Community Corner
🌱 What unanswered questions remain after Burlington’s tragic house discovery?
Coming up on the Burlington Patch calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Greetings Burlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What unanswered questions remain after Burlington's tragic house discovery?
Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cause of death remains mystery for family whose skeletal remains were found in Burlington home (courant.com) — State police have closed their investigation into three skeletal remains found in a foreclosed Burlington home, leaving the cause and exact time of death undetermined. Investigators ruled out carbon monoxide and found no signs of forced entry, but described a secluded family life, scarce food, and cluttered conditions, urging residents to check on isolated neighbors and use available help lines if struggling.
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📸 Around Burlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington
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★ Featured events ★
- 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
7:00 pm - Farmington Valley Music Festival →
50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington
11:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- BAH - Barron Financial Group & Borla and Associates →
Barron Financial Group and Borla & Associates, 280 Spielman Hwy, Burlington
5:00 pm - Burlington Chamber Business After Hours →
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5:00 pm - Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours →
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5:00 pm - Financial Aid Basics →
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6:00 pm - Monthly Board Meeting →
Elton Tavern, Burlington
7:00 pm - LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - BBHD Flu Clinic →
Burlington Town Hall, Burlington
10:00 am - Flu Clinic →
Burlington Town Hall, Burlington
10:00 am - Farmington vs. Lewis Mills, Bristol Central →
Burlington CT - Cyriously Hair Grand Opening →
Cyriously Hair, 132 N Main St, Bristol
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors and friends!
If you have been thinking about hiring a cleaning service, then this is your sign to do it! We've been working with the wonderful woman who cleans… (Nextdoor Lake Garda) - Did anyone in the area of Burlwood drive receive a package in my name from Walmart yesterday afternoon?
It was marked delivered at 2:49 yesterday but Walmart doesn't take pics like Amazon so I have no idea where it was actually delivered. Thanks. (Nextdoor Lake Garda)
- Bristol Public Schools posted a job opening for High School PM Athletic Coordinator~ BEHS WINTER SEASON ONLY in Bristol. Apply here.
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bristol
- Breast cancer awareness fundraiser set for Bristol (bristolpress.com)
- Jean Luc Roy, 85 (bristoledition.org)
- Listen: Loss Becomes Delivers Vicious Cover of Superjoint's "F**k Your Enemy" (metalinjection.net)
Avon
- VIO Med Spa - Avon, CT Patch (patch.com)
Farmington
- Want To Get Scared? Pirate Ghost Stories, Nautical Legends Coming To Farmington Library (patch.com)
- Ex-CT Budget Official And International Fugitive Sentenced In-Absentia In Corruption Case (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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