Jack Beckett - The Farmington Mercury

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Absentee Voting in Farmington: How to Dodge the Polls from the Comfort of Your Couch

Jack Beckett8 months ago05 mins

Skip the polls & vote from home in Farmington, CT! Learn how to snag your absentee ballot at 1 Monteith Dr or via our online portal. No line, no fuss, all democracy. 🎉🗳️ #FarmingtonVoting

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Local Restaurant Hit by Truck Again, Begins Offering Crash Helmets with Breakfast Specials 🥞💥

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Jimmy’s on the River, 312 Terryville Rd, Bristol, CT, gets hit by yet another truck, ruining renovations. Now serving breakfast with a side of ‘please don’t crash through our wall’! 🍳🚗 #NotAgain

A black and white stipple illustration depicting a dramatic arrest on a quiet suburban street in Farmington, CT. A handcuffed figure is being led away by police officers, with a patrol car in the background.

Farmington’s Latest Arrests: Crime Wave Sweeps the Quiet Town, Thanks to Repeat Offenders

Jack Beckett8 months ago05 mins

🚔 Farmington’s crime saga unfolds! From larceny to armed threats, our town’s latest arrests are spicier than a Netflix drama. Find out what happened on New Britain Ave. Sponsored by Farmington Storage, 155 Scott Swamp Rd, 860.777.4001.

Front view of the two-story Colonial-style home at 16 Cobble Ct, Unionville, CT 06085, featuring a double garage and well-maintained landscaping.

Unionville’s $629K Dream Home: Buy Now, Cry Later at 16 Cobble Ct

Jack Beckett8 months ago07 mins

Looking to spend $629K on a Unionville home that screams ‘I’ve made it’? Check out 16 Cobble Ct, CT 06085. It’s the American Dream—complete with taxes and an HOA fee. 😂 #Homeownership #Unionville

Front view of the historic colonial home at 44 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, showcasing a well-maintained garden and a traditional red door under a shaded porch.

Own a Slice of 1765: Farmington’s 44 Mountain Rd – Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Mortgage Anxiety

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Step back to 1765 at 44 Mountain Rd in Farmington! Own 3 beds, 2 baths & 259 years of creaky floors—just $377K! Act fast or the revolution might

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Farmington’s Financial Circus: August 16th Meeting Recap—Invoices, Tanks, and Other Riveting Thrills 🎪

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago010 mins

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!

A humorous black and white stipple illustration of the Farmington Traffic Committee meeting on August 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., featuring officials discussing speed limits and crosswalks.

Farmington Traffic Committee: Where Speed Limits & Crosswalks Get More Drama Than Your Favorite Soap Opera 🚧

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Join Farmington’s Traffic Committee meeting for all the thrilling updates on speed limits, crosswalks, and the latest in town bureaucracy. Because traffic signs deserve drama too! 🚦 #Farmington

A white Cape Cod-style house at 1 Burlington Road, Unionville, CT 06085, with a well-maintained lawn, black shutters, and a two-car garage surrounded by trees.

Breaking News: Unionville’s 1 Burlington Road – The $379,900 Cape Cod That Might Just Ruin Your Wallet!

Jack Beckett8 months ago06 mins

🏡 Discover the quirks and hidden costs of 1 Burlington Road. Is this $379,900 Unionville home your dream come true, or a financial horror story? Find out! 💸

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Farmington’s Crime Wave: Four Arrests in 24 Hours Shatter Peace in CT’s Quiet Town 🕵️‍♂️🚨

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Farmington, CT rocked by a massive crime spree with four arrests on August 15-16, 2024. Is your town next? Lock your doors and find out more about Farmington’s wildest day on record!

Front exterior view of a charming two-story colonial home with a two-car garage at 12 Village View Ln, Unionville, CT, surrounded by autumn trees.

Farmington’s Latest Colonial Home: Where Your Mortgage is Higher Than Your Aspirations 💸

Jack Beckett8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Live your suburban dreams (or nightmares) in this 4-bed, 3-bath colonial wonder! Act fast—before someone else buys the cul-de-sac and the chirping birds that come with it. 🏡 #HomeGoals