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Saturday May 23rd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Dashcam donuts at busy South Windsor intersection lead to charges
  • What South Windsor council decided about roads, hydrants and e-bike safety
  • How much exercise a South Windsor doctor says you really need

Also on today's calendar: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - South Windsor and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 57, low: 53.
  • Monday: Warmer; a little morning rain, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Windsor Police: Driver Did Donuts Leaving Cruise Night (patch.com) — South Windsor police say a Glastonbury man was caught on dashcam doing donuts at the intersection of Sullivan Avenue and Troy Road while leaving Cruise Night at CT Valley Brewing, leading to multiple motor vehicle charges. He later turned himself in at South Windsor police headquarters, was released on bond, and is due in Manchester Superior Court in June.    

• South Windsor Council Moves Several Issues Forward (patch.com) — South Windsor’s Town Council just tackled road complaints on Schanck Road, advanced a proposed dry hydrant at 476 Niederwerfer Road, and set a June 1 hearing on Planning and Zoning rules. Members also raised e-bike safety concerns, honored Public Works staff, updated fire marshal roles, and filled seats on the town’s Energy Committee, shaping services residents rely on daily.    

• Exercise helps slow tumor growth in mice, with possible implications for humans, Yale study finds (ctpublic.org) — A new Yale study in mice suggests even modest exercise can slow tumor growth by diverting sugar away from cancer cells and into muscles. A South Windsor primary care doctor says he already urges patients to do at least an hour of weekly resistance training, stressing that maintaining muscle mass is key to long-term health and longevity.    

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

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East Hartford

  • Snowball Developments continues CT expansion with $5.95M East Hartford warehouse buy (hartfordbusiness.com)

Vernon

  • From Gettysburg To Petersburg To Grove Hill —  Civil War Heroes Honored In Vernon Tradition (patch.com)

Ok South Windsor! 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: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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