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🌱 Patch AM: Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2026
Make time for Pure J. Jill Early Fall Collection on the Farmington Patch calendar
Good morning to you Farmington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See who was recently arrested in Farmington and nearby towns
- Will this Farmington manufacturer's move to Bristol affect local jobs?
Also on today's calendar: Pure J. Jill Early Fall Collection and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Sunday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2026 (patch.com) — Farmington residents can review the latest police activity, with arrest logs from Aug. 20 to 26 detailing charges ranging from larceny and identity theft to disorderly conduct, assault, probation violation, and DUI. The report highlights incidents involving Farmington residents as well as people from nearby towns, along with upcoming court dates. 
• Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol (patch.com) — A Farmington precision manufacturer, Integrity Manufacturing, is seeking approval to build a new 29,500-square-foot facility in Bristol's industrial park and move its current New Britain Avenue operations there. Farmington residents should watch this proposal, as it could shift local jobs and industrial activity out of town if Bristol's planning commission approves the site plan at a September hearing.
📸 Around Farmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington
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★ Featured events ★
- Pure J. Jill Early Fall Collection →
1500 New Britain Ave, West Hartford
10:30 am - West Hartford's Sunday Farmers Market →
50 S Main St, West Hartford
10:00 am - St. James Fall Fair →
3 Mountain Rd, Farmington
9:00 am
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Maker 101: DIY Suncatchers
Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am - Farm, Fire, & Ice Festival →
Sub Edge Farm, 199 Town Farm Rd, Farmington
2:00 pm - Movers and Groovers
Barney Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
10:00 am - Jon Swift Concert →
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
6:00 pm - Early Harvest Moon Gathering: Gratitude & Release Soundscape Meditation →
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
10:00 am - Walk With Friends To A Beat →
Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave, Farmington
7:00 pm - Come Quilt with Us! A New Day Time Group! →
1261 S Main St, Southington
12:30 pm - The Seniors Job Bank: Next Chapter Success 3-Day Workshop →
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington
1:00 pm - Farmington Station Annual Antique Auto & Classic Car Show →
Farmington Station Senior Living, 111 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington
4:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Farmington Shout Outs!
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- Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
- Stanley-Whitman House — (860) 677-9222
- US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
- UConn Health
- Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
- Readings By Karen, LLC — (860) 665-8024
- Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
- Carol Presutti Team - Realtors — (860) 214-5567
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Northbridge Companies posted a job opening for Activity Assistant, Part-time in Farmington. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Avon
- Avon Boy Scouts To Hold Can And Bottle Drive (patch.com)
New Britain
- NEW BRITAIN Zygmunt "Ziggy" Kaczowka, 82, of New Britain, passed (bristolpress.com)
- John Joseph Normoyle NEW BRITAIN Mr. John Joseph Normoyle, a (bristolpress.com)
- Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Gunfire In New Britain: PD (patch.com)
West Hartford
- West Hartford Poet Laureate To Host Unique Poetry Event Literally For The Birds (patch.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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