Monday is the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., with several town and school impacts announced.
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 small, Connecticut-based brand will still keep its three other stores open.
14 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
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 Town of Avon said residents have more time to properly dispose of their natural Christmas trees.
The land trust is hosting a scenic winter hike at a local preserve as well as a special workshop on planting seeds later.
The winners of Avon's first Holiday Decorating Contest for residents and the Avon Shines contest for businesses were announced this week.
It will reopen as normal next week.
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 state has implemented cold-weather protocols this week, prompting municipalities to do the same.
The Town of Avon has announced the due dates for supplemental vehicle taxes and second-installment payments for real estate taxes.
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Severe cold weather is expected as well as a snowstorm, Friday into the weekend.
The prominent prep school recently completed a $60,000 campaign to help a Hartford nonprofit serve the underprivileged in the city.
Folks have until Dec. 31 to vote for the top holiday-decorated storefronts in town.
The Avon Land Trust recently posted a video showing its efforts not only preserve land, but also preserve wildlife habitat.
Christmas Day is on Thursday, Dec. 25, while New Year's Day is on Thursday, Jan. 1.
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 deadline to apply for the Avon Preschool Lottery next month is Jan. 16, 2026.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department recently announced several new members/promotions within its firefighting/explorer ranks.
Department Members Honored at Recent Annual Dinner
Local seniors are invited to sign up for the free event next week at the Avon Senior Center.
Bodytalk has been in business 30 years, and a customer raves about the staff for their ability to make a customer look great.
Give the gift of time to help your community this season.
The event will take place this weekend at the Avon Town Green.
Residents can pick up free 2026 calendars featuring all things Avon at several town sites.
The third annual 'Avon Shines' storefront holiday decorating contest is ongoing, with the community set to decide the contest winner.
Chief Bruce Appell Announces Explorer Promotions, Certification Completions, and a New Member
The owners of an Avon health/weight loss spa said they will comply with a cease-and-desist order regarding popular weight loss drugs.
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 Avon PD this week issued an alert that reports of vehicles being burglarized are on the upswing locally.
The town is opening warming centers for the first major cold snap of the season.
The holiday season can be merry for all children with a little help from the community.
Avon's rec department is looking for folks to participate in a townwide competition to see who has the best holiday light displays.
The weight loss/health spa on West Main Street was ordered by the CT Attorney General's office to refrain from marketing weight loss drugs.