Lamont Touts Universal Pre‑K, Mulls 2026 Run, and Talks Bears, Housing, Tariffs
Gov. Ned Lamont touts universal pre‑K, defends housing push, eyes tariff‑era manufacturing—and admits the 2026 re‑election clock is ticking. 🐻 🏗️ 🚸
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Connecticut Delegation’s Busy Week: Iran Votes, Airport Cash, Broadband Push—and What It Means for Farmington
Capitol‑Hill Ping‑Pong, Explained ☕️ Washington dealt Connecticut a full deck this week. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued statements on…
1928 Building Committee Targets January Finish as Contingency Holds at $521 K
Cupola gossip hotter than July. The 1928 Building Committee gathered this week to measure progress on Farmington’s most visible construction project:…
Enclave Development Plan Faces Design Scrutiny and Trail Demands in Farmington
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.
Farmington Police Nab Five Suspects, Star One Woman in Four Guest Roles
Five fresh arrests, one repeat star, and a $10 k game of “catch me if you can.” Read the full Farmington police blotter, mercilessly gift‑wrapped in oniony snark.
Farmington TPZ Debates Crown Equities’ 65‑Acre Midway District Plan
Farmington’s TPZ weighs a 65‑acre Crown Equities proposal mixing townhomes, apartments, and river‑view houses while traffic, schools, and a 100‑foot river buffer dominate the debate.
Only Arrest in Farmington Monday: Florida Man Allegedly Shoplifts, Town’s Blood Pressure Unchanged
Florida visitor nabbed for sixth‑degree larceny and first‑degree trespass; Farmington yawns, polishes “Always last to breaking news” motto.
Blumenthal, Murphy Condemn Trump Parade, Troop Deployments, Iran Strikes in June 2025 Releases
Blumenthal slams Trump’s $45 M parade; Murphy calls Iran strikes illegal. The senators’ June salvos echo in Farmington, where 801 veterans and 3.5 % of households feel policy stakes.
Farmington Police Hand Out Five Surprise Sleepovers; Local Storage Unit Offers “Museum Air” Bail Packages
Farmington PD bags five future courthouse influencers 😂 All innocent till proven otherwise. Thanks, “Farmingo” Storage for the museum‑air cells!
Area Trespasser Allegedly Grabs Goods, Grabs Attention—Farmington Politely Takes Notes
One arrest, two charges, zero presumptions of guilt. Stay slow‑news savvy with The Farmington Mercury—powered by [Farmington Storage] and its glorious museum‑air units.