Hello Avon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Arch Road paving project set to slow Avon traffic
Also on today's calendar: AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner Today's Avon Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Avon Patch AM possible. Find a T-Mobile store near Avon.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
Monday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Major Paving Project To Begin Next Week In Avon (patch.com) — Drivers in Avon should brace for delays on Arch Road as the town begins the final phase of a major improvement project from Oct. 12 to Oct. 23. The work includes paving, new curbing, and restoration along the roadway, and residents are urged to consider alternate routes and contact the Avon Department of Public Works with questions.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now! The Ultimate Estate Dining Suite: Magnificent 15.5-Foot George III Mahogany Table & 14 Chairs... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager - 049 in Avon. Apply here.
Goodwill Industries of Western and Northern Connecticut posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
Fall foliage along Farmington River brings business to Collinsville Canoe & Kayak (fox61.com)
Celebrate Sustainability At Special West Hartford Event (patch.com)
West Hartford Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A 1911 Colonial, An English Brick Home And 7 More (patch.com)
Canton
Canton HS Football Player Nominated For Major Award With NY Giants (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!