🌱 Patch AM: Beloved Simsbury Fire Official Retires After More Than 50 Years Of Service

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In today's newsletter:

• Simsbury fire deputy chief retires after 51 years of service
• Who will Simsbury face when Connecticut's football season kicks off?
• How did Simsbury help make Black Birders Week Connecticut's biggest yet?

Also on today's calendar: Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beloved Simsbury Fire Official Retires After More Than 50 Years Of Service (patch.com) — Simsbury residents are marking the retirement of Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief Kevin Kowalski, who has stepped down after an extraordinary 51 years of service. Colleagues praised his leadership, professionalism, and countless late-night and early-morning responses that helped shape the department and support the community, and they're wishing him well as he begins his retirement.
   

• Defending Class L champion New Canaan is No. 1 preseason poll (collinsvillepress.com) — Simsbury High's football team opens its season Thursday, Sept. 10, with an away game at Middletown as part of a busy statewide kickoff slate. The preseason poll pegs New Canaan as the team to beat, but several Hartford-area programs, including Simsbury's future opponents, are expected to be strong contenders this fall.
   

• Ask Jhoni the Conservationist (sierraclub.org) — Simsbury was one of several Connecticut communities hosting free Black Birders Week events, connecting residents with birding, local history, and environmental justice. Conservation organizer Jhoni also highlights ongoing efforts to protect Remington Woods, youth outings, and fall opportunities for residents to join nature walks, bus tours, and statewide conservation committees focused on expanding access to healthy green spaces.
   

📸 Around Simsbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simsbury

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★ Featured events ★

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

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
• Board of Ethics →
  Simsbury CT
  5:30 pm
• The Funniest Moments in Film with Marty Gitlin →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education →
  Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
  6:30 pm
• VIRTUAL- Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel →
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  10:00 am
• BURGERS on the BRIDGE →
  Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge
  4:00 pm
• Medicare 2027: Major Changes, Eliminated Plans, and What You MUST Know →
  Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Have you nominated a Good Neighbor yet?
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• Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian in Simsbury. Apply here.
• CSC Generation, Inc. posted a job opening for Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table) in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Canton Parent Group Seeks Families For Programs, Plans Open Houses (patch.com)

Bloomfield

• After six years, a Hartford culinary institution returns — tableside salad preparations included (ctpost.com)

Avon

• Key Avon Road To Close For Bike Trail Construction (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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