LIFE

Dan Gagne enjoys sports. So, it was a natural evolution that led him to enter the field of recreation as a career.

The goal today is the same as the goal that was established when the Cromwell Childrens Coalition was created nine years ago.

More than 5,400 students returned to school in September with opening day for those at Smith Middle School and Glastonbury High School coming back Sept. 2 and Gideon Welles and the elementary schools opening Sept. 3.

The last days of the Gutt Family Farm are approaching as a developer has presented its final housing proposal for the 39 acres of farmland in the northern part of town. The latest plan includes 157 units – 48 three-bedroom duplexes and 61 three-bedroom townhouses.

Vote for tireless advocates I am supporting Jenn Jennings and Jill Barry this year. Both are tireless advocates for our town. They back the blue, and will act as fiduciaries with our tax dollars, which is much needed at the State Capitol. Finally, they will not be influenced by special interests and will put Glastonbury first. Please join me on election day in supporting these candidates. Mark Pappa, Glastonbury

With the change of season from summer to autumn, the town is getting into the fall spirit and spirits of Halloween next month. Here’s a look at some of the events going on around town in October.

1 Virtual Author Talk: Veronica Roth, 7 p.m. online. No charge, but reservations are required to receive the meeting link. Call 860-652-7720 or visit wtmlib.info.

Community policing involves making connections with the community. It means reaching out to demonstrate that the Newington Police Department cares about everyone’s health and safety. Each member of the department does this as part of his or her daily duties but it helps to have one person assigned exclusively to this task. That person is Master Police Officer Tim Rinaldo.