Avon Daily: Ida Wreaks Havoc + Village Center Phase 1 Complete

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Avon today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Avon today:

1. Ida flood waters kill state Trooper Brian Mohl; Gov. Lamont declares state of emergency as dozens of roads remain flooded, thousands still without power (Hartford Courant)
2. Avon Village Center Phase 1 Complete (Avon Patch)

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Avon Patch Notebook

• Farmington Valley Arts Center: "Water & Ice opens Saturday in Drezner Gallery (12-4pm) Meet the artists Sept. 11 (2-4pm) @leslielandau @sckartstudio" (Facebook)
• Farmington Valley Arts Center: "Saturday, September 4, 2021 FIRST SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS From 12-400 pm" (Facebook)
• Avon Free Public Library: "Are you a fan of historical fiction? Here are thirteen titles based on real people to add to your reading list." (Facebook)

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• Burgers on the Bridge (September 8)
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• WILLIAM KNABE 5' 2" Baby Grand Piano (Details)
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• River Ridge at Avon job fair for CNA's! (Details)
• Paraeducators: CREC has immediate openings - Apply today!! (Details)
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— Richard Kaufman

About me: I'm a local Patch editor for Connecticut, covering Greenwich and Stamford. I enjoy finding out what makes a community tick, and sharing impactful and meaningful stories with the community.

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