Avon Town Offices Closed Monday For Veterans Day

The holiday is on Monday, Nov. 11, to honor all American veterans.

Honig Celebrates 8th Senate Win, First For A Dem Since 1970s

State Sen. Lisa Seminara, R-Avon, Wednesday conceded the 8th Senate seat to Harwinton Democrat Paul Honig.

Avon Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Avon voted on the ballot including the presidential, congressional, and local state races.

Avon 2024 Election Results: Winners Announced In Key Races

The polls have closed in Avon for the 2024 elections, and here are the latest updates on how local residents voted.

Avon 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Avon, including the candidates and polling places.

Avon 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Avon including the candidates, polling places, voting hours.

Patch Candidate Profile: Eleni Kavros DeGraw For 17th State House

Eleni Kavros Degraw shares why she should be re-elected. The 17th State House District includes Canton and Avon.

Patch Candidate Profile: Paul Honig For 8th State Senate

The 8th includes Norfolk, Hartland, Canton, Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Granby, Harwinton and Torrington.

Patch Candidate Profile: Lisa Seminara For 8th State Senate

The 8th includes Norfolk, Hartland, Canton, Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Granby, Harwinton and Torrington.

Patch Candidate Profile: Manju Gerber For 17th State House

Manju Gerber shares why she should be elected. The 17th State House District includes Canton and Avon.

Phony Voter Registration Notices Sent To Avon Residents

The Town of Avon said the mailers appear to be from Texas and they falsely claim people are not registered to vote.

8th Senate Candidates To Debate Tuesday, Sept. 24

District has Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, Hartland, New Hartford, Norfolk, Simsbury and parts of Granby, Harwinton, and Torrington.

Avon/Canton State Rep. Picked For National Leadership Program

The two-term incumbent was named a 2024 Council of State Governments Henry Stoll Fellow.

Oops, Avon Had Incorrect Registrar Number Inserted With Tax Bills

The town Tuesday said the registrar of voters' phone number was incorrect in an insert sent out with tax bills earlier this month.

Avon's Aug. 13 Primary Vote: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, Aug. 13, is Connecticut's primary day, with the entire state looking to finalize a GOP senate hopeful, among other races.

Avon Tax Bills Can Be Paid, Viewed Online

With a new budget for 2024-25 now adopted by the town (despite three failed votes), people can now start paying their taxes online.

Paying Taxes In Avon Post-Budget War: What You Need To Know

The Town of Avon Friday released finalized tax payment information after the town council adopted a budget earlier in the week.

Avon Council Defies Voters, Adopts Town/School Budgets Anyway

The Avon Town Council Wednesday night approved both a new town/school budget for 2024-25 and a new tax rate.

Avon Voters Blast Budgets Again (But It Might Not Matter): UPDATE

Avon officials Wednesday will invoke a 2002 legal opinion they claim allows for unilateral adoption of a budget after three failed votes.

Avon Voters To Decide Town/School Budgets For A Third Time

Twice, voters have resoundingly shot down prior budget plans, with a third referendum slated for Monday, July 8, at the Avon Senior Center.

Avon Town/Police Phone Lines Down After Storm

While routine calls are not working at the Avon Police Department or Avon Town Hall, 911 is still working as normal.

Summer Hours Start Monday At Avon Town Hall

Avon's municipal offices will operate under a summer scheduled through Aug. 23.

State Sen. Hosting Crime Forum In Avon Tuesday

The forum will take place at the Avon Senior Center on Tuesday night.

Avon's 2024 Budget War: Public Hearing Monday On Third Try

Avon officials this week outlined another timeline of meetings and decisions as the town looks to have a third budget vote on July 8.

With Budget In Limbo, Avon Issues Tax Bill Alert

As the town struggles to pass a budget for 2024-25, Avon officials are telling folks to hold off on paying taxes until bills are out.

Avon Voters Blast Budgets (Again)

With even more turning out to the polls Friday, voters resoundingly rejected the same town/school budget that was shot down last month.

Avon's Tax Timeline Impacted By Budget Battle

Local officials said the time when taxes must be paid will depend on Friday's townwide budget vote results.

Avon Sending Same Budget To Voters, Hopes For Different Results

Avon voters will go to the polls Friday, June 7, to decide town/school budget proposals that remain unchanged from the one rejected in May.

Confusion In Avon Over Voter Registration Letters

A national nonprofit sent letters implying some are not registered to vote, with Avon officials saying those didn't come from the town.

Following Voter Route, Avon Budgets Go To Hearing: UPDATE

Avon officials will conduct a public hearing slated for Tuesday, May 28, with a second vote set for June 7.

Voters Destroy Avon's Town/School Budgets

In a budget referendum that wasn't even close, voters Wednesday resoundingly shot down a town/school spending plan for 2024-25.

Honig Gets Dem Nod For 8th Senate, Sets Up Rematch

The district includes Avon, Simsbury, Canton, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Granby, Hartland, Harwinton, New Hartford, Norfolk and Torrington.

Avon Budget Vote Wednesday Needs Large Turnout To Matter

Avon's charter stipulates that if less than 9 percent of voters cast ballots, then the budget — regardless of the outcome — passes.

Avon's 2024-25 Budget Plan, How Will It Impact You?

Avon's budget package for next fiscal year is 5.44 percent larger, with the recent revaluation expected to impact taxpayers differently.

Here's How Avon Residents Voted In 2024 Presidential Primary

Besides Donald Trump and Joe Biden there were several names on the ballots for Avon residents to choose from.

Avon Budget Meeting Wednesday Available Virtually

The Avon Board of Finance is having a budget workshop Wednesday night, April 3, to fine-tune spending plans for the next fiscal year.

Avon Announces Presidential Primary Information

While the presidential hopefuls are already finalized, the primary will take place Tuesday, April 2.

Avon Budget Process Heats Up Starting Monday, April 1

A public hearing on proposed town spending — and the likely tax impact — will take place Monday night, April 1.

Plan For Better Bicycle/Pedestrian Access OK'd In Avon

The document outlines ways the town can improve bicycle and pedestrian access and is a policy-making tool for local leaders.

Follow Avon's Budget Process (And Taxes) Online

The Town of Avon has its budget meetings, documents and other source material on how tax dollars will be spent next year online.