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Dr. Jordan Grossman appointed as next Canton Public Schools Superintendent

CANTON - The Canton Board of Education has hired Dr. Jordan Grossman to be its new Superintendent of Schools. He will replace the...

Canton commission continues hearing for proposed cannabis retail facility

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – On. Feb. 21, the Planning and Zoning Commission is set to resume a public hearing for a proposed...

Avon Wetlands Commission continues 100 Nod Road hearing

By John Fitts Staff Writer AVON - On Feb. 7, the town’s Inland Wetlands Commission is slated to continue a public hearing related to a...

Farmington to pause subdivision growth to deal with affordable housing

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer FARMINGTON – In an effort to meet the Town’s goal of 10% affordable housing, the Town Plan and Zoning...

Company looks to open retail cannabis facility at 195 Albany Turnpike in Canton

Editor's Note: On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the applicant modified a few details of its submission, reducing proposed hours, adding additional...

Canton honors the vibrant life of the late Raheim Nelson

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON - That he was both a dream and a dreamer was abundantly clear as the Canton community gathered the...

Canton community mourns death of CHS student

Staff Reports CANTON - The community is mourning the loss of Canton High School junior Raheim Nelson, who was killed – along with his...

Canton commission approves Applegate Village development plan

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 21 approved – with conditions – a 34-home housing...

Avon voters narrowly approve funding for Old Farms Road work

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer AVON - By a margin of just over 300 votes, Avon residents approved a town-wide referendum to fund work on Old...

Housing application filed for former Applegate Farm property

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON - The Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 21 is slated to begin a public hearing related to a...

Development proposed for 100 Nod Road in Avon

By John Fitts Staff Writer AVON – A local developer is proposing 55 residential units on a 9.3-acre parcel along Nod Road and is seeking...

Simsbury family honors son’s legacy by working to stop stigma

Walk & Talk for Hope set for Nov. 26 By Paul Palmer Staff Writer Connor Johnson was a fighter and battler his entire life. Described by...

Golf returns to Canton site

Golf Lounge 18 now open at The Shops at Farmington Valley By Paul Palmer Staff Writer CANTON – For decades, the Canton Public Golf Course...

Commission approves apartment plan for Canton Barn site

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON - The Canton Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 16 unanimously approved a plan for apartments at...

Simsbury Police Department welcomes a new breed of officer

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer SIMSBURY – The Simsbury Police has joined a growing club of law enforcement departments that are redefining...

Judge grants Stein's motion to withdraw from factory complex lawsuit

By John Fitts Staff Writer A Connecticut Superior Court judge has granted a New York developer’s motion to withdraw as a party defendant...

Apartment buildings proposed at former Canton Barn site

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – A Simsbury company is proposing a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments in three buildings at the...

Beautifying the trail

Artwork enhances Route 44 underpass in Avon By John Fitts Staff Writer AVON – Local artist Christy Hickey and her daughter Olivia...

The end of this era isn’t the final chapter

The Little Silver Shop will transition to online sales By John Fitts Staff Writer This isn’t the end for the Little Silver Shop, but...

Simsbury commission sets public hearings on retail cannabis

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer SIMSBURY – Residents of Simsbury will have the chance to express their opinions on the topic of recreational...

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