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Hey hey South Windsor! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two eagerly awaited eateries near opening in South Windsor
  • South Windsor schools excel on tests but key achievement gaps persist

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Becoming windier with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sally's Apizza, Benson's Bagels Near Next Steps In South Windsor (patch.com) — South Windsor diners can look forward to two new options as Sally's Apizza prepares to start interior construction at Evergreen Walk and Benson's Bagels moves into its final pre-opening inspections on Sullivan Avenue. Town officials say Benson's has been cleared to bring food into the building, while both restaurants still await final approvals and opening dates for their South Windsor locations.
   

• South Windsor Students Outpace State, But Gaps Remain (patch.com) — South Windsor families are seeing strong academic results, with local students outperforming statewide averages in English, math, science and SAT scores, especially in science growth and 11th-grade performance. District leaders, however, are flagging persistent gaps for Black students and students with disabilities, and are rolling out targeted supports, new reading materials, and more data-driven instruction across South Windsor schools.
   

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  • New Classic Barber Shop in South Windsor the Oxford Barber Shop!!!!!
    Welcome to our classic barber shop, called Oxford Barber Shop where we elevate grooming to an art form. Here, you'll discover expertly crafted... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • iCare Health Network posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in East Windsor. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

  • Prepared foods at grocers gain popularity as Connecticut shoppers look to save (nbcconnecticut.com)

Manchester

  • Sorrento's Pizza closes in Connecticut building now for sale (ctpost.com)
  • Manchester Man Killed In I-84 Crash In East Hartford: Police (patch.com)
  • Premier League Player, Manager of the Month: September 2026 Nominees Revealed (wtnh.com)

Windsor

  • Amazon Raises Starting Pay For Eligible Windsor Workers (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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