🌱 See how a gravel lot became Plantsville’s newest gathering spot.

Hey there, Plantsville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how a gravel lot became Plantsville's newest gathering spot.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Witchdoctor Brewing Co. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 49.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New 'pocket park' has opened in Plantsville (newbritainherald.com) — A new pocket park has just opened at Route 10 and Main Street in the heart of Plantsville, giving residents a fresh public gathering spot and a mural of downtown from a century ago. Local advocates and state support turned a former gravel lot and abandoned building into a safer, more welcoming space meant to boost village pride and nearby businesses.
   

📸 Around Plantsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plantsville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Witchdoctor Brewing Co. →
  Witchdoctor Brewing Company, 168 Center St, Southington
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Arc Run 2026 →
  200 Research Pkwy, Meriden
  9:00 am
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• 40 Under Forty 2026 Awards →
  Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 2026 NEOC Annual All Oldsmobile Car Show →
  Southington Drive-in, Plantsville
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• 33rd Annual Chamber Cup Classic Golf Tournament →
  Southington Country Club, 150 Savage St, Plantsville
Thursday September 24
• 30th Anniversary Gala →
  Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville
  5:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Modern Muse Masterclass →
  The Network Salon, 409 Canal St, Plantsville
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• CEA Retired Fall Meeting →
  Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville
  9:30 am
• Southington Drive-In Tuesday Night Car Cruise →
  Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser →
  North Italian Home Club, 43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Southington. Apply here.
• Mosaic posted a job opening for Associate Direct Support Manager in Cheshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plantsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Southington

• Students From Southington Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.com)
• Prominent CT Coffee Shop Moves To New Location In New Town (patch.com)

Berlin

• Berlin Fair Returns For 77th Year, Celebrating America's 250th (patch.com)
• 3 Rushed To Hospital After Early-Morning House Fire In Berlin: BVFD (patch.com)

Wallingford

• 2 Employees Arrested After Raid On Smoke Shop In Wallingford: Police (patch.com)

Ok Plantsville! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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