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🌱 Patch AM: State Bond Commission Revises Funding For Regional Animal Control Facility
Coming up: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT on the Tolland Patch calendar
Good day Tolland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New regional animal control facility planned to serve Tolland pets
- Cider Mill Road Race turns 25 with runs and festival fun
Also on today's calendar: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State Bond Commission Revises Funding For Regional Animal Control Facility (patch.com) — Tolland residents will benefit from a revised state bond authorization that lets Tolland, Willington, and Stafford build a brand-new regional animal control facility instead of expanding an old one. State leaders say the project will modernize services and infrastructure, aiming to better meet local animal control needs for Tolland and its neighboring communities. 
• Tolland Cider Mill Road Race Celebrating 25th Anniversary In October (patch.com) — Tolland's Cider Mill Road Race marks its 25th anniversary on October 3 with a full morning of kids' runs, a mile fun run, and a 5K, all supporting local schools. After the awards, participants can head straight into the Tolland Harvest Festival for food, vendors, and family activities, making it a full day of hometown celebration.
📸 Around Tolland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tolland
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★ Featured events ★
- $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm - Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 →
Finex Credit Union, 60 Hyde Ave, Vernon
9:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Art Exhibit: Anatomy of Obscurity by David Grable
Arts of Tolland , 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT 06084, USA
6:00 pm - 43rd Annual Members Art Show & Reception →
Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Rd, Willington
6:30 pm - TIS Instrument Rental Night
Tolland Intermediate School TIS APR
6:30 pm - Staff and Student ID Pictures
Tolland High School THS Auditorium
7:30 am - Rock This Town presents A CVC Benefit Concert →
72 Maple St, Ellington
11:00 am - EO Smith, Enfield @ Tolland Meet →
Tolland CT - Tataki Zome-The Art of Flower Pounding Workshop
Arts of Tolland, 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland
6:00 pm - TMS - Open House
TMS
6:15 pm - Art Exhibit: Anatomy of Obscurity by David Grable
Arts of Tolland, 22 Tolland Grn, Tolland
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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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
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Tolland. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in East Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tolland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockville
- Looney: Private Equity Has No Place in Public Safety (ct.gov)
- Woman charged with embezzling money from AHM youth services (thechronicle.com)
Ellington
- Carol A. Parker (wiscassetnewspaper.com)
Vernon
- Lines Finally In Place On Road Leading To Schools In Vernon (patch.com)
- Vernon To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
- Persistent Public Poopers Wanted For Questioning By Vernon Animal Control (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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