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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Rocky Hill 911 call led to SWAT, drones, and tear gas
  • How are Rocky Hill neighbors dreaming of spending a $1.25B jackpot?

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 46, low: 40.
  • Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Hartford man's criminal history sparked SWAT response to 911 call, warrant says (greenwichtime.com) — Rocky Hill police deployed a regional SWAT team, K-9, tear gas, and a drone during a tense Dec. 6 standoff at a West Street apartment after a juvenile’s 911 call. An East Hartford man with a significant criminal and domestic violence history was eventually arrested, and the damaged apartment was left temporarily uninhabitable, with a court appearance set for February in New Britain.
   

• Powerball jackpot reaches $1.25 billion as Connecticut players dream big despite long odds (wfsb.com) — Rocky Hill residents are among many Connecticut players buying tickets as the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.25 billion, with the next drawing on Wednesday night. Locals like Vanessa Diaz-Valencia are dreaming about big purchases, from in-ground pools to paying off mortgages, even as they acknowledge the extremely long odds of winning.
   

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  • Here are 25 Connecticut CIAC high school boys basketball players to watch in the 2025-26 season (thehour.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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