Farmington Community

Events, people, and neighborhood news

A Used Bookstore Is Coming to River Road, Built for Browsing, Not Rushing

The Next Chapters Bookhouse, a used bookstore and cafe built for slow browsing, cleared its last zoning step on June 22 and is headed for a second-floor storefront on River Road in Unionville.

Jack Beckett·Jun 26, 2026

Latest Community Coverage

Wayfinding trail sign on a post along a paved bike path

Farmington's Highlands Bike-Route Signs Come Down to Two Streets, and the High School Gets a Say

The Farmington Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee narrowed its plan for Highlands bike-route signs to two nearly identical streets on June 9, a…

Jack Beckett·Jun 15, 2026

An Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 170 Wants to Rebuild a Heritage Trail Kiosk. The TPZ Said Yes.

A Life Scout in Troop 170 of Unionville presented his Eagle Scout project to the Farmington Town Plan and Zoning Commission on May 27: demolish the…

Jack Beckett·May 29, 2026

Farmington's April 25 Town-Wide Cleanup Logged 89 Volunteers and 2,200 Pounds of Trash

Eighty-nine volunteers turned out for Farmington's town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 25, weighing in 1,339 pounds of trash and filling trucks that…

Henry Whitfield·May 7, 2026

Farmington Green Efforts Committee Funds Full $4,500 for Union School Compost Table

The Farmington Green Efforts Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to cover the full $4,500 cost of a custom compost-sorting table for Union Elementary…

Henry Whitfield·May 7, 2026

Farmington Bulky Waste Collection Starts Monday: Last Call to Sort Your Pile

Spring bulky waste collection starts Monday, April 20. Here's a quick reminder of the rules before you drag anything to the curb.

Jack Beckett·Apr 19, 2026

Farmington Bulky Waste Collection Runs April 20–24: What Goes to the Curb and What Doesn't

Farmington's spring bulky waste collection runs April 20–24. Here's what the Town will take, what it won't, and how to get your items to the curb…

Jack Beckett·Apr 15, 2026

Farmington Bicycle Advisory Committee Sets School Route Audits for Spring

There are two Bruces on the Farmington Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee, which creates a certain logistical challenge when one of them is trying…

Jack Beckett·Apr 9, 2026

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…

Jack Beckett·Mar 22, 2026

Farmington Jobs & Volunteer Openings: Firefighter, Golf Starter, and Board Appointments—How to Apply, What to Know

Farmington’s hiring, appointing, and recruiting: golf ops, part-time firefighters, and a bench of boards from design review to river stewardship.

Jack Beckett·Sep 7, 2025

Farmington Jobs & Volunteer Seats: Golf Course Role, Building Inspector Gig, Key Committee Openings

Three town jobs—from golf‑course ranger to part‑time firefighter—plus 13 volunteer seats are open in Farmington.

Jack Beckett·Jul 3, 2025

Farmington’s Click‑Ready Civic Calendar: June & Early July Meetings

Clickable guide to every Farmington board, committee, and commission from mid‑June through mid‑July—what’s on, what’s cancelled, and where to click…

Jack Beckett·Jun 16, 2025

Farmington Mercury — Wetlands & Conservation

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.

Jack Beckett·Jun 5, 2025

When Farmington talks sewage, things get pungent

Farmington’s latest Water Pollution Control meeting covered wastewater intricacies, ammonia breakdown, and an unforgettable chicken manure incident.

Jack Beckett·May 16, 2025

Farmington Cyclists Say “Route 4” a Biking Nightmare, Demand Immediate Action

🚧 Cyclists blast Farmington’s Route 4 as unsafe—demand urgent improvements; trails praised, streets panned. 😬

Jack Beckett·Apr 14, 2025

Farmington Green Efforts Committee Prepares for Cleanup Day, Lions Club Joins Recycling Push

🌳 Farmington Green Efforts Committee plans Cleanup Day, partners with Lions Club for recycling.

Jack Beckett·Mar 5, 2025

Farmington Green Efforts Committee Meeting Recap – February 4, 2025

🌱 Farmington Green Efforts Committee tackles composting, dark skies, & tree planting! Catch up on every detail & see how you can help make a greener…

Jack Beckett·Feb 11, 2025

Farmington’s Water Team Gets Creative: Nitrogen, Rain Gutters, and Resilience

Water Pollution Control team shares wins and challenges 🌊. See how innovation and grit keep our town clean and green.

Jack Beckett·Jan 9, 2025

Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee Prepares for Town-Wide Cleanup and Environmental Initiatives 🗑️

Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee plans for April cleanup and more! Find out how you can get involved in keeping our town green and beautiful. ♻️

Jack Beckett·Jan 8, 2025

Hartford’s Iconic Whalers Celebrate 50 Years of Legacy and Love 💚

Nostalgia alert! Hartford commemorates 50 years of the Whalers with events, memories, and hope for NHL hockey’s return.

Jack Beckett·Jan 3, 2025

About this beat

Events, nonprofits, local business, and the life of the town beyond government and police.

Farmington is more than its town council votes and its arrest logs. It's the Farmington Fair, the Tunxis Meadows neighborhood association, the families at Irving Robbins games, the nonprofits doing quiet work without press releases, and the local businesses that define what it feels like to live here. The Farmington Mercury covers all of it.

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Section	Focus
Community Events	Town-wide events, festivals, fundraisers, and public gatherings
Nonprofits & Organizations	Profiles, annual reports, leadership changes, and community impact
Local Business	Openings, closings, profiles, and Main Street news
Farmington Valley	Regional stories that touch Canton, Avon, Simsbury, and Berlin
Obituaries	Notable residents and community figures
Letters & Commentary	Reader perspectives on local issues

Recent Coverage

A sampling of what we have reported on the community beat in recent weeks:

Farmington's Highlands Bike-Route Signs Come Down to Two Streets, and the High School Gets a Say (June 15): The Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee narrows its Highlands wayfinding plan to two nearly identical streets, with the school board getting first word because the route empties near Farmington High School.
An Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 170 Wants to Rebuild a Heritage Trail Kiosk. The TPZ Said Yes. (May 29): A Troop 170 Life Scout wins unanimous approval to rebuild the deteriorated kiosk at the Red Oak Hill crossing of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
Farmington's April 25 Town-Wide Cleanup Logged 89 Volunteers and 2,200 Pounds of Trash (May 7): Eighty-nine volunteers, led by Miss Porter's and the National Honor Society, filled trucks that tipped at roughly 2,200 pounds.
Farmington Green Efforts Committee Funds Full $4,500 for Union School Compost Table (May 7): The committee covers the full cost of a custom compost-sorting table for Union Elementary, more than doubling the $2,000 the school's Student Council had requested.
Farmington Bulky Waste Collection Runs April 20-24: What Goes to the Curb and What Doesn't (April 15): A resident's guide to what the Town will and won't haul away during spring bulky waste week.

Community Organizations

Farmington Community Center: (860) 677-7179 | farmington-ct.org/community-center
Farmington Valley Arts Center: (860) 678-1867 | fvac.net
Farmington Public Library: (860) 673-6791 | farmingtonlibraries.org
Farmington Land Trust: farmingtonlandtrust.org

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