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Also check out Spring into Summer Craft Fair on the Berlin Patch calendar

Sunday May 31st Patch AM

Good morning Berlin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How often did Berlin’s lights really go out last year?

Also on today's calendar: Spring into Summer Craft Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warmer with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Reliable Is The Power In Berlin? Recent Report Has The Answer (patch.com) — Berlin households saw significantly fewer and shorter power outages in 2025 than the Connecticut average, according to new Eversource reliability scorecards. The report details how often Berlin customers lost power, how long restorations took, and what caused most outages, while outlining grid upgrades and tree work aimed at keeping the town’s lights on more consistently.    


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 2
  • Academic Awards Night
    BHS Auditorium
    6:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Appropriate
    Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St, New Britain
    7:00 pm
  • Monday June 8
  • Speed Dating Ages 35-45 in New Britain, CT. at...
    The Assembly Room, 222 Main St, New Britain
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 9
  • Scholarship Night
    BHS Auditorium
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on SR-15 S reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on SR-15 S reported at 6:03 PM. "AAA Service Truck ahead, Slow Down" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Adams St reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Adams St reported at 9:35 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Berlin. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain man sentenced for connection to drug trafficking ring (fox61.com)
  • Farmington upends unbeaten Maloney to win first CCC boys volleyball tournament crown (thehour.com)
  • How Geopolitics Affects Tool Manufacturing (toolsinaction.com)

Southington

  • New 12,000-Square-Foot Golf Facility OK'd In Southington (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

  • Rocky Hill Fire Department Battles Condominium Fire (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: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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