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🌱 Patch AM: Newington To Hold Public Input Session On Town Manager Search

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In today's newsletter:

  • Have your say on Newington's next town manager this week
  • How can Newington rebound after Plainville's explosive win Friday night?
  • Newington remembers Deborah Doughty, formerly of our community.

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newington To Hold Public Input Session On Town Manager Search (patch.com) — Newington residents are being invited to help shape the search for a new permanent town manager at an in-person public input session on Sept. 29 at Town Hall. Attendees can discuss the qualities and experience they want in Newington's next leader, while those unable to go can share feedback by email, mail, or an upcoming survey.
   

• Abarno-Hairston big first-half connection leads to Plainville's 21-6 win against Newington (bristolpress.com) — Newington High's football team fell 21-6 at home to Plainville, with the Nor'Easters now looking to rebound on the road against Farmington this Friday night. Plainville's explosive first-half passing attack built a 21-0 lead before Newington's late touchdown. Local fans may want to follow how Newington adjusts after its second straight loss.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-September 26, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Newington readers may wish to note the passing of Deborah (Golden) Doughty, formerly of Newington and most recently of Lake Worth, Florida, at age 77. Her obituary appears alongside several others with ties to the Northeast, reflecting lives that began or passed through Connecticut before settling in Florida and beyond.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • New Britain fights off Maloney's comeback behind Seymour's three-touchdown night (newbritainherald.com)
  • Connecticut events canceled, postponed ahead of weekend nor'easter (wtnh.com)
  • FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com)

Wethersfield

  • CT-owned intersections are getting video detection upgrades. What that means for drivers (courant.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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