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In today's newsletter:
Town seeks West Hartford residents to help shape key local decisions
See which 94 new businesses just registered in West Hartford
How to snag tickets for this year's West Hartford Hauntings
Also on today's calendar: 2-Day Wethersfield Estate Sale and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Hartford Aims To Fill Vacancies On 8 Boards And Commissions (patch.com) — West Hartford is actively recruiting residents to fill vacancies on eight town boards and commissions, from Historic District and Parks & Recreation to Veterans Affairs and disability and senior advisory panels. Officials stress that applicants must be West Hartford residents and registered voters, and they hope to build bodies that reflect the town's full diversity. Interested locals can review missions and meetings online and submit an Expression of Interest form.
• Fishing Business Among 94 New West Hartford Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — West Hartford saw 94 new business registrations in September, ranging from a finfish fishing company and residential landlords to a new mobile creamery, dance studio, and car wash. Several ventures are clustered on Prospect Avenue and New Britain Avenue, signaling fresh services, shops, and entrepreneurial activity that local residents may soon notice in their neighborhoods.
• 'West Hartford Hauntings' Returns For 22nd Year With America 250 Theme (patch.com) — West Hartford Hauntings is coming back to Old North Cemetery this October with lantern-lit tours that blend spooky storytelling and local Revolutionary War history. Running on select evenings from Oct. 22 to 30, the 45-minute walks explore figures like Noah Webster's family and Bristow, with proceeds supporting the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, and tickets expected to sell out.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now! The Ultimate Estate Dining Suite: Magnificent 15.5-Foot George III Mahogany Table & 14 Chairs... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Las Vegas Headliner Jason Bird Brings 'Parlor of Impossibilities' Home to Connecticut —Michelle McGrath Read on Patch
Aurora firefighters contained a structure fire in the 21000 block of E. Peakview Dr. to the home's office, caused by an accidental electrical fire, with no injuries reported. 8:48PM on Oct 7: Aurora firefighters have the structure fire in the 21000 block of E. Peakview Dr. under control with no injuries reported. (Nextdoor )
Preview upcoming events, meetings, and support programs featured in the October 10 Connecticut Veterans Bulletin calendar edition! https://ctvetsbulletin.org/2026/10/08/cvbs-thursday-8-october-2026-preview-of-saturdays-veterans-calendar-publication/ (Nextdoor Elmwood at Chatfield)
Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (04007) - 1143-C New Britain Ave. in West Hartford. Apply here.
Hartford HealthCare at Home posted a job opening for Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA, Paramedic) -Pain Management in West Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Hartford here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Recalling a Forgotten Irish Revolutionary in Hartford's North End (irishecho.com)
Farmington
Farmington Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A New Home Atop Pinnacle Mountain, A Unionville Ranch And 4 More (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!