Russ Arnold
Director of Public Works & Development Services, Town of Farmington — Farmington Ad Hoc 1928 Building Committee
Roles
- Government Official — Farmington Ad Hoc 1928 Building Committee
Coverage (14 articles)
Farmington Approves the Meadow Road Sidewalk After Two Years of Debate
The Farmington Town Council voted unanimously to build a sidewalk along Meadow Road, approving the revised Option 2 alignment after two years of hearings, a deferral, and a redesign. The fight was never whether to build it, but which side of the road it belongs on.
Farmington's 1928 Building Committee Spends $17,700 to Cool a Server Room That Runs at 84 Degrees
Two weeks after the May 14 ribbon cutting, the Ad Hoc 1928 Building Committee approved $17,700 for a standalone air-conditioning unit serving the new Town Hall's server room — and pushed exterior signage to the top of the FY2026-27 capital budget. Construction is essentially complete; the meeting was facilities management.
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.
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.
Town Hall Annex Hosts Meadow Road Sidewalk Public Hearing Tuesday Night at 7:05
A public hearing on the proposed Meadow Road Sidewalk Project will be held Tuesday, April 28, at 7:05 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Council Chambers, 1 Monteith Drive. The Town's notice cites Chapter 169 — "Streets and Sidewalks" — and references both a detailed and a simplified map. It does not name a host body. The Mercury will be reading the maps.
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 Highlands, the committee discussed a $5,000 state micro-grant for cycling safety gear, and a Meadow Road resident learned — on Zoom, from his iPad — that bikes are, by default, legal on all Farmington sidewalks.
Farmington Town Council Opens 2026 With Wells Drive Road Dispute, Fund-Balance Target Change, and Major Contract Votes
Farmington’s council opened 2026 with rules, a Wells Drive road dispute, a fund-balance target shift, and major votes on tech, lighting, and a police generator.
Farmington Town Council Opens 2026 With Wells Drive and Policy Surprises
Farmington Town Council's January 2026 meeting sets tone for new year with infrastructure and policy decisions.
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.
Farmington Bike Committee Forms E-Bike Subcommittee, Targets Bollards, Wayfinding, and Trails Grant RFP
Farmington’s Bike Committee formed an e-bike subcommittee, prioritized bollard fixes and wayfinding, reviewed a state trails grant RFP, and set Safe Routes to School next steps. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Farmington’s Debt Drama: HVAC Upgrades, Aging Equipment, and Why Your Playground Looks Sad 😬
Farmington’s Council debates costly upgrades: HVAC overhauls, aging playgrounds, and why the town’s debt is raising eyebrows.
Farmington’s Debt Climbs Faster Than Russ Arnold’s Equipment Breakdowns
Farmington’s debt payments top neighboring towns combined. 😱 HVACs, roofs, and worn-out mowers—Council says, “Charge it!” again. Russ Arnold approves.
Building Blocks of Farmington’s Future: Key Moments from the 1928 Building Committee Meeting
Catch up on Farmington’s latest meeting: new contractors, key votes, quotes, and plans for the future. Watch the full meeting now! 🚧🗳️
Farmington’s Financial Circus: August 16th Meeting Recap—Invoices, Tanks, and Other Riveting Thrills 🎪
On Aug 16, 2024, the Financial Subcommittee turned up the excitement with million-dollar invoices and tank removals. Get your popcorn 🍿 and dive into Farmington’s most thrilling meeting yet!