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Good morning Farmington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington approves high-tech website overhaul with new 311 and AI tools
  • What led to prison time in the Farmington hot tub robbery case?
  • How UConn's TIP Farmington is jump-starting students' research careers

Also on today's calendar: Teacher's Week at J.Jill: 15% Off for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington OK's Deal For Major High-Tech Upgrades In Town (patch.com) — Farmington residents can expect a revamped town website, new 311 service request tools, and an AI chatbot after the Town Council unanimously approved a $61,690.98 contract with CivicPlus. The project, funded within an existing capital budget, will migrate Farmington's site to FarmingtonCT.gov, add accessibility and translation features, and roll out a resident portal over the next several months.
   

• Ex-stripper gets 2 years in prison for Farmington hot tub home invasion (theday.com) — A woman involved in planning a 2022 robbery that turned into a violent home invasion at a Farmington residence has been sentenced to two years in prison, after testifying against two men who received 21-year terms. The case, tried in Hartford, detailed how an arranged hot tub meetup in Farmington led to an armed attack and serious charges for everyone involved.
   

• Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost (uconn.edu) — Students working at UConn Health and the TIP Farmington incubator are gaining hands-on research and commercialization experience that could shape their careers, from biomedical engineering projects to startup collaborations. These summer programs bring dozens of undergraduates and grad students into Farmington labs and companies, helping them build skills, discover new interests, and even change majors or pursue advanced degrees.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • Teen Space Open House
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    5:00 pm
  • What's it Worth? Thrifting Edition!
    Farmington Library US
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Throwback Keychain Making: Box Lanyards
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    3:00 pm
  • The No Book Book Club
    Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    3:00 pm
  • Popsicles with the Principal- Playground
    Norfeldt Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
    4:00 pm
  • Almost ERAS: Summer Reading Concert Finale!
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • 45th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Children's Cancer Charities →
    1048 Farmington Ave, Farmington
    7:00 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • Jon Swift Concert →
    Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Socceropolis Fall Classes for boys & girls ages 3-8yrs →
    Renbrook School, 2865 Albany Ave, West Hartford
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Discovery Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Farmington. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Director, Talent in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • 300 New Britain students at risk of missing first day of school amid new vaccine rules (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Former Marine, Cop, Firefighter Travis Howze Talks Trauma Management at 'Post Traumatic Purpose' Sept. 12 (lawenforcementtoday.com)
  • Young CCSU football team faces target as two-time defending champion (wfsb.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Approves Four-Year Firefighter Contract (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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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