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🌱 Patch AM: Tolland Again Under Continued High Alert For Brush Fires

Make time for Tolland County Ag Day on the Tolland Patch calendar

Saturday June 13th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Tolland urged to halt open burning as brush fire risk spikes
  • Tolland organizations invited to seek 2026 community grant funding now
  • How Tolland’s golfer stacked up at the CIAC State Open

Also on today's calendar: Tolland County Ag Day and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tolland Again Under Continued High Alert For Brush Fires (patch.com) — Tolland fire officials are warning residents that brush fire danger remains high heading into the weekend and are strongly urging everyone to avoid any open burning. They’re asking people to be extra cautious about sparks, properly soak and dispose of wood ashes, and call 911 immediately if they see a fire. The state DEEP website offers additional details on current forest fire conditions affecting Tolland.    

• Tolland Community Fund Opens 2026 Grant Applications Through July 1 (patch.com) — Tolland groups now have a chance to seek funding for projects that boost the town’s wellbeing, vibrancy and resilience through the Tolland Community Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. Volunteer residents on the fund committee help set priorities and review proposals, with applications due July 1, 2026. A recent cycle awarded over $68,000 to 14 Tolland organizations, underscoring the fund’s local impact.    

• North Haven's Logan Wells, Bristol Central's Avery Philips share CIAC State Open golf title (ctpost.com) — A Tolland High golfer, Adam Kovalski-Marcous, shot a 75 at the CIAC State Open golf championship at Mohegan Sun, placing among the top finishers statewide. The event ended with North Haven’s Logan Wells and Bristol Central’s Avery Philips sharing the individual title after strong under-par rounds in tough heat.    


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Other local events
    Tuesday June 16
  • TMS - Scout Troop 2
    Tolland Middle School Cafe
    6:30 pm
  • Friday June 19
  • THS Graduation
    Tolland High School THS
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday June 20
  • Barnes Aerospace Career Fair
    Barnes Aerospace Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO) Services Facility, 7 Connecticut S Dr, East Granby
    10:00 am
  • Janet Leombruni, Nancy Whitcher, & Paul Ott Gallery
    Arts of Tolland 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084
    10:00 am
  • Monday June 22
  • Tennis Beginner and Intermediate Clinic
    Tolland Public Schools THS Tennis Courts
    8:30 am
  • Tuesday June 23
  • Watercolor Painting Class
    Arts of Tolland 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT 06084, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 24
  • Tennis Beginner and Intermediate Clinic
    Tolland Public Schools THS Tennis Courts
    8:30 am
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Tolland High School Hicks Municipal Building
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday June 25
  • Tennis Beginner and Intermediate Clinic
    Tolland Public Schools THS Tennis Courts
    8:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Estate and Garage Sale 714 Tolland stage RD 6/13-14
    8:00-5:00pm furniture, tools, books, antiques, decor, Harley Davidson gear, MUCH MORE. Quality items priced to sell. Cash and carry only. Venmo... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Global Partners LP posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor in Tolland. Apply here.
  • Touchpoints at Chestnut posted a job opening for Housekeeper in East Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

  • Rockville High School Class of 2026 Commencement: What Was Said (patch.com)
  • Rockville High School's Top Seniors Keep Up Tradition Of Honoring Special Teachers, Mentors (patch.com)
  • Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (nbcconnecticut.com)

Ellington

  • Softball Recap: East Lyme's Loss Ends Seven-Game Winning Streak at Home (maxpreps.com)

Vernon

  • Student Dies After Drowning At Granby Day Camp (patch.com)

Ok Tolland! 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: A meowtain. (Thank you Michelle M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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