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🌱 Patch AM: What's Opening In Wethersfield? A Look At New Businesses
Also, don't miss Winter Whiskey Fest on the Wethersfield Patch calendar
Hi Wethersfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which new businesses are setting up shop in Wethersfield
- Wethersfield earns spot among AARP’s top livable Connecticut communities
Also on today's calendar: Winter Whiskey Fest and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Wethersfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Wethersfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Windy and colder, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, temps: high: 33, low: 21.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, flurries; cold, with a high of 26 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• What's Opening In Wethersfield? A Look At New Businesses (patch.com) — Newly registered businesses are preparing to open their doors in Wethersfield, giving residents fresh options for shopping, services, or dining. Drawing on recent filings with the Connecticut Business Registry, the piece highlights commercial activity between late November and Christmas, signaling continued local economic growth and investment in town. 
• Wethersfield Named A Top 10 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP (patch.com) — Wethersfield has been recognized by AARP Connecticut as the seventh most livable community in the state, putting the town in the company of several highly regarded neighbors. The ranking, based on AARP’s Livability Index, highlights local amenities and quality-of-life factors that matter to residents of all ages, especially older adults.
📸 Around Wethersfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wethersfield
★ Featured events ★
- Winter Whiskey Fest
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
6:00 pm
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- 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 - LORD OF THE FLIES Performance
Hall High School Blackbox
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
📣 Wethersfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Puzzle Party
Library Community Room , 95 Cedar St , Newington
11:00 am - Food Bank (must be registered to use)
Newington, CT Calendar , Newington Human Services (across from library) 200 Garfield Street , Newington
12:00 pm - Ring in the New Year
Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
1:00 pm - Telephone BINGO
Newington, CT Calendar
1:00 pm - New Years Party for Kids
Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Newington , 3475-B Berlin Tpke #1 , Newington
5:00 pm - NYE Countdown Party!
Rooted Play Studio , 2450 Main St , Glastonbury
10:00 am - New Years’ Brunch and Dance Party
Riverfront Community Center , 300 Welles St , Glastonbury
11:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JANUARY 1, 2026 at 1 pm
NEW YEARS DAY BRISK WINTER WALK “About 1½ hours. Meet at 160 Middletown Ave, south of Maple St, on GMCT’s Wood Parcel. Extra parking is available… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield) - Don’t drive impaired.
$25 off Uber rides: December 28-January 3 Code: CTSAFE25. (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0630 in Newington. Apply here.
- Deloitte posted a job opening for Seasonal Tax Delivery Manager - Global Employer Services in Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Hill
- What's Opening In Rocky Hill? A Look At New Businesses (patch.com)
Ok Wethersfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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