🌱 Patch AM: How fast are Clinton home prices really rising versus neighbors?

Good morning to you Clinton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How fast are Clinton home prices really rising versus neighbors?
• Which January library events are worth the short drive from Clinton?

Also on today's calendar: Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, temps: high: 28, low: 23.
• Saturday: Morning snow, 2-4"; breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hartford metro area (santafenewmexican.com) — Home values in Clinton have climbed to a typical $436,924, up about $20,500, or 4.9%, over the past year, placing the town mid-pack in the Hartford-area rankings. The list compares Clinton’s gains with nearby communities like Killingworth, Old Saybrook, and Chester so you can see how local prices stack up.
   

• Programs and Events at Killingworth Library, January 2026 (hk-now.com) — Killingworth Library has a full slate of January programs, including a Qigong for the Aging session led by Stephen Watson of Clinton’s Someday Farm, giving locals a chance to try a gentle movement practice nearby. Families can also unplug with STEM play, movie nights, crafts, writing groups, and more, all requiring advance registration through the library.
   

📸 Around Clinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clinton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Setback Social
  Henry on Main, 10 W Main St, Clinton
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday December 29

• Afternoon Mahjong Meetups
  Henry Carter Hull Library , 10 Killingworth Turnpike , Clinton
  1:00 pm
• Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics
  Henry Carter Hull Library , 10 Killingworth Turnpike , Clinton
  3:15 pm
• Connect with the Classics: Read Aloud/Read Along
  Clinton, CT Calendar Clinton, CT 06413
  3:15 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Project Lifesaver Training class
  Clinton Police Department Community Room , 170 East Main Street , Clinton
  8:00 am
• Senior Connection - Fusion Fitness w/ Jennifer - FULL!
  Clinton, CT Calendar , 55 Church Rd , Clinton
  11:00 am
• Neurodiverse Video Gaming Event
  Henry Carter Hull Library , 10 Killingworth Turnpike , Clinton
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Senior Connection "Walking Wednesdays"
  Clinton, CT Calendar Clinton, CT 06413
  9:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Dinner
  Water's Edge Resort & Spa , 1525 Boston Post Rd , Westbrook
  1:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Jackie’s Crafting Group
  Westbrook Public Library , 61 Goodspeed Dr , Westbrook
  9:00 am
• Fiber Arts Club
  E.C. Scranton Memorial Library , 801 Boston Post Rd , Madison
  10:30 am
• Nick Fradiani Sr.
  Water's Edge Resort & Spa , 1525 Boston Post Rd , Westbrook
  9:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Clinton PatchAM possible:

• Monaco Ford of Niantic — (860) 739-5437
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• California Closets — (203) 924-8444
  Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My post about the closing of Stop & Shop was deleted!
  Unbelievable. We can't use word that may upset some people! (Nextdoor Glenwood)

• Clinton Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Clinton. Apply here.
• Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Key Holder in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westbrook

• Man Took Money For Home Improvement Work, Never Finished Job, South Windsor Police Say (patch.com)

Essex

• Essex fintech raises $4.2M seed round backed by Connecticut Innovations (hartfordbusiness.com)

Old Saybrook

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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