The U.S. Army veteran served in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam during a long military career. He is an active vet with the local VFW.
The Friends of the Avon Free Public Library is celebrating a milestone birthday that has seen it grow exponentially.
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The well-known historian was prominently featured in a Ken Burns documentary on Thomas Jefferson.
The event is for folks from Avon, Canton, Simsbury, Farmington, Granby, East Granby, Hartland, New Hartford, Barkhamsted, and Colebrook.
The Garden Club of Avon, next week, is hosting a special program on the future of the state's lush forest land. Reservations are due Jan. 7.
A planned boiler replacement will impact Avon offices located at Avon Town Hall's Building No. 1.
Applications are due this week to participate in a municipal effort to help make Avon an 'age-friendly' community.
The land trust is hosting a scenic winter hike at a local preserve as well as a special workshop on planting seeds later.
Avon Boy Scout Troop 274 is hosting a fundraising bottle and can drive to raise money for the troop and help folks discard redeemable items.
The Town of Avon has announced the due dates for supplemental vehicle taxes and second-installment payments for real estate taxes.
The prominent prep school recently completed a $60,000 campaign to help a Hartford nonprofit serve the underprivileged in the city.
The Avon Land Trust recently posted a video showing its efforts not only preserve land, but also preserve wildlife habitat.
Residents can pick up free 2026 calendars featuring all things Avon at several town sites.
The special meeting, which is both in-person and virtual, will garner input on what Avon can do for the America 250 celebration next year.
The Town of Avon is seeking applications for a special grant program earmarked for festivals, special events, and community programs.
The Avon Free Public Library, next week, is hosting 'Founding Mothers: Women of the American Revolution,' part of America 250 events.
The state's 'Nickel per Nip' program reimburses towns for the cleanup of those tiny bottles, with Avon cashing in as well.
The town is hosting a program this week at the local library about the rights of folks who rent their homes.
The 'Avon Talks' historical podcast is back and available on myriad podcast platforms.
From the food bank to the fuel bank and the senior center, the new Avon webpage provides one place for people to support myriad causes.
The Avon Free Public Library is hosting a special forum where guests will learn the 'QPR' method of suicide prevention.
Folks are invited to meet with Avon author Scott Lewis next week at the library for a talk on his recently released book on Avon history.
Proceeds benefit the 'Friends of the Avon Free Public Library,' which supports library activities.
The history lecture series took place in Avon from 2021-24.
The event this week will raise money for myriad causes supported by the Avon Lions Club.
The three-day sale this weekend will benefit the library and help folks stock up for their cold-weather reading.
A community effort will take place this week to rid a popular rec area of an invasive, thorny plant.
Monday, Oct. 13, is the Columbus Day Holiday.
The Avon Library is hosting a virtual forum next week featuring a noted historian as part of Avon's America 250 programs.
Family owned business that serves the Farmington Valley.
As always, the Avon Congregational Church fundraiser will offer its always-popular 'dessert bar' as well.
The Avon Free Public Library, next week, is hosting a state wildlife expert for an informative program about the bobcat.
The Avon Greater Together Community Fund will host a special celebration next week to honor 11 grant recipients who help the town.
The lot will be paved this weekend, with the current state of the lot featuring 'uneven surfaces.'
Several area organizations, including Avon's rec department, are collaborating on the special work day slated for later this week.
Following a successful grand opening earlier this month, the new Avon History Museum is open all year round on Sunday afternoons.
The couple received their grand prize at a special ceremony at the pizzeria this week.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a memorial service on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the U.S.
Part of the proceeds of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, will go to the Avon Lions Club and the causes it supports.