NEWS 7/10

At least one Collins Co. structure slated for demolition

Timeline not yet clear, but additional fencing slated to go up as early as this week By John Fitts Staff Writer COLLINSVILLE – It appears...

Farmington TPZ gives green light to gas station/convenience store on Plainville Avenue

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer FARMINGTON – The Town Plan and Zoning Commission has given approval to a plan to build a gas station with...

Update: Town to review options in regard to West Mountain Sycamore

By John Fitts Staff Writer Tuesday, April 4 update: The town of Canton has canceled a public hearing related to the planned tree removal...

The Blue House Bagel Co. & Cafe opens its doors

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – Corey Bernier of Canton was the first customer at The Blue House Bagel Co. & Cafe Sunday morning. But...

103-year-old talks about World War II service, experiences in courtroom

Avon Free Public Library appearance corresponds with release of From Paratrooper to Public Defender. By Paul Palmer Staff Writer AVON –...

Neighbors speak out against Farmington development plan

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer FARMINGTON – Opponents of a planned subdivision to be built along Morea Road in Farmington brought their...

Judge hears arguments in zoning appeal for historic complex

By John Fitts Staff Writer HARTFORD – A superior court judge on Feb. 15 heard arguments around land-use changes that could affect any...

Avon’s Inland Wetlands Commission approves permit for 100 Nod Road

By John Fitts Staff Writer AVON – On March 7, the town’s Inland Wetlands Commission approved, by a 3-2 vote, a wetlands permit for 100...

Canton commission approves retail cannabis facility

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Canton Planning and Zoning Commission on March 1 unanimously approved a proposed cannabis retail...

Simsbury BOS sets date for cannabis hearing

By Paul Palmer Staff Writer SIMSBURY – The Simsbury Board of Selectmen has set Feb 27 at 6 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing...

Canton commission closes hearing on proposed cannabis facility

Deliberations to begin March 1 By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Canton Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 21 closed a public...

Controversy over proposed cannabis store in Canton heats up in advance of second hearing installment

Update: The Canton Planning and Zoning Commission closed this public hearing Feb. 21 but did not take a vote. It has scheduled a special...

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

Update: Feb. 9, 2023 – The Avon Inland Wetlands Commission is now slated to resume a public hearing related to a planned residential...

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...

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