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Hey there, New Britain! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which New Britain bar just won a top statewide drinks award?
  • Will New Britain see a winter spike in flu and COVID?
  • How much upgrade money is coming to New Britain’s hospital?

Also on today's calendar: Yuletide Bazaar & Cork Raffle and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 33 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 32, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Variable clouds, with a high of 33 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These restaurants, chefs won at the Connecticut Restaurant Association 'CRAZIES' Awards (theridgefieldpress.com) — A New Britain bar, I Know You Know, just earned the Connecticut Restaurant Association’s first-ever Bar & Beverage Team of the Year award, putting the city on the state’s culinary map. The CRAZIES ceremony at Foxwoods highlighted standout restaurants and chefs from every county, with Community Table in New Preston taking overall Restaurant of the Year.
   

2. Connecticut health officials warn of potential illness spike this winter (wfsb.com) — Connecticut health officials are warning that flu and COVID cases could climb this winter and are urging residents, including those in New Britain, to get vaccinated and take precautions. Doctors say it’s not too late for shots, and locals like a New Britain resident are planning vaccinations as gatherings and holiday events move indoors.
   

3. HHC outlines major Hartford Hospital campus overhaul, other system upgrades in $850M bonding package (hartfordbusiness.com) — New Britain’s Hospital of Central Connecticut is slated to receive up to $10 million as part of Hartford HealthCare’s new $850 million bonding package, which also funds a major Hartford Hospital expansion. The money would support construction, renovations, and equipment upgrades that could affect local patient care and hospital facilities in both New Britain and Southington.
   

4. Connecticut doctor back home after running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents (wtnh.com) — An emergency room doctor from the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain has just returned home after completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to raise money for her niece and nephew. Dr. Lisa Bienia Kenton describes brutal conditions, minimal sleep, and the powerful support of her family and fellow runners, saying the experience left her exhausted but newly confident.
   

5. Farmington woman arrested after pursuit in stolen car, hits cruiser before being caught (wfsb.com) — A Farmington woman faces multiple charges after state police say she led a high‑speed pursuit through Wethersfield, Route 3, and Glastonbury in a car later confirmed stolen from Simsbury. Troopers ultimately found her asleep in the vehicle, which allegedly contained needles and multiple license plates, and she later appeared in New Britain Superior Court on a $250,000 bond.
   

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  • Happy Tuesday everyone!
    Has anyone had a walk-in shower installed? If so, who did you use and how did it go? What is price range? Thanks (Nextdoor Belden Street Central)
  • Garelick Farms posted a job opening for Cooler Operator - 2nd Shift in New Britain. Apply here.
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