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.

Amanda Rubin
Local Business

Dave's Shoe Repair

Celebrating 56 Years of Business
Amanda Rubin
Arts & Culture

Hill-Stead Museum Art Preservation Grant

One of 24 Institutions Selected Around the World
Rose Ponte
Community

Getting involved in your community

Its a New Year, thinking of getting more involved ? Find out how!
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Amanda Rubin
Community

Dream Ride Weekend

Farmington's Largest Event of the Year
Rose Ponte
Community

Announcing a Call for Grant Applications

Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Amanda Rubin
Community

The Unionville Flood: August 19, 1955

Remembering 68 Years Later
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Amanda Rubin
Local Business

New Wayfinding Signs in Unionville

Locate Amenities & Small Businesses around Unionville Center
Amanda Rubin
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
Amanda Rubin
Arts & Culture

CT Summer at the Museum

Farmington Hosting Three Locations
Rose Ponte
Community

2023 American Honey Princess to visit Connecticut

Sponsored by the Farmington Rotary
Rose Ponte
Community

Farmington High School Robotics Team

Expanding their reach and competing !
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Hannah Burke
Community

Friends of the Farmington Libraries in Need of Book Donations

Farmington Friends in Need of Book Donations
Rose Ponte
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
Community

How to Avoid Wire Fraud & Money Transfer Scams

Electronic fund transfers are convenient for individuals and businesses to pay bills and receive money.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rose Ponte
Local Business

Dakota Stone, a new boutique

A personalized shopping experience
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
Community

Tapping Into Your Home Equity

In recent years, home prices have skyrocketed and continue to increase.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
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!
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Diane Becker
Local Business

Exploring Farmington Businesses - Spotlight on Hampton Inn & Suites

Major Renovation Complete at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Hartford/Farmington!
Diane Becker
Community

Stay Connected in Farmington

It's now easy to get and stay connected to important Farmington town news and events.
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Local Business

Mother's Day Celebration, Experience and Gift Ideas!

Your Guide to Mother's Day in Farmington
Diane Becker
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!
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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!
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Local Business

Spotlight on The Walker Group - High Tech, Human Touch

Business Consultants in Technology, Supporting Social Missions
Diane Becker
Community

Town of Farmington Accepting Stephen A. Flis Scholarship Applications

Applications Due April 1, 2022
Rob Caprilozzi
Community

What Is a Home Equity Line of Credit?

A house is one of the largest purchases you will make in your lifetime.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rose Ponte
Community

Batterson Park: a Hidden Gem.

Batterson Park soon to be restored
Rose Ponte
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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).
Diane Becker
Local Business

Celebrate the New Year in Farmington!

Ring in 2022, close to home, at your favorite Farmington/Unionville restaurants.
Diane Becker
Local Business

2021 Holiday Shopping and Dining Guide

Celebrate, Eat, and Shop Local This Holiday Season!
Rose Ponte
Community

Call for Committee Members

Give Back to your community in an exciting way!
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rob Caprilozzi
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.
Rose Ponte
Community

The Holiday Kissing Balls are coming !

Please consider participating.
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Local Business

Small Business Saturday 2021

Share your plans with us, so we can help spread the word!
Rose Ponte
Community

Farmington Greater Together Community Fund

Announces $24,000 in Grants to Seven Nonprofits Serving Farmington
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Community

Explore Farmington 2.0

Updated with new features and more local guides!
Rob Caprilozzi
Community

Which Debt Repayment Method Is Best For You?

According to a 2021 CNBC report, the average American has $90,460 in debt.
Rose Ponte
Community

Hello September

September the doorway to Fall!
Rose Ponte
Local Business

Welcome Arrow Pharmacy

Arrow Pharmacy recently moved to their new Farmington location!
Rob Caprilozzi
Local Business

Cash Flow Management Tips for Your Business

No matter how successful the company, all businesses can experience a sudden cash shortage.
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Community

Enjoy Farmington River Activities Safely!

Farmington River Access Areas - Important Safety Rules
Diane Becker
Community

Father's Day 2021

Food, Fun and Finds in Farmington . . .
Diane Becker
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
Rose Ponte
Community

Memorial Day Parade 2021

Combined Parade, New Route.
Rose Ponte
Community

Farmington Mother's Day Guide

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day present.... look no further than Farmington CT !
Diane Becker
City Developments

Preserving Farmington History, While Developing Commercial Property

Developer Bob Wienner and Chase Bank Go to Great Lengths to Preserve Historic Farmington Structure
Rose Ponte
Community

Town of Farmington Affordable Housing Plan

Creating a community-supported, equitable way forward
Rose Ponte
Community

#SpreadtheLoveFarmington

Show the Farmington Business community your support!
Diane Becker
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
Diane Becker
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!
Diane Becker
Community

Holiday Shopping and Specials Guide

See what Farmington businesses have in store this holiday season!
Rose Ponte
Arts & Culture

Farmington Holiday Events

Celebrate the Holidays Locally !
Rose Ponte
Community

Farmington Land Trust Seeking a Development Assistant

A wonderful opportunity with the Farmington Land Trust
Diane Becker
Community

Give Back to Our Community on Giving Tuesday

Show Your Support on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, and Give What You Can!
Diane Becker
Community

Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Show Small Businesses Some Love!

Week 5: Shop Where You Love, Nov. 23rd - Nov. 30th
Diane Becker
Community

Thanksgiving 2020 Food to Go Guide

Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Take the Stress Out of Your Holiday Preparations!
Chelsea O'Donnell
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.
Diane Becker
Community

Have Some Fun in Farmington, and Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card!

Week 4: Shop Where You Play, Nov. 16th - Nov. 22nd
Diane Becker
Community

Try Something New in Farmington, and Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card!

Week 3: Shop Where You Learn, Nov. 9th - Nov. 15th
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Community

Give Farmington Businesses Your "Vote" of Confidence This Week!

Week 2: Shop Where You Work, Nov. 2nd - Nov. 8th
Diane Becker
Community

Explore Farmington, Shop Local and Treat Yourself to Something Sweet!

Week 1: Shop Where You Live, October 26th - October 30th
Diane Becker
Community

Halloween 2020 Guide

Fun, Lower-Risk Halloween Activities, Happening Here in Farmington!
Diane Becker
Community

Explore Farmington, Shop Local Campaign

Monday, October 26, 2020 - Saturday, November 28, 2020
Rose Ponte
Announcements

Farmington Toastmasters Club Receives President’s Distinguished Award

Congratulations Farmington Toastmaster Club. Join today!
Diane Becker
City Developments

Voting in the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election

What You Need to Know
Diane Becker
Community

Farmington Land Trust Announces Scavenger Hunt Competition!

Join in on the Fun and Explore Farmington's Open Spaces Safely and Responsibly.
Rose Ponte
Community

What is COVID Fatigue?

How to cope with COVID fatigue.
Rose Ponte
Community

Farmington Valley Offering VNA Flu clinics to local businesses

Keep your employees from getting the flu!
Diane Becker
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.
Diane Becker
Community

Community Connections More Important Than Ever

Farmington and Unionville businesses, town departments/services and residents continue to rally and support each other!
Diane Becker
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.
Rose Ponte
Announcements

Jackson Labs is awarded Regional Health Care & Life Science Award!

Congratulations for winning the Research Company Category!
Farmington Libraries
Announcements

Farmington Library Lobby Pickup Coming Soon!

The Farmington Libraries will be expanding services, on a limited basis, beginning Monday June, 22nd.
Chelsea O'Donnell
Community

What Challenges Us Inspires Us

Two Families, One Lemonade Stand, and a Reason To Be Heard
Nancy Parent
Community

Community Services & High School Music Department Collaborate

Tune Into iHeartRadio