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🌱 Patch AM: How Berlin could tap new federal money to protect open space

Also, don't miss Wine Fest on the Berlin Patch calendar

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Hello again Berlin! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Berlin could tap new federal money to protect open space
  • How Berlin's Ryan Preece plans to shake up the NASCAR Chase

Also on today's calendar: Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin, West Hartford Among 5 CT Towns Added To Federal Conservation Program (patch.com) — Berlin has just been added to a federal Highlands conservation region, making the town newly eligible for grant money to protect local open space, wildlife habitat, and water resources. This program has already funneled millions into Connecticut projects, and Berlin officials and land trusts can now compete for those funds to preserve forests, wetlands, and drinking water areas important to residents.
   

• Ryan Preece on Next Three NASCAR Chase Races: 'About to See a Show' (motorbiscuit.com) — Berlin native Ryan Preece is heading into the next three NASCAR Cup Series Chase races predicting fans are "about to see a show" after a dramatic night at Bristol. Fresh off a 10th-place finish there, he described how strategy, an ill-timed caution, and late-race tire wear shaped his run as he sits 14th in the playoff standings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 26
  • Wine Fest →
    The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Berlin. Apply here.
  • HW Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for CNC Milling Machinist in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain offers microgrants to small businesses (newbritainherald.com)
  • 'REMARKABLE GROWTH': Large improvement academically for New Britain students; attendance remains a concern (newbritainherald.com)
  • Art, music, free access brings city together at NBMAA for Hispanic Heritage event (newbritainherald.com)

Southington

  • Southington Police Logs: Sept. 1 to Sept. 14, 2026 (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

  • Vandals Spray Paint Racist, Offensive Graffiti In Rocky Hill: PD (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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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