🌱 What’s at stake in this week’s kidnapping trial starting in Torrington?
Torrington, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Torrington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s at stake in this week’s kidnapping trial starting in Torrington?
Also on today's calendar: Barnes Aerospace Career Fair and 6 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathy C.!
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Thursday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 Connecticut court cases to watch: Murder lawsuit, legislator threats and a kidnapping trial (ctpost.com) — Jury selection is set to begin at state Superior Court in Torrington in the trial of a Harwinton man accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman in 2024. The case is one of three significant Connecticut court proceedings highlighted this week, alongside a Norwalk murder-related civil suit and a threats case involving state lawmakers. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Barnes Aerospace Career Fair →
Barnes Aerospace Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO) Services Facility, 7 Connecticut S Dr, East Granby
10:00 am -
Northwest CT Community Survey →
33 E Main St, Torrington
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
Tuesday June 30
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Other local events
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Teen: Shrinky Dinks
Torrington Library - Teens 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
6:00 pm -
Let's Learn Cross Stitch! (ages 8+)
Torrington Library - Children 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790
6:00 pm -
Senior Breakfast
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Torrington, CT 06790
8:00 am -
Graduation - Class of 2026
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Warner Theatre, 68 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
6:00 pm -
Kids' Summer Reading Sign-ups Open (ages 3-11) →
Torrington Library - Children 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT 06790 -
Regular Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm
Torrington Public Schools TMS Cafe 50 Major Besse Dr
5:30 pm -
TAB Ice Cream Social (6th and 7th Graders)
Torrington Library - Teens Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Pl, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
Wednesday June 24
🗓 Events Nearby
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Dive Into Downloadables!
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
6:30 pm -
Craft & Chat
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
3:00 pm -
Paint a Toolbox with Dad →
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton
10:00 am -
Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire at Harwinton Fairgrounds →
Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Rd, Harwinton
10:30 am -
Let's Talk Gardening
Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
Monday June 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Monty, a cat who went missing in Torrington, CT, has been safely reunited with their family after 45 minutes. Message from Owner: "Monty is very… (Nextdoor Prospect St) - I know yesterday was the annual tag sale which I couldnt be apart of ..
are there any tag sales out today in Torrington? (Nextdoor Guerdat/Newfield/Meyer)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Torrington. Apply here.
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Torrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Litchfield
- Wolcott's Nick Bendtsen captures 2026 Litchfield Hills Road Race title in 1st appearance (thehour.com)
Winsted
- Railway Cafe in Winsted plans to reopen after owner is killed in domestic violence incident (nbcconnecticut.com)
Canton
- Canton Turns On Water For Summer Fun (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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