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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Firefighters Hospitalized After Southbury House Fire
You won't want to miss American Genius - New Milford on the Southbury Patch calendar

Good morning Southbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Two firefighters hospitalized after major Southbury house fire
Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 Firefighters Hospitalized After Southbury House Fire (patch.com) — Southbury residents saw a major emergency response Wednesday evening when a large house fire on Roxbury Road drew firefighters from several surrounding towns and sent two responders to the hospital with minor heat-related issues. Crews from Southbury and Roxbury led an aggressive attack that knocked down the blaze but left the home heavily damaged, while mutual aid from nearby departments helped contain the incident without additional injuries.
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📸 Around Southbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southbury
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★ Featured events ★
- American Genius - New Milford →
St John's Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford
7:30 pm - Molly Tuttle in Concert →
The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - CT Arts & Eats 2026 →
Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main St S, Southbury
12:30 pm - Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - Sinai & Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
10:15 am - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
Zoom Or Facebook Live
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
11:30 am - Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
7:15 pm - A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - Southbury Blood Pressure Clinic →
Southbury Senior Center, 561 Main St S, Southbury
10:30 am
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Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Second Company Governor's Horse Guard is Recruiting for the 2027 Class —Selena A Carella Read on Patch
- The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Team Lead Landscaping in Southbury. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Oxford
- Oxford Route 67 Trail Project Faces $5.7 Million Funding Gap (patch.com)
Woodbury
- Fundraiser Launched To Support CT Restaurant That Inspired 'Gilmore Girls' Diner (patch.com)
Middlebury
- SHM proposes Historic Properties Commission (bee-news.com)
Ok Southbury! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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