Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Road Closures On Tap For Next Week As Part Of Bridge Replacement Project In Glastonbury

Be sure to catch Kingswood Oxford Middle School Walk & Talk on the Glastonbury Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday December 12th Patch AM
Friday December 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Glastonbury! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Main Street closures next week for Glastonbury pedestrian bridge replacement
  • Will Glastonbury parents join the push to delay kids’ smartphones?
  • How a Glastonbury church became a free holiday toy “store”

Also on today's calendar: Kingswood Oxford Middle School Walk & Talk and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Glastonburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Glastonburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Saturday: Variable clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
  • Sunday: Colder with snow, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Road Closures On Tap For Next Week As Part Of Bridge Replacement Project In Glastonbury (patch.com) — Drivers in Glastonbury should prepare for two daytime closures of Main Street next week as crews replace the pedestrian bridge over Wickham Brook near Hubbard Street. On Monday, Dec. 15, and Friday, Dec. 19, the road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with clearly marked detours using Hubbard Street and Buttonball Lane to keep traffic moving.
   

2. Glastonbury school district encourages parents to delay smartphones until 8th grade (wfsb.com) — Glastonbury Public Schools is urging families to hold off on giving kids smartphones until the end of eighth grade, backing the national “Wait Until 8th” pledge. District leaders, local parents, and even students describe how delaying phones and social media could protect children’s emotional health and help them enjoy a less pressured, more present childhood in town.
   

3. CT store offers ‘Olive Branch' to families receiving services from DCF during the holidays (courant.com) — Families connected with DCF can “shop” for free toys at The Olive Branch, now housed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Glastonbury, by appointment. Stocked through toy drives and community donations from across Connecticut, the Glastonbury location supports parents year-round with birthday and holiday gifts while emphasizing dignity, privacy, and a welcoming local space for families rebuilding their lives.
   

4. Driver Arrested After Hit-And-Run Incident Involving School Bus In Glastonbury (patch.com) — A Glastonbury man has been charged after allegedly hitting a school bus and another vehicle on Griswold Street near Cobbs Mill Lane, then leaving the scene. Police say no one was injured, and the driver faces multiple motor vehicle charges with a court date later this month.
   

5. Here are 15 Connecticut high school girls ice hockey players to watch from the CHSGHA in 2025-26 (stamfordadvocate.com) — Glastonbury’s own Deirdre McKiernan is spotlighted among 15 Connecticut girls ice hockey players to watch this season, entering her senior year with 49 career points for the East Catholic co-op. The article profiles top CHSGHA standouts statewide, sharing their stats, accolades, and college commitments as the 2025-26 season gets underway.
   

📸 Around Glastonbury

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Glastonbury

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Glastonbury Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Glastonbury PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Glastonbury. Apply here.
  • Hearth Management posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Glastonbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glastonbury here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Glastonbury