🌱 Patch AM: Flying Truck Bed Cover Causes Scare On I-84

Morning Tolland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Flying truck bed cover rattles drivers on I-84 in Tolland
• Troop C arrest log details latest charges across Tolland County
• How a Tolland PTA mom became one of Connecticut's top leaders

Also on today's calendar: Solo Agers Coffee Social in Tolland Sept 9th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flying Truck Bed Cover Causes Scare On I-84 (patch.com) — Drivers on I-84 in Tolland saw a frightening scene when a pickup truck's bed cover suddenly flew off near Exit 69, striking two nearby vehicles. State police say both the Jeep and Volkswagen involved had only minor damage, and no injuries were reported, but the incident highlights safety concerns for Tolland-area commuters on the busy highway corridor.
   

• Troop C Log: The Latest Arrests Made By Connecticut State Police In Tolland County (patch.com) — Tolland-area residents can see the latest Troop C arrest log, detailing recent charges across several Tolland County towns and including a Tolland resident cited after a crash on I-84. The report underscores active state police enforcement on local roads, with multiple DUI, assault, and harassment cases that may concern community members following neighborhood safety.
   

• U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Honors Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman In Speech On U.S. House Floor (patch.com) — A tribute on the U.S. House floor honors longtime Tolland resident and former lieutenant governor Nancy Wyman, highlighting how her public service began in Tolland's schools and PTA. The speech recalls her statewide leadership on education, health care, and budget reform, and notes the support shown by Tolland's town manager and community to her grieving family after her recent passing.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Solo Agers Coffee Social in Tolland Sept 9th →
  Sage Insurance Solutions, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland
  2:30 pm
Friday September 11
• $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Dementia Dialogue Book Event with John Scully! →
  123 West Rd, Ellington
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 →
  Finex Credit Union, 60 Hyde Ave, Vernon
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Art Exhibit: Anatomy of Obscurity by David Grable
  Arts of Tolland 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084
  6:00 pm
• 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
• Opening Reception: Art Exhibit- Anatomy of Obscurity by David Grabl
  Arts of Tolland , 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT 06084, USA
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Art Exhibit: Anatomy of Obscurity by David Grable
  Arts of Tolland , 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT 06084, USA
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Senior Photo Session
  Tolland Public Schools THS Library(Fishbowl)
  7:45 am
• TMS - PTO Meetting
  Tolland Middle School Room 107
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Rock This Town presents A CVC Benefit Concert →
  72 Maple St, Ellington
  11:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
  Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Georgina's Banquet Facility, Bolton, CT.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thermo Fisher posted a job opening for Team Leader Manufacturing - 3rd shift in Stafford. Apply here.
• Staffmark posted a job opening for Assembler in East Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

• Here are 25 CIAC boys cross country runners to watch during the 2026 season (thehour.com)

Ellington

• Teen Jogger Hit By Vehicle In Ellington (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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