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π± How a Plainfield gas station theft ended with a home damaged
Be sure to catch Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! on the Plainfield Village Patch calendar

Hello Plainfield Village! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Plainfield gas station theft ended with a home damaged
Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trio stole from gas station, then crashed into Plainfield home while fleeing, police say (ctinsider.com) — Plainfield police say three people were arrested after a theft at the Admore Fuel Station on Norwich Road led to a high-speed escape and a crash into a Packerville Road home's front yard. Schools briefly went into secure mode during the search, and a fourth suspect has been identified as charges and court dates move forward in Windham Superior Court.
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📸 Around Plainfield Village
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield Village
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★ Featured events ★
- Xfinity Event Coming to The Shoppes at Putnam in Putnam, CT! →
62 Providence Pike, Putnam
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - Plainfield Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Killingly →
Killingly High School, 226 Putnam Pike, Dayville
4:00 pm - Plainfield Boys Varsity Soccer @ Montville →
Montville High School, 800 Old Colchester Rd #1, Oakdale
10:00 am - October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! - Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat →
Lion's Park, Plainfield - October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! - Free Fall Family Swim →
Town Hall Pool, Plainfield
1:00 pm - Stimilon VET Ride Day In Central Village, CT →
Central Cycle Club, 45 S Cady Ln, Central Village
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Friday October 30
📣 Plainfield Village Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Plainfield CT Veterans Coffeehouse →
Plainfield CT
8:30 am - Swimming Lessons through Plainfield Recreation →
Plainfield CT
9:00 am - Chair Yoga →
Plainfield CT
10:15 am - Pool Float Meditation →
Plainfield CT
2:30 pm - Mario Adrion →
Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
8:00 pm - NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th →
Plainfield CT
3:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Full-Time Customer Service Supervisor in Jewett City. Apply here.
- Jobs for Humanity posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Specialist in Jewett City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield Village here.
🗞 Nearby News
Plainfield
- 2 Plainfield schools under 'secure status' as police investigate nearby vehicle crash (wtnh.com)
Killingly
- Assessing aftermath of New London football rout of Stonington (thewesterlysun.com)
Windham
- We spent a day in 6 Connecticut schools. Here's what stood out. (ctpost.com)
Ok Plainfield Village! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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