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🌱 Patch AM: Farmington OKs Massive, High-Tech Overhaul Of Town Website, Info Services

Coming up on the Farmington Patch calendar: West Hartford's Sunday Farmers Market

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Good morning Farmington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington greenlights AI chatbot, 311 app and new town website
  • See what's in Farmington's latest week of police arrest logs.
  • Why Farmington's Hein Farm might be your new favorite market stop

Also on today's calendar: West Hartford's Sunday Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Monday: Humid; brief p.m. showers, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington OKs Massive, High-Tech Overhaul Of Town Website, Info Services (patch.com) — Farmington officials have approved a major upgrade to the town's digital services, including a redesigned FarmingtonCT.gov website, a 311-style ClickFix system, and an AI chatbot to answer resident questions. The CivicPlus package also adds accessibility tools, multilingual support, and expanded notification options, with implementation expected to take about six months and stay within the town's approved capital budget.
   

• Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2026 (patch.com) — Farmington police have released arrest logs for Aug. 20–26, outlining recent charges involving residents and visitors, from disorderly conduct to DUI and identity theft. All charges are allegations, but the list offers a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity in town.
   

• 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured stops is Farmington Farm Truck at Hein Farm, a 22‑acre Farmington property with a permanent farmstand, pick‑your‑own flowers, and organic eggs. The guide also spotlights ten other Connecticut farmers markets where about $15 can fill your tote with local produce, baked goods, and handmade items for a budget‑friendly weekend outing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New York Life Insurance Company posted a job opening for 2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program (Farmington, CT) in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain schools target academic gains as they prepare for first day Monday (newbritainherald.com)
  • NEW BRITAIN Zygmunt "Ziggy" Kaczowka, 82, of New Britain, passed (bristolpress.com)
  • Technical high schools across Connecticut welcome students back (wfsb.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Center To Go Car-Free Sunday For Open Street Festival (patch.com)

Hartford

  • Hartford Police Recover Stolen Gun, Charge Parolee After Traffic Stop (patch.com)
  • Beloved Restaurant Returning To Hartford 6 Years After Pandemic Closure (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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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