
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’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles development updates, e-bike rules, and school sidewalk planning, with help from new BOE liaison James Ratcliffe.
Always last… to breaking news. Domestic Peace Shattered—Again In an evening more dramatic than a town‑hall zoning meeting, Waterbury resident Mynequa Patricia Burnett (20) allegedly upgraded her Batterson Park Road visit to a full‑contact sport at 6:09 p.m. on July 16. Charges include 2nd‑degree breach of peace, carrying a dangerous weapon, and 3rd‑degree assault. Total bond: $5,000 (non-surety). Court…
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.
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.
CT’s Senate duo and Rep. Larson torch the GOP budget and warn Farmington about looming health-care and Social Security hits in a week of blistering Capitol Hill sound-bites.
Capitol‑Hill Ping‑Pong, Explained ☕️ Washington dealt Connecticut a full deck this week. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued statements on Iran strikes, airport grants, broadband funds, and union healthcare. Representative Jahana Hayes doubled down on issues including birthright citizenship, farm conservation, and school safety. Below, the releases, the fine print, and the Farmington angle—delivered in…
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’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.
Clickable guide to every Farmington board, committee, and commission from mid‑June through mid‑July—what’s on, what’s cancelled, and where to click for the agenda.
Opening Gavel 💧 The Water Pollution Control Authority convened on June 11, 2025 to approve minutes from the May 14 session—motion, second, unanimous “aye.” Full meeting video: watch on YouTube. May by the Numbers Engineer Brian showed a four‑year chart: 2025 nitrogen remains 10–15 % under the previous years despite wet weather. Storm‑Driven Field Reports ⚙️ Date Site Issue Fix Cause…