The Valley Press

12/10/2024

TONIGHT! A reminder that this meeting will culminate in a hand vote on the proposal by those present in-person and eligible to vote. More info at the link below..

A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Avon High School Auditorium to consider the acquisition of the property located at 200 Fisher Drive for use by the Board of Education for its Central Office. The meeting will also be livestreamed.

Further information regarding the proposed acquisition and the Special Town Meeting is available on the Town's website at www.avonct.gov/home/news/tonight-special-town-meeting-tues-1210-700-pm-at-the-avon-high-school-auditorium

12/06/2024

A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Avon High School Auditorium to consider the acquisition of the property located at 200 Fisher Drive for use by the Board of Education for its Central Office. The meeting will also be livestreamed.

Further information regarding the proposed acquisition and the Special Town Meeting is available on the Town's website at www.avonct.gov/home/news/special-town-meeting-tuesday-december-10th-700-pm-at-the-avon-high-school-auditorium-1

12/05/2024

By Ted Glanzer Staff Writer Before she died a day prior to her 20th birthday, Simsbury resident Abby Harris encouraged people to live a beautiful life.Harris died Dec. 29, 2022, from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.But her parents, Lourdes and George Harris, have continued Abby’s memory and h...

12/03/2024

US-44 Corridor Study Public Meeting ~ 12/9/24 @ 6pm

https://www.townofcantonct.org/all-news/?FeedID=3975

11/27/2024

An exciting update to share!

We are so excited to announce that we will be open this Friday! We met with our staff last night to go through all the details of opening so they are ready to go when you walk in the door. Our menu this first week will be slimmed down a bit. Here is a sneak peek and there will be more to come in the weeks ahead! Also, we will have special hours for this week (dinner Friday and Saturday, lunch and dinner Sunday). Do you want to see the cocktail menu???

11/26/2024

We’ll be sorry to see this place close.

The Hopmeadow family is closing the brewery at the end of this year. We thank the community for welcoming and supporting us and helping us have our little dream of owning a family business.
We hope to see you this holiday season and would love to share a pint and celebrate the past, the present and future endeavors.

10/24/2024

Submitted releaseThe Canton Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark J. Penney as Canton’s next Chief Administrative Officer, following the retirement of longtime CAO, Robert Skinner. The Board of Selectmen officially voted to hire Penney at its meeting on October 23, 2024. Pen...

10/17/2024

We will be updating this story but wanted to get the news out.

Posted Oct. 17. Much more detail to come. By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Planning and Zoning on Oct. 16 unanimously approved a site plan for the historic Collins Company complex.Lisa and Merritt Tilney, principals at Collinsville Redevelopment Company and daughters of complex owner “Rus...

10/08/2024

Please keep this boy and his family in your prayers!

Staff Report An Avon High School student was in critical condition Monday evening after sustaining injuries in an Oct. 4 hit-and-run accident, police said. Police were first alerted shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 4 after someone reported debris in the area of Arch Road and Security Drive. Among the it...

10/03/2024

Poignant story from our friend Gerry. Condolences to Nancy’s family and the Canton community.

Canton's Hall of Fame field hockey coach Nancy Grace has passed away. https://collinsvillepress.com/2024/10/cantons-hall-of-fame-coach-nancy-grace-has-passed-away/38864/

09/25/2024

Oct. 16 hearing anticipatedBy John Fitts Staff Writer Collinsville Redevelopment Company has formally submitted its site plan application as it looks to revitalize the historic Collins Co. complex in Collinsville.A public hearing is anticipated for the evening of Oct 16 but that is not official unti...

09/24/2024

Jonathan served on land-use commissions for the town of Canton for many, many years. Our condolences to family and friends.

Jonathan David (Jon) Thiesse, 64, of Canton, CT passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous fight with prostate cancer.A Celebration of Life will be held on October 1, 2024 at Holcomb Farm North Barn Pavilion located at 113 Simsbury Road, West...

09/11/2024

The Avon High School Camerata Singers lead attendees in God Bless America at The Avon Volunteer Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Service this morning.

09/11/2024

The Avon High School Camerata Singers lead attendees in God Bless America at The Avon Volunteer Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Service this morning.