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Coffee in hand, Southington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Southington High seniors earn elite National Merit semifinalist status
  • How will 35 new gear sets change Southington firefighting safety?
  • See what's new at Plantsville's corner of Route 10 and Main.

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: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students From Southington Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor (patch.com) — Southington families have reason to be proud as two Southington High School seniors, Devon Jasulavic and Thomas Kohl, have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top 1 percent of U.S. students. Their achievement puts Southington in the spotlight and gives them a strong chance to advance to finalist status and compete for part of $24 million in scholarships.
   

• Southington FD Adds 35 New Sets Of Firefighting Gear (patch.com) — Southington firefighters have just received 35 new sets of structural turnout gear, replacing aging equipment to keep responders safer during structure fires and emergencies. Backed by town leaders and the Board of Fire Commissioners, the investment underscores Southington's focus on emergency preparedness, even though officials haven't yet disclosed the total cost.
   

• New 'pocket park' has opened in Plantsville (newbritainherald.com) — A new pocket park has opened at Route 10 and Main Street in Plantsville, giving Southington residents a fresh gathering spot and safer, more welcoming streetscape. Featuring a mural of downtown Plantsville from a century ago, the project reflects years of local advocacy and investment aimed at boosting village pride and economic activity.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • Scoops for Troops, Plainville FD place US flags to honor anniversary of 9/11 (newbritainherald.com)
  • Paulhus says the town will be more proactive next year with pool opening (newbritainherald.com)
  • Connecticut pizza chain Square Peg opens in former ParkSide Pizza space in Bolton (nhregister.com)

Berlin

  • Major Berlin Housing/Commercial Development Complete, Ribbon-Cutting This Week (patch.com)

Meriden

  • 'Beautifully Remodeled' Home Hits The Market In Meriden (patch.com)

Ok Southington! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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