š± Torrington court hands prison term for assault on police Kā9
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In today's newsletter:
- Torrington court hands prison term for assault on police Kā9
- How Camp Wah-Nee helped shape a high school teamās season
- Why Murphyās walk through Torrington shapes his push on wages and AI.
Also on today's calendar: Pilobolus Day - Performance, Workshops, Fun! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ CT man gets 18 months for attacking police K9 (newbritainherald.com) ā In a case handled through Torringtonās courts, a Granby man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for injuring a state police Kā9 during a 2025 domestic violence response in East Hartland. Prosecutors say the punishment underscores how seriously Connecticut treats assaults on police dogs that protect officers and communities. 
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ā¢ Varsity Football returns to Camp Wah-Nee (gcnews.com) ā Camp Wah-Nee in Torrington just hosted Garden City High Schoolās varsity football team for its annual preseason training, bringing players to town to focus on conditioning and team bonding. The squad left Torrington with new captains, stronger chemistry, and momentum heading into its September 10 home opener against Calhoun. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ ICE, corporations and AI pose imminent threat to U.S., CT senator says (courant.com) ā Torrington gets a mention on Sen. Chris Murphyās latest Walk Across Connecticut, as he describes passing through the city while hearing residentsā worries about rising costs and low wages. He uses stories from people he met to argue for a higher federal minimum wage, tougher oversight of ICE, regulation of artificial intelligence, and reforms to Connecticutās increasingly expensive healthcare system. Ā Ā Ā
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Pilobolus Day - Performance, Workshops, Fun! ā
The Glenholme School, 81 Sabbaday Ln, Washington
1:30 pm -
Jay Medal SoirĆ©e ā
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
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BIPOC Recovery Support Group ā
McCall Wellness Center (Flagpole Building), 58 High Street, Torrington
6:00 pm -
Caregivers in Recovery Weekly Support Group ā
CCAR Torrington Recovery Community Center, 59 Field St, Torrington
1:00 pm -
Mobile Wellness Van - Torrington ā
The Gathering Place, Torrington
10:00 am -
City Council & WPCA ā
City Hall Auditorium, Torrington
6:30 pm -
Mobile Wellness Van - Torrington ā
Trinity Church, 220 Prospect St, Torrington
11:00 am -
Grieving and Healing Together ā
McCall Main Campus, 58 High Street, Torrington
4:00 pm -
Recovering Together - Recovery Support for Family and Friends ā
Trinity Church, 220 Prospect St, Torrington
5:30 pm -
Mobile Wellness Van - Torrington ā
The Gathering Place, Torrington
11:00 am -
Cheeseburgers in Paradise - Lunch and Learn ā
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
11:30 am -
Cup of Connection ā
376 Goshen Rd, Torrington
9:00 am
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 18
Wednesday September 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you nominated a Good Neighbor yet?
Nominations close Monday, September 14th: https://nextdoor.com/gnd National Good Neighbor Day is Monday, September 28th, and this year Nextdoor isā¦ (Nextdoor ) - HUGE GARAGE / MOVING SALE!!!!
Saturday through Monday September 5th thru 7th 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 360 West Pearl Rd, Torrington EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!! (Nextdoor Torringford Ridge Estates)
- Metals USA posted a job opening for Quality Control Inspector in Torrington. Apply here.
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Store Manager - Spirit in Torrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrington here.
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- Street Closure, Traffic Delays Planned For Canton Water Main Project (patch.com)
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