🌱 Patch AM: What will New Berlin’s Plan Commission decide on Rockwell’s huge project?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will New Berlin's Plan Commission decide on Rockwell's huge project?
• Step inside a three-generation family garden hidden in New Berlin

Also on today's calendar: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockwell seeks next round of approvals from New Berlin Plan Commission (gmtoday.com) — Rockwell Automation's massive manufacturing facility proposal is back before the New Berlin Plan Commission tonight for key use, site, and architectural approvals. The project, planned along West Grange Avenue, promises hundreds of jobs and major investment but has drawn strong neighborhood opposition over traffic, noise, lighting, and wetland impacts while a DNR wetland permit remains incomplete.
   

• Marisa's Grandma's Garden in New Berlin, Wisconsin (finegardening.com) — A longtime gardener shares a heartfelt look at her grandmother's lush backyard in New Berlin where fruit trees, flowers, and playful garden treasures have shaped three generations. The piece focuses on family memories, homegrown produce, and how this New Berlin garden continues to inspire her own gardening and food-preserving habits today.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie →
  Greendale Gazebo, 5798 Broad St, Greendale
  9:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Riding with Angels Open House & Fundraiser →
  County Road CI, County Rd CI,
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Other local events

Friday August 21
• OL PFC Playdate at Lions Park
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  4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Burning is allowed every Saturday →
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Monday August 24
• Picture Days
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  3:30 pm
• RR - School Pictures - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
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  4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Utility Committee Meeting →
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  4:45 pm
• Committee of the Whole Meeting →
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  6:00 pm
• Common Council Meeting →
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  6:05 pm
Saturday September 5
• Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
  400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
  8:15 am
Sunday September 6
• Fiesta Del Rio →
  1240 Frame Park Dr, Waukesha
  12:00 pm
• Wisconsin Wind Orchestra →
  Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is this your cat?
  Looks well groomed, no collar. Been around our house 2nd day now. Have water out for it but won't come closer. (Nextdoor Sunnyslope)
• Does anyone know good stores that i can find crochet supplies?
  I don't want to use Michael's anymore it's getting kind of expensive? Thanks! (Nextdoor Sommerset)

• NHV Americas, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in New Berlin. Apply here.
• Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#568 - 15400 West National Avenue in New Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Muskego

• Check out preseason football practice at Muskego High School (jsonline.com)
• Waukesha County Parks permanently closes Muskego Park Yellow/Orange Trail Corridor (gmtoday.com)
• Fire causes $250K in damage at Slinger Wastewater Treatment Plant (fox6now.com)

Brookfield

• 'Figured we might as well cut one step out': Brookfield salon owners open coffee shop inside salon (tmj4.com)
• 'Left out of the process': Brookfield constituents say they're not being fairly represented after council vote (tmj4.com)
• Connect Chiropractic on September 11, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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