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A stipple-style black and white illustration of a nearly completed high school under construction in Farmington, CT, with scaffolding, construction equipment, and workers focusing on finishing touches. The auditorium is still in progress.

Farmington’s New High School: 99% Done, But Don’t Hold Your Breath for That Auditorium

Jack Beckett7 months ago010 mins

Farmington’s new high school is almost ready—except for that pesky auditorium. Get the latest updates from 503 Main St. in Farmington, CT, plus why we’re still waiting. 😑 #PatienceIsAVirtue

A black-and-white stipple illustration of a formal historic preservation commission meeting in a town hall. Figures sit at a long table, reviewing plans, with a decorative bollard and vintage door nearby.

Farmington’s Historic Commission Bravely Approves Mini-Splits and Bollards, Heroically Protecting Doors From Future Generations

Jack Beckett7 months ago010 mins

🏛️ Air conditioners, ancient doors, and indestructible bollards—Farmington’s Historic Commission tackles the big issues, one panel at a time. Where preservation meets modern discomfort. 🌳 #Farmington

A black and white stipple illustration depicting a wetlands restoration scene. In the foreground, newly planted shrubs and native plants surround a partially restored wetland, with invasive plants like Phragmites in the background near a pond.

Farmington Wetlands Drama: George Santos & 78 Shrubs Face Off in Vine Hill Restoration Battle

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

🌿 Wetlands chaos unfolds at 17 Vine Hill Rd as George Santos tackles 78 shrubs 🌱 Meanwhile, 1509 Farmington Ave drowns in Phragmites! More at The Farmington Mercury. 155 Scott Swamp Rd.

A small, unfinished single-family home at 196 Brickyard Rd, Farmington, CT, with beige siding, no landscaping, and missing doors and windows, sitting on a barren dirt lot.

Local Disaster for Sale: 196 Brickyard Rd, Farmington—Perfect for Those Who Hate Themselves!

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago09 mins

💀 Worst house in Farmington? 196 Brickyard Rd, Farmington, CT is an unfinished, overpriced wreck—ready for your regret-filled dreams. Sold “as is.

A black and white stipple illustration of a suburban home with a large solar panel array installed in the front yard. A concerned neighbor peers over a fence, while tall trees surround the property, reflecting tension between modern technology and traditional suburban aesthetics.

Farmington’s Solar Saga: Neighbors Clash Over 62-Foot ‘Space Laser’ in Front Yard

Jack Beckett7 months ago011 mins

🌞 Solar panels or alien landing pad? Farmington residents at 115 Town Farm Rd are divided over a 62-foot solar array that’s causing quite the stir in this suburban showdown. #drama 🌳⚡

Elegant Georgian Colonial-style home at 11 Salisbury Way, Farmington, CT, featuring white clapboard siding, black shutters, and manicured landscaping with vibrant greenery and purple flowering shrubs.

Live Like Royalty (Or Just Pretend): $1.65M Mansion at 11 Salisbury Way, Farmington CT Will Make You Forget You’re Middle Class

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago012 mins

At 11 Salisbury Way, Farmington, CT, you can own 6,437 sqft of elegance with 5 fireplaces, 5 beds, & taxes that’ll make you weep. Who needs savings when you have a mansion? 🤑 #LuxuryLife

A historic white Colonial-style home with black shutters and a brick entryway, located at 16 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032, featuring a white picket fence and surrounded by greenery.

Farmington’s Historic 16 Main St: Own a $975K Colonial, 5 Fireplaces & a Barn Tenant (What a Deal!)

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

🏡 For just $975K, claim 16 Main St, Farmington, CT – a historic 3-bed home with 5 fireplaces, taxes aplenty, and a barn tenant you’ll love negotiating with. Who needs modern convenience anyway?

A black and white stipple-style illustration of a classroom. The teacher stands at the front holding a large book, while students sit at desks holding small summaries. The teacher appears frustrated, and the students look confused or disengaged. In the background, a bookshelf filled with neglected full-length books emphasizes the disconnect between the lesson and deeper reading.

Stop Skimming, Start Reading: Why Students Deserve Full Books, Not CliffsNotes

Peter Cellino7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

📚 Cutting classics into bite-sized pieces? Our schools are starving students of the full story. Let’s end the shortcut culture and get back to real reading—books and brains deserve better!

A garden bed with several neatly dug holes where mums have been stolen, surrounded by remaining unbothered mums and a signpost in the center.

Farmington’s Most Wanted: Local Criminals Swipe 14 Mums in Daring Flower Heist

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

In a shocking heist, 14 mums were stolen from a Farmington traffic island. Police are on the case! If you spot rogue blooms, report to 155 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 📍👀 #MumGate

1920s bungalow at 1690 Farmington Avenue, Unionville, CT, featuring a charming front porch with unique stonework and lush greenery.

1920s Bungalow at 1690 Farmington Ave, Unionville, CT: Buy It Now Before the Termites Do!

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago012 mins

🏡 Own a piece of history at 1690 Farmington Ave, Unionville, CT. With original floors, skyrocketing taxes, & endless DIY projects, this charming fixer-upper is ready for your wallet! 💸 #HistoricMoneyPit