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In today's newsletter:

• How a late-night Berlin burglary turned into a dangerous car theft
• How fast are Berlin home prices climbing versus nearby towns?
• Which Berlin senior just poured in 29 points for the Redcoats?

Also on today's calendar: Theresa Wright — The Flying Monkey.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Turning sunny and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: Some brightening, temps: high: 43, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 25 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin Home Invasion Victim Flung Off Car Trying To Stop Burglars: Police (patch.com) — A Berlin resident suffered minor injuries after confronting two alleged burglars who stole his vehicle and drove off, throwing him from the hood, according to Berlin police. Officers later worked with Hartford police to stop the car and arrest two men now facing burglary, vehicle theft, and reckless endangerment charges. The incident began late Friday on New Britain Road.
   

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hartford metro area (santafenewmexican.com) — Home values in Berlin have climbed about $19,000 over the past year, with a typical home now valued around $430,000, placing the town mid-pack in the Hartford metro. The piece compares Berlin’s gains to dozens of nearby communities, helping local homeowners and buyers see how competitive the town has become in the regional market.
   

• Connecticut high school boys basketball top performers and games to watch (Dec. 22) (thehour.com) — Berlin hoops fans will notice senior Cameron Guzze spotlighted for dropping 29 points in the Redcoats’ 64–60 win over Aerospace, earning a mention among Connecticut’s top boys basketball performers. The roundup surveys standout efforts statewide and flags a couple of marquee upcoming games that shape the early-season picture.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• KC Movement — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Tpke, Newington
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Theresa Wright — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar , 2095 Berlin Tpke , Newington
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• David Stoltz & Co. Sunday Blues — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar , 2095 Berlin Tpke , Newington
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Wesleyan Potters Annual Holiday Sale
  Wesleyan Potters , 350 South Main Street , Middletown
  10:00 am
• Fables & Frolic
  Russell Library , 123 Broad St , Middletown
  10:00 am
• Jingle and Jam
  Meriden Public Library , 105 Miller St , Meriden
  11:00 am
• Congregate Lunch Program
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  11:50 am
• Walk With Me
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:30 pm
• SETBACK & CRIBBAGE @ IHOP (SOUTHINGTON)
  IHOP , 885 Queen St , Southington
  5:00 pm
• Arts & Culture Commission, Middletown
  Middletown, CT Calendar Middletown, CT 06457
  5:00 pm
• SyncoCize - Dance Fitness
  Vinnie's Jump and Jive , 635 Main St , Middletown
  6:00 pm
• LIve Music in the Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point
  The Choo Choo Lounge , 2 Bridge Street , Old Saybrook
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Berlin Public Schools posted a job opening for Girls Outdoor Track Co-Head Coach in Berlin. Apply here.
• AmeriTech Contracting LLC posted a job opening for Traveling Construction Superintendent - DoD SkillBridge (Active Military) in Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• NEW BRITAIN In loving memory of Antonino DiPietro who passed (newbritainherald.com)
• Forthcoming Exhibition: Pablo Delano's 'The Museum of the Old Colony' (NBMAA) (repeatingislands.com)
• Attorney General Tong Announces Court Order to Unwind Trump Administration Unlawful Cancellation of School Mental Health Grants (einpresswire.com)

Meriden

• Christmas Holiday Closures, Schedule For City Offices In Meriden (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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