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Three Farmington Schools Composted About Four Tons of Food
Three Farmington schools sent about 8,100 pounds of cafeteria food to compost between April and June, and the district wants to add its other elementary schools, probably in 2027-28. A committee member also told the town that black plastic can be recycled. The state's list says it can't.
Farmington School Starts Aug. 31; First Two Days End Early
Farmington Public Schools opens the 2026-27 year on Monday, August 31, with early dismissals on the first two days. The Mercury's new calendar page has every no-school day, conference window, dismissal time, and school office contact.
Farmington Votes Thursday: Polls Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Farmington's annual budget referendum is Thursday, April 30. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. across four locations. On the ballot: the $143 million FY 2026-27 operating budget plus $18.3 million in bonds (a $14.34 million school HVAC upgrade and a $4 million road and drainage bond). Here's the short version of where to vote, how absentee ballots work, and what the Mercury has covered on each piece of the ballot over the past month.
Farmington Votes April 30: Polling Places, Absentee Rules
Farmington's $143 million operating budget and $18.3 million in bond questions go to voters Thursday, April 30. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at four locations, and absentee ballots have their own set of rules and deadlines.
Farmington Weighs Annex Plan and $14.3M School HVAC Bond
At a lengthy Feb. 24 hearing, Farmington officials and residents focused on a proposed Town Hall Annex overhaul, a $14.3 million elementary school HVAC bond, road spending, and unresolved questions over the high school track and turf field.
Farmington Bike Committee Debates Trail Safety, Grants
Farmington’s Bike Advisory Committee weighed trail safety, school access, signage costs, wetlands constraints, speed etiquette, and grant timelines—one careful step at a time.
Farmington Green Efforts Committee Sets April 25 Clean-Up
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee set April 25, 2026 for Town-Wide Clean-Up, reported 5,500 pounds of textiles recycled, and discussed expanding school composting.
Farmington Council Honors First Female Eagle Scout
Farmington’s Town Council honored its first female Eagle Scout, awarded a Human Rights prize, advanced school repairs, expanded golf carts at Westwoods, and set dates for Hanukkah, graduation, and a new council.
Farmington Green Efforts Panel Advances School Composting
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee tackles school composting funding, Earth Day cleanup plans, textile recycling totals, and how to turn nip-bottle money and garden-club grants into real climate work.
Farmington Schools Salute Greeter, Tackle Bus Woes
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 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.
When Earth Day Becomes a Throwdown
From Rainfall to Runoff: 1,600 lbs Collected Democrats Out-Bag Republicans (Again) Farmington, CT — May 6, 2025The town’s annual Earth Day cleanup might have been dampened by rain, but it didn’t stop 40 determined residents from bagging over 1,600 pounds of roadside trash. The event—part community service, part political spectacle—was hosted by the Green Efforts…
Farmington School Board Hires Firm for Superintendent Search
Farmington’s Board of Education selects CABE Executive Search Services to find the next superintendent 📚👀. Catch up on the details—and watch the meeting here.
Farmington Schools: Budget Hike, Superintendent Search
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 Board of Ed: Teacher of the Year, Buses, New FHS
Farmington’s latest Board of Ed meeting had it all: heartfelt moments, cutting-edge schools, and buses that still can’t seem to get it together. Big shoutout to Farmington Storage for keeping things chill! 😂📦
Farmington GOP Primary: The Politician or the Pub Owner?
Farmington’s GOP primary is here! 🎉 Will voters back the seasoned politician or the no-nonsense pub owner? Vote today or miss out on this epic battle for the ages! 🗳️ #Election2024
Farmington School Updates: Summer Learning, New High School
Catch the latest on Farmington’s summer programs, high school construction, and education highlights. School’s out, but the news is in! 🏫✨ #FarmingtonEducation #CommunityUpdates