🌱 Patch AM: How a 9-car I-291 crash is changing your commute

Good morning to you South Windsor! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 9-car I-291 crash is changing your commute
• Why South Windsor is a bold pick for the 2026 LL crown

Also on today's calendar: Tours, Lawn Games & Lemonade and 10 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 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Safety Measures Planned After 9-Vehicle I-291 Crash (patch.com) — Drivers in South Windsor should expect ongoing lane reductions and new safety measures on I-291 westbound near the Bissell Bridge after a nine-vehicle crash injured six people. State officials plan added warning signs, speed indicators and work-zone speed cameras while a long-term bridge rehabilitation continues, so commuters are urged to slow down and be prepared for sudden backups.
   

• 2026 CIAC boys soccer predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (nhregister.com) — South Windsor boys soccer is being picked as a preseason favorite to win the 2026 Class LL state title after last year's semifinal run. With key returners like All-State midfielder Blake Lyons, his twin Riley, and standout goalkeeper Fran Linares, the team is expected to contend with traditional powers across Connecticut when the season kicks off September 8.
   

📸 Around South Windsor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Windsor

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Tours, Lawn Games & Lemonade →
  Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Rd, Manchester
  12:00 pm
Friday September 11
• $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 →
  Finex Credit Union, 60 Hyde Ave, Vernon
  9:00 am
• Race Through Town and Time! →
  Boundless Playground, 150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  12:30 pm
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• South Windsor Town Council FLOCK Camera Public Hearing →
  South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Community Potluck Supper →
  First Congregational Church, 993 Main St, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• St. Junipero Serra Golf Tournament →
  East Hartford Golf Club, 130 Long Hill St, East Hartford
  8:00 am
• Nowashe Open House →
  Nowashe Village, 787 Main St, South Windsor
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Storytelling Mondays: Tales at the Wood →
  Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• American Legion Post meeting →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Veterans coffee hour →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Everyday Herbalism →
  Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  6:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
  Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Georgina's Banquet Facility, Bolton, CT.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian in Manchester. Apply here.
• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• I-TEAM: Man charged in Manchester fatal crash of 4-year-old got distracted driving ticket a month later (wfsb.com)
• 3 people displaced after Manchester fire (fox61.com)

East Hartford

• 3 people displaced after fire at home in Manchester (nbcconnecticut.com)

Windsor

• Leaks, Failing AC Create Problems At Windsor Library (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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