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.

New Historical Society of Glastonbury executive director Christine Ritok stands in front of the Museum on the Green. (Marteka)

The story of a widow who lost her husband and her three sons during an explosion of a gunpowder mill in South Glastonbury but rebuilt and continued to supply the Continental Army until the end of the war. The story behind the Asa Talcott Musket, one of the society’s prized artifacts. The mystery of a Glastonbury soldier unearthed in Ridgefield during an excavation.

It was a busy summer for new Superintendent Scott Hurwitz as he hosted “Around Town With Dr. Hurwitz” sessions at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library, Riverfront Park, the Farmers Market and during a backpack event.

When students begin classes in September, there will be a new superintendent, assistant superintendent, along with four new principals.