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🌱 Patch AM: Avon/Canton Lawmaker Earns Major Honor From Library Organization

Also check out Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma, Revolutionary War Camp Cooking on the Avon Patch calendar

Saturday May 16th Patch AM

Hello Avon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Avon’s state representative earns major statewide honor from librarians
  • Avon to receive over $230,000 in new state aid

Also on today's calendar: Open Fire Cooking: The Victualler's Dilemma, Revolutionary War Camp Cooking and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon/Canton Lawmaker Earns Major Honor From Library Organization (patch.com) — Avon and Canton residents may be interested to know that their state representative, Eleni Kavros DeGraw, has been named a 2026 Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Library Association for her work on digital access and eBook licensing. Her advocacy is credited with strengthening Connecticut libraries’ ability to secure fair terms for digital materials, which supports better information access for communities like Avon.    

• State Announces Funding Hikes For Towns, How Much Did Avon Get? (patch.com) — Avon homeowners and parents could see some relief as the town is set to receive an extra $233,630 in state aid under the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment, most of it for education. State leaders say the boost is meant to help Avon close school and municipal budget gaps without raising property taxes, and may even help stabilize or lower local mill rates.    


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  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Farmington. Apply here.
  • TRUMPF Group posted a job opening for Production Supervisor 2nd shift - Sheet Metal Fabrication in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington, West Hartford Students Honored For Videos On Civic Engagement (patch.com)
  • Cyclists celebrate Bike Month (fox61.com)
  • Survey Finds Physicians Doubt Insurers' Pledge To Ease Prior Authorization Woes (kffhealthnews.org)

Canton

  • The Votes Are In, How Did Canton's Budget Vote Go? (patch.com)

Ok Avon! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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