What's up Berlin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• The Stink Is Back: Berlin, State Investigating Renewed Odor Complaints (patch.com) — Residents in Berlin are again dealing with unpleasant odors traced to the Bright Feeds facility, prompting town officials to work closely with Connecticut's DEEP. Inspectors confirmed the smell, and the company has adjusted equipment settings and pledged continued monitoring while Berlin officials stay engaged with state regulators.
• Berlin Police Announce New Officer, 2 Police Academy Graduates (patch.com) — Berlin residents will see a few new faces in uniform, as Officers Shakespeare Rodriguez and Jenna Peck have graduated from the New Britain Police Academy and begun field training with the Berlin Police Department. The department also welcomed Officer Nicholas DiNicola, who was sworn in at Berlin Town Hall and will soon start academy training before patrolling town streets.
• Berlin schools highlight awards, achievement (bristolpress.com) — Berlin families can celebrate a strong run of school achievements, from the Board of Education's long-standing CABE honors to Berlin High School's national recognition for its BioNauts invention team. Across Griswold, Hubbard, Willard, McGee, and Berlin High, students are enjoying new playgrounds, leadership programs, arts grants, and community-supported activities that build confidence, kindness, and academic success.
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