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New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello New Britain! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which New Britain groups just landed new grant funding
  • New Britain Bees’ big win and narrow loss in Lowell
  • New Britain resident charged after Cromwell smoke shop investigation

Also on today's calendar: 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you mix a broccoli and a melon? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation awards more than $153,000 to Hartford County Organizations (bristoledition.org) — Several New Britain nonprofits just received grant funding from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, supporting services from youth programs to housing and food assistance. Groups like New Britain Roots, the Youth Museum, and YWCA New Britain are among 57 Hartford County recipients sharing more than $153,000, aimed at strengthening community programs in New Britain, Bristol, and Farmington/Unionville.
   

2. A Tale of Two Games: Spinners Bounce Back to Split Doubleheader with Bees (ngscsports.com) — New Britain baseball fans will note the Bees split a doubleheader on the road against the Lowell Spinners, dominating the first game 13–4 before narrowly dropping the nightcap 7–6. Strong early hitting and solid pitching powered New Britain’s opener, while a late rally in game two fell just short despite a spirited comeback attempt.
   

3. Employee arrested after illegal fireworks, drugs allegedly seized from Cromwell smoke shop (wtnh.com) — A New Britain man was arrested after Cromwell police and fire officials said they seized illegal fireworks, nitrous oxide canisters, marijuana packaged for sale, and cash from a Shunpike Road smoke shop. The 27-year-old employee faces multiple drug and fireworks charges and is being held on bond ahead of a Middletown court appearance.
   

4. Rebecca Hertzman (washingtonjewishweek.com) — New Britain readers are remembering Rebecca Hertzman, who grew up in the city before building a long career as a psychologist and community volunteer in the D.C. area. She co-founded a support program for new mothers, helped establish Temple Beth Ami, and cherished time with her children and five grandchildren, who continue to honor her legacy.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday July 13
  • Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    10:00 am
  • Invent the Summer
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    2:00 pm
  • Trinket Trade!
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 14
  • Adult Take-and-Make Program: Jazz Solo Cup Planter
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    9:00 am

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  • Anyone know who’s cat this is?
    The cat is injured and limping. His left front leg seems to be hurting him as he is limping. If this is your cat please locate and get him to a vet… (Nextdoor Walnut Hill)
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Ok New Britain! 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: The saddest vegetable known to man: a melonccoli. (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)
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