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Good morning Southington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could a new federal flood study mean for Southington?
  • Which Southington employer just made the Top Workplaces list?
  • Southington's Ideal Tavern picks up dishes from a closing favorite

Also on today's calendar: 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Witchdoctor Brewing Co. 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 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Larson Secures Federal Resources for Local Flood Mitigation (house.gov) — Southington is slated for a new federal study of the Eightmile Rivershed as part of a major water resources bill Rep. John Larson just helped pass. The work would examine local flood risks and stormwater management, alongside larger projects in Hartford and Torrington. If the Senate approves, town leaders could soon partner with the Army Corps to plan stronger protections for homes and businesses.
   

• Top Workplaces: Hartford Courant's 2026 Winners List (courant.com) — Southington gets a nod in the Hartford Courant's 2026 Top Workplaces list, with COCC recognized among the top large employers. The roundup highlights standout organizations across Connecticut and beyond, from financial firms to nonprofits. Local readers may spot familiar company names and potential employers, including one headquartered right in Southington.
   

• Danbury Restaurant Announces Closure (patch.com) — A Danbury restaurant called Vans is closing, but Southington diners can still find some of its popular dishes and familiar staff at Ideal Tavern in town. The owners thanked loyal customers and employees, calling the decision difficult. They emphasized this is more of a "see you later," pointing fans toward partner spots in Southington and Watertown.
   

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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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