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Coffee in hand, Glastonbury? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Glastonbury mail carrier sentenced for stealing federal tax refund check
  • Officials seek clues after dog abandoned at Glastonbury Dog Park
  • What led to a violent confrontation at a Glastonbury sports bar?

Also on today's calendar: Kingswood Oxford Upper School Fireside Chat and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 35, low: 21.
  • Friday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 33 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Glastonbury Postal Worker Sentenced In Federal Investigation Into Intercepted Treasury Checks (patch.com) — Glastonbury residents are learning more about the federal sentencing of a former local mail carrier who admitted stealing a U.S. Treasury tax refund check from his Glastonbury route. The 31-year-old received probation, a fine, community service, and must repay nearly $5,000 after depositing the stolen check into a family account and spending the money.
   

2. Abandoned Dog Found At Glastonbury Dog Park (patch.com) — Glastonbury Animal Control is seeking the public’s help after a dog, apparently abandoned at the Glastonbury Dog Park, was turned in with no tags and an unregistered microchip. Officials are investigating and say the dog is not yet available for adoption, but residents who recognize him can call and even remain anonymous.
   

3. Sports Bar Patron Attacks Staffer With Broken Glass: Glastonbury Police (patch.com) — Glastonbury police say a patron at the Clubhouse on Main is accused of injuring an employee with broken glass during a late‑November disturbance. The New Britain woman faces assault and related charges and is due in Manchester Superior Court on December 19. Residents may notice the case moving through the courts as police emphasize their response to serious incidents in local establishments.
   

4. Animal control officers report increase in pets left outside during winter weather advisories (wfsb.com) — Animal control officers across Connecticut are seeing more pets abandoned in dangerous cold, including a dog recently found alone at Glastonbury’s town dog park. Officials warn that leaving animals outside during winter weather advisories can lead to fines, cruelty charges, and even euthanasia when shelters are full. They urge struggling owners to seek help before giving up their pets.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Live @ Bar Hollow - KT Lay
    Cotton Hollow Kitchen , 840 Main St , South Glastonbury
    6:00 pm
  • SMS Winter Chorus Concert snow date
    Smith Middle School , 216 Addison Road , Glastonbury
    7:00 pm
  • GHS Orchestra Winter Concert (snow date 12/15) 7:30 pm
    Glastonbury High School , 330 Hubbard Street , Glastonbury
    7:30 pm
  • GHS Orchestra Winter Concert
    Glastonbury Public Schools , 628 Hebron Avenue , Glastonbury
    7:30 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Comedy Night at Crystal Ridge Winery
    Crystal Ridge Winery , 257 Belltown Rd , South Glastonbury
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Meditations for a Kind Heart: A Mini Retreat
    Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center , 450 New London Turnpike , Glastonbury
    10:30 am
    • Sunday December 14
  • Gingerbread Workshop
    Rooted Play Studio , 2450 Main St , Glastonbury
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday December 16
  • School Store (Gr 3-5)
    Nayaug Elementary School , 222 Old Maids Lane , Glastonbury
    8:50 am
    • Wednesday December 17
  • GHS Winter Chorus Concert, 7:30pm (snow date 12/18)
    Glastonbury High School , 330 Hubbard Street , Glastonbury
    7:30 pm

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