NEWS

Canton to pilot four-day work week

Town Hall, Senior Center to be closed on Fridays. Other hours adjusted. Hours at other facilities will not change. By John Fitts Staff...

Company looking to revitalize axe factory complex applies for state dam safety permit, readies for site plan submittal

Posted Aug. 16, Updated Aug. 26, Aug. 29 By John Fitts Staff Writer Collinsville Redevelopment Company (CRC) is pursuing additional...

Coffee With: Deb Bibbins of For All Ages

On a mission to eradicate loneliness By Carl Wiser Staff Writer, Valley LIFE This is surprising: 18 to 22 is the loneliest age group...

Cannabis retail shop opens in Canton

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – High Profile has begun the soft opening period for its cannabis retail location on Route 44, the...

Simsbury portion of Route 185 dedicated as 'Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Memorial Highway'

By John Fitts Staff Writer SIMSBURY – It might just be two signs designating the Simsbury portion of Route 185 as the “Simsbury Volunteer...

Photos: Landslide, HSO rock Simsbury Meadows

Country Hits: Songs From Nashville closes out Talcott Mountain Music Festival on July 26 (Rain Date July 27) By John Fitts Staff Writer...

Canton commission approves 100-unit apartment project

Posted July 18. Updated July 21. By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 approved A.R....

State looks to ensure creation of comprehensive historical record if lower Collinsville dam is removed

By John Fitts Staff Writer As the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection moves toward likely removal of the lower...

Coffee With: Bob Maxon of NBC Connecticut

By Carl Wiser Staff Writer Bob Maxon wakes up at 2 a.m. "I used to hit the snooze button twice," he says, "but research shows that's a...

Adaptive Sports On Display At Winding Trails

By Carl Wiser Staff Writer FARMINGTON – Summit Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit based in New Hartford, showed off some of their new equipment...

Avon voters reject budget for third time

By Ted Glanzer Staff Writer AVON --- For the first time since 2008, the Town Council will set the annual budget after a third referendum...

Canton Town Meeting nixes idea of funding Collinsville Fire Station study

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – Town electors on June 27 nixed the idea of seeking funding for a study that would explore the...

Food truck park, farmers market proposed on Route 179 near Canton

By Ted Glanzer Staff Writer BURLINGTON – With concerns over noise, parking, waste disposal, bears and water access, the Burlington...

Issue of whether to study reuse of Collinsville Fire Station going to town meeting but funding still in question

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – On June 27, residents will have a chance to weigh in on whether the town should seek funding for a...

Canton Bike Pump and Skills Park initiative bolstered by $240,000 state grant

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON/HARTFORD – The New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) has received a $240,000 grant for...

Plan to rehabilitate axe factory complex receives wetlands approval

Planning and Zoning application expected in coming months By John Fitts Staff Writer Posted June 14, 2024 CANTON – The town’s Inland...

Donation bolsters Canton’s Community Service Dog program

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Hometown Foundation and Canton-based North East Expos presented the Canton Police Department...

Canton commission closes hearing on proposed apartment project at 115 Albany

A commission vote will come at a future meeting Posted sometime in the wee hours of June 6. Updated on June 7. By John Fitts Staff Writer...

Canton voters pass budget at second referendum

By John Fitts CANTON – Voters, by a tally of 984-824 passed the town budget at referendum June 4. The 2024-25 spending plan is...

Five Farmington Valley Towns Band Together to present 'Rhythm & Brews' Juneteenth Celebration on June 15

Submitted release SIMSBURY – The best in black food, brew, and music comes alive at a unique Juneteenth celebration in Simsbury. The...

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