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Glastonbury Superintendent Praised by School Board, Receiving 3.5% Raise
The Glastonbury Board of Education praised Superintendent Alan Bookman at their meeting earlier this week.

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The Glastonbury Board of Education praised Superintendent Alan Bookman at their meeting earlier this week.

Police say the Knox Lane woman attempted to sell prescription pills near the Hubbard St. Green.
On July 9, 1816, residents of Connecticut awoke to a hard frost, as temperatures had dipped to the high 20's overnight.
On July 9, 1816, residents of Connecticut awoke to a hard frost, as temperatures had dipped to the high 20's overnight.
There were several closed-door deals approved by the General Assembly last month.
There were several closed-door deals approved by the General Assembly last month.
A new date for the event will be announced soon, according to the town.
A survey by CNBC puts our state at Number 3 for having some of the richest residents.
A survey by CNBC puts our state at Number 3 for having some of the richest residents.
Glastonbury arrests from July 7 through July 10.
Patch blogger and mortgage broker Joe Petrowsky will be answering reader questions in a live chat from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10.
Patch blogger and mortgage broker Joe Petrowsky will be answering reader questions in a live chat from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10.
A suspected crack cocaine dealer named “Ty” was arrested by a regional narcotics task force Monday.
Congress was unable to find a compromise on the issue, meaning 70,000 Connecticut students will see their loan costs skyrocket this year.
Congress was unable to find a compromise on the issue, meaning 70,000 Connecticut students will see their loan costs skyrocket this year.
The Glastonbury Chamber’s annual summer concert series begins this week!
Ready to step outside for a breath of fresh air? Check out the local air quality report before venturing out.
Ready to step outside for a breath of fresh air? Check out the local air quality report before venturing out.