AVON, CT — A local historian traces Avon and Farmington's earliest Revolutionary War soldiers Tuesday, the Inland Wetlands Commission takes up a new home and a land trust clearing project, and town offices close Wednesday for Veterans Day.
Here are five things to know about life around Avon this week:
1. Talk Traces Avon And Farmington Soldiers Early In The Revolution
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Avon Free Public Library Community Room, 281 Country Club Road
What to know: Local history researcher Betty Coykendall presents an in-person program on Avon and Farmington residents who served in the opening years of the American Revolution, from 1775 to 1777, according to the town's flyer. Drawing on Farmington and Avon log books and diaries from the period, the talk covers who served where, how local life was affected and how a list of soldiers was compiled, along with the war's toll on families at home. Avon was originally known as Northington and was part of Farmington. The program is co-sponsored by the Avon and Farmington libraries; registration is at avonctlibrary.info.
More information here.
2. Wetlands Panel Reviews New Home, Land Trust Clearing
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Selectman's Chambers, Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St., and online
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission continues its review of an application by Heritage Point Development LLC to build a single-family home, driveway and related site work within the 100-foot upland review area at 132 Haynes Road, according to the agenda. It also receives a new application from the Avon Land Trust for mechanical and conventional clearing of woody vegetation, including invasive and noxious species, at 535 and 549 Waterville Road. Public comment on topics not tied to an application is limited to five minutes.
More information here.
3. Town Offices, Library And Landfill Closed For Veterans Day
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Where: Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: Town offices, Public Works, the Senior Center, the landfill and the library are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day, according to the town.
More information here.
4. 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.
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.
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