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In today's newsletter:
- How much state redevelopment money is headed Plainville’s way?
Also on today's calendar: 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk and 8 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kim R.!
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shelton Among Recipients Of State Grants To Support Redevelopment Of Blighted Properties In CT (patch.com) — Plainville is among several Connecticut towns slated to receive new state brownfield funding, supporting cleanup and redevelopment of long-blighted properties. While Shelton’s $1.5 million riverfront housing project is highlighted, the same grant round also directs money to Plainville, potentially paving the way for future housing, jobs, and cleaner land closer to home. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk →
Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville
7:00 am
Sunday July 12
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Other local events
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Talk at Plainville Public Library — Discovering Amistad →
Plainville Public Library, 56 E Main St, Plainville
6:00 pm -
Talk at Plainville Public Library — Discovering... →
Plainville Public Library, 56 E Main St, Plainville
6:00 pm -
Annual Meeting - Show Voting
Hole in the Wall Theater https://zoom.us/j/6844210700?pwd=cG9IejhxQ1N0dXF6VERQTlY2Q2J2QT09
7:00 pm -
Wheeler Health - Plainville →
Wheeler Health - Plainville Family Health & Wellness Center, 91 Northwest Dr, Plainville
10:00 am -
Solo Agers Coffee Social in Farmington June 27th →
Riverbend at Farmington, 1 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington
10:00 am -
Date Night | Every Saturday 6-10pm — The Pottery... →
The Pottery Piazza, 17 Farmington Ave, Plainville
6:00 pm -
Date Night | Every Saturday 6-10pm — The Pottery Piazza →
The Pottery Piazza, 17 Farmington Ave, Plainville
6:00 pm -
Lady Jigsaw Showcase
Hole in the Wall Theater 116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 pm -
Nug Life: The Hot Ones Fiery Challenge (Season 30 Edition) →
Transcend Beer Crafters, 45 Northwest Dr Unit A, Plainville
1:00 pm -
Connecting With Love: Messages From Those Who Have Passed - A Mediumship Demonstration →
220 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Sunday July 12
🗓 Events Nearby
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Movers and Groovers
Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am -
Infant Massage Presented by UConn
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am -
Novel Ideas Book Club
Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
2:00 pm -
Rainbow Magic Book Club
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
3:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone here know how to take care of a bird that fell out of the tree.
Nest is too high and looking for someone who would take the baby starling (Nextdoor Plainville Mountain) - Is this the invasive bug that I saw lately?
I don’t know what where but anybody know what this is it’s black with little blue spots. I believe damn little (Nextdoor Plainville Mountain)
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Truck Unloader (Required 6am Start) in Plainville. Apply here.
- Nucor posted a job opening for Production Operator in Plainville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainville here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- Experiencing the Little Poland Festival of 2026 (newbritainindependent.com)
- City Updates Purchasing and Bid Policy for First Time in 11 Years (newbritainindependent.com)
- This Week in Local Sports: WWAX & WAX Sports Stream Bring the Action Home (wfsb.com)
Southington
- Tree Work To Disrupt I-84 Traffic In Southington, Cheshire, And Plainville (patch.com)
- Southington Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Crash Involving Motorcyclist (patch.com)
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