🌱 Patch AM: How did Berlin’s new-look Redcoats dominate East Hartford so thoroughly?

Good day Berlin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Berlin's new-look Redcoats dominate East Hartford so thoroughly?
• Which Berlin homes just sold, and for how much?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Makers Market and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin, Plainville football earn big Friday wins to start 2026 season (newbritainherald.com) — Berlin High's Redcoats opened their 2026 football season with a dominant 42-14 win at East Hartford, powered by a strong running game and balanced offense, and now head to Wilton on Thursday night. Plainville also rolled to a big victory, giving central Connecticut fans plenty to cheer about as both programs look to build on last year's success.
   

• Check out every recent, town-by-town real estate transaction in CT. All in one place (courant.com) — If you're watching the Berlin housing market, several notable recent sales might catch your eye, from a $340,000 Glendale Avenue Extension home to a $950,000 Spicewood Lane property. This statewide list lets you compare Berlin's prices with nearby towns and see how active the local market has been lately.
   

📸 Around Berlin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Fall Makers Market →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Understanding Your Credit Score →
  Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• The Art of Home Organizing →
  Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• 77th Annual CT Berlin Fair →
  410 Beckley Rd, Berlin
Saturday September 19
• Dungeons and Drafts →
  817 Farmington Avenue, Berlin
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• BHS Open House
  Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Puzzles and Games (Drop Off) →
  Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  1:00 pm
• South Windsor at Berlin →
  Berlin, 139 Patterson Wy, Berlin
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Puzzles and Games (Swap Day) →
  Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Outdoor Craft Fair →
  Veterans of Foreign Wars, 152 Massirio Dr, Berlin
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 14
• On Site: Yoga for Cancer Survivors →
  183 North Mountain Road, New Britain
  4:00 pm
• TVA Act →
  First Church of Christ, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain
  6:00 pm
• Family Birth Place Tour at the Hospital of Central Connecticut →
  100 Grand Street, New Britain
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Midddletown, Southington, Platt at New Britain →
  New Britain CT

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier and Customer Service Team Member in Berlin. Apply here.
• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• No. 10-ranked New Britain football earns statement win, defeating No. 6 Windsor 28-12 (newbritainherald.com)
• NEVER FORGET: New Britain marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (newbritainherald.com)
• Polish Society's 'T2T Poker Run' raises $5K for Tunnels to Towers (newbritainherald.com)

Southington

• Cars submerged, stalled near New Haven train station as heavy rain triggers flash flooding (wfsb.com)
• Loving Kindness Bowling fundraiser is today (newbritainherald.com)

Wethersfield

• Wethersfield School Building Committee To Review Over $214K In Highcrest Project Invoices (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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