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🌱 Patch AM: Recent Death Notices From Simsbury

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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Honoring Simsbury residents whose lives left a lasting local mark
  • See where Simsbury girls soccer lands in CT's first power rankings
  • How McLean's new 40 units fit into CT's senior boom

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Simsbury Board of Finance Meeting Septmeber 15, 2026 —Joan Coe Read on Patch
  • Simsbury Board of Selectmen Meeting September 14, 2026 —Joan Coe Read on Patch
  • Almost missed a dentist appt cause the garage door suddenly got slow and jerky, moving in little stutter steps and stopping halfway.
    Thought about a 24/7 emergency outfit but their quote sounded steep, so i called Conrad Garage Doors at 860-530-5315 instead. He's with an overhead… (Nextdoor South Weatogue)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Commission Clerk (P/T) in Simsbury. Apply here.
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

  • Recent Death Notices From Canton, Former First Selectman Mourned (patch.com)
  • The Absolute Best Bagel Shop In Every US State (thetakeout.com)

Bloomfield

  • Fine Fettle Packaging Technician in Bloomfield, CT (masslive.com)
  • Connecticut's only female Fortune 500 CEO is stepping down (ctpost.com)

Avon

  • Avon Daycare Abuse Allegations Grow, Former Workers Urged To Come Forward: Attorneys (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: 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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