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What's up Newington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big changes are coming to Route 9's Exit 38 in Newington?
  • How are Newington students really doing in math and attendance?
  • How did Newington fare in Friday night's home football showdown?

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cool with heavy rain, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Monday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public Information Meeting on Route 9 Interchange Exit 38 Improvements in Newington and New Britain (ct.gov) — Drivers in Newington and New Britain are invited to weigh in on planned safety and congestion improvements at Route 9's Exit 38 and Route 175 during a public information meeting at Newington Town Hall on November 9. You can review plans, talk with CTDOT staff, request language assistance, and submit comments for two weeks afterward, helping shape a $9.5 million project.
   

• Newington math scores improve, others see drop (newbritainherald.com) — Newington families get a detailed look at how local students are performing, with math scores ticking up while English and science dip slightly but remain above pre-pandemic levels. The piece also flags rising chronic absenteeism in Newington, especially among seniors and students with IEPs, and explains how the district is piloting new math programs and strengthening instruction to close gaps.
   

• Bunnell football bounces back from loss in opener to shut out Newington (theridgefieldpress.com) — Newington football fans saw a tough night at home as Bunnell rolled to a 36-0 win at Newington High School, holding the Nor'easters under 100 yards. The story highlights standout performances from Bunnell's offense and defense and notes how the visitors bounced back from a lopsided opening loss to reassert themselves as contenders.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • For the love of the game: Nicole and Eddie Rodriguez to be honored with YMCA's Ken Griffen Compass Award at fundraiser (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain resident sentenced for drug trafficking (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain city leaders gives update on Street Drainage and Roadway Improvement Project (fox61.com)

Wethersfield

  • Hartford area officials hold summit on civility amid division (wtnh.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Park's Courts Closed For Maintenance Until Next Month (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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