Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
Sunday: Heavy morning rain; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
Monday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middletown Mayor Nocera Highlights Road, Building Projects In Biweekly Newsletter (patch.com) — Middletown residents are being briefed by Mayor Eugene Nocera on a wide range of local initiatives, from public health programs and a new smoking cessation class to a detailed slate of road and building upgrades across the city. The newsletter outlines recent and upcoming work on key streets, municipal buildings, and cultural facilities, while also promoting fall events and a sister-city trip to Italy.
• No. 1 Men's Soccer Takes 2-0 NESCAC Loss at Wesleyan (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Wesleyan University's men's soccer team secured a 2–0 home win in Middletown over top-ranked Tufts, leaning on strong defense and goalkeeping. The match featured few first-half chances before Wesleyan broke through after halftime and later added a penalty, giving local fans an early-season NESCAC highlight.
• Middletown Community Rallies Around Family Of Popular Podcast Host After Sudden Death (patch.com) — Middletown residents are rallying around the family of Salvatore "Peezy" Pugliares, a beloved local podcast host and IT professional who died suddenly at 41. Friends and fans are contributing to a GoFundMe to help support his wife and two young sons as they navigate expenses and honor the community he built through his shows.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Cat Tales: Pasta Dinner Fundraiser 9/25! —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
Sign Up Now for Archery, Tumbling, Judo & Tee Ball —Middlesex YMCA Read on Patch
CT State Middlesex Offers Accelerated Classes This Fall —CT State Middlesex Read on Patch
Cat Tales: Current Adoptable Community Cats —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
Cat Tales ~ From Mama Cat to Forever Companion: Meet Cashew! —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
Hello everyone! I am a student who has been playing drums for most of my life and am looking for people interested in taking lessons! I have taught drum lessons in… (Nextdoor Middletown)
I will be your host and buyers agent at 35 Maple Avenue in Bristol. Aren't you curious to see what is selling in your neighborhood? (Nextdoor W Lake Dr)
Thermo Fisher posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift in Meriden. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T1373) in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Portland, CT: Body of Bennett Nocera, 40, Recovered From Connecticut River (theunionstar.com)
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Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement (patch.com)
Berlin
Berlin Library To Offer Voter Registration Help Next Week (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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