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Coming up: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event on the Farmington Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Farmington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington ex-official flees to Greece before corruption sentencing
  • See who was recently arrested in Farmington and why
  • Step inside Farmington's most famous celebrity mega-mansion for sale

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-CT Budget Official Flees Country Before Sentencing In Corruption Case (patch.com) — Farmington resident Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis, a former top state budget and school construction official, has fled to Greece before his federal sentencing on corruption charges, prompting a bench warrant. Prosecutors say he took bribes from contractors seeking lucrative school construction work, while the state attorney general is now moving to revoke his pension. His sentencing has been rescheduled for Sept. 30 in Bridgeport federal court.
   

• Farmington Police Logs: Sept. 8 to Sept. 15, 2026 (patch.com) — Farmington residents can review a detailed rundown of local police activity from Sept. 8 to Sept. 15, including arrests on charges ranging from trespassing and larceny to DUI and assault. The log highlights one Farmington resident among those charged and notes upcoming court dates, underscoring ongoing public safety and court proceedings affecting the community.
   

• Mike Tyson/50 Cent Farmington Mansion Still On The Market (patch.com) — Farmington readers can take a fresh look inside the massive Poplar Hill Drive estate once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent, still listed for $9.9 million. The story details its 51,830 square feet of living space, lavish amenities from indoor pools to a nightclub and recording studio, and the hefty local tax bill tied to this high-profile Farmington property.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 'We Remember': Farmington Scouts Unite First Responders and Residents for Heartfelt 9/11 Memorial —Ricardo Fernandes Read on Patch
  • Farmington resident Stella Tse voted onto Board of Connecticut Radio Fellowship —Drew Crandall Read on Patch
  • Anyone know where I might find a used ceramic kiln for sale around here?
    Also slab roller and pug mill. I would like to teach neighborhood kids ceramic skills. (Nextdoor Farmington/River Glen)
  • TPCC, LLC posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Farmington. Apply here.
  • StaffWorks, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator (Floater) II 2nd Shift in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon

  • Students From Avon Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.com)
  • Recent Death Notices From Avon (patch.com)

New Britain

West Hartford

  • Students From West Hartford Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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