Girl, 11, Still Fighting Cancer With Lemonade
Saturday May 26 | via Patch.com
At just 6 years old, Grace Bergin was already volunteering - at a party for families affected by HIV, which her parents were involved with. Comment?
Avon Man Charged with Failure to Appear
Monday May 21 | via Patch.com
Failure to Appear Jared L. Coleman, 24, 22 Lovely St., Avon, was charged with second-degree failure to appear on May 19 at 5:29 p.m. He was released after he posted a $500 surety bond and he is scheduled to appear in court on May 30. Comment?
Woman Arrested After Drug Sting
Monday May 21 | via Patch.com
A 20-year-old Granby woman was arrested for allegedly trying to sell drugs to an undercover police officer outside the new Nordstrom Rack in Farmington. Comment?
Disabled Rights Group Takes First Step in Challengin...
Thursday May 17 | via Patch.com
Before any social issue can be solved, it must first be raised, brought to light and a group of people must take responsibility for bringing about change. Comment?
Local Vet Hopes to Open Emergency Center by Fall
Wednesday May 16 | via Patch.com
A local veterinary doctor said she hopes to open a "Vet Emergency Center" on Dowd Avenue by the fall.A Dr. Comment?
Worker Accused of Stealing Drugs from Nursing Home P...
Wednesday May 16 | via Patch.com
Nathan Artruc, 30, of 93 Foxbrook Road, East Hartland, was arrested May 14 by warrant and charged with 10 counts of third-degree burglary and illegally manufacturing, distributing, selling by a non-drug dependent or possession with intent to sell. Comment?
Top UConn Cop Gets Lucrative Send-off
Tuesday May 15 | via The Hartford Courant
Just when it appeared Robert Hudd had drunk his fill at the public trough, here he is, back for another deep swallow. Comment?
Police: Worker At Assisted Living Facility Stole Res...
Tuesday May 15 | via The Hartford Courant
A maintenance worker at Middlewoods of Farmington , an assisted living facility on Middle Road, was caught on video stealing prescription pills from a resident, police said. Comment?
UConn Paying An Extra $108,000 To Top Cop Who Retire...
Saturday May 12 | via CTNow.com
University of Connecticut Police Chief Robert Hudd, whose super-high salary of $256,000 drew heavy criticism last year, retired in April to collect a lifetime pension that starts at an eye-catching $154,000 a year - and, what's more, the school agreed to pay him an additional $108,000. A UConn official said those payments were agreed to last year ... (more) Comment?
Beazley Brings State of the Art Data Breach Protecti...
Thursday May 10 | via Freshnews
FARMINGTON, Conn., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beazley, a leading insurer of data privacy and network security risks, has launched a new version of its market leading Beazley Breach Response solution, tailored to meets the needs - and budgets - of smaller firms with revenues of less than $10 million. Comment?
Fire Department Recognizes Citizen for Saving a Life
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
The Town of Farmington Fire Department recognized Dr. Robert Lindenberg Tuesday for helping to save a man's life . Comment?
Mike Clark Accepts Chamber of Commerce Award on Beha...
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
Mike Clark accepted the Citizenship of the Year award on behalf of the Town of Farmington from the Farmington Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner last evening.A The award, presented by Bill Neagus, Principal of Strategic Persuasion Group, LLC, focused on the heroic efforts of the Town in aid to its citizens in the wake of October's Storm ... (more) Comment?
Town Schedules: May 7 - May 13
Monday May 7 | via Patch.com
Take a look at what lies ahead: GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Monday, May 7 STEPS Advisory Committee, 4:30 p.m., in the Board of Education Offices , 49 Beecher St. Comment?
Voters Pass $90.34 Million Budget At Farmington Refe...
Friday May 4 | via The Hartford Courant
Twenty-five percent of the town's registered voters turned out, according to town officials, fewer than the 27 percent who voted in 2011. Comment?
Public Safety Day Offers Fun, Valuable Lessons
Friday May 4 | via Patch.com
Kids will have the opportunity to have fun at Winding Trails, ride their bikes with police officers and learn about safety Saturday, May 12 as the Farmington Police Department and Winding Trails hold their annual Public Safety Day. Comment?
Couples Outraged With Adoption Agency
Thursday May 3 | via NBC Connecticut
A couple came to the Troubleshooters for help after their adoption plans could not have gone more wrong. Comment?
Budget Referendum: Polls Are Open
Thursday May 3 | via Patch.com
Polls are open today for Farmington residents to vote in the town budget referendum from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the regular polling places. Comment?