Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A new round of state grants aims to boost special education in CT. Here's how (courant.com) — West Hartford Public Schools will receive $350,000 in new state grant funding to hire two special educators and a board-certified behavior analyst, strengthening in-class support for high-needs students. The grant is part of a $10.6 million statewide initiative to expand in-district special education, reduce costly outplacements, and keep more students learning alongside their peers across Connecticut.
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Welcome home! This R.E.D. Friday, we celebrate the return of Connecticut's 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment from the Middle East while keeping all those… (Nextdoor Elmwood at Chatfield)
Explore the August 22, 2026 edition of Connecticut Veterans Events across three downloadable PDF volumes at ctvetsbulletin.org! #CTVets #VeteransEvents #SupportOurVeterans https://ctvetsbulletin.org/2026/08/22/connecticut-veterans-events-22-august-2026/ (Nextdoor Elmwood at Chatfield)
West Hartford Public Schools posted a job opening for Clerical Paraprofessional (FTE 1.0) in West Hartford. Apply here.
Aramark posted a job opening for Student Worker - Food Service or Catering in West Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Hartford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hartford
Silas Demary Jr. Foundation hosts their first annual back to school bash in Hartford (fox61.com)
Good things some in threes this week in CT arts (courant.com)
lespecial Announces Fall 2026 Tour: Le Getaway VII, LESPECTACLE, NYE In Hartford (liveforlivemusic.com)
Farmington
Back-To-School Food Drive Slated At Farmington Stop & Shop (patch.com)
Rocky Hill
2 Police Officers Shot, Suspect Dead After Exchange Of Gunfire: Police (patch.com)
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