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Hey there, Windsor! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much will Windsor taxpayers pay for Clover Street School's new roof?
  • Can Windsor bounce back in Saturday's matchup at St. Joseph?
  • What Windsor fire officials want you to know about lithium-ion batteries

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Harry C.!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Windsor School Needs New Roof (patch.com) — Clover Street School's aging, leaky roof could soon get a $2.4 million partial replacement, with Windsor taxpayers likely covering about $1.24 million after state reimbursement. The Board of Education must first approve the project, followed by Town Council authorization before Windsor can apply for state funding, though no construction schedule has been set yet.
   

• Football Recap: New Britain Pulls Away from Windsor (maxpreps.com) — Windsor High's football team dropped its home opener 28–12 to New Britain, starting the season 0–1 despite playing on their own field. The Warriors quickly get a chance to rebound, traveling to face St. Joseph at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, while New Britain hosts Greenwich later that evening.
   

• Connecticut firefighters warn about lithium-ion battery safety (darientimes.com) — Windsor's fire officials are helping lead a statewide push to educate residents about safely using and charging lithium-ion batteries found in everyday devices. They're warning against mixing chargers and batteries, highlighting new state recycling rules, and urging people to follow manufacturer instructions as Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe charging this October.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cheryl Jourdan voted onto CT Radio Fellowship Board of Directors —Drew Crandall Read on Patch
  • "Good evening neighbors ".
    It's, Tuesday and I have a taste for Mexican food. A beef and fried beans burrito. Fried rice and black beans and veggies with peppers. Restaurant … (Nextdoor Pigeon Hill)
  • My sister is relocating, and looking for information on services to move her across country.
    Any recommendations or referrals would be helpful. Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor Windsor Hights)
  • LanceSoft posted a job opening for Records Inventory Clerk Records Inventory Clerk in Windsor. Apply here.
  • The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor Locks

  • Windsor Locks Main Street Project Gets Boost (patch.com)
  • Tweed-New Haven Airport reopens after lighting failure disrupts Avelo flights (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Connecticut homeowners face tough choices as heating oil prices soar (nbcconnecticut.com)

Hartford

  • College Unveils Full Scholarships For Hartford Students, Partial Aid For CT Residents (patch.com)

Simsbury

  • Students From Simsbury Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.com)
  • Simsbury Senior Living Site To Host Forum On Health Care Options (patch.com)

Ok Windsor! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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