Events, people, and neighborhood news
Farmington’s hiring, appointing, and recruiting: golf ops, part-time firefighters, and a bench of boards from design review to river stewardship. All links, all facts, all local—apply and serve. ☕️
Jack Beckett·Sep 7, 2025
Three town jobs—from golf‑course ranger to part‑time firefighter—plus 13 volunteer seats are open in Farmington. Here’s the pay, the contacts, and the deadlines.
Jack Beckett·Jul 3, 2025
Clickable guide to every Farmington board, committee, and commission from mid‑June through mid‑July—what’s on, what’s cancelled, and where to click for the agenda.
Jack Beckett·Jun 16, 2025
Rain, compost and a baby break: Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee plots tents, counts apples 🍏, and adjourns until September.
Jack Beckett·Jun 5, 2025
Farmington’s latest Water Pollution Control meeting covered wastewater intricacies, ammonia breakdown, and an unforgettable chicken manure incident.
Jack Beckett·May 16, 2025
🚧 Cyclists blast Farmington’s Route 4 as unsafe—demand urgent improvements; trails praised, streets panned. 😬
Jack Beckett·Apr 14, 2025
🌳 Farmington Green Efforts Committee plans Cleanup Day, partners with Lions Club for recycling. Get the details & watch the meeting here 👉 [YouTube Link] #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Mar 5, 2025
🌱 Farmington Green Efforts Committee tackles composting, dark skies, & tree planting! Catch up on every detail & see how you can help make a greener town. Watch the meeting here! 🎥
Jack Beckett·Feb 11, 2025
Water Pollution Control team shares wins and challenges 🌊. See how innovation and grit keep our town clean and green.
Jack Beckett·Jan 9, 2025
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee plans for April cleanup and more! Find out how you can get involved in keeping our town green and beautiful. ♻️
Jack Beckett·Jan 8, 2025
Nostalgia alert! Hartford commemorates 50 years of the Whalers with events, memories, and hope for NHL hockey’s return.
Jack Beckett·Jan 3, 2025
Farmington Bicycle Committee tackles safety concerns, new trail RFP, and the future of biking in Farmington, CT 🚴♀️ Learn more about their December meeting outcomes.
Jack Beckett·Dec 12, 2024
Farmington’s Apple Store goes from tech temple to pajama party. Jack Beckett asks: Is the future really this fuzzy? Read the latest editorial now! 🧸📱
Jack Beckett·Dec 10, 2024
Spread holiday cheer! 🎄 Farmington’s Toy Drive needs your help with gifts for teens & tweens on Dec. 12 at the Community Center. Details inside!
Jack Beckett·Dec 6, 2024
A pug steals the show! Vito wins 2024 National Dog Show’s “Best in Show,” breaking terrier dominance. Judges are smitten with his charm 🐶.
Jack Beckett·Dec 6, 2024
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee tackled composting, recycling, and light pollution on Dec. 3. Read for practical tips and local updates! 🌎♻️
Jack Beckett·Dec 5, 2024
Learn why The Farmington Mercury rejects Google Ads and what Canada’s battle against Big Tech reveals about monopolies crushing local journalism. #WeAreFarmington
Jack Beckett·Dec 4, 2024
“Brain rot” is 2024’s Oxford Word of the Year, a fitting roast of our obsession with endless scrolling 📱. Dive into the digital decay 🍿 and what it says about us. 👀
Jack Beckett·Dec 4, 2024
Dyslexic aerospace engineer Meghan Buchanan conquers Everest and life’s challenges with GGRIT—gratitude, growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. Be inspired by her neurodivergent triumph!
Jack Beckett·Dec 4, 2024
Farmington Volleyball’s epic comeback: down 2 sets, they decided to spice things up and win the hard way. Drama, digs, and glory—get all the details! 😂🔥 #ComebackQueens
Jack Beckett·Nov 18, 2024
Missed the Farmington Bike Advisory meeting? Get the deets on website updates, safe routes, and more. Full recap and video links here! 🏝⛔ #FarmingtonBikes #CommunityAction
Jack Beckett·Nov 18, 2024
Only 25% of Americans love their local news, and we aim to fix that. Thank you, Farmington Storage (the only place in Connecticut with museum air), for making good journalism breathable!
Jack Beckett·Nov 18, 2024
Local news has a future—and it’s more than clickbait. Discover how The Farmington Mercury, with inspiration from Don Lemon, is pioneering meaningful journalism in Farmington, CT. #LocalNews
Jack Beckett·Nov 9, 2024
Local News Can Survive: Here’s How We’re Making It Happen Why Hyper-Local Journalism and Community Engagement Are Our Answers to the Media Crisis Hello Mercury readers, This past week, Cha
Peter Cellino·Nov 7, 2024
Lights, litter, and laughter! Farmington’s town meeting featured solar dilemmas and missing forms. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for making it all possible! 😆
Jack Beckett·Nov 5, 2024
Breaking news burnout? 📉 See why The Farmington Mercury is choosing depth over speed and redefining local journalism. Sometimes last place is exactly where you want to be.
Peter Cellino·Nov 1, 2024
A thrilling Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting discusses a pump track proposal at Tunxis Mead, speed limits on the Greenway, and more. Thanks, Farmington Storage!
Jack Beckett·Oct 21, 2024
Meal prep is tough—especially with a gluten-free, vegan kid in tow! See how a local mom aced it with Highland Park Market. #ShopLocal (Thanks, Farmington Storage, for saving her leftovers!) 😄
Jack Beckett·Oct 16, 2024
Explore the October 9, 2024, Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting, where new ideas like pump tracks, trail improvements, and a part-time bike coordinator were discussed. Thanks to Farmington Storage for
Jack Beckett·Oct 14, 2024
Farmington Land Trust lands $20K to plan accessible fishing pier. Farmingtoners rejoice—fish, access, and riverbank restoration ahead. Thanks to Farmington Storage, keeping it cool with museum air 💨.
Jack Beckett·Oct 7, 2024
Forget being fake nice or bluntly awful. Radical Candor teaches leaders how to lead better. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for being the only facility with museum air, which our writer may need. 🏛️
Jack Beckett·Oct 6, 2024
Struggling to tell Bob he's terrible at his job? We've got you covered! Learn how to give feedback without crying. Thanks to Farmington Storage for holding all your emotional baggage 📦 #LeadershipFai
Jack Beckett·Oct 4, 2024
Struggling to tell Bob he’s terrible at his job? We’ve got you covered! Learn how to give feedback without crying. Thanks to Farmington Storage for holding all your emotional baggage 📦 #LeadershipFai
Henry Whitfield·Oct 4, 2024
At Farmington’s latest Green Efforts Committee meeting, scheduling headaches, plastic bans, and recycling revelations took center stage. Thanks to Farmington Storage, where even old meeting agendas ca
Jack Beckett·Oct 3, 2024
Own 44 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT—a 1765 historic home with a fireplace big enough for town meetings. Farmington Storage says thanks for reading about old houses! 😊 #WeAreFarmington
Jack Beckett·Oct 2, 2024
Why buy boring when you can own a historic gem in Unionville, CT? Step into the past (clawfoot tubs!) with modern perks—sponsored by Farmington Storage, the home for your extra stuff 🧳! 😄
Jack Beckett·Sep 28, 2024
Farmington’s finest: heated floors, wood-burning fireplace, and even a heated toilet! 😂 Thanks to Farmington Storage for supporting this cozy condo dream. #WeAreFarmington
Peter Cellino·Sep 24, 2024
💸 Farmington’s hidden gem at 12 Lake Garda Dr just dropped $5k! Discover its quirks, charm, and how Farmington Storage keeps your stuff safe. Spoiler: it’s a deal 👀.
Jack Beckett·Sep 24, 2024
Tired of clickbait? So are we. Discover why The Farmington Mercury is “Always Last… to Breaking News” and how we’re giving slow journalism a caffeine-fueled makeover ☕️.
Peter Cellino·Sep 23, 2024
Explore 4 Pembroke Hill, Farmington, CT, a $1.6M colonial so elegant it’ll make you forget the mortgage. 5 beds, 6 baths, and a driveway that fits 10 cars. Go ahead, drool. 😱💰
Jack Beckett·Sep 23, 2024
Banned Books Week 2024: What’s worse than book burning? Book banning. Stand with Farmington as we defend our right to read. Thanks to Farmington Storage (museum air included!)
Jack Beckett·Sep 22, 2024
For a cool $1.295M, 8 Dunham Ln, Farmington CT offers fireplaces, zebra stools, and a lawn big enough for sports or existential crises. Don’t miss this suburban fairytale! 🏡
Jack Beckett·Sep 22, 2024
Ready to drop $3M for a historic estate? At 325 Old Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT, your horses get their own spa while you settle for “just” a heated pool and wine cellar. 😎🍷
Jack Beckett·Sep 21, 2024
Looking for luxury? 19 Chimney Hill Dr, Farmington, CT 06032 has it all—two primary suites, a gourmet kitchen, and a deck so nice, your grill will be jealous. 🏡✨ #RealEstateGoals
Jack Beckett·Sep 20, 2024
Buy this condo or stay jealous forever. It’s a 2-bedroom, 3-bath retreat with a heated pool and HOA perks in Farmington! You can get it now before your coffee gets cold. Thanks to Farmington Sto
Jack Beckett·Sep 20, 2024
Own a 2-bed, 2-bath antique at 109 River Rd, Unionville, CT for just $349K! It’s older than the country, but hey, it has two sinks!💧🛠
Jack Beckett·Sep 19, 2024
💀 Worst house in Farmington? 196 Brickyard Rd, Farmington, CT is an unfinished, overpriced wreck—ready for your regret-filled dreams. Sold “as is.
Jack Beckett·Sep 19, 2024
🌞 Solar panels or alien landing pad? Farmington residents at 115 Town Farm Rd are divided over a 62-foot solar array that’s causing quite the stir in this suburban showdown. #drama 🌳⚡
Jack Beckett·Sep 19, 2024
At 11 Salisbury Way, Farmington, CT, you can own 6,437 sqft of elegance with 5 fireplaces, 5 beds, & taxes that’ll make you weep. Who needs savings when you have a mansion? 🤑 #LuxuryLife
Jack Beckett·Sep 18, 2024
🏡 For just $975K, claim 16 Main St, Farmington, CT – a historic 3-bed home with 5 fireplaces, taxes aplenty, and a barn tenant you’ll love negotiating with. Who needs modern convenience anyway?
Jack Beckett·Sep 17, 2024
