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Avon High School Turf Field Project Receives National Recognition
The project was given the American Sports Builders Association's 2021 Distinguished Track & Field Award.

Good morning, Avon! Here's the news around town today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and colder. High: 24 Low: 6.
Here are the top stories today in Avon:
- AHS Synthetic Turf Field & Track Project Receives National Recognition (Avon Patch)
- 4 Vehicles Collide On Route 44 in Avon (Avon Patch)
- Two veteran Connecticut Republican senators not seeking reelection in 2022 (Hartford Courant)
- Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Avon Area (Avon Patch)
- Avon Area Real Estate Roundup (Avon Patch)
- Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Avon Workers (Avon Patch)
- Monday's roundup: Platt Tech sweeps CTC indoor track championships (CT Insider)
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Today in Avon:
From my notebook:
- Avon Free Public Library: "CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Avon Free Public Library is holding an art contest to design new library cards. Four winners will be selected, one for each from the following groups: -- elementary school -- middle school -- high school -- adults (a..." (Facebook)
- Avon/Canton Chamber Of Commerce: "Avon/Canton Chamber members start off 2022 the same way they ended the previous year, offering lots of events, specials, and great programs for you to take part in and enjoy. Check out all that is happening " (Facebook)
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— Richard Kaufman
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