Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middletown Opens Cooling Centers as State Activates Extreme Heat Protocol (patch.com) — Middletown is opening multiple cooling centers, splash pads, and hydrant sprinklers to help residents handle several days of dangerous heat after the state activated its Extreme Hot Weather Protocol. Local officials list specific locations, hours, and safety tips, urging residents—especially vulnerable groups—to stay hydrated, seek air conditioning, and check on neighbors during the heat wave.
• Middletown Residents Beware: County Under Drought Alert (patch.com) — Middletown residents are under a Stage 2 drought advisory as Governor Ned Lamont responds to low streamflows, reduced rainfall, and increased wildfire risk across Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties. You’re urged to voluntarily conserve water by cutting back on outdoor irrigation, fixing leaks, and running full loads only, while watching for any additional conservation requests from local water suppliers.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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I'm looking for a contractor that can repair for 2 sets of concrete stairs and to resurface a breezeway. Does anyone have any recommendations? I've called several googled masons with no callbacks. (Nextdoor Higby Rd-Sisk St)
Hi everyone! I’m new to town and I’m looking for a tennis buddy to play in Middletown. I’m an intermediate beginner. Hit me up ! (Nextdoor Northend)
Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in Middletown. Apply here.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation - RTX posted a job opening for Development Operations Quality Assurance Supervisor, 2nd Shift (Onsite) in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cromwell
Hot weather calls for cool fun in Cromwell (fox61.com)
Travelers Championship gets three more commitments, including current PGA champion Aaron Rai (ctpost.com)
Firefighters battling Berlin house fire on Worthington Ridge (ctpost.com)
Portland
Former Portland daycare worker charged with hurting child through 'negligent and rough handling' (wiltonbulletin.com)
Smart Adds Three-Time Collegiate Winner Luke Stennett to 2026-27 Roster - University of Memphis Athletics (gotigersgo.com)
Meriden
220 East Rd Unit D, Meriden, CT 06450 (realtor.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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