BrightPath Avon was expected to close on Friday as lawsuits continue over allegations against a former employee.
A burst pipe in a local building flooded the interior this week, creating a waterfall when Avon FFs responded to a fire alarm there.
Two more lawsuits were filed this week accusing the daycare operators of negligence tied to alleged assaults by a former employee.
BrightPath said the accused former employee in Avon worked temporary shifts in Simsbury, Windsor, and West Hartford.
BrightPath officials said an ex-Avon employee charged with child abuse also worked at centers in West Hartford, Windsor, and Simsbury.
Avon residents can meet with AVFD officials over coffee at Doro Marketplace to discuss fire service operations and safety.
Avon firefighters recently had to hike into the woods to extinguish a brush fire near the former Huckleberry Hill School.
One was promoted to sergeant and the other to lieutenant during a ceremony attended by officers and families last week.
Police said Friday the suspect faces added sexual assault counts, with five children victimized in six separate incidents.
The national chain announced it will close its Avon site next month amid abuse allegations, a lawsuit, and criminal charges.
The event is part of National Drug Take-Back Day, a nationwide initiative to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medication.
New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in Avon this year as activity rises across Connecticut.
Lawsuit alleges abuse of Avon child at BrightPath center; daycare operators accused of negligence and failures to protect.
The Avon Police Department arrested the resident on Wednesday regarding an alleged incident at the site.
The incident happened Tuesday afternoon at a private Montessori school on Fisher Drive.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department said more than 150 women have served the department since its founding in 1943.
The suspect, who pleaded not guilty, faces 11 federal counts tied to $3.3M fraud; released on $50K bond.
Although he retired in 2001, the beloved Avon resident and community servant still maintained a presence within the department.
The residential structure fire came as the town was being battered by a blizzard on Monday morning.
Warmer temperatures are expected to melt existing snow, potentially creating flooding hazards around homes and businesses in Avon.
Units from Farmington, Avon, Canton, and Simsbury tended to the smoky blaze on Wednesday afternoon.
The 35-year Avon Volunteer Fire Department veteran started as an explorer and worked his way up through the ranks.
She was sworn in recently during a special ceremony with family and colleagues.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department recently honored several members for their milestones and accomplishments.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department recently announced several new members/promotions within its firefighting/explorer ranks.
The Avon PD this week issued an alert that reports of vehicles being burglarized are on the upswing locally.
Battling the blaze Saturday night were units from Avon, Canton, Farmington, and UConn.
Avon police said there are many scams out there that prey on the elderly.
The Avon Police Department is seeking input from residents on how it operates.
The department is participating in National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.
The Avon PD this week is showing folks how to use automated external defibrillators, one of which was recently installed at a local park.
Avon emergency officials have stated the services won't change, and it will be 'seamless.'
One of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's units was among the many mutual aid responders to Sunday's factory fire there.
The Avon Town Council recently heard two major presentations on a large plan to renovate the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's headquarters.
The free family event will take place this weekend at Avon High School and feature police/fire demonstrations, vehicles, and a helicopter.
Avon will close its dispatch center this fall and transition to receiving dispatch services through Farmington's dispatch operation.
The Avon Emergency Management Department is hosting a three-part lecture series on disaster preparedness starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The Avon PD is asking parents to monitor their children's E-bike use and be aware of new legal changes about E-bikes on Oct. 1.
The accident on July 29, 2005, killed four people that day, with a fifth dying years later from complications after being badly hurt.
Instead of overseeing emergency communications itself, Avon wants to join a regional dispatch group, with a hearing slated for July 31.