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School budget showing 6.79 percent increase; parents plead with school board to retain programs

Feb 5th, at 6:00pm

AVON — Following impassioned pleas from parents and their own commentaries on Feb. 1, school board members unanimously voted for a 2010-11…Read More

  • Bonding for library project in question
  • Avon police blotter
  • Roaring Brook School student wins poster contest
  • Orchestra receives support from Garmany fund
  • Town's 2009 Grand List shows increase of .492 percent

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Crucial stretch coming for Falcons hockey team

Feb 5th, at 6:00pm

AVON — The Avon boys hockey team is entering a critical stage in their 2009/2010 schedule.Read More

  • Falcon sports roundup: Falcon boys, girls hoop squads continue to play well; girls top Ellington in double OT thriller
  • Warriors grapplers win on Senior Night; Canton team celebrates career of Coach Bill Phelps
  • Benedetti's return sparks Warriors, as girls hoops find a rhythm down the home stretch
  • Trojan girls hockey keeps on winning
  • Trojan boys hoop squad comes up wth a win on the road

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Rotary club plans a cool and tasty winter carnival

Feb 5th, at 6:00pm

AVON — Members of the Rotary Club of Avon-Canton say their upcoming 2010 Tastes-of-the-Valley will be a “cool” event. That’s…Read More

  • Indoor Country Fair planned for Feb. 21 to benefit watershed association
  • Color My World fundraiser is Feb. 27
  • Investors Center to host event in March

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SEN. KEVIN WITKOS: There are many programs and services available to the elderly

Feb 5th, at 6:00pm

Planning for the care of an elderly parent or relative can be a very difficult and emotional process. Oftentimes people do not know where to turn…Read More

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Chambers enjoy a night of networking

Feb 5th, at 6:00pm

Photos by Art NazaryanRead More

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