Community Corner
🌱 See how Burlington veterans were honored with Wartime Service Medals.
Also, don't miss HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale on the Burlington Patch calendar

Hello Burlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Burlington veterans were honored with Wartime Service Medals.
Also on today's calendar: HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wartime Service Medals given to local veterans (newbritainherald.com) — Burlington veterans were among about 25 local service members honored with Connecticut Wartime Service Medals at a ceremony in Bristol's Rockwell Theater. State and local leaders joined the Veterans Strong Community Center to thank area veterans for their service and highlight that all eligible Connecticut veterans can apply for this recognition.
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📸 Around Burlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington
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★ Featured events ★
- HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale →
Strawfield, Farmington
9:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- BAH at Larson's Garden Center & Landscaping →
Larson's Garden Center & Landscaping, 26 Covey Rd, Burlington
5:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission →
Town Hall - Auditorium, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
7:00 pm - Board of Assessment Appeals →
Town Hall - Auditorium, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
10:00 am - Zoning Board of Appeals →
Town Hall - Auditorium, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
7:00 pm - Economic Development Commission →
Elton Tavern, 781 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington
7:00 pm - Senior Citizen Commission →
Town Hall - Senior Center, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
4:00 pm - Board of Finance →
Town Hall - Senior Center, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
6:30 pm - Conservation Commission →
Town Hall - Auditorium, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington
7:00 pm - 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
32 Old Farms Rd, Avon
4:00 pm - 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
32 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001
12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Burlington Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Plainville. Apply here.
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Plainville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bristol
- Bristol Police Seek Witnesses To Garbage Truck Crash (patch.com)
- White says Bristol schools are stable and growing in student achievement (newbritainherald.com)
- CT Department of Veterans Affairs to hold several Stand Down events (newbritainherald.com)
Avon
- Avon/St. Paul co-op squad looks to be competitive, pick up wins together (collinsvillepress.com)
Farmington
- Elderly Farmington Man Dead After Crashing Z-28 Camaro In New Britain: Police (patch.com)
- Farmington HS Students Help Hospital Patients Pass The Time (patch.com)
Ok Burlington! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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