Farmington Bike Committee Eyes Trail Links, School Routes, and E-Bike Law Updates
Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles development updates, e-bike rules, and school sidewalk planning, with help from new BOE liaison James Ratcliffe.
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Farmington CT Arrests: Domestic Dispute & Twin Larceny Caper, July 2025
Always last… to breaking news. Domestic Peace Shattered—Again In an evening more dramatic than a town‑hall zoning meeting, Waterbury resident…
Farmington Police Arrest Log: Unauthorized Joy‑Ride & Larceny Cap Off Mid‑July Mischief
Farmington’s finest collar two residents for joy‑riding and shoplifting, proving once again crime never sleeps—though it occasionally naps on South Road.
Unionville OKs New Shaker Door, Adopts UConn Oral-History Tool, Faces Commissioner Exodus
Unionville Historic District Commission approves a new Shaker-style fiberglass door at 48 Cottage Street and votes to join UConn’s free “Their Story” oral-history platform.
Farmington Council OKs $1 Million Park Grant, Debates Highlands Parking and Precinct Changes.
Highlands neighbors press for crosswalks as council green‑lights a $1 million Tunxis Mead overhaul and delays polling‑place changes. Parking, pizza, and carnival fireworks all share the dais. 🚧🎡
Farmington Police Nab Alleged Shoplifter in “Sixth‑Degree” Cuffs—Blotter Sponsored by Priceless Museum‑Air
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!
Farmington TPZ Approves Land Trust Boardwalk, Red Oak Hill Home Expansion
Farmington TPZ approved removal of an eroding fishing platform to build an accessible boardwalk, widening the driveway, and a blasting permit for a 3,600 sq ft home on Red Oak Hill Road.
Farmington Wetlands Commission OKs Big Sky Parking, Scout Bridge, Cemetery Repave
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 walks.
Farmington Police Arrest Log (July 3–7): Shoplifters, Speeders & Museum‑Air Snark
Six arrests, one shoplifting posse, and a 2 a.m. speed‑drunk cameo—Farmington’s latest police blotter lands with all the grace of a dropped donut. Sponsored by Museum-Air-Fresh Farmington Storage.
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. Here’s the pay, the contacts, and the deadlines.