Farmington Elects Its First Democratic Council Chair in 70 Years
Brian FX Connolly defeats Joe Capodiferro in a rare shift for Farmington, marking the town’s first Democratic leadership since the 1950s.
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Federal Shutdown Day 34: Connecticut’s $3M Emergency Response as 360,000 Face SNAP Suspension | Farmington Mercury Analysis
The federal shutdown enters its 34th day as Connecticut mobilizes a $3 million emergency response to the SNAP suspension affecting 360,000 residents. Municipal elections Tuesday test Trump effect locally.
Full Ballot Released for Farmington’s November 4 Election
Farmington’s Nov. 4 municipal ballot lists 40 candidates across town offices—from Probate Judge to Constable—with voting 6 a.m.–8 p.m. and early voting through Nov. 2.
Farmington Board Appoints Jess M. Giannini Superintendent, Term Begins January 5, 2026
Farmington’s Board of Education voted Oct. 27, 2025, to appoint Jess M. Giannini superintendent for a three-year term beginning Jan. 5, 2026, after an eight-month CABE-led search. 🎓
Farmington Police Arrest Log: Charges, Times, Bonds, Court Dates (All Are Presumed Innocent)
Farmington Arrest Log: Dates, Times, Charges, and Bonds. All presumed innocent. Brought to you by Farmington Storage—purveyor of Connecticut’s only “Museum air.” Thanks for the oxygen. 😌
Local Man Arrested Again, Again: A Cautionary Tale of Repetition in Farmington Police Work
A Hartford resident arrested twice on October 27, 2025, facing criminal trespass, mischief, and larceny charges in Farmington. Court date: November 12, 2025. Bond posted.
Farmington Arrest Log: Oct. 24–27, 2025 — Names, Charges, Times, Bonds, Court Dates (Innocent Until Proven Guilty)
Farmington’s arrest log (Oct. 24–27): names, charges, times, bonds, court dates. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Facts first, punchlines second. Sponsored by Museum-Air Farmington Storage.
The Federal Government Has Checked Out. Here’s What’s Next.
Federal shutdown enters day 24. Connecticut faces $14.3B in federal funding risk. State prepares emergency backfill as SNAP deadline looms. November 1 brings a crisis point. Surplus may not survive.
Farmington Historic District Commission Approves Church Renovations, Debates Memorial Cross Placement
Historic District Commission Juggles Church Signs, Windows, and a Wandering Cross A wooden memorial cross needs a home. A church…
Farmington Police Arrest Log: Three Cases, One Town, Zero Panic (Oct. 23–24)
Three Farmington arrests logged in 24 hours: alleged shoplifting, a warrant/trespass case, and a narcotics/traffic stop. All are presumed innocent.