Morning Wethersfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why Wethersfield is emerging as a budget-friendly Connecticut gem.
Also on today's calendar: WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Sunday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 71, low: 43.
Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com) — Wethersfield is highlighted as one of Connecticut's most affordable and attractive towns, combining a large historic district, riverfront parks, and strong schools with still-comparable home prices. The piece compares Wethersfield with other budget-friendly Connecticut communities, outlining housing values, amenities, and quality-of-life perks that may appeal to first-time buyers, families, and retirees considering a move.
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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
"The comic strip Peanuts made its debut 65 years ago on this date in 1950. The strip's creator, Charles M. Schulz, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1922 and grew up next door in St. Paul. His kindergarten teacher had… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
Happy heavenly birthday to Modernist poet Wallace Stevens, born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1879. "His collections include Ideas of Order (1936), Owl's Clover (1936), The Man with the Blue Guitar (1937), Parts of a World (1942), Transport to… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rocky Hill. Apply here.
SwimLabs posted a job opening for Swim School Assistant Manager in Newington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newington
Artist Business 'Rotten To The Gourd' Among 21 New Newington Businesses Registered In September (patch.com)
New CT cafe brings açaí bowls, croffles and tropical smoothies to Newington (ctpost.com)
Hartford
Health and wellness fair returning to Hartford on Saturday (wtnh.com)
Ok Wethersfield! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!