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🌱 Patch AM: Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2026

Spotted on the Farmington calendar: Teacher's Week at J.Jill: 15% Off for Educators

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Hey there, Farmington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Farmington and why
  • Farmington teen recognized as top performer in clean energy training

Also on today's calendar: Teacher's Week at J.Jill: 15% Off for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2026 (patch.com) — Farmington residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity, including several local arrests between August 13 and 19 and the charges each person faces. The log highlights multiple Farmington addresses and incidents, along with upcoming court dates, offering a snapshot of recent public safety issues in town.
   

• Energize Connecticut℠ Green STEP Prepares 50+ Students for Clean Energy Jobs (woodbridgetownnews.com) — A Farmington student, Rayyan Khalid, was honored as "Student of the Track" in the Weatherization & Existing Building Upgrades track of the Green STEP summer program, which trains teens for clean energy and green building careers. More than 50 Connecticut high schoolers earned certificates, technical credentials, and job-readiness skills through the Energize Connecticut–sponsored initiative.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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Other local events
    Saturday August 22
  • Monthly Makers
    Barney Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    9:30 am
  • Teens' Sensational Play Hour
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    11:00 am
  • All Ages Splash Party
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    12:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • 45th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Children's Cancer Charities →
    1048 Farmington Ave, Farmington
    7:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Your Child Navigate the Transition Back to School
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • PTO Chalk Party
    Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
    8:30 am
  • Movers and Groovers
    Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    10:00 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • Jon Swift Concert →
    Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
    6:00 pm

📣 Farmington Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Staffworks, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator 2nd Shift Heat Treat Dept. in Farmington. Apply here.
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Press Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon

  • Downed Wires Close Avon Roadway Near School (patch.com)

New Britain

  • New Britain Set to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns (newbritainindependent.com)
  • BIRDCODE To Open New Crispy Chicken Location In Plainville; 7th In State (dailyvoice.com)
  • United Way seeks volunteer readers as Connecticut students face literacy gaps (fox61.com)

West Hartford

  • From California to West Hartford, Jackie Fiorello's Vibrant Art - 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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