Bristol Veteran Described As A Humble Hero, Gentleman

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to highlight a few remarkable veterans and active-duty military members from our state.

Farmington Nip Bottle Sales Top 229,000 Over Past 6 Months

See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.

Farmington Library To Host 'Star Wars' Game

The library's main site on Thursday evening will host a free program teaching those 12 and up how to play a popular 'Star Wars' card game.

New Farmington Program To Collect Unwanted Clothes, How To Participate

The Town of Farmington's Green Efforts Committee has launched a new, environmentally-friendly initiative to recycle old clothing/textiles.

Ground Broken On Massive Hartford-Owned Park Project In Farmington

State and local officials on Tuesday broke ground on a project to reopen a park owned by Hartford, but located in Farmington/New Britain.

Farmington Resident/ESPN Anchor Runs For Good Cause

The ESPN Sportscenter anchor and mother of two ran the Boston Marathon to support ex-NFL quarterback Doug Flutie's charity for autism.

How To Dump Your Home Waste; First Of Three Collections Saturday

A multi-town home hazardous waste event on Saturday, April 26, is open to Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and Suffield.

Recognized By Nike, Farmington Runner Is A Young 100

A Farmington assisted living facility recently celebrated a major milestone for one of its longtime residents, a local runner.

Celebrate The Art Of Wool Fiber At Farmington Museum

The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington on Sunday is hosting a celebration of shearing and the process of turning sheep wool into thread.

Farmington Libraries' 'Makers Fair' To Celebrate Creativity Sunday

The event will take place at the Farmington Library on Monteith Drive on Sunday afternoon, March 23.

Beloved Paramedic Dies, Mourned By Many

Farmington fire officials said, "Matt dedicated many years of selfless service to the residents and visitors of Farmington..."

Farmington Seniors Strut Their Stuff At 'Red Carpet' Event

As Oscar season wound down, a group of residents at a Farmington assisted living facility recently had their own 'Red Carpet' celebration.

Farmington, Avon FDs Rally For Beloved Fire Official Battling Cancer

The Avon and Farmington firefighting communities are hosting a pasta dinner in Farmington for the AVFD's deputy chief, who has cancer.

Old FHS Transformation To New Farmington Town Hall Starts This Week

The general contractor hired by the 1928 Building Committee said work will begin this week to convert the old HS into a new town hall.

Donations To Farmington Land Trust Enhance Preservation

The Farmington Land Trust Thursday, Jan. 30, is hosting a special forum on donating property to the trust and the merits of doing so.

Solve Puzzles Quickly At Farmington Library Event

The Farmington Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 15, is hosting a special 'speed puzzling' program.

Immortalize Your Name, Buy A Brick For The New Farmington Town Hall

Proceeds of the town's 'buy-a-brick' campaign will benefit the Stephen A. Flis Scholarship.

Who Made 2024's Best Book List? Farmington Library Looks Back

The Farmington Public Library recently unveiled its 'staff picks' for best books of 2024, along with the top authors.

Time Running Out To Donate To Farmington Library's 'Mitten Tree'

The last day to donate hats, mittens, scarves and books for those in need is Thursday, Dec. 12.

Farmington Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

A Farmington resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a nearby business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Dine With A Resident At Farmington Senior Facility

Middlewoods of Farmington is inviting prospective future residents to have lunch or dinner with a resident there this weekend.

Farmington's Fall Leaf Collection Has Begun

Town officials warn that the dry conditions are creating leaf collection challenges.

Avon Commission, Farmington Farm To Collect Old Pumpkins

The Avon Clean Energy Commission is collecting pumpkins at a Farmington farm store through Nov. 30.

Batterson Park Reopening Plan Topic Of Farmington Forum

The public information meeting at Farmington Town Hall Wednesday is being hosted by the City of Hartford.

New Headquarters Approved For Farmington Historical Society

The town's zoning board Monday, Oct. 21, easily approved a special permit allowing for the organization to acquire a new site.

Farmington UNICO Sunday Dinner Update

Pasta and Sauce Drive during October

Farmington Library System Wants To Hear From You

The Farmington Library is hosting three forums with the community and a survey to garner input on future/current library needs/issues.

Unionville's Legendary (And Spooky) Past Topic Of Library Event

The Farmington Public Library is hosting a special program on Unionville on Thursday, Oct. 10, looking into Unionville's mysterious past.

Horror Of Charles Manson Topic Of Farmington Library Program

The main library on Thursday, Oct. 3, will host an expert on Manson and his cult's brutal 1969 murders.

Farmington Land Trust To Improve River Access In Unionville

The trust recently received a major piece of funding to help it plan to build a new fishing deck off the Farmington River in town.

Farmington Library To Close Temporarily

Due to electrical maintenance, one of Farmington's two library sites will be shuttered for a day next week.

Farmington Library Has New, Stress Free Book Club

The Barney Library's new 'Silent Book Club' allows folks =to read whatever they want and still socialize with other book lovers.

Farmington Senior Community Loves 'Elvis' Tenderly

Middlewoods of Farmington, joined by residents of its Newington sister community, recently celebrated 'Elvis' week.

New Donation Ensures Farmington Parcel's Preservation

The Farmington Land Trust announced its second major land donation of the summer, one that ensures a pristine parcel will stay that way.

Farmington Remembers Devastating August Flood Of 1955

With western Connecticut picking up the pieces of Sunday's horrific flood, the Town of Farmington Monday remembered another one.

Massive Car Show, Cruise In Farmington To Benefit Special Cause

The Cheshire-based Hometown Foundation is hosting a three-day event at the Farmington Polo Club Aug. 23-25.

'Generous' Benefactors Ensure Farmington Parcel Will Remain Pristine

The Farmington Land Trust this summer has acquired a nearly 2-acre parcel once was pegged for commercial development.

Farmington Wants To Be A More Bicycle-Friendly Town

An online survey is available through Oct. 15 to help the town garner public opinion regarding bicycling in town and ways to improve it.

Farmington Retirement Facility Honors Graduate Employees

The Farmington assisted living facility recently honored four young employees there who graduated from high school and college this year.

Farmington Girl Scout's Bike Safety Quest Nets Her Major Town Honor

The Farmington Town Council last week officially declared a day in honor of a veteran Girl Scout who recently graduated high school.