What's up Simsbury! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Recent Death Notices From Simsbury (patch.com) — Simsbury is remembering several residents whose lives helped shape the community, from longtime church and civic volunteers to local leaders in housing, education, and the arts. These recent death notices highlight decades of involvement in Simsbury institutions, including churches, the Housing Authority, McLean Home, and local clubs, along with the families they leave behind.
• GametimeCT girls soccer rankings, week 1 (Sept. 15): Greenwich, St. Joseph take top two spots (ctpost.com) — Simsbury girls soccer opens the season ranked in the top five of GametimeCT's new statewide power rankings, now competing in Class L. The list, led by Greenwich and St. Joseph, signals high expectations for Simsbury's squad and offers an early snapshot of which programs could be contenders this fall.
• In a CT suburb, a continuing life care community wants to expand. Not as much as it had sought to. (courant.com) — A Bloomfield senior living community is reviving a scaled‑back expansion after legal challenges, reflecting growing demand for independent living across Connecticut. For Simsbury residents, the story notes McLean's recently approved 40‑unit expansion, signaling more senior housing capacity and continued investment in local retirement options.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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