Bill Beckert
Town Council Member, District 2 — Farmington Town Council
Coverage (18 articles)
Full Ballot Released for Farmington's November Election
Complete ballot information for Farmington's November 2025 election.
Farmington’s High School: Almost Done! Just Ignore the Missing Theater and a Few Minor Details
Farmington’s shiny new high school is almost finished—if you don’t count the auditorium! Read how the town council pivots like pros. Farmington Storage, 155 Scott Swamp Rd, can hold your hopes!
Farmington Elects Its First Democratic Council Chair in 70 Years
Brian FX Connolly defeats Joe Capodiferro in a rare shift for Farmington, marking the town’s first Democratic leadership since the 1950s.
Farmington’s 2025 Ballot, Deconstructed: Every Office, Every Candidate, Every Deadline
Farmington’s Nov. 4 ballot, race by race: every office, candidate, and voting detail—plus how district seats work and where to vote early—sourced to official state and party materials.
Farmington Schools: Budget Hike Approved, Superintendent Search Kicks Off & Retirements Reshape Staff 📚💡
Farmington’s school board locks in a budget hike, launches a superintendent search, and honors retiring teachers. See the full breakdown with key quotes.
Farmington Schools Salute Superintendent Greeter, Tackle Bus Woes, and Launch Summer Programs
Farmington’s Board of Education honored outgoing Superintendent Kathleen C. Greeter, confronted a rocky bus contract, and previewed summer learning—leaving cupcakes in its wake.
Farmington’s Wonder Woman Hangs Up Her Cape: Assistant Superintendent Kimberly Wynne Retires After 40 Years
Kimberly Wynne, Farmington’s educational superhero, retires after 40 years 🦸♀️🎓. Her legacy of innovation and excellence will be celebrated by all! 🎉📚 #Education #Retirement
Farmington High Opens with Fanfare and Demolition Plans—Finally 🎉
Farmington’s new high school opens with a grand ceremony, speeches galore, and a bulldozer in the wings! Visit Farmington Storage at 155 Scott Swamp Rd, CT. Call 860.777.4001 for details. 🚧 #Farmington
New Farmington District Role for Veteran Educator! Big Shoes to Fill, Literally
Longtime educator Veronica Ruzek gets the big promotion in Farmington Schools, but can she handle all that comes with it? Thank you, Farmington Storage, for keeping our news secure! 📦
Full Ballot Released for Farmington’s November 4 Election
Farmington’s Nov. 4 municipal ballot lists 40 candidates across town offices—from Probate Judge to Constable—with voting 6 a.m.–8 p.m. and early voting through Nov. 2.
Farmington High Scores a New Russell: Assistant Principal Edition
Farmington High welcomes Jeffrey Russell as the new Assistant Principal. Ready for some educational laughs and leadership magic? 🏫✨ #NewBeginnings
Farmington Advances a $30–35 Million Fire-Station Overhaul
The Farmington Town Council voted unanimously on May 12 to advance a $30-to-$35-million plan to replace two of the town's three volunteer fire stations and renovate the third, seating a new building committee to carry it toward a referendum. The only sustained dissent came from the public comment podium, where resident Tim Kelly argued the town never seriously studied consolidating to two stations.
A Cemetery Proposal for Don Tinty Park Resurfaces in Farmington
A 2004 deed gave Donald Tinty Family Park to Farmington as a public park. On May 12, the Town Council took up — and a dozen residents came to oppose — whether part of it should become the town's next cemetery. The council's direction: a legal opinion on the deed before any work on the ground.
Farmington Sets Mill Rate at 27.36
The Town Council voted unanimously to set the property tax rate at 27.36 mills for fiscal year 2026–27 and to divide an unexpected $1.7 million state aid grant — half for current taxpayers, half in reserve for a revaluation year the council is watching with caution.
Unionville Historic District Commission Advances Oral Histories Project, Elects Officers
The Unionville Historic District and Properties Commission approved three months of minutes, elected officers, and advanced its oral histories project during a brief December 4 meeting.
Farmington Council Defers Meadow Road Sidewalk Vote, Asks for Redesign
After a 90-minute public hearing, the Town Council declined to vote on the south-side alignment and asked Town Engineer Russ Arnold to redesign the project as a south-side / north-side split crossing at Wakefield Lane. The vote is now expected at the June Town Council meeting.
Unionville Historic Commission Sets Five Priorities for 2026, Welcomes New Liaison Bill Beckert
Nine months after a wave of departures left the Unionville Historic District and Properties Commission with three empty seats, two alternate seats remain vacant. The Commission held its first official 2026 meeting on Thursday, May 7 — five months after its last session — and welcomed Town Council member Bill Beckert as its new town liaison. Chair Lisa Johnson set five priorities for the year ahead: recruitment of new property owners (the Vibberts at 126 Main Street are first), public education sessions, commissioner training, new-member onboarding, and a fall walking tour timed to the Cobblestone Church's 100th anniversary.
Farmington Council Sets May 26 Discussion, June 9 Vote on Meadow Road Sidewalk
Town Manager Kathleen Blonski told the Farmington Town Council on May 12 that the Meadow Road sidewalk project will return as an agenda item at the council's May 26 meeting, with a potential vote at the June 9 meeting. The council is committed to building the project this year regardless of which of two design options it picks — the original south-side-throughout design or the split design that crosses to the north side west of Wakefield Lane.