00 am
• Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut T-Shirts Demo in the TLC →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  10:00 am
• Uke Hoot →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  11:00 am
• Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  12:00 pm
• Stop the Bleed →
  Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, 4 Old Mill Ln, Simsbury
  6:05 pm
• The Indigo Girls with Trina Meade & Co. →
  Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury
  7:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• Who Do You Say That I Am? →
  Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  9:00 am
Monday August 24
• 3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• HJMS Pre-Algebra Parent Night
  Simsbury Public Schools HJMS Auditorium
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Max Chef to Farm - Ode to Tomato →
  Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, 25 E Weatogue St, Simsbury
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Books Needed for The HUGE Book Sale —Leslie Imse Read on Patch

• Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Simsbury. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Simsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Canton FD's Beloved 'Lobsterfest' Returns This Week (patch.com)
• CT business helps pets cross rainbow bridge from home. 'I tell the pet they did their job,': veterinarian (courant.com)

Bloomfield

• Bloomfield residents sue to remove town manager over Connecticut town's residency rule (ctpost.com)

Avon

• Downed Wires Close Avon Roadway Near School (patch.com)

Ok Simsbury! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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