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1. 5 More Lawsuits Filed Against Former Avon Daycare Over Sex Abuse Allegations: Attorneys (patch.com) — Families in Avon are pursuing five additional civil lawsuits against the now-closed BrightPath Avon daycare, alleging sexual abuse by a former employee who faces separate criminal charges. Attorneys say this includes the first case involving a female child and stress that families can seek civil accountability even without individual criminal charges, as investigations into the scope of alleged harm continue.
2. Public Flu Shot Clinics Planned Across Farmington Valley In October (patch.com) — Avon residents can get walk-in flu shots this October at several convenient town locations, including the library, senior center, and town hall, with no registration required. Clinics across the Farmington Valley accept major insurance plans, and out-of-pocket prices are listed for regular and high-dose vaccines so you can plan ahead for yourself or older family members.
3. Daily scoreboard: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026 (collinsvillepress.com) — Avon athletes have a busy week, highlighted by a straight-set volleyball win over Lewis Mills and a packed slate of soccer, cross country, golf, and football matchups. Local fans can catch Avon teams at home and on the road through Oct. 4, alongside statewide football rankings that feature several nearby powerhouses.
4. Top high schools in Connecticut ranked for 2027: LIST (wtnh.com) — Avon families can celebrate that both Avon High School and Avon Old Farms School rank among Connecticut's top 20 public and private high schools in Niche's new 2027 list. The rankings weigh academics, culture, resources, and activities, and highlight how competitive Avon's schools are compared with other highly rated districts statewide.
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