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🌱 Patch AM: How did Berlin’s new-look Redcoats dominate East Hartford so thoroughly?
Also check out Fall Makers Market on the Berlin Patch calendar
Good day Berlin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Berlin's new-look Redcoats dominate East Hartford so thoroughly?
- Which Berlin homes just sold, and for how much?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Makers Market and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Berlin, Plainville football earn big Friday wins to start 2026 season (newbritainherald.com) — Berlin High's Redcoats opened their 2026 football season with a dominant 42-14 win at East Hartford, powered by a strong running game and balanced offense, and now head to Wilton on Thursday night. Plainville also rolled to a big victory, giving central Connecticut fans plenty to cheer about as both programs look to build on last year's success. 
• Check out every recent, town-by-town real estate transaction in CT. All in one place (courant.com) — If you're watching the Berlin housing market, several notable recent sales might catch your eye, from a $340,000 Glendale Avenue Extension home to a $950,000 Spicewood Lane property. This statewide list lets you compare Berlin's prices with nearby towns and see how active the local market has been lately.
📸 Around Berlin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Makers Market →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Understanding Your Credit Score →
Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
6:30 pm - The Art of Home Organizing →
Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
6:30 pm - 77th Annual CT Berlin Fair →
410 Beckley Rd, Berlin - Dungeons and Drafts →
817 Farmington Avenue, Berlin
1:00 pm - BHS Open House
Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin
6:00 pm - Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Puzzles and Games (Drop Off) →
Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
1:00 pm - South Windsor at Berlin →
Berlin, 139 Patterson Wy, Berlin
6:30 pm - Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Puzzles and Games (Swap Day) →
Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
11:00 am - Outdoor Craft Fair →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 152 Massirio Dr, Berlin
10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
📣 Berlin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- On Site: Yoga for Cancer Survivors →
183 North Mountain Road, New Britain
4:00 pm - TVA Act →
First Church of Christ, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain
6:00 pm - Family Birth Place Tour at the Hospital of Central Connecticut →
100 Grand Street, New Britain
6:00 pm - Midddletown, Southington, Platt at New Britain →
New Britain CT
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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- CT Bath Systems, LLC — (866) 282-2841
- UConn Health — (860) 679-8511
- Gibson Cellar Door — (860) 628-4400
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier and Customer Service Team Member in Berlin. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- No. 10-ranked New Britain football earns statement win, defeating No. 6 Windsor 28-12 (newbritainherald.com)
- NEVER FORGET: New Britain marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (newbritainherald.com)
- Polish Society's 'T2T Poker Run' raises $5K for Tunnels to Towers (newbritainherald.com)
Southington
- Cars submerged, stalled near New Haven train station as heavy rain triggers flash flooding (wfsb.com)
- Loving Kindness Bowling fundraiser is today (newbritainherald.com)
Wethersfield
- Wethersfield School Building Committee To Review Over $214K In Highcrest Project Invoices (patch.com)
Ok Berlin! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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