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🌱 Patch AM: Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol

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Greetings Farmington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington manufacturer eyes Bristol move with new industrial facility
  • How far can $15 go at Farmington's Hein Farmstand?

Also on today's calendar: Pure J. Jill Early Fall Collection and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol (patch.com) — Farmington residents may soon see a local precision manufacturer move its operations out of town, as Integrity Manufacturing LLC seeks approval to build a new 29,500-square-foot facility in Bristol's industrial park. The company, currently based on New Britain Avenue in Farmington, has filed a site plan application and faces a public hearing in September before the Bristol Planning Commission.
   

• 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — One of the standout stops for your weekend shopping is the Farmington Farm Truck at Hein Farm on Meadow Road, where you'll find organic vegetables, flowers, eggs, and local goods on 22 historic acres. This statewide roundup of farmers markets shows how far $15 can stretch, but Farmington's permanent farmstand and pick-your-own flowers make it an especially easy, close-to-home choice.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TPCC-LLC posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon

  • Avon Plans Special Hike To Music Festival In Simsbury (patch.com)

New Britain

  • New Britain, CT general obligation ratings upgraded by Fitch ahead of 2026 bond and BAN sale (tradersunion.com)
  • CCSU students return for first day of classes (newbritainherald.com)
  • Connecticut barbers give free haircuts to New Britain students before school starts (fox61.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Launches Charitable Foundation - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Ok Farmington! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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