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There are two Bruces on the Farmington Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee, which creates a certain logistical challenge when one of them is trying to address the other.
Jack Beckett·Apr 9, 2026
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…
Jack Beckett·Mar 22, 2026
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.
Jack Beckett·Jan 27, 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 bike committee reviewed trail fixes, school walking audits, business outreach, and a possible 15 mph e-bike speed limit, then set a date for a March 2026 public forum. 🚲
Jack Beckett·Dec 15, 2025
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…
Jack Beckett·Dec 3, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Oct 16, 2025
Farmington’s bike committee weighed e-bike speed limits, sidewalk rules, bollard fixes, and school safety programs as new state operation laws take effect Oct. 1, with a white paper and ordinance next.
Jack Beckett·Sep 12, 2025
Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles development updates, e-bike rules, and school sidewalk planning, with help from new BOE liaison James Ratcliffe.
Jack Beckett·Jul 18, 2025
Architectural reviewers weighed Crown Equities’ 65‑acre Enclave plan—townhomes, apartments, riverfront trails—and pressed for public space, mixed use, and river access in Farmington’s Midway District.
Jack Beckett·Jun 26, 2025
Bond cash, helmet law, e‑bike face‑plant—Farmington’s bike wonks chew through $80 M of trail talk before hitting adjournment.
Jack Beckett·Jun 14, 2025
Farmington’s Bike Advisory Committee mapped out trail upgrades, school-zone safety lessons and a million-dollar grant push—all in 90 brisk minutes. Potholes, pavilions and pocket parks? Covered.
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
🚧 Cyclists blast Farmington’s Route 4 as unsafe—demand urgent improvements; trails praised, streets panned. 😬
Jack Beckett·Apr 14, 2025
Farmington’s Bike Walk Committee debates fencing, Board of Ed representation, and signage. A closer look at their latest meeting. #Farmington #BikeWalk #Infrastructure
Jack Beckett·Mar 20, 2025
🌳 Farmington Green Efforts Committee plans Cleanup Day, partners with Lions Club for recycling. Get the details & watch the meeting here 👉 [YouTube Link] #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Mar 5, 2025
🛠️ Farmington’s Conservation Commission greenlights sidewalks, debates sawmill amidst lively banter—complete with woolly adelgid drama. #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Mar 1, 2025
Farmington’s path forward: Safe Routes to School, sidewalk expansions, and new bike trails! 🚲🛤️ Get the latest updates and plans for a connected 2025! #FarmingtonMercury
Jack Beckett·Jan 10, 2025
Farmington Bicycle Committee tackles safety concerns, new trail RFP, and the future of biking in Farmington, CT 🚴♀️ Learn more about their December meeting outcomes.
Jack Beckett·Dec 12, 2024
Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee tackled composting, recycling, and light pollution on Dec. 3. Read for practical tips and local updates! 🌎♻️
Jack Beckett·Dec 5, 2024
Missed the Farmington Bike Advisory meeting? Get the deets on website updates, safe routes, and more. Full recap and video links here! 🏝⛔ #FarmingtonBikes #CommunityAction
Jack Beckett·Nov 18, 2024
A thrilling Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting discusses a pump track proposal at Tunxis Mead, speed limits on the Greenway, and more. Thanks, Farmington Storage!
Jack Beckett·Oct 21, 2024
Explore the October 9, 2024, Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting, where new ideas like pump tracks, trail improvements, and a part-time bike coordinator were discussed.
Jack Beckett·Oct 14, 2024
Farmington honors 50 years of firefighting service with a new hat! Town tackles waste bylaws & bike routes. Special thanks to Farmington Storage—for keeping things cool at 155 Scott Swamp Road (and…
Jack Beckett·Oct 12, 2024
At Farmington’s latest Green Efforts Committee meeting, scheduling headaches, plastic bans, and recycling revelations took center stage.
Jack Beckett·Oct 3, 2024
Mosquitoes, missing agendas, and a stubborn fence! 🚴♂️ Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles infrastructure and laughs during their September 2023 meeting.
Jack Beckett·Sep 13, 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
As Avon, CT, embarks on road construction where Scoville Road meets the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, local authorities urge careful navigation by both hikers and cyclists.
Jack Beckett·Jul 17, 2024
Detailed updates on Farmington’s latest town meeting: trail grant delays, Monteith project postponement, and community outreach plans. 🏞️📅🚴♂️
Jack Beckett·Jul 12, 2024
Farmington secures $208K for a new off-road trail! Get the latest on this exciting project and future plans. 🌳🚶♀️🚵♂️ #FarmingtonNews
Jack Beckett·Jun 13, 2024
