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Wood Library Re-Opens, Rollover Crash and a Throwback Photo

Take a look back at the past week in South Windsor and catch up on any headlines you may have missed.

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Take a look back at the top South Windsor headlines from this week.
Take a look back at the top South Windsor headlines from this week. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

Hey, South Windsor. It's Sunday, and now's a good time to take a look back at the week's top headlines and catch up on any you missed.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories this past week in South Windsor:

  1. Wood Library In South Windsor To Re-Open To The Public (South Windsor Patch)
  2. Injuries Reported in South Windsor Car Rollover (NBC Connecticut)
  3. South Windsor Arrest Log: Sept. 2-7 (South Windsor Patch)
  4. Picture South Windsor - Then And Now (South Windsor Patch)
  5. South Windsor Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon (Local News)
  6. South Windsor Obituaries: Recent Passings (South Windsor Patch)
  7. The Big E 2021: Are masks required? Eastern States Exposition shares COVID safety protocols (MassLive.com)

Today in South Windsor:

South Windsor Patch Notebook

  • South Windsor Police Department: "Officer Kuzara spent some of the morning at Grammy's Garden Learning Center on Sullivan Ave showing the kids her police car. They had a blast!" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor FIRE Department: "What an incredible Community. Thank you to all that attended and participated. Always Remember. #9-11-01. 20 years!" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor FIRE Department: "Saturday September 11, 5:50 PM *Vehicle accident - Rollover* Crews are just clearing the scene of a single-vehicle rollover in the 1000 Block of Ellington Road. Minor injuries only, and no entrapment. Ellington Road is now back open." (Facebook)
  • South Windsor FIRE Department: "Your SWFD members supporting our Community at the Wapping Fair. Stop by and go through our Safety House, chat with members and pick up Fire Education materials, and see a Fire Engine. Thanks to Fire and Life Safety members, Firefighters,..." (Facebook)
  • South Windsor, CT - Government Page: "The Town Council Meeting agenda can be viewed here: https://www.southwindsor-ct.gov/town-council/events/110446" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor Senior Center: "We got creative and used our imaginations at yesterday's rock painting gazebo event! Check out our newsletter to see our upcoming gazebo events!" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor Senior Center: "We had a wonderful turnout for our Ice Cream Soda Gazebo! Our new programmer Tiffany had her FIRST rootbeer float ever. She thinks she'll stay for some more treats!" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor Chamber: "Congratulations to OtherDesigns for their successful Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting last night! 🎉🎊 Great evening of networking, food and drinks! Special thank you to everyone who came out to support including Senator Anwar, State Re..." (Facebook)
  • South Windsor Chamber: "Meet our Morning Networking family! 👥 This morning was the first ever Morning Leads Inaugural Cornhole Tournament at the Nevers Park Rotary Pavilion! Perfect morning for meeting new people and strengthening existing relationships! ➡️ Al..." (Facebook)
  • Wood Memorial Library & Museum: "TODAY'S THE DAY! The Wood is officially reopening at 12pm!!🎉🎉 Join us from 12-3 today!" (Facebook)
  • Wood Memorial Library & Museum: "Join us upstairs at 1pm today to hear New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight talk about her new book Friends Like These! She will also be signing books purchased from Book Club On the Go!📖🖋" (Facebook)
  • St. Peter's Episcopal Church: "Please join us for worship tomorrow, indoors, at either 8 AM or 10 AM (please note that we return to this schedule)! The Order of Service may be found here: https://stpeters-sw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Order-of-Service-HE-September..." (Facebook)
  • Wood Memorial Library & Museum: "Our lead archivist Leith Johnson will be at our opening today! He is located downstairs and will be sharing about the many archives that are on display!" (Facebook)
  • South Windsor, CT - Government Page: "Beautiful day for a #SW06074 Farmers Market https://t.co/oIODhK0Sw3" (Facebook)

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Tim Jensen is in his fourth decade of reporting news and sports in north central Connecticut. He currently oversees four Patch sites: Enfield, Windsor Locks-East Windsor, South Windsor and Ellington-Somers, and is also the Connecticut sports editor. He is president of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, serving as Gold Key Dinner chairman since 2015. He is commissioner of Blitzkrieg! Pro, an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Enfield. Tim has two children: Alex, a student at Seton Hall Law School, and Mia, who is in a doctorate program at Springfield College.

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