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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bloomfield’s town manager is being sued over living in Simsbury
Also, don't miss Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast on the Simsbury Patch calendar
Hello Simsbury! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Bloomfield's town manager is being sued over living in Simsbury
Also on today's calendar: Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bloomfield residents sue to remove town manager over Connecticut town's residency rule (ctpost.com) — Bloomfield's town manager is facing a lawsuit claiming he violated the town charter's rule that requires him to live in Bloomfield, with residents alleging he continues to reside in Simsbury. The suit seeks his removal and highlights long-standing concerns about ensuring the town's top administrator is fully invested in the community he manages. 
📸 Around Simsbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simsbury
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★ Featured events ★
- Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast →
Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd),
8:40 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
10:30 pm - Summer Matinee: Zootopia 2 →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
1:00 pm - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, West Hartford
9:00 am - Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut T-Shirts Demo in the TLC →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
10:00 am - Uke Hoot →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
11:00 am - Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
12:00 pm - Stop the Bleed →
Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, 4 Old Mill Ln, Simsbury
6:05 pm - The Indigo Girls with Trina Meade & Co. →
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury
7:30 pm - Who Do You Say That I Am? →
Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
9:00 am - HJMS Pre-Algebra Parent Night
Simsbury Public Schools HJMS Auditorium
6:00 pm - Max Chef to Farm - Ode to Tomato →
Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, 25 E Weatogue St, Simsbury
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 3
📣 Simsbury Shout Outs!
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- Readings By Karen, LLC — (860) 665-8024
- US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
- UNAPEN, Inc. — (203) 269-6111
- Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372
- Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
- Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
- Rob Faber Photography, LLC — (860) 431-3464
- Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
- Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
- UConn Health
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Books Needed for The HUGE Book Sale —Leslie Imse Read on Patch
- LOST CAT ALERT!
Have you seen this pet? Stripe was lost on August 01, 2026 and was last seen near Avon, CT If you have information on their location, please reach… (Nextdoor Bushy Hill/Old Meadow Plain) - JOB POSTING: LICENSED CABINET INSTALLER
Looking for a licensed, experienced cabinet installer for a small kitchen cabinet install only. Homeowner wants clean, professional work at a fair… (Nextdoor Great Pond)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Simsbury. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Simsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Canton Event Tonight To Support Fight Against Animal Cruelty (patch.com)
- Canton, Simsbury Schools Awarded $850K In State Special Education Grants (patch.com)
Bloomfield
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001959173-26-006144 (sec.gov)
- Bloomfield's Arxis closes on $770M electronics acquisition (hartfordbusiness.com)
Avon
- Avon Theater Group Seeks Board Secretary, Fundraising Help (patch.com)
Ok Simsbury! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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