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🌱 Patch AM: Ellington Seeks Business Donations For Fire Station HVAC Replacement
You won't want to miss Annual Edible Animal Contest at the Ellington Famers Market on the Ellington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Ellington businesses can fund fire station upgrades and get full tax credits
Also on today's calendar: Somers Veterans Coffeehouse to Host "Stories from Service" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Becoming windier with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
- Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ellington Seeks Business Donations For Fire Station HVAC Replacement (patch.com) — Ellington officials are urging local businesses to help fund a new heating and cooling system at Fire Station 243 through Connecticut's 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act. Approved donations between at least $250 and up to $20,000 can qualify for a 100 percent state business tax credit, but companies must file Form NAA-02 online by Oct. 1 and receive authorization before contributing. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellington
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Edible Animal Contest at the Ellington Famers Market →
Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Somers Veterans Coffeehouse to Host "Stories from Service" →
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, 600 Main St, Somers
9:00 am - Edible Animals Contest at the Ellington Farmers Market →
Ellington Farmers Market, 72 Maple St, Ellington
9:00 am - Ye Olde Blacksmith Shoppe →
Maple Street & Pinney Road, Somers
9:30 am - Sunday Worship →
Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main Street, Ellington
10:00 am - Senior Bell Choir Practice →
Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main Street, Ellington
11:30 am - St. Luke Church 24th Annual Golf Tournament →
Ellington Ridge Country Club, 56 Abbott Rd, Ellington
9:00 am - Ellington Farmers Market Apple Festival →
Ellington Farmers Market, 72 Maple St, Ellington
9:00 am - South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 am - Ye Olde Blacksmith Shoppe →
Maple Street & Pinney Road, Somers
9:30 am - America 250 Celebration on the Ellington Green →
Ellington Town Green, Main Street, Ellington
1:00 pm - St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ellington Veterans Coffeehouse – October 15 —Ellington Human Services Read on Patch
- Ellington Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary —Dianne Trueb Read on Patch
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Retail Stock Support in Enfield. Apply here.
- ArcBest Corporation posted a job opening for Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part Time in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockville
- Willington Man Burglarizes Property After 'Escaping' From Halfway House: Warrant (patch.com)
Tolland
- Connecticut's 26-foot inflatable 'Great Tolland Pumpkin' returns for another fall (nhregister.com)
- Connecticut town seeks restitution from Kosta Diamantis over school construction project (ctpost.com)
Vernon
- Vernon mayor opposes CTDOT road safety plan to install rumble strips on West Street (wtnh.com)
- OBITUARIES for Thursday, September 24, 2026 (townline.org)
Ok Ellington! 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 for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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