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

Make time for 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Witchdoctor Brewing Co. on the Plantsville Patch calendar

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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.
   

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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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