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In today's newsletter:
- Will Plainville’s new water survey finally spark real changes?
- How will Plainville test Lewis Mills/Wolcott Tech in their season opener?
Also on today's calendar: Red Robin Gives Back Again! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State Rep wants to survey Plainville residents on quality of the water (newbritainherald.com) — Plainville residents are being asked to share their experiences with the town’s very hard but safe drinking water through a new survey open through Sept. 15. State Rep. Rebecca Martinez says responses will help guide work with the town, water utility, and state agencies, and paper copies are available at the Senior Center, Public Library, and Municipal Center. 
• Wolcott Tech high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com) — Lewis Mills/Wolcott Tech opens its 2026 football season at Plainville on Sept. 11, facing what coaches call a high-powered offense. With seven starters returning on both sides of the ball, the Spartans hope a stronger line, experienced quarterback, and favorable schedule will help them improve on last year’s 2–8 record.
📸 Around Plainville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Red Robin Gives Back Again! →
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, 1509 New Britain Ave, West Hartford
11:00 am -
St. James Fall Fair →
3 Mountain Rd, Farmington
9:00 am
Monday August 31
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Hole in One
Hole in the Wall Theater 116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 -
Conard Girls Varsity Soccer @ Plainville →
Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville
3:45 pm -
Come Quilt with Us! A New Day Time Group! →
1261 S Main St, Southington
12:30 pm -
Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
📣 Plainville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm
New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 am -
Fiber Arts Circle
Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am -
Chamberlain's 2nd Annual Back to School Bash!
Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT 06051
4:00 pm -
Spaceballs Pizza Party!
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
6:00 pm -
PTO Ice Cream Social (8/28 is the rain date)
Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
6:00 pm -
Hole in One
Hole in the Wall Theater 116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 -
Tots and Tunes
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
9:30 am -
Maker 101: DIY Suncatchers
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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- Gibson Cellar Door — (860) 628-4400
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fresh from an amazing farm!
And I saw this horse, too, on my way home from the Catskills! (Nextdoor Plainville Mountain)
- Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Salesperson in Plainville. Apply here.
- Plainville Community Schools posted a job opening for Middle School of Plainville - Girls Soccer Head Coach in Plainville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainville here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- New Britain, CT general obligation ratings upgraded by Fitch ahead of 2026 bond and BAN sale (tradersunion.com)
- CCSU students return for first day of classes (newbritainherald.com)
- Connecticut barbers give free haircuts to New Britain students before school starts (fox61.com)
Farmington
- Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol (patch.com)
Avon
- Avon Plans Special Hike To Music Festival In Simsbury (patch.com)
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