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In today's newsletter:

  • Aldi has Bristol in its plans—what that could mean for shoppers
  • Denied after July 4 storm? See how Bristol homeowners can fight back

Also on today's calendar: Annual End of Summer Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aldi expected to open East Windsor supermarket in October (ctpost.com) — A new Aldi supermarket is set to open in East Windsor next month, and the chain confirms Bristol is on its short list for additional Connecticut locations. While no opening date is given yet, the planned Bristol store would expand local grocery options as Aldi becomes the state's second-largest supermarket chain, potentially bringing more discount shopping choices closer to town.
   

• I-Team: How to fight an insurance denial after summer storms (wfsb.com) — State regulators say they've received dozens of complaints, including from Bristol homeowners, over insurance denials after the July 4 hail and wind storm that damaged properties across several Connecticut towns. The report explains how the Insurance Department can pressure companies, what limits it faces, and how residents can file complaints or seek help if their storm claims are rejected or delayed.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors I recently moved into the neighborhood with my family and just wanted to introduce myself.
    I'm happy to be here and looking forward to getting to know everyone. Hope everyone is having a great day. (Nextdoor Northeast / Mtn View)
  • Looking for a skilled Sheetrock contractor for a small repair job.
    Had a person's foot accidentally go through the attic floor into the ceiling of a bedroom. Need it fixed and new popcorn texture applied. Any… (Nextdoor Nelsons Field)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Bristol. Apply here.
  • Bristol Public Schools posted a job opening for City-Wide Paraeducator- Resource, BCHS in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • 'The Life and Times of James 'Professor Jim' Williams' coming to Historical Society (newbritainherald.com)
  • PHS Trades Academy is 'amazing opportunity' (newbritainherald.com)
  • Record crowds create parking problems at Plainville Hot Air Balloon Fest (wfsb.com)

Farmington

  • Farmington Roadway To Close For 2 Days For Roadwork (patch.com)

Avon

  • Lodging Business Among 18 New Businesses Registered In Avon In August (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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