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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. West Hartford Dog Park To Remain Closed A Bit Longer During School Demolition (patch.com) — West Hartford residents who frequent the town dog park should plan around its closure through Oct. 20 while demolition continues at the former St. Brigid School property on Mayflower Street. Access from Beachland Park and Mayflower Street is restricted for safety as crews remove the old school and begin preparing the site for a future community and cultural center serving multiple West Hartford programs.
2. VIDEO: West Hartford Cops Fired At Middletown Homicide Suspect In Hartford Chase: State (patch.com) — West Hartford residents are learning more about a dramatic police chase where three town officers fired at a Middletown homicide suspect after he allegedly shot at a West Hartford cruiser and tried to carjack a vehicle in Hartford. Newly released dashcam and bodycam videos, plus a preliminary report from the Inspector General, detail the officers' split-second decisions, the suspect's surrender, and ongoing scrutiny of the use of deadly force.
3. Major Changes For West Hartford's Bulky Waste Process (patch.com) — West Hartford residents now must contact All American Waste directly to schedule bulky or oversized item pickups, as the town's Public Works Department stopped issuing bulky waste permits on Oct. 1. You'll arrange service, pickup dates, and fees with the company, which maintains a menu of charges and offers phone and online options for scheduling curbside collections.
4. West Hartford Introduces New System that Keeps Trash Underground - We-Ha (we-ha.com) — West Hartford has begun installing new underground trash receptacles in town parks and along the Trout Brook Trail, aiming to cut odors, deter animals, and reduce how often cans need emptying. Twenty-two units are already in place, with more coming to local fields and public spaces, promising cleaner parks and lower labor costs for Public Works crews.
5. WHAT Swimming Coaches Represent Program at 2026 ASCA World Clinic - We-Ha (we-ha.com) — West Hartford Aquatic Team coaches recently represented the program at the 2026 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, where coach Rob Riccobon was invited to present on swimmer and family onboarding. Their trip showcased WHAT Swimming's growing national reputation and brought back fresh ideas on culture, communication, and athlete development to strengthen the program for West Hartford swimmers and families.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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