Stories from Throughout our Community
Discover the unique stories that connect and inspire our community, highlighting the diverse experiences and shared moments that bring us closer together.
Community
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Seeking Grant Application
Application Deadline September 16, 2024!
Arts & Culture
Hill-Stead Museum Art Preservation Grant
One of 24 Institutions Selected Around the World
Community
Getting involved in your community
Its a New Year, thinking of getting more involved ? Find out how!
Community
Tips to Financially Prepare For a Job Transition
ccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person holds 12 jobs in their lifetime.
Community
How to Manage Your Monthly Bills
It’s common to think you have your monthly expenses in order, only for a surprise bill or car repairs to throw off your account balance.
Local Business
Common Accounting Issues for Small Businesses
Small business owners have many responsibilities, from performing their services and processing payroll to marketing the company and overseeing all processes.
Community
How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud
In today’s digital age, staying connected with friends and family through social media has become an essential part of our lives.
Community
Announcing a Call for Grant Applications
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Community
How to Build an Emergency Fund
According to a 2022 Bankrate survey, only 44 percent of Americans would be able to cover a $1,000 emergency from their savings.
Community
Do You Need to Make a 20% Down Payment?
Many first-time homebuyers believe the myth that you need at least 20 percent saved to buy property.
Local Business
New Wayfinding Signs in Unionville
Locate Amenities & Small Businesses around Unionville Center
Community
Tunxis Hose Celebrates 130 Years
Spectators lined the streets of Unionville to watch as fire companies from across the state and beyond gathered to take part in this annual tradition
Community
Top Fraud Trends Expected in 2023
According to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022 – an increase of more than 30 percent from 2021.
Community
How Much to Budget for a Home Maintenance Fund
Buying your own home is a huge display of financial independence, yet it can present new challenges for those who previously rented property.
Local Business
How Businesses Can Prevent Wire Transfer Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that businesses lost over $6.9 billion to cybercrime in 2021, an increase of nearly $2 billion since 2020.
Community
Benefits of a Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Whether you’re planning a tropical vacation or need to buy a new car, a savings account can help you reach your goals.
Community
Friends of the Farmington Libraries in Need of Book Donations
Farmington Friends in Need of Book Donations
Local Business
High Focus Center in Farmington Now Open for Adolescent Treatment
With more than 25 years of behavioral healthcare experience, High Focus Center provides adolescents with compassionate, flexible outpatient treatment for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Community
How to Avoid Wire Fraud & Money Transfer Scams
Electronic fund transfers are convenient for individuals and businesses to pay bills and receive money.
Community
Tips to Save Money During the Holiday Season
Tis the season of giving! As we prepare to spread holiday cheer once again, many people are concerned about overspending due to the rising costs of everyday essentials.
Community
Pros and Cons of Auto Paying Bills
Paying bills individually can take a few hours of your time, whether writing a check or completing transactions online.
Local Business
How to Manage Payroll for a Small Business
As a small business owner, you have grown from a one-person company to having several employees.
Community
Tapping Into Your Home Equity
In recent years, home prices have skyrocketed and continue to increase.
Community
Tips to Manage Rising Costs
Rising costs have affected everyone in some capacity, leaving many to wonder what can be done to combat inflation.
Community
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Seeking Grant Applications
Farmington’s Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has released its second open call for project proposals.
Local Business
Exploring Farmington Businesses - Spotlight on The WorkHaus
The Workhaus is a centrally located co-working space, with clean offices that are safe to work in, and have no distractions. Get out of your house, and into the Workhaus!
Community
How to Safely Use Mobile Payment Apps
The popularity of mobile payment apps has grown exponentially in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Business
Exploring Farmington Businesses - Spotlight on Hampton Inn & Suites
Major Renovation Complete at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Hartford/Farmington!
Community
Stay Connected in Farmington
It's now easy to get and stay connected to important Farmington town news and events.
Local Business
Exploring Farmington Businesses - Spotlight on OneDigital
OneDigital has had office space in Farmington, for over 20 years, but moved into a new, reimagined office space, in December of 2020.
Local Business
Mother's Day Celebration, Experience and Gift Ideas!
Your Guide to Mother's Day in Farmington
Community
It's the Season for Spring Cleaning!
Let's Kickstart Our Spring Cleaning, from April 23rd - 29th, with the 24th Annual Town-Wide Clean Up, Town-Wide Rummage Sale, Hazardous Waste Collection, Bulky Waste Pick Up, and Simple Recycling!
Community
Check Washing: How to Protect Yourself From Fraud
Fraud has seen significant growth in recent years. Nearly 2.8 million consumers filed a fraud report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021, the highest number on record.
Community
CT’s Most Common Financial Google Search: What’s a 401k?
Why is financial literacy important? It provides us the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage our money!
Community
Community Survey: Ad-Hoc 1928 Building Committee
The Town of Farmington and the Town Council’s Ad-Hoc 1928 Building Committee is studying potential uses for the 1928 Building. Your participation and input in this community survey is very important.
Local Business
Spotlight on The Walker Group - High Tech, Human Touch
Business Consultants in Technology, Supporting Social Missions
Community
Town of Farmington Accepting Stephen A. Flis Scholarship Applications
Applications Due April 1, 2022
Community
What Is a Home Equity Line of Credit?
A house is one of the largest purchases you will make in your lifetime.
Community
March Is Credit Education Month
According to Experian, credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you will pay later.
Arts & Culture
CT Humanities Awards Grants to Local Arts, Cultural and Heritage Orgs.
Congratulations Farmington Historical Society, Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra, Hill-Stead Museum, Stanley-Whitman House, and Unionville Museum.
Community
Ion Bank Foundation donates to Farmington Emergency Response Team
Ion Bank Foundation presented the Town of Farmington a check in the amount of $5000 for their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Local Business
Celebrate the New Year in Farmington!
Ring in 2022, close to home, at your favorite Farmington/Unionville restaurants.
Local Business
2021 Holiday Shopping and Dining Guide
Celebrate, Eat, and Shop Local This Holiday Season!
Community
Tips to Organize and Manage Your Bills
According to a WalletHub survey, 47 million Americans expected to miss a credit card payment in 2021.
Community
How to Build and Maintain Your Credit Score
Credit is the ability to borrow money with the understanding you will repay in the future, often with interest.
Local Business
Shop Small and Support Our Businesses and Our Community
Small businesses generate $68 of local economic return, for every $100 spent with them.
Community
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund
Announces $24,000 in Grants to Seven Nonprofits Serving Farmington
Arts & Culture
Art Show at Farmington Library to Benefit Five Local Nonprofits
A newly installed exhibition, Close to Home: Farmington Valley Landscapes, by Kate Emery, runs through November 15th, at the Farmington Main Library.
Community
Which Debt Repayment Method Is Best For You?
According to a 2021 CNBC report, the average American has $90,460 in debt.
Local Business
Cash Flow Management Tips for Your Business
No matter how successful the company, all businesses can experience a sudden cash shortage.
Community
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Grant Applications
Farmington’s Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee is pleased to announce it is now accepting grant fund applications, for projects directly benefiting the Farmington community.
Community
Enjoy Farmington River Activities Safely!
Farmington River Access Areas - Important Safety Rules
Community
CT DPH Releases Guidance Document on State's Modified Mask Policies
Document to serve as a reference, for a better understanding of the state’s recently modified mask and face covering policies
Community
Farmington Mother's Day Guide
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day present.... look no further than Farmington CT !
City Developments
Preserving Farmington History, While Developing Commercial Property
Developer Bob Wienner and Chase Bank Go to Great Lengths to Preserve Historic Farmington Structure
Community
Town of Farmington Affordable Housing Plan
Creating a community-supported, equitable way forward
Community
Take Small Steps, Every Day This Year, to Take Care of Yourself
2020 Tested Our Personal Resolve; Let 2021 Be the Year of Self-Caring and Healing
Community
Celebrate the New Year in Farmington!
New Year's celebrations, like most things in 2020, may look and feel a little different; but we've all earned the right to celebrate the end of this year like no other, and the beginning of 2021!
Community
Holiday Shopping and Specials Guide
See what Farmington businesses have in store this holiday season!
Community
Farmington Land Trust Seeking a Development Assistant
A wonderful opportunity with the Farmington Land Trust
Community
Give Back to Our Community on Giving Tuesday
Show Your Support on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, and Give What You Can!
Community
Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Show Small Businesses Some Love!
Week 5: Shop Where You Love, Nov. 23rd - Nov. 30th
Community
Thanksgiving 2020 Food to Go Guide
Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Take the Stress Out of Your Holiday Preparations!
City Developments
UNIONVILLE PEDIATRICS OPENS SECOND OFFICE TO KEEP PATIENTS SAFE
Unionville Pediatrics is thrilled to announce that it will now treat well and unwell patients in two different locations.
Community
Have Some Fun in Farmington, and Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card!
Week 4: Shop Where You Play, Nov. 16th - Nov. 22nd
Community
Try Something New in Farmington, and Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card!
Week 3: Shop Where You Learn, Nov. 9th - Nov. 15th
City Developments
Farmington Garden Club Wins Awards
The Farmington Garden Club has received two awards for their contribution to the restoration of the Farmington Village Green.
Community
Give Farmington Businesses Your "Vote" of Confidence This Week!
Week 2: Shop Where You Work, Nov. 2nd - Nov. 8th
Community
Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Treat Yourself to Something Sweet!
Week 1: Shop Where You Live, October 26th - October 30th
Community
Explore Farmington, Shop Local Campaign
Monday, October 26, 2020 - Saturday, November 28, 2020
Announcements
Farmington Toastmasters Club Receives President’s Distinguished Award
Congratulations Farmington Toastmaster Club. Join today!
Community
Farmington Land Trust Announces Scavenger Hunt Competition!
Join in on the Fun and Explore Farmington's Open Spaces Safely and Responsibly.
Community
Farmington Valley Offering VNA Flu clinics to local businesses
Keep your employees from getting the flu!
Announcements
Collinsville Bank Comes to Farmington!
With much excitement and weathering some unforeseen delays, on February 27, 2020 Collinsville Bank, once known as Collinsville Savings Society opened its doors for the very first time in Farmington.
Community
Community Connections More Important Than Ever
Farmington and Unionville businesses, town departments/services and residents continue to rally and support each other!
City Developments
Town of Farmington Tax Office - Opens June 29, 2020
The Town of Farmington Tax Office will be open for in person payment of taxes, beginning June 29, 2020.
Announcements
Jackson Labs is awarded Regional Health Care & Life Science Award!
Congratulations for winning the Research Company Category!
Announcements
Farmington Library Lobby Pickup Coming Soon!
The Farmington Libraries will be expanding services, on a limited basis, beginning Monday June, 22nd.