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🌱 Patch AM: Crack Sealing Work To Begin Sept. 22 On 20 Roads In Tolland

You won't want to miss Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 on the Tolland Patch calendar

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Hey there, Tolland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Twenty Tolland streets getting crack sealing and minor traffic delays
  • Free October bulky waste pickup in Tolland requires advance reservations
  • How did Glastonbury hand powerhouse Tolland a last-second soccer loss?

Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crack Sealing Work To Begin Sept. 22 On 20 Roads In Tolland (patch.com) — Drivers in Tolland should prepare for minor delays as the town begins crack sealing on 20 neighborhood roads starting September 22, with work expected to last about two weeks. Residents on streets like Summit Drive, Lakeview Heights, and Burbank Road are urged to use caution, follow temporary traffic controls, and allow extra travel time while crews are active.
   

• Town Of Tolland: Town Sponsored Metal/Bulky Waste Pick-Up Scheduled For October (patch.com) — Tolland residents can schedule a free town-sponsored metal and bulky waste pickup for the first full week of October, but they must reserve at least four business days before their regular collection. The town urges homeowners to place items at the curb close to their scheduled date and notes that curbside oil pickup has ended due to environmental concerns.
   

• This CT boys soccer team has a tradition of winning; it's trying to get back to the top (courant.com) — Tolland High boys soccer, coming off CCC dominance and two recent state titles, was edged 2-1 by Glastonbury on a last-second goal but remains a top-ranked Class M/S contender. Players and coaches say the result underscores both programs' high standards and sets up an intense season as Tolland defends its championship reputation.
   

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  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Manchester, CT in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Hartford HealthCare at Home posted a job opening for Workflow Coordinator - Radiology Administration in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Vernon

  • 'He had a lot of dreams': Family mourns Vernon youth who died while paddleboarding in Cape Cod pond (ctpost.com)

Storrs

  • UConn Fire now providing paramedic services to Storrs campus (dailycampus.com)
  • Former WNBA player Chamique Holdsclaw gives powerful testimony on asking for help (dailycampus.com)
  • UConn's a cappella groups shine at Jorgensen (dailycampus.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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