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🌱 Patch AM: Farmington Startup Strives To Turn Managers Into Leaders

Coming up on the Farmington Patch calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event

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In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington coaching startup helps turn everyday bosses into stronger leaders
  • What Glastonbury's hot start could mean for Farmington's upcoming clashes

Also on today's calendar: 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Farmington Startup Strives To Turn Managers Into Leaders (patch.com) — Farmington residents may notice a growing local startup, Eels Professional Development, which is working to transform everyday managers into stronger leaders from its Main Street office. Founded by local executive Jose Samayoa, the firm offers one-on-one coaching, an AI support tool, and visible community sponsorships at Farmington High School and Little League fields while serving clients across Connecticut and beyond.
   

• This CT boys soccer team has a tradition of winning; it's trying to get back to the top (courant.com) — Glastonbury boys soccer has bounced back from last year's struggles and is undefeated at 3-0, with players and coaches emphasizing renewed commitment and tradition. For Farmington fans, the Guardians' resurgence matters because Glastonbury soon faces Berlin and then back‑to‑back games against Farmington, setting up an early-season test against a historically strong program.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 'We Remember': Farmington Scouts Unite First Responders and Residents for Heartfelt 9/11 Memorial —Ricardo Fernandes Read on Patch
  • Farmington resident Stella Tse voted onto Board of Connecticut Radio Fellowship —Drew Crandall Read on Patch
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Control Supervisor in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - New Britain (West Farms) Chili's in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon

  • Smartphones Scare You? Avon Girl Scouts Can Help (patch.com)

New Britain

  • New Britain holds business fair geared to help small businesses come to town (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • New Britain Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Violation of a Protective Order (ct.gov)
  • New Britain announces microgrants for small businesses (wtnh.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Council OKs Cash For Library Computers, Furniture And Programs (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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