🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury Seeks Volunteer To Serve On Key Board

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

In today's newsletter:

• Democratic voters sought for influential Simsbury ethics board vacancy
• Seventeen new businesses signal fresh economic energy in Simsbury
• Why Simsbury field hockey is poised for a deep playoff push

Also on today's calendar: 2- Day Simsbury Simsmore Shop Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
• Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simsbury Seeks Volunteer To Serve On Key Board (patch.com) — Simsbury residents affiliated with the Democratic Party have a chance to shape local government by applying for an open seat on the town's Board of Ethics. The board enforces Simsbury's Code of Ethics, reviews confidential complaints, and can conduct investigations and hearings. Interested residents can contact the Town Manager's Office or submit an online volunteer application.
   

• R&D Lab Among 17 New Businesses Registered In Simsbury In August (patch.com) — Simsbury saw 17 new business registrations in August, signaling fresh economic activity and new services for local residents. The mix includes residential landlords, management consultants, trucking and moving firms, and standout ventures like Shocking Innovations, Slice is Right, and Scudder Consultings Studios. Some may still be preparing to open their doors.
   

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — Simsbury's field hockey team is flagged as a program capable of a deep state tournament run in this season's CIAC Class M race. A statewide preview breaks down likely championship matchups, key returning stars, and which powerhouse programs Simsbury will be chasing when November's finals arrive in Wethersfield.
   

📸 Around Simsbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simsbury

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• 2- Day Simsbury Simsmore Shop Sale →
  534 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School →
  The Ethel Walker School, 230 Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  1:00 pm
• Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut ADVANCED T-Shirt Class (BYOT) →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  2:30 pm
• Canva for Business with Ava Rodrigues - Beginners Workshop →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  4:00 pm
• Max Chef to Farm - Ode to Tomato →
  Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, 25 E Weatogue St, Simsbury
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual Giant Used Book Sale →
  Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual Giant Used Book Sale →
  Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Morning Knitting Group →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  10:00 am
• The Funniest Moments in Film with Marty Gitlin →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  6:30 pm
• VIRTUAL- Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel →
  7:00 pm

📣 Simsbury Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Simsbury PatchAM possible:

• UConn Health
• Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
• Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
• UNAPEN, Inc. — (203) 269-6111
• Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
• Readings By Karen, LLC — (860) 665-8024
• Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
• US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
• Rob Faber Photography, LLC — (860) 431-3464
• Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Cashier - Morning Shift in Simsbury. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Labor Day 2026 In Canton, What's Open? What's Closed (patch.com)
• VERNON SCOOP: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming begins construction at Tri-City Plaza! (theconnecticutscoop.com)

Bloomfield

• Prominent CT Animal Hospital Announces Closure (patch.com)
• Nalandabodhi Meditation Center Four Immeasurables or Limitless Love (thesuffieldobserver.com)

Avon

• Lodging Business Among 18 New Businesses Registered In Avon In August (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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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