🌱 Patch AM: Vernon Teen Drowns In Massachusetts While Paddleboarding: Police

Hello Vernon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Vernon teen dies in Massachusetts paddleboarding accident under investigation
• How did this I-84 crash in Vernon end with no injuries?

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 shower in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon Teen Drowns In Massachusetts While Paddleboarding: Police (patch.com) — Vernon readers are learning that an 18-year-old local man died after falling from a paddleboard into Jenkins Pond in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Despite a rapid response from local police, fire, and rescue crews, he was pronounced dead at the hospital, and Massachusetts authorities are continuing to investigate the drowning and conduct an autopsy.
   

• Tractor-Trailer Driver 'Didn't See' Merging Small Car Before Vehicles Collided In Vernon: State Police (patch.com) — A recent crash on I-84 in Vernon involved a tractor-trailer hitting a compact car that was merging near Exit 67, but fortunately no one was injured and no tickets were issued. State police from Troop C released the report on the August 26 collision, offering details that may interest regular local commuters on this busy stretch of highway.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon

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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
• Process Art Play →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:00 am
• Friends of Rockville Public Library Meeting →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  12:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Playdate @ the Library →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:30 am
• Super Animal Senses →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  11:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Valley Falls Heritage Center and Museum Open Today →
  345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Family Crafternoon →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  4:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Lego Club →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Lil' Bookworms Storytime →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:30 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

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• Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Manchester. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

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

Manchester

• Manchester Road Race Registration Officially Opens (patch.com)

Ellington

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

Ok Vernon! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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