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Thursday May 21st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How would Eversource’s proposed 11% hike hit Berlin electric bills?
  • Can Berlin’s golfers repeat as CCC champions at Timberlin this June?

Also on today's calendar: Avery's Online Auction Preview and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A few morning showers; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eversource seeks double digit rate hike (wfsb.com) — Eversource, based in Berlin, is proposing an 11-percent electric rate increase that could hit customers as soon as next summer. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is sharply criticizing the plan, vowing to scrutinize company profits, bonuses, and expenses while fighting for families and small businesses during the regulatory review.    

• 2026 CIAC boys and girls golf conference tournaments: What you need to know (thehour.com) — Berlin High golfers Abby Andros and Ella Michaud are expected to lead the defending champion Redcoats in the CCC girls’ golf tournament at Timberlin Golf Course on June 3. The preview breaks down conference dates, sites, and top contenders across Connecticut, highlighting a likely showdown between Berlin and powerhouse Farmington for the league crown.    


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 21
  • Flag Football: Championship
    PAL Football Field
    4:00 pm
  • Upbeat Town-Wide Picnic
    Berlin Fair Grounds, Beckley Rd, Berlin
    5:00 pm
  • Friday May 22
  • To Go Event on Sunrise Ave.
    Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT 06051
    8:45 am
  • PTA End of Year Event
    DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School New Britain, CT 06053
    5:30 pm
  • Thursday May 28
  • Spring Dance
    Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT 06051
    5:00 pm

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  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Production Manager in Berlin. Apply here.
  • PARKSIDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC posted a job opening for Porter in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Mail in Voting Now Available to All Eligible Voters Under Law Signed by Gov Ned Lamont (newbritainprogressive.com)
  • Heat prompts some Connecticut schools to dismiss students early (wtnh.com)
  • Newington man charged as fugitive in connection to 1986 homicide in Virginia Beach (nbcconnecticut.com)

Meriden

  • Meriden Resident Wins Prestigious Award At CCSU (patch.com)

Southington

  • Southington Council OK's Budgets; Rejects Restoration Of Firefighter, Animal Control Positions (patch.com)

Ok Berlin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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