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Walking to school, Hesse and new voices in Gentilino
The cantonal Walking to School day, Hesse events in Gentilino and Montagnola, and practical notes for the week on the Collina.
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Montagnola · Gentilino · Agra · Carabietta
The Collina, told from close by.
Every Thursday morning, a letter with what is worth knowing: local life, events, people, footpaths and practical information. No noise, and enough time to look properly.
A letter from the Collina
Thursday morning, at an unhurried pace.
A carefully edited summary of the week in Collina d’Oro, written for those who live or work here—and those who still think of it as home.
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September opens with roadworks, gardens and Agra’s festival
Roadworks begin at the Via in Pasquée–Via Cantonetto junction on Monday, with Via dei Camuzzi closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Saturday brings music and a late museum opening; Agra’s festival follows on Sunday.
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A Friday diversion, then school returns on Monday
Traffic, water, local events and the return to school: a practical guide to the week in Collina d’Oro.
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Early edition: using water wisely in Collina d'Oro
Drought level 1 is in force in Carabietta, Gentilino and Montagnola. What changes, and what is on locally this week.
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Water wisely, music in Sant’Abbondio
A practical hot-weather week: water saving, two Friday concerts, Hesse on Sunday and the Ovale open.
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The week on the Collina: 30 km/h, Hesse and the Ovale
The Ovale through 30 August, Montagnola’s 30 km/h proposal, Hesse at Sant’Abbondio, late-summer festivities and practical notes on heat and water.
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