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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a parking lot mistake sent a car through a Tolland farm store
  • Tolland remembers several beloved residents and graduates who recently passed away
  • Tolland boys soccer pushed a contender to the brink in Glastonbury

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: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pedestrian Hurt As Car Runs Into Farm Store In Tolland: State Police (patch.com) — A car accidentally crashed into a popular Tolland farm store after an 88-year-old local driver reportedly hit the accelerator instead of the brake, injuring a 76-year-old pedestrian with what police called a minor injury. State police say the driver was unhurt but received a warning, and her license was seized for DMV retesting following the Sept. 8 incident.
   

2. Recent Death Notices From Tolland (patch.com) — Several families with deep roots in Tolland are mourning loved ones who recently passed away, including longtime residents and Tolland High School graduates. The notices highlight their ties to local schools, youth sports, and area employers, and share basic biographical details and surviving family members for neighbors who may wish to offer condolences or support.
   

3. Glastonbury beats Tolland to improve to 3-0 in boys soccer (thehour.com) — Tolland High's boys soccer team suffered a tough 2-1 road loss at Glastonbury when the Guardians scored the winning goal with just 15 seconds left, despite playing down a man. The article focuses on Glastonbury's resurgence but underscores how Tolland, a two-time defending Class M and CCC champion, pushed a top-ranked opponent to the final moments.
   

4. Connecticut Foundation for Open Government Announces Winners of its Fifth Annual Pearlman Freedom of Information Award (ctbythenumbers.news) — A statewide open-government group based at a Tolland mailing address is honoring journalists, public officials, and attorneys for advancing transparency and Freedom of Information in Connecticut. Residents can attend the Oct. 7 reception in Hartford, with tickets available online or by mail through the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government's Tolland office.
   

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  • Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
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  • Tolland septic services ,
    New family owned septic business in Tolland give us a call for any thing septic. Thanks 860-494-0058 pump truck will be ready next week!!!! (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
  • ADUSA Distribution posted a job opening for Admin I Inventory Control in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Store Receiver - Full Time in South Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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