🌱 Patch AM: How a Vernon utility pole crash disrupted a quiet intersection

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• How a Vernon utility pole crash disrupted a quiet intersection

Also on today's calendar: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Rain, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Person injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole in Vernon (wtnh.com) — Emergency crews responded to a serious crash at West Street and Dailey Circle in Vernon after a vehicle hit a utility pole, injuring one person. The pole was knocked off its base and the driver was taken to a trauma center, though officials haven't released details on the injuries. Residents may see ongoing activity in the area as the scene is secured.
   

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Saturday October 3
• South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
  75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Playdate @ the Library →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
• International Snack Tasting →
  Vernon CT
  4:00 pm
• Vernon-Rockville Lions Club →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
• Daily Mass →
  33 West St., Rockville
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Faith Formation Class 1-8 →
  33 West St., Rockville
  4:15 pm
Thursday October 1
• Process Art Play →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:00 am
• Friends of Rockville Public Library October Meeting →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Playdate @ the Library →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Visit the Museum at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center →
  345 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon
  1:00 pm
• Lego Club →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Scavenger Hunt →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

• 'America's Got Talent' winner Nene Royal says she 'never expected to actually win' (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Will Travis Kelce make it to the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Here's what we know (nbcconnecticut.com)

Tolland

• Southington man gets 10 years for sexually assaulting minor he met on Snapchat (bristolpress.com)
• Jersey Mike's plans a new Tolland location at Fieldstone Commons (ctpost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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