🌱 Patch AM: How Berlin firefighters helped keep Rocky Hill covered during a major fire

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In today's newsletter:

• How Berlin firefighters helped keep Rocky Hill covered during a major fire

Also on today's calendar: Winter Whiskey Fest.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 49 and low of 24 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 23.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Firefighters put out structure fire in Rocky Hill after finding frozen hydrant (courant.com) — Berlin firefighters were part of Task Force 51 called in to cover Rocky Hill while crews battled a Sunday morning commercial structure fire on Laurel Road, where a frozen hydrant complicated the response. Firefighters found no occupants inside, accessed alternate hydrants, knocked the fire down quickly, and reported no injuries.
   

📸 Around Berlin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Winter Whiskey Fest
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Tai Chi Classes in Berlin, CT
  130 Webster Square Rd , Berlin
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Storybook Holiday Adventures & Coloring
  Barney Library , 71 Main St , Farmington
  10:00 am
• Walk With Me
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:30 pm
• Teen DIY: Paper Circuit Art
  Newington, CT Calendar , Lucy Robbins Wellles Library 100 Garfield Street , Newington
  6:00 pm
• Sustainable Rocky Hill CT Taskforce
  Rocky Hill Town Hall , 761 Old Main St , Rocky Hill
  6:30 pm
• Energy Commission - No December Meeting
  Cheshire, CT Calendar
  7:00 pm
• New Year Connections: Speed Dating 30s–40s at Still Hill Brewery
  Still Hill Brewery , Shunpike Business Center , 1275 Cromwell Ave Building C Unit 9 , Rocky Hill
  7:00 pm
• Trivia with Dave Lefkin in the Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point
  The Choo Choo Lounge , 2 Bridge Street , Old Saybrook
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Puzzle Party
  Library Community Room , 95 Cedar St , Newington
  11:00 am
• Food Bank (must be registered to use)
  Newington, CT Calendar , Newington Human Services (across from library) 200 Garfield Street , Newington
  12:00 pm
• Telephone BINGO
  Newington, CT Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Ring in the New Year
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Berlin. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• Downtown New Britain support (newbritainherald.com)
• These CT runners posted super-fast times at Olympic Trials. Where do they rank in state history? (courant.com)

Southington

• Shelter seeks information after dog found emaciated in Southington (wfmj.com)

Newington

Ok Berlin! 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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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