🌱 Patch AM: State Police seek witnesses to fatal I-84 crash in Tolland

Hi Tolland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• State Police seek witnesses to fatal I-84 crash in Tolland
• How Tolland's four-day town schedule compares to other Connecticut communities

Also on today's calendar: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington Woman Killed In Fatal Connecticut Crash (wilmingtonapple.com) — A serious crash on I-84 in Tolland on August 19 killed two people in a Kia Sportage after it struck the rear of a dump truck, and the truck's driver was hospitalized for evaluation. State Police Troop C are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact investigators.
   

• Several Connecticut towns make the switch to four-day municipal work weeks (newenglandnewspress.com) — Tolland is highlighted as one of several Connecticut towns using a four-day municipal workweek, with records showing the town adopted the schedule back in 2009. The piece compares how nearby communities structure hours, Friday closures, and which departments participate, giving residents context for how Tolland's long-standing model fits a growing statewide trend.
   

📸 Around Tolland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• M.O.M. Prom →
  Modern Style Events, 400-2 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Pupil Services PD
  Tolland Public Schools THS Library
  8:00 am
• TMS - Open Campus
  Tolland Middle School TMS
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Tolland High School Hicks Municipal Building
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• BGP Meet and Greet
  Tolland Public Schools BGP
  8:30 am
Thursday September 3
• Coffee and Connect with Admin Kickoff
  Tolland High School THS Library
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• David Grable Opening Reception
  Arts of Tolland 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Rock This Town presents A CVC Benefit Concert →
  72 Maple St, Ellington
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Tai Chi DVD Session →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  9:30 am
• Chair Yoga →
  Coventry, CT Calendar, 172 Lake Street, Coventry
  10:00 am
• Genealogy - Making Time for Our Trees →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  10:00 am
• Cribbage →
  Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier in Willington. Apply here.
• Telephonics Corporation posted a job opening for Assembly Operator - Stockroom/Kitting - 2nd Shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible in Stafford Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

• Rockville High School Girls Lacrosse Coach, NCCC Girls Programs Again Team Up On A Trek To Fight Hunger (patch.com)

Ellington

• Marcello Rufrano Back To Victory Lane In SK Modified At Stafford Speedway (racedayct.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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