A Used Bookstore Is Coming to River Road, Built for Browsing, Not Rushing
The Next Chapters Bookhouse, a used bookstore and cafe built for slow browsing, cleared its last zoning step on June 22 and is headed for a…
Jack Beckett·Jun 26, 2026
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Farmington's Bicycle Committee Plans a September Bike Rodeo and Keeps Working the Trail List
Farmington's bicycle and trails committee met July 15 with six members absent and a short agenda, but a full to-do list: new trail signs, a bollard question, Safe Routes to School talks, and a September 19 kids' bike…
Jack Beckett·Jul 21, 2026
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Farmington's Highlands Bike-Route Signs Come Down to Two Streets, and the High School Gets a Say
The Farmington Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee narrowed its plan for Highlands bike-route signs to two nearly identical streets on June 9, a…
Jack Beckett·Jun 15, 2026
An Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 170 Wants to Rebuild a Heritage Trail Kiosk. The TPZ Said Yes.
A Life Scout in Troop 170 of Unionville presented his Eagle Scout project to the Farmington Town Plan and Zoning Commission on May 27: demolish the…
Jack Beckett·May 29, 2026
Farmington's April 25 Town-Wide Cleanup Logged 89 Volunteers and 2,200 Pounds of Trash
Eighty-nine volunteers turned out for Farmington's town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 25, weighing in 1,339 pounds of trash and filling trucks that…
Henry Whitfield·May 7, 2026
Farmington Green Efforts Committee Funds Full $4,500 for Union School Compost Table
The Farmington Green Efforts Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to cover the full $4,500 cost of a custom compost-sorting table for Union Elementary…
Henry Whitfield·May 7, 2026
Farmington Bulky Waste Collection Starts Monday: Last Call to Sort Your Pile
Spring bulky waste collection starts Monday, April 20. Here's a quick reminder of the rules before you drag anything to the curb.
Jack Beckett·Apr 19, 2026
Farmington Bulky Waste Collection Runs April 20–24: What Goes to the Curb and What Doesn't
Farmington's spring bulky waste collection runs April 20–24. Here's what the Town will take, what it won't, and how to get your items to the curb…
Jack Beckett·Apr 15, 2026
Farmington Bicycle Advisory Committee Sets School Route Audits for Spring
There are two Bruces on the Farmington Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee, which creates a certain logistical challenge when one of them is trying…
Jack Beckett·Apr 9, 2026
Farmington Bicycle Advisory Committee, March 11: Wayfinding Signs Get the Green Light, a State Grant Gets Chased, and One Resident Learns Bikes Are Legal on Sidewalks
At the Farmington Bicycle Advisory Committee's March 11 meeting, the Director of Parks cleared the way for long-awaited wayfinding signs in the…
Jack Beckett·Mar 22, 2026
Farmington Jobs & Volunteer Openings: Firefighter, Golf Starter, and Board Appointments—How to Apply, What to Know
Farmington’s hiring, appointing, and recruiting: golf ops, part-time firefighters, and a bench of boards from design review to river stewardship.
Jack Beckett·Sep 7, 2025
Farmington Jobs & Volunteer Seats: Golf Course Role, Building Inspector Gig, Key Committee Openings
Three town jobs—from golf‑course ranger to part‑time firefighter—plus 13 volunteer seats are open in Farmington.
Jack Beckett·Jul 3, 2025
Farmington’s Click‑Ready Civic Calendar: June & Early July Meetings
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…
Jack Beckett·Jun 16, 2025
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee: Wet Spring, Big Plans
Rain, compost and a baby break: Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee plots tents, counts apples 🍏, and adjourns until September.
Jack Beckett·Jun 5, 2025
When Farmington talks sewage, things get pungent
Farmington’s latest Water Pollution Control meeting covered wastewater intricacies, ammonia breakdown, and an unforgettable chicken manure incident.
Jack Beckett·May 16, 2025
Farmington Cyclists Say “Route 4” a Biking Nightmare, Demand Immediate Action
🚧 Cyclists blast Farmington’s Route 4 as unsafe—demand urgent improvements; trails praised, streets panned. 😬
Jack Beckett·Apr 14, 2025
Farmington Green Efforts Committee Prepares for Cleanup Day, Lions Club Joins Recycling Push
🌳 Farmington Green Efforts Committee plans Cleanup Day, partners with Lions Club for recycling.
Jack Beckett·Mar 5, 2025
Farmington Green Efforts Committee Meeting Recap – February 4, 2025
🌱 Farmington Green Efforts Committee tackles composting, dark skies, & tree planting! Catch up on every detail & see how you can help make a greener…
Jack Beckett·Feb 11, 2025
Farmington’s Water Team Gets Creative: Nitrogen, Rain Gutters, and Resilience
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 Prepares for Town-Wide Cleanup and Environmental Initiatives 🗑️
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