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🌱 Patch AM: West Hartford FD Will Visit Homes For Free Elderly Safety Inspections

Also, don't miss 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event on the West Hartford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Free home safety checks offered year-round to West Hartford residents
  • West Hartford officer honored for building trust with local families

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Hartford FD Will Visit Homes For Free Elderly Safety Inspections (patch.com) — West Hartford seniors and other residents can schedule free home safety visits from the town's fire department, with a special push tied to National Falls and Fire Prevention Week later this month. Trained team members will walk through homes, offering optional fire-safety and fall-prevention recommendations based on a national safety model, and the service is available year-round to West Hartford residents.
   

• West Hartford Police Officer Honored By Prominent Local Nonprofit (patch.com) — West Hartford residents are being introduced to Officer Lauren Rieger's community-focused work as she receives the Bridge Family Center's annual Build No Fences Award. The honor highlights her efforts to build trust with residents and support children and families, reflecting the strong partnership between the West Hartford Police Department and the local nonprofit.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Farmington

  • Students From Farmington Named Semifinalist For Major Academic Honor (patch.com)

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