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Nine arrests in seven days prove Farmington residents committed to keeping local law enforcement gainfully employed. All charged are innocent until proven guilty—and our local jail properly climate-co
Jack Beckett·Feb 8, 2026
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.
Jack Beckett·Jan 10, 2026
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 wor
Jack Beckett·Dec 3, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Nov 13, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 19, 2025
Glen Crouse, 65, was arrested for ignoring a stop sign and DWI in Farmington. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for climate-controlled evidence storage! 📦⚖️
Jack Beckett·Sep 4, 2025
Farmington HDC’s Aug. 19 special meeting approved a St. James door modification (steel, with SDLs), a rear-roof solar array at 5 Maple, and clarified 7 Church sidelights. Dam removal begins Sept. 15.
Jack Beckett·Aug 20, 2025
Farmington Historic District Commission approves new signs for Noah Wallace School, tweaks a Church Street garage plan, and blesses LED spotlights for St. Patrick’s Church—all in one lively session.
Jack Beckett·Jul 22, 2025
July 16, Inland Wetlands Commission okays cemetery road shift, private garage, and Scout benches while Hill‑Stead’s historic walkway awaits a September site walk.
Jack Beckett·Jul 19, 2025
Farmington’s lone arrest: Julie Miller booked for sixth‑degree larceny—$5K bond. Brought to you by [Farmington Storage] with Museum‑Air. 🚔💨 Thanks, climate‑controlled heroes!
Jack Beckett·Jul 10, 2025
Farmington’s Inland‑Wetlands Commission packed four approvals—parking overhaul, Scout bridge expansion, cemetery repaving, and a new garage—into one July 2 meeting, all while plotting two summer site
Jack Beckett·Jul 8, 2025
Capitol‑Hill Ping‑Pong, Explained ☕️ Washington dealt Connecticut a full deck this week. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued statements on Iran strikes, airport grants, broadband funds
Jack Beckett·Jun 28, 2025
Opening Gavel 💧 The Water Pollution Control Authority convened on June 11, 2025 to approve minutes from the May 14 session—motion, second, unanimous “aye.” Full meeting video: watch on YouTube.
Jack Beckett·Jun 15, 2025
Rain, compost and a baby break: Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee plots tents, counts apples 🍏, and adjourns until September.
Jack Beckett·Jun 5, 2025
Farmington’s Wetlands Commission green-lights ADA river platform, three home projects, and nets a 206-cubic-yard flood-plain cut—while keeping the riverbank (and the jokes) rock-solid.
Jack Beckett·May 22, 2025
Farmington’s latest Water Pollution Control meeting covered wastewater intricacies, ammonia breakdown, and an unforgettable chicken manure incident.
Jack Beckett·May 16, 2025
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
Jack Beckett·May 8, 2025
Modeling Floods, Wrangling Debris, and the Great Boulder Strip Compromise “I Gave Up Fishing in Boy Scouts Because I Always Ended Up in the River” FARMINGTON, CT — APR 25, 2025 | By Jack Beckett The F
Jack Beckett·Apr 25, 2025
Farmington’s sewer rates remain unchanged for 2025-26, but infrastructure concerns loom large. Key upgrades and maintenance dominate public meeting discussion.
Jack Beckett·Mar 17, 2025
Officials Approve Projects to Keep the Town Stable (Literally) Gabion Baskets, Concrete, and Lumber—It’s Like HGTV, But With Government Permits FARMINGTON, Conn. – A town-owned sawmill, a growing eros
Jack Beckett·Mar 6, 2025
🛠️ Farmington’s Conservation Commission greenlights sidewalks, debates sawmill amidst lively banter—complete with woolly adelgid drama. #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Mar 1, 2025
Wetlands meeting in Farmington sees debate over a Wendy’s sewer project, tree removals, and conservation easement changes. What happens next? 🫀🌿
Jack Beckett·Feb 12, 2025
🚧 Farmington reviews key wetland projects balancing infrastructure & conservation. A deep dive into Batterson Park upgrades & a sewer rescue mission. 🌊
Jack Beckett·Jan 25, 2025
Farmington man arrested for DUI on 1/23/25. Innocent until proven guilty! Details here. Shoutout to Farmington Storage for museum air. Breathe easy! ➡️ FarmingtonStorage.com
Jack Beckett·Jan 24, 2025
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 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
Farmington’s water management updates: record nitrogen removal, pump upgrades, and grease busting! Watch the Water Pollution Control meeting highlights here.
Jack Beckett·Dec 12, 2024
🌱 Farmington’s Inland Wetlands & Conservation Commission reviews golf club irrigation updates, drainage fixes & restoration projects. Stay informed with The Farmington Mercury.
Jack Beckett·Dec 6, 2024
A golf course’s sprinkler upgrade hits Farmington Wetlands Commission like a hurricane! A small trench = “catastrophic threat” to wetlands. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for making this reporting possib
Jack Beckett·Nov 13, 2024
Lights, litter, and laughter! Farmington’s town meeting featured solar dilemmas and missing forms. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for making it all possible! 😆
Jack Beckett·Nov 5, 2024
Farmington Land Trust lands $20K to plan accessible fishing pier. Farmingtoners rejoice—fish, access, and riverbank restoration ahead. Thanks to Farmington Storage, keeping it cool with museum air 💨.
Jack Beckett·Oct 7, 2024
Solar energy stirs debate at 115 Town Farm Road as neighbors and officials weigh sustainability vs. aesthetics in Farmington’s latest zoning battle ⚡🏠. #WeAreFarmington #ReadLocal #ShopLocal #Alpha #
Jack Beckett·Sep 24, 2024
🌞 Solar panels or alien landing pad? Farmington residents at 115 Town Farm Rd are divided over a 62-foot solar array that’s causing quite the stir in this suburban showdown. #drama 🌳⚡
Jack Beckett·Sep 19, 2024
Farmington battles failing pump stations, sewer deferments, and rock-filled drains at every turn. Can they handle it? Sponsored by Farmington Storage at 155 Scott Swamp Rd. Call 860-777-4001 📞🛠️
Jack Beckett·Sep 14, 2024
Farmington’s Wetlands Commission approves a pavilion, a deck, and narrowly avoids environmental catastrophe. But hey, at least your pond’s safe… for now. 🌳😬 #WetlandsCrisis
Jack Beckett·Sep 11, 2024
Joel Quenneville, former NHL coach, reflects on his period of suspension and expresses a fervent hope to return to coaching, having gleaned significant insights from past experiences that he believes
Jack Beckett·Jul 28, 2024
AG Tong sues SunRun, Bright Planet, and Elevate Solar for alleged scams involving fake signatures and non-functional panels. Discover the dark side of solar in CT. ⚖️💡
Jack Beckett·Jul 25, 2024
Join Farmington’s epic town meeting online! 🌳🏡 Will Poulin get his shed? Will Trails Inc. build their pavilion? Discover the drama and decisions from home. Don’t miss out! 🚨📲 #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Jul 24, 2024
Farmington’s latest planning meeting: carwash upgrades, solar panel installs, land swaps, and coffee shop expansions. Get the scoop on all the town’s happenings! 😂🌆 #FarmingtonUpdate
Jack Beckett·Jun 25, 2024
Climate activists disrupt the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, causing a colorful commotion that ended with multiple arrests and no damage to the green.
Jack Beckett·Jun 24, 2024
The Farmington Land Trust hosted second-grade students for an immersive educational program about the vital role of pollinators in fostering environmental stewardship in young minds.
Jack Beckett·Jun 17, 2024
Farmington, CT Land Trust secures $250K state grant for Wilcox-Bushley Homestead, boosting environmental education and conservation. Learn more about this significant win! 🌿📚 #Farmington #Environmen
Jack Beckett·Jun 7, 2024