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

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Newington fall in that five-set volleyball showdown?
  • Why is Newington leading the state in license plate camera searches?
  • Thinking of investing? State property bid runs through Newington office

Also on today's calendar: Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Becoming windier with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Britain, St. Paul volleyball pick up victories; BC wins five-set thriller (newbritainherald.com) — Newington volleyball fans saw a thriller at home as Bristol Central edged Newington 3–2, handing the team its first loss after a 4–0 start. The match featured standout performances on both sides and capped a busy night of volleyball action for nearby schools, including wins by New Britain and St. Paul.
   

• New data shows how widespread license plate cameras are in Connecticut (ctpost.com) — Newington residents are at the center of Connecticut's debate over automated license plate readers, as the technology helped solve a local hit‑and‑run and Newington police logged the most statewide network searches in an 18‑day span. With a new law taking effect Oct. 1, departments must tighten how they search, store, and report camera data, aiming to balance crime‑fighting with privacy concerns.
   

• 162-131-3A- Winchester-Item 791-STILL AVAILABLE (ct.gov) — If you're interested in state surplus property, bids are now open on a 7‑acre mixed‑use lot in Winchester, with all offers mailed to the DOT Contracts Unit on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington. Local residents or investors must use official state forms from the Newington Property Management office and meet the October 21 deadline and deposit rules.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hartford HealthCare at Home posted a job opening for Waitstaff - Assisted Living - Per Diem in Newington. Apply here.
  • Brink's Incorporated posted a job opening for Balance Processor in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain officials break ground on the new Smith Elementary School and Pre-K Center (wtnh.com)
  • Driver allegedly flees New Britain crash where motorcyclist was found in critical condition (wtnh.com)
  • DOT to replace traffic control signals across state (newbritainherald.com)

Wethersfield

  • Wethersfield's Full Weekend Guide: Jazz In The Webb Barn, Riverside Comedy, Sketching And A Farmers Market (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

  • Rocky Hill Open Houses Sept. 26-27: A Mid-Century Modern Ranch, 2 Renovated Condos And More (patch.com)

Ok Newington! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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