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🌱 Patch AM: Hazard Avenue Reopens After Overnight Crash In Enfield

Coming up on the Enfield Patch calendar: Epiphany Worship Brunch

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Good morning Enfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Overnight crash closes, then quickly reopens Enfield’s Hazard Avenue
  • Need a charge while at Enfield DMV? Here’s what’s new.
  • How did Enfield fare in this week’s statewide hoops spotlight?

Also on today's calendar: Epiphany Worship Brunch and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Enfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a few flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hazard Avenue Reopens After Overnight Crash In Enfield (patch.com) — Drivers in Enfield are back to normal on Hazard Avenue after an overnight crash near the Somers line split an Eversource utility pole and forced a closure between Columbia Road and Katie Lane. Police report no injuries, and say repairs were completed early Tuesday, allowing traffic to resume safely along this busy Route 190 stretch.
   

• State DMV installs 36 electric vehicle charging stations (wfsb.com) — Enfield’s DMV branch at 4 Pearson Way now has new Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations available for public use at $0.32 per kilowatt-hour. The state installed a total of 36 chargers across six DMV locations, funded through a VW settlement grant and overseen by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
   

• Connecticut boys basketball top performers and games to watch (Dec. 29) (ctpost.com) — Enfield boys basketball gets a mention in statewide coverage after Newington’s Jalen Douglas posted 20 points and eight assists in a 66–45 win over Enfield. The roundup highlights standout performances from players across Connecticut and points fans to a key upcoming East Catholic–St. Bernard matchup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CT State Asnuntuck Offers Saturday Hours —Julie Cotnoir Read on Patch
  • I-90 westbound at mile marker 34.8 in Russell was closed due to a crash, but all lanes are now open and the scene is clear.
    3:23AM on Dec 29: I-90 westbound is closed at mile marker 34.8 in Russell due to a crash, with the closure expected to last for several hours. (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Enfield. Apply here.
  • PCX Aerosystems posted a job opening for Deburring Operator in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

  • East Windsor Police Highlight Leadership Opportunity For Area Students (patch.com)
  • Maddy Woodward Game Report: @ East Windsor (maxpreps.com)

Suffield

  • Suffield Democrats To Choose Town Committee Members (patch.com)

Windsor

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