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🌱 Patch AM: Driver Hits West Hartford Police Cruiser, Flees To Farmington, 2 Hartford Residents Charged: Police

Coming up on the West Hartford Patch calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

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Good morning to you West Hartford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driver hits West Hartford cruiser, flees, then is arrested
  • How West Hartford teachers were inspired to "carry the dawn" this year

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Hits West Hartford Police Cruiser, Flees To Farmington, 2 Hartford Residents Charged: Police (patch.com) — West Hartford police say a traffic stop on Prospect Avenue turned dangerous when a driver hit a police cruiser and fled toward Farmington, sparking a pursuit. Two Hartford residents were arrested after allegedly running from the vehicle, and now face multiple charges, while West Hartford police seek any additional information from local witnesses.
   

• 'You Carry the Dawn': West Hartford Teachers Welcomed Back at Convocation - We-Ha (we-ha.com) — West Hartford teachers and staff packed Conard High School Monday for an upbeat convocation launching the 2026-27 school year, with Superintendent Paul Vicinus urging educators to "carry the dawn" for students. Speakers celebrated recent district accolades, welcomed nearly 50 new staff, and emphasized relationships, teamwork, and rekindling students' sense of wonder as thousands of children return to West Hartford classrooms Wednesday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just to promote awareness of the ages kids can start learning different instruments.
    I hear some regrets from parents that they didn't know opportunites were available earlier than what happens in the schools. There are a lot of… (Nextdoor Aiken)
  • Just following up on my post about the woman whose work schedule requires her to be away at least two weeks per month.
    She feels her 8-year-old yellow lab and 10-year-old terrier mix are not getting enough companionship so is looking to place them in another loving… (Nextdoor Aiken)
  • Colt's Manufacturing Company posted a job opening for Production Specialist in West Hartford. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in West Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Hartford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • More than 500 sports cars roll through Farmington for Dream Experience, one of the largest car shows in the world (fox61.com)

Ok West Hartford! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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