🌱 Patch AM: What Otis’ CEO change and HQ move could mean for Farmington

Hey there, Farmington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Otis' CEO change and HQ move could mean for Farmington
• See where Farmington girls soccer lands in the first state rankings.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 67.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut's only female Fortune 500 CEO is stepping down (ctpost.com) — Otis Worldwide, which employs hundreds at its Farmington headquarters, has announced that CEO Judy Marks will retire next year as the board begins a search for her successor. The leadership change comes as the company prepares to move its headquarters from Farmington to West Hartford, potentially affecting how local employees and operations are organized.
   

• GametimeCT girls soccer rankings, week 1 (Sept. 15): Greenwich, St. Joseph take top two spots (ctpost.com) — Farmington High girls soccer debuts in GametimeCT's first statewide power rankings, listed among the top ten programs after the opening week of play. The new weekly feature, compiled by a veteran reporter, weighs recent results and past tournament success to stack up Connecticut's strongest teams.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
  32 Old Farms Rd, Avon
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
  32 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Farmington Station Annual Antique Auto & Classic Car Show →
  Farmington Station Senior Living, 111 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington
  4:30 pm
• Intro to Equipment: Cricut Maker 4
  Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Fiber Arts Circle
  Farmington Library, 71 Main St, Farmington
  10:00 am
• The Seniors Job Bank: Next Chapter Success 3-Day Workshop
  Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington
  1:00 pm
• Teen Open Art
  Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington
  3:00 pm
• The No Book Book Club
  Barney Library, 71 Main St, Farmington
  3:00 pm
• Hill-Stead Museum's Annual Meeting 2026 →
  Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Special Exhibit Opening Reception/Gallery Talk: Unionville Transformed - The Urban Renewal Years →
  Unionville Museum, 15 School St, Farmington
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• AI for the Everyday: An Interactive Workshop →
  Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Connected Body Pilates Open House →
  Connected Body Pilates, 17 Talcott Notch Rd, Farmington
  9:00 am

📣 Farmington Shout Outs!

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• US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
• Stanley-Whitman House — (860) 677-9222
• Carol Presutti Team - Realtors — (860) 214-5567
• Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
• Readings By Karen, LLC — (860) 665-8024
• Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
• Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Farmington resident Stella Tse voted onto Board of Connecticut Radio Fellowship —Drew Crandall Read on Patch
• Sept. 16: Adult Learning Showcase —Chip Ward Read on Patch

• Clothes fit well.
  Easy to match things from prior year in color and fabric. Chairs for husband to sit on while I shop. Have stores in other States where I shop also (Nextdoor Devonwood)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader in Farmington. Apply here.
• Atlantis Management Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - CT in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon

• Avon Daycare Abuse Allegations Grow, Former Workers Urged To Come Forward: Attorneys (patch.com)

New Britain

• Family honors New Britain tow truck driver Alexander Ramos with vigil after his death. (fox61.com)
• Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City of New Britain Hosting 'Business 360' (newbritainindependent.com)
• SUPPORTING STUDENTS: $1.25M grant will help city students prepare for college, careers (newbritainherald.com)

Ok Farmington! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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