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🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake in South Windsor’s $600K land hearing Monday?
Also check out The Homestead Celebrates Autumn with Special Autumn Decor on the South Windsor Patch calendar

Hello South Windsor! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's at stake in South Windsor's $600K land hearing Monday?
Also on today's calendar: The Homestead Celebrates Autumn with Special Autumn Decor and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why South Windsor Wants This $600K Property (patch.com) — South Windsor residents have a chance Monday night to weigh in on the town's proposed $600,000 purchase of 13.56 acres next to Wapping Park, part of 645 Clark Street. The Town Council's public hearing is set for Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, where supporters and those urging the town to buy the full parcel can share their views.
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📸 Around South Windsor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Windsor
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★ Featured events ★
- The Homestead Celebrates Autumn with Special Autumn Decor →
Cheney Homestead Museum,
12:00 pm - St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm - Fall Fest →
825 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
1:00 pm - Job Fair →
36 Firetown Rd, Simsbury
9:00 am
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Explore Historic Ferry Farm (c.1786) →
Ferry Lane, Ferry Ln, South Windsor
1:00 pm - Pain to Purpose →
South Windsor Campus, 855 Chapel Road, South Windsor
6:30 pm - Art of Marriage →
Vox Church South Windsor, 855 Chapel Rd, South Windsor
6:30 pm - Official Visitation at Temple #53 →
Temple Chapter #53, 1559 Main Street, South Windsor
7:30 pm - Starry Nights in Nowashe Village →
Nowashe Village, 787 Main St, South Windsor
7:00 pm - Post 133 meeting →
150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
7:00 pm - Free Community Dinner →
Wapping Community Church, 1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
4:00 pm - Murder Mystery Dinner! →
The Mill on the River, 989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 20
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My mom passed away this year and my sister and I came across this POW bracelet and we wanted to see if we can find a family member to give it to them.
His name is Capt. Fielding Featherston. The date on it is 12/31/69. (Nextdoor Avery-Dart Hill)
- Kelly posted a job opening for Machine Operator in South Windsor. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in South Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Windsor here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Windsor
- Temporary Nighttime Ramp Closures of Exit 45-49 Along I-91 in East Windsor and Enfield (ct.gov)
Manchester
- Dog Training Center Among 48 New Manchester Businesses Registered In September (patch.com)
- The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com)
- East Hartford woman accused of stealing from CT Medicaid by submitting untruthful time sheets (fox61.com)
East Hartford
- East Hartford Woman Charged In Medicaid Fraud Case: State (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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