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Noble Energy Brings a Smaller Plan to Farmington Inland Wetlands
Noble Energy returned to Farmington Inland Wetlands with a smaller plan for 8261 Fienemann Road: no restaurant, a shrunken warehouse and travel center, and wetlands impact cut from 3,700 square feet to under 1,000. The public, when its turn came, wanted to talk about four schools within a half mile. The hearing was continued to May 6.
Farmington Bike Committee Grapples with Cyclist Safety and Trail Enhancements
Farmington Bicycle Committee tackles safety concerns, new trail RFP, and the future of biking in Farmington, CT 🚴♀️ Learn more about their December meeting outcomes.
Farmington Bicycle Advisory Meeting Recap: Trail Grant Delays, Monteith Extension Setback, and Community Outreach Initiatives
Detailed updates on Farmington’s latest town meeting: trail grant delays, Monteith project postponement, and community outreach plans. 🏞️📅🚴♂️
🎁 Farmington’s Toy Drive: Bring Joy to Local Teens and Tweens This Holiday Season
Spread holiday cheer! 🎄 Farmington’s Toy Drive needs your help with gifts for teens & tweens on Dec. 12 at the Community Center. Details inside!
Farmington Firefighters Play with Fire, Governor’s Green Thumb, and Traffic Gridlock: A Week in Review
Farmington firefighters train hard, Governor Lamont tackles COVID and reforestation, and Hartford braces for epic traffic jams with Janet Jackson and Yard Goats.
Farmington Bike Committee Spokes Its Mind: Website Fixes & Safe Routes Debated
Missed the Farmington Bike Advisory meeting? Get the deets on website updates, safe routes, and more. Full recap and video links here! 🏝⛔ #FarmingtonBikes #CommunityAction
Farmington TPZ: ADU Approved on Penfield, Accessibility Expansion on Robbin, Historic Barn Work and New Garage on Mountain Spring; Nov. 12 Hearings Set
Farmington’s TPZ approved a 720 sf ADU, an accessibility-driven expansion on Robbin Road, and a new four-car garage with historic barn restoration on Mountain Spring. New hearings set for Nov. 12.
Farmington HDC Approves Brickyard Walk Sign and ~16 kW Solar at 93 Main; Winchell-Smith Dam Removal Confirmed
Farmington’s HDC approved a Brickyard Walk hanging sign at 769 Farmington Ave and a 16 kW solar array at 93 Main. Staff confirmed the Winchell-Smith Dam removal and a Nov. 6 oral-histories training.
Farmington TPZ Approves Spy Farm Program, Contractor Building, and Construction-Hour Changes After Lengthy Review
Farmington’s TPZ Commission advanced education, housing, and contractor-use proposals on Dec. 8, approving Spy Farm, Barnes Landscaping’s contractor building, and limited Saturday work at 402 Farmington Ave.
Farmington TPZ Approves Spy Farm Program, Contractor Housing, and More
Town Plan & Zoning Commission approvals for innovative agricultural and housing projects.
Farmington Wetlands Commission Reviews Mountain Spring Addition, Wood Pond Dock, Horton Electric Yard, Farmington Motorsports Lot, And Westfarms Big Y
Farmington’s wetlands commission spent November 5th juggling a mid-century addition, a Wood Pond dock, Horton Electric’s paved yard, a larger tow lot on an aquifer, and a future Big Y at Westfarms.
Farmington P&Z Approves Big Y Supermarket, Country Club Expansion & Towing Lot in 4-Hour Meeting
Farmington’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved three major projects in a 4-hour marathon meeting: a Big Y supermarket, country club lounge expansion, and towing lot improvements.
Batterson Park’s $10 Million Makeover Takes Shape: Wetlands and Development Discussed
Farmington’s Wetlands Commission reviews park plans, site development, and enforcement actions in a packed October meeting. Big thanks to Farmington Storage for the support! 🌳
Community and Commerce: The Dual Engines Powering West Hartford’s Growth
West Hartford, CT experiences a surge in new business openings and community events, a testament to the town’s vibrant growth and development.
Wells Acres Residents Demand Road Reconstruction After Seven Years as Farmington Council Approves $773K in Other Projects
Civil engineer Joanne White presented 7 years of evidence demanding Wells Acres road reconstruction. Farmington Council then approved major contracts totaling over $773,000. Two-week deadline issued.
Two New Signs, One Preschool, and a Garage in the Floodplain
Signatures, Schools, and a Side Order of Zoning 🤓 FARMINGTON — May 28, 2025. The Town Plan & Zoning Commission (TPZ) settled into Council Chambers at 7 p.m. for what Chair Scott Halstead jokingly called “May—uh—28th… that’s not a good start, is it?” Roll call confirmed a quorum, and Town Planner Shannon Rutherford reminded the…
🍞 A Rise in the Zone: Farmington Approves Sourdough Stand in the R20
Farmington’s TPZ approves a home-based sourdough bakery and farm stand at 19 Ridgeview Drive, with no objections, no traffic, and lots of hungry commissioners.
Farmington Zoning Commission Serves Up Asphalt, Sourdough, and Glowing Letters at March 24 Meeting
Full Farmington TPZ breakdown 🧾: food trucks, porch pickups, illuminated signs, and one very convincing asphalt argument 🛠️🍞
Farmington Land Trust Scores Big with $250K State Grant! 💰🌳
Farmington, CT Land Trust secures $250K state grant for Wilcox-Bushley Homestead, boosting environmental education and conservation. Learn more about this significant win! 🌿📚 #Farmington #EnvironmentalConservation
A Trail Moves Forward While a Pool Goes Nowhere
Garage Dreams Deferred—For Now A Backyard Pool Runs Into Regulatory Mud Trail Approved, Pool Denied, Garage Tabled: A Full Docket for Farmington’s Wetlands Commission🕰️ By Jack Beckett | May 8, 2025 FARMINGTON, CT — In a brisk but packed meeting on May 7, the Farmington Inland Wetlands and Conservation Commission navigated a range of land…