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Hi Middletown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ceremony to honor long-overlooked Middletown Revolutionary War veteran
  • Why Middletown tenants say they're "fed up" with their building conditions
  • How Connecticut standouts powered New Britain's first FCBL title

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown Revolutionary War Soldier Overlooked No More (patch.com) — Middletown residents are invited to honor Revolutionary War veteran Philemon Freeman, a Black soldier from Middletown whose once-unmarked grave in Middlefield now bears a proper veterans headstone. A Sept. 12 grave-marking ceremony, part of America 250th events, will recognize his service, land grant, pension, and the family he raised after returning to Middletown.
   

• 'We are fed up': Middletown tenants push for repairs at apartment building (nbcconnecticut.com) — Middletown tenants at a locally owned apartment building are publicly demanding urgent repairs, citing a long-broken elevator, roof problems, leaks, and suspected mold that they say threaten health and safety. Residents describe being effectively trapped in their homes, especially those with disabilities, and plan to bring their concerns and documentation directly to city officials and the property owner.
   

• New Britain Bees capture their 1st FCBL championship behind Garret Garbinski, Owen Rich (thehour.com) — Connecticut's New Britain Bees have secured their first Futures Collegiate Baseball League championship, capping a strong season for several local college players. The story also nods to past high school title action at Middletown's Palmer Field, highlighting how the city's ballpark continues to be a backdrop for big baseball moments involving area athletes.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Middlefield Children's Center -- enrolling and hiring!
    Middlefield Children's Center, a cooperative Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Middlefield, is welcoming children ages 32 months through 5 years... (More info)
  • YMCA Kindergarten Preparatory Academy Now Enrolling for Fall
    Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Middletown Senior Center Events —Bill Maune Read on Patch
  • Shear Brilliance Institute of Hair Design —Timothy L Cooper Read on Patch
  • Good morning, neighbors!
    A quick Life 1122 update: new workshop dates are coming soon. There isn't a current workshop listed for tonight, but we're continuing to build free,… (Nextdoor Farm Hill/Randolph Road)
  • Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords
    https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/calendar/event/20260825/efd98e54-efd0-4519-be89-d6852fc59dfa/calling-all-altos-tenors-and-basses-to-join… (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
  • Wesleyan University posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Student and Ticketing Operations in Middletown. Apply here.
  • Raytheon posted a job opening for Machinist - 2nd Shift (On-site) in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Penn State Women's Soccer Standout Aubrey Kulpa Named Big Ten Offensive Player Of The Week (onwardstate.com)

Portland

  • Why Can't Connecticut Seem to Keep It's Firearm Background Check System Online? (shootingnewsweekly.com)
  • Portland motorcyclist who died in recent crash was 'kind to anyone he met,' family says (nhregister.com)
  • Seeking cost stability, Middletown manufacturer pays $3.5M for previously leased property (hartfordbusiness.com)

Meriden

  • Long-Term Lane Closure Announced For Bridge Reconstruction Project In Meriden (patch.com)

Ok Middletown! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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