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🌱 Patch AM: Why AARP says Newington is among Connecticut’s most livable towns
Be sure to catch Winter Whiskey Fest on the Newington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why AARP says Newington is among Connecticut’s most livable towns
- How Newington’s Jalen Douglas earned statewide basketball recognition this week
Also on today's calendar: Winter Whiskey Fest and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Newingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Newingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a few flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and cold with some sun, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newington Named A Top 10 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP (patch.com) — Newington has been ranked the fifth most livable community in Connecticut by AARP’s statewide Livability Index, recognizing local amenities and quality-of-life factors important to residents of all ages. The index, marking its 10th anniversary, highlights how Newington stacks up alongside nearby towns like West Hartford, Wethersfield, and Farmington while encouraging communities to keep improving. 
• Connecticut boys basketball top performers and games to watch (Dec. 29) (ctpost.com) — Newington junior guard Jalen Douglas turned heads with 20 points and eight assists in a 66-45 win over Enfield, earning recognition among Connecticut’s top boys basketball performers. The roundup also spotlights standout games and players from schools across the state, plus a marquee matchup to watch between East Catholic and St. Bernard.
📸 Around Newington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington
★ Featured events ★
- Winter Whiskey Fest
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
6:00 pm
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Walk With Me
Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
12:30 pm - Mindful Eating: Eat Drink and Mind your Middle
Newington, CT Calendar , 120 Cedar Street , Newington
10:00 am - Walk With Me
Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
12:30 pm - Telephone BINGO
Newington, CT Calendar
1:00 pm - Newington Housing Authority Regular Meeting
Newington, CT Calendar , 241 West Hill Road , Newington
4:30 pm - Tween DIY Nail Art
Newington, CT Calendar , Lucy Robbins Wellles Library 100 Garfield Street , Newington
6:00 pm - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
11:00 am - Walk With Me
Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
12:30 pm - Macros Healthy Restaurant Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Macros Healthy Restaurant , 2858 Main St , Glastonbury
12:00 pm
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NYE Comedy at River
River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar , 100 Great Meadow Rd , Wethersfield
7:00 pm - A Casino Royale New Year’s Eve
The Charles , 161 Main St , Wethersfield
8:00 pm - HC Raising Cane's - 6th gr. fundraiser
Highcrest Elementary School Wethersfield
4:30 pm - Trade/Shop Selection Night
A. I. Prince Technical High School Hartford, CT 06106
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Connecticut firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an abandoned three-story apartment building in Hartford's South End, operating defensively.
8:03AM on Dec 30: Connecticut firefighters go defensive to battle a two-alarm abandoned apartment fire. (Nextdoor )
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0630 in Newington. Apply here.
- Bel-Air Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Newington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- Connecticut gubernatorial candidates contend with unique fundraising rules (wtnh.com)
- The 20 most competitive housing markets in Connecticut (santafenewmexican.com)
- Warrant: Middletown woman with 2 DUI convictions charged in hit-and-run that seriously hurt man (thehour.com)
Wethersfield
- Wethersfield Named A Top 10 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP (patch.com)
West Hartford
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