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Hi Farmington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How $140,000 in new grants will impact Farmington neighbors
  • What happens if prosecutors seize this Farmington home?
  • All-American striker now honing her game at Miss Porter's in Farmington

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prominent Farmington Nonprofit Announces Major Community Investments (patch.com) — More than $140,000 from Farmington Community Chest is being invested directly into Farmington and Unionville programs, from food pantry support to senior services and inclusive recreation. Local students, veterans, and families will see benefits through scholarships, arts education, internships at UConn Health, and expanded adaptive recreation, with another donation appeal heading to residents in October.
   

• Will CT fugitive Kosta Diamantis lose his Farmington home? (ctmirror.org) — Federal prosecutors may soon seize a Farmington home tied to former state budget official Kosta Diamantis after he skipped court and allegedly fled overseas on corruption convictions. The Meadow Road property, long his primary residence, secures $1 million in appearance bonds and multiple private loans, raising questions about how competing lenders and the government will recover money if the house is sold.
   

• Former Bangor High girls soccer All-American Stephenson commits to UConn (bangordailynews.com) — A standout Bangor soccer forward has verbally committed to play for UConn in 2028 and is now attending Miss Porter's School in Farmington. Her move brings a nationally recognized talent into the local prep scene, as coaches praise her scoring, vision, and competitiveness while she prepares for the jump to Big East soccer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ye Trodden Path: A History of the Knox Trail - An Entertaining Presentation —Cindie Cagenello Read on Patch
  • Arden Courts posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Full-time - Arden Courts Farmington in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Brink's Incorporated posted a job opening for Coin Room Machine Operator in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • National Coffee Day is here! Where to find deals in Connecticut (wtnh.com)
  • Connecticut Fallen Firefighters Memorial adds 10 names in ceremony (wfsb.com)
  • Groundbreaking for Smith School Renovation (newbritainindependent.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford's Own Jared Graveley and Chanticleer to Perform at St. James's - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Hartford

  • Greater Hartford Theater Week Returns Oct. 1, Deals To Be Had On Shows (patch.com)
  • Hartford Woman, Mass. Woman Charged With Medicaid Fraud: State (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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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