🌱 How tough is Bloomfield’s road in this year’s Division II race?
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In today's newsletter:
- How tough is Bloomfield’s road in this year’s Division II race?
Also on today's calendar: Town Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 43, low: 27.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What you need to know for the upcoming 2025-26 CIAC high school boys basketball season (ctpost.com) — Bloomfield High’s boys basketball team is highlighted as part of a strong Division II field in this statewide preview of the 2025-26 CIAC season, which tips off today. The piece breaks down key schedule dates, divisional changes affecting Windsor and other rivals, and when top Connecticut programs will clash at venues like Mohegan Sun. 
📸 Around Bloomfield
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Flu Clinic - Bloomfield
Collaborative Natural Health Partners - Bloomfield, 1 Northwestern Dr suite 202, Bloomfield
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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Superintendent Listening Session
Bloomfield Education Department , 1133 Blue Hills Ave , Bloomfield
8:30 am -
Dr. Youngberg's Superintendent Listening Session
Bloomfield School District , 1 Filley St , Bloomfield
5:00 pm -
Youth Chess Club (BPL Program @ McMW 12/17/2025)
Bloomfield, CT Calendar , 1015 Blue Hills Ave , Bloomfield
5:30 pm -
CAMS Winter Concert
Carmen Arace Auditorium
6:30 pm -
Town Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting
Bloomfield Town Hall , 800 Bloomfield Ave , Bloomfield
7:00 pm -
Tiny Food Explorers (BPL Program @ Prosser)
Bloomfield, CT Calendar , 1 Tunxis Ave. , Bloomfield -
Bloomfield Simon Foundation — Vet Care Everywhere
The Simon Foundation Inc , 120 Rescue Ln , Bloomfield
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Meditation Break
The Light Source Center , 2437 Albany Ave , West Hartford
12:00 pm -
CAIS Winter Concert
Carmen Arace Intermediate & Middle School Auditorium
6:30 pm -
HJ Band Concert
HJ Auditorium
7:00 pm -
HJMS Band Concert
Simsbury Public Schools , 933 Hopmeadow Street , Simsbury
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Booksellers’ Cellar is Open —Chris Owens Read on Patch
- Moving.
Need help with furniture. Donating. Please refer to my listings. Need it all gone this month. Anyone needing table, dining table, chairs, couch, TV… (Nextdoor Privilege) - I am currently looking to hire an experienced over-the-road (OTR) truck driver with a minimum of one year of driving experience.
The driver must be reliable, dependable, very timely, and willing to work hard. This position requires the driver to stay out on the road for at… (Nextdoor Bloomfield Central)
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Bloomfield. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Windsor
- Connecticut high school football top performances from the 2025 CIAC playoff championships (thehour.com)
- 'AITA for calling out my boyfriend's female friend in front of everyone?' (someecards.com)
Simsbury
- Plans For Major Simsbury Senior Living Expansion Back On (patch.com)
- Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com)
Avon
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