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🌱 Patch AM: Enfield Property Hits The Market With 24 Acres, Historic Barn, And Open Fields
And on the Enfield Patch calendar - Children's Book Expo and Holiday Party with Santa

Hey there, Enfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Enfield’s 24-acre riverside property with historic barn hits market
- Want a key role inside Enfield Fire District No. 1?
Also on today's calendar: FREE Christmas Toys and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Enfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Joseph C.!
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Enfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 60 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 48 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Enfield Property Hits The Market With 24 Acres, Historic Barn, And Open Fields (patch.com) — Enfield readers may be intrigued by a newly listed 24-acre property on Post Office Road, set along the Scantic River and priced at $499,900. The land includes a century-old 20-by-80 barn, cultivated fields of clover, oats, and hay, and is pitched as ideal for a private home, working farm, or secluded retreat.
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• Enfield Fire District No. 1 Seeking Applicants for Administrative Assistant (enfieldfire.org) — Enfield Fire District No. 1 is hiring a full-time administrative assistant who will report directly to the fire chief and work closely with district leadership. The 35-hour-per-week role requires strong Microsoft Office skills and QuickBooks familiarity, with competitive pay and benefits. Enfield residents interested in applying must submit a cover letter and resume by January 16, 2026.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Enfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Children's Book Expo and Holiday Party with Santa
Humacao Restaurant & Lounge, 775 Silver Ln, East Hartford
1:00 pm - PHB Books & Brews Monthly Book Swap
Powder Hollow Brewery, 504 Hazard Ave Unit 8C, Enfield
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- FREE Christmas Toys
1600 King St , Enfield
2:00 pm - Longest Night Service
Enfield United Church of Christ , 1295 Enfield St , Enfield
7:00 pm - Enfield Christmas Eve
Enfield United Church of Christ , 1295 Enfield St , Enfield
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer , 20 North St , Enfield
7:00 pm - Christmas Vigil
Enfield United Church of Christ , 1295 Enfield St , Enfield
11:00 pm - Christmas Day Service
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer , 20 North St , Enfield
10:30 am - Christmastide Carol Sing
Enfield United Church of Christ , 1295 Enfield St , Enfield
10:00 am - Noon Years Eve
Enfield Public Library , 104 Middle Rd , Enfield
11:00 am - Pearl Street Matinee — Enfield Public Library
Pearl Street Library , 159 Pearl St , Enfield
12:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
🗓 Events Nearby
- Friday Film — Enfield Public Library
Enfield Public Library , 104 Middle Rd , Enfield
2:00 pm - Friday Film
Enfield Public Library , 104 Middle Rd , Enfield
2:00 pm - AIS Girls Varsity Basketball @ CREC (CO-OP)
CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering , 1617 King St , Enfield
3:30 pm - Holiday Marketplace Open — Ellington Historical Society
Ellington Historical Society , 70 Main St , Ellington
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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- SightMD Connecticut Enfield — (860) 749-6485
Comprehensive Eye Care in Enfield, CT - Enfield United Church of Christ — (860) 745-3646
Looking to belong: We've got you covered!! - Two Chefs Antiques and Artisan food market — (413) 686-1874
An Antiques shop and a gourmet artisan food market - Castle Express Moving & Storage — (888) 553-4503
Honest, family-focused moving and storage you can trust - Relaxation Massage — (860) 745-6688
Chinese massage(body massage,foot massage) - Johnson Memorial Hospital — (860) 684-4251
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Local Credit Union Donates to “Toys for Joy” —Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union Read on Patch
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member (Full-time) in Enfield. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Windsor
- New Broad Brook Firehouse Plans Could Move Forward In East Windsor (patch.com)
- By The Pond Shop Owner Celebrated For Attention To Detail, Fair Prices: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)
- Stiles Bridge Reopens Thursday, East Windsor Police Say (patch.com)
Suffield
- Fall River native with NFL dreams contributing to Villanova squad headed to FCS Championship Semifinals (fallriverreporter.com)
South Windsor
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