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EIC Message
The recent events and mobilization of unified voices and demonstrations across our community and the nation are hardly a reflection of some new issue.
Town Updates
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Spruce Street Market Opens July 1st
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly all aspects of daily life, especially weekly trips to the grocery store. Trying to avoid crowds, find all the items needed, and stay safe has made these grocery trips all the more stressful. Luckily, there is another option
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Trash Talk
I may not be able to define trash but I know it when I see it. For most of us, this expression probably rings true. Beer cans, plastic bottles and other plastic debris have no place in our woods and around our public spaces, that much we can agree on.
As Illegal Fireworks Increase, Manchester Community Members Impacted
As a result of the boredom of quarantine and the cancellation of Manchester’s 4th of July Fireworks, many have been setting off their own leading to a rise in complaints. This has been occurring not only in Manchester, but across the country. New York Daily News reported that fireworks complaints had skyrocketed in New York City, with some blaming them on quarantine boredom.
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Community Resource Guide
The Neighborhoods and Families Division has updated their Community Resource Guide for June.
What Can You Do with an Empty Paper Towel Tube?
There are so many things you can do with a paper towel tube! You can use it for a telescope to
find buried treasure or for a game of telephone!
Water Safety Tips
The weather has turned warmer and many of us are beginning to think about finding ways to beat the heat. A favorite past time for kids of all ages is swimming.
Find a Rock, Share a Rock
If you haven’t already noticed painted rocks on the hiking trails around town, now is a great time to keep your eyes peeled as the weather warms up and more people hide little treasures to find. Curious about participating?
No Words
I tried and tried to write about racial justice today, about the agony of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor (and so many others). I tried to write about the importance of the demonstrations, protests and marches sweeping Manchester, sweeping Connecticut, sweeping the United States and the whole world.