5 Things To Know In Avon: School Board Meets, Planning And Zoning, Pumpkin Recycling And More

AVON, CT — The Board of Education and the Planning and Zoning Commission both meet Tuesday night, pumpkin recycling continues at Sub-Edge Farm through November and the town is reviewing about 600 survey responses on its fire station projects.

Here are five things to know about life around Avon this week:

1. Board Of Education Holds Monthly Meeting
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Avon High School, West Avon Road
What to know: The Board of Education holds its monthly meeting at Avon High School, according to the town calendar, which says meetings begin at 7 p.m. unless the agenda notes otherwise. The agenda will be posted on the Avon Public Schools website.
More information here.

2. Planning And Zoning Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar, which directs residents to the commission's agenda page for details. At a Nov. 4 special meeting, the commission held a hearing on zoning text changes to comply with 2026 FEMA flood insurance updates, heard a presentation on the Plan of Conservation and Development survey and discussed possible regulation edits under Public Act 25-1, according to that meeting's agenda.
More information here.

3. Pumpkin Recycling Continues At Sub-Edge Farm
When: Through Monday, Nov. 30; Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sub-Edge Farm, 199 Town Farm Road, Farmington
What to know: The Avon Sustainability Commission and Sub-Edge Farm are collecting pumpkins and gourds during farm shop hours through the end of November, according to the town's flyer. Drop them in the trailer near the farm shop. Pumpkins should be unpainted and free of non-organic materials.
More information here.

4. Town Reviewing Fire Station Survey Responses
When: Ongoing; findings expected "very soon"
Where: Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: The town received about 600 responses to its survey on the Avon Volunteer Fire Department station improvement projects before the survey closed Oct. 9, according to a town update. The survey went out in a special edition of the town newsletter in early September. The town says it is analyzing the feedback, preparing answers to residents' questions and expects to report its findings to the Town Council and the community very soon.
More information here.

5. New Community Resource Guide For Older Adults
When: Available now
Where: Online; Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: The town has released a Community Resource Guide to help older adults and residents of all ages find local services, programs and supports, according to the town. It was developed with older community members and is based on the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative's livability framework. The guide is posted at avonct.gov/agewell, and the town says it will be updated as new services become available.
More information here.