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What's up Glastonbury! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 266-unit complex could reshape Griswold and Main streets
  • How a Glastonbury fan’s friend ended up beside Dan Hurley

Also on today's calendar: Legal Notice: Glastonbury Republican Town Caucus and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 34.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Developer seeks approval for 266-unit apartment complex on Griswold, Main streets in Glastonbury (hartfordbusiness.com subscription) — A 266-unit apartment complex is being proposed for more than 10 acres off Griswold and Main streets in Glastonbury, with a public hearing set for Jan. 20. The developer is using Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g, which could allow higher density than local zoning typically permits. Plans include five apartment buildings, a clubhouse, pool, sports court, dog park, and more than 450 parking spaces.
   

• CT woman gets surprise cameo at Dan Hurley's postgame press conference: 'That was next level' (thehour.com) — A Glastonbury resident, Glenn MacDonald, was in the room as his best friend unexpectedly joined UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley on the podium after the Huskies’ win over DePaul in Hartford. The lighthearted exchange turned a routine postgame press conference into a memorable moment for the pair, who share season tickets and attend many games together.
   

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  • Good day to all!
    I am looking for someone musically inclined to help me compose a song I was given to in a dream many years ago. It is a good song and is very timely… (Nextdoor Glastonbury Center)
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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Cool under pressure; Ice rescue training in Manchester is required (fox61.com)
  • Animal advocate reacts after dead dog found on icy Willimantic River Friday (wtnh.com)
  • Attorney General Tong Announces Agreement with Hartford Healthcare to Help Protect Against Cost Increases and Preserve Professional Freedom for Physicians in Acquisition of Prospect Medical's Manchest (einpresswire.com)

East Hartford

  • Making the case for hard-working immigrants (patch.com)
  • Sharpshooting Propels Men's Basketball Past Springfield in Saturday NEWMAC Action (wpi.edu)

West Hartford

Ok Glastonbury! 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!

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