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🌱 Patch AM: Alert Issued After Coyote Spotted Inside Wethersfield Dog Park
Make time for Cookie Crawl and Craft Sale on the Wethersfield Patch calendar

Good day Wethersfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Coyote sighting in Wethersfield dog park prompts safety warning
- How a routine I-91 stop in Wethersfield became a 75 mph chase
Also on today's calendar: Cookie Crawl and Craft Sale and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Wethersfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Wethersfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 29, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alert Issued After Coyote Spotted Inside Wethersfield Dog Park (patch.com) — Wethersfield officials are urging residents to be cautious after a coyote was spotted inside the town dog park at Mill Woods Park on Prospect Street. Residents are advised to keep pets leashed, make themselves appear large and loud if they encounter a coyote, and report any unusual or aggressive behavior to Wethersfield Animal Control. The town stresses that simple precautions can help protect both people and pets.
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• Woman Leads 75 MPH Pursuit In Honda Stolen From Simsbury: Cops (dailyvoice.com) — A late-night state police stop on I-91 in Wethersfield turned into a high-speed pursuit through town and onto Route 3 before ending in Glastonbury. Troopers later arrested a Farmington woman and say the Honda Civic she was driving had been reported stolen from Simsbury. No injuries were reported, but police described dangerous driving through Wethersfield streets.
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📸 Around Wethersfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wethersfield
★ Featured events ★
- Cookie Crawl and Craft Sale
Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St, Rocky Hill
9:30 am - Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Miracles
Town Hall Auditorium, 50 S Main St, West Hartford
7:30 pm - Holiday Sip & Shop
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- HCD 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance
Temple Beth Torah , 130 Main St , Wethersfield
9:00 am - Hurlbut-Dunham House Open for the Holidays
Hurlbut-Dunham House , 212 Main St , Wethersfield
1:00 pm - WHS presents A Christmas Carol in the Hurlbut-Dunham House
Hurlbut-Dunham House , 212 Main St , Wethersfield
6:00 pm - Comedy Night at Brew Ha Ha at River
River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar , 100 Great Meadow Rd , Wethersfield
8:00 pm - Hurlbut-Dunham House Open for the Holidays
Hurlbut-Dunham House , 212 Main St , Wethersfield
1:00 pm - WHS presents A Christmas Carol in the Hurlbut-Dunham House
Hurlbut-Dunham House , 212 Main St , Wethersfield
7:00 pm - Free Saturday playgroup at Rocky Hill Congregational Church
805 Old Main St , Rocky Hill
10:30 am - Christmas Eve-ish: an early Christmas Eve service
Rocky Hill Congregational Church , 805 Old Main St , Rocky Hill
7:00 pm - MLK Day Indoor Socceropolis Camp for 4-6yr olds
Mortensen Community Center, 200 Garfield St, Newington, CT, 06111
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday January 19
📣 Wethersfield Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wethersfield Historical Society Launches Search for New Executive Director —Kevin Andersen Read on Patch
- I am looking for a financial advisor.
Are you happy with the one you have? How did you choose? Wethersfield location preferred. Checked two banks and in Google. Must be careful against… (Nextdoor Hartford)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Wethersfield. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Traveling Store Display Associate/Merchandiser in Wethersfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Hill
- Water Main Break Reported In Rocky Hill: FD (patch.com)
Newington
- Massive Changes Coming For Major Hartford Charitable Organization (patch.com)
- USPS shares tips for fast, safe holiday shipping (fox61.com)
- Hartford's 'Winter Wonderland' Celebration Invites The City's Families (patch.com)
Hartford
Ok Wethersfield! 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
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