07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Local News for Farmington, Connecticut
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Theodate and Tyler: For the Love of Hill-Stead Benefit Dinner Auction Series
This year, Hill-Stead will host six separate benefit dinner auctions! This year, Hill-Stead will host six separate benefit dinners. Affectionately coined, Theodate and Tyler: For the Love of Hill-Stead, these exceptional farm-to-table experiences – created by celebrity chef Tyler Anderson – will take place on the gorgeous grounds of Hill-Stead. Held on select dates between READ MORE.
06/30/2020
Farmington police apologize for early morning emergency alert call about missing man
Farmington police apologized Tuesday for an early morning emergency alert call about a missing man, saying the call went against its policy. The call went out about 12:40 a.m. Tuesday to phone numbers registered with the state emergency alert and notification system. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.
06/30/2020
The Farmington Board of Education and Farmington High School (FHS) to Commence a Community Engagement Process Related to the Native American Mascot
The Farmington Board of Education and Farmington High School (FHS) to Commence a Community Engagement Process Related to the Native American Mascot for FHS Athletics. Click on the link below to read the full press release. Press Release, June 29, 2020 Read the article on fpsct.org READ MORE.
06/30/2020
Arrest Made In Connection With 1998 Homicide Case Of 26-Year-Old CT Woman
More than 22 years after the murder of a Connecticut woman while she was walking along a trail, police have arrested a person in connection with the case. Farmington Police, in Hartford County, have been working the homicide of 26-year-old Agnieszka Ziemlewski (Agnes or Niki as her friends knew he… Read the rest of the READ MORE.
06/30/2020
NBC Connecticut: Farmington Police Apologize After …
Farmington Police Apologize After Sending Emergency Alert for Missing Man Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/29/2020
Farmington Libraries: We are celebrating National …
We are celebrating National Camera Day! Our staff has been taking pictures from all over. Here are a few, can you guess who took which picture? #farmington #farmingtonlibraries #nationalcameraday #pictures #library Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/29/2020
Arrest made in 22-year-old unsolved CT homicide
Agnieszka Ziemlewski’s body was found near a Metropolitan District Reservoir trail in Farmington on Sept. 24, 1998. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.
06/28/2020
Tonight’s From the Porch Event has been postponed and will be rescheduled
Due to tonight’s weather conditions, our From the Porch concert with Among The Acres has been postponed. Watch our website and Facebook for a new date! The post Tonight’s From the Porch Event has been postponed and will be rescheduled appeared first on Hill-Stead Museum. Read the article on hillstead.org READ MORE.
06/25/2020
Farmington Libraries: The winner of our …
The winner of our latest Trivia Night was Team Hiker Gals! Everyone did a great job and it was SO much fun! We hope to see you next time #farmingtonlibraries #trivianight #library #winners Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/22/2020
NBC Connecticut: Conn. Water Asks Farmington …
Conn. Water Asks Farmington Customers to Reduce Outdoor Water Usage for 24 Hours Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/22/2020
All of Fotis Dulos’ properties now in foreclosure
The attorney representing Jennifer Dulos’ mother prepares to sell Jefferson Crossing property in Farmington. Read the rest of the article on stamfordadvocate.com READ MORE.
06/19/2020
NBC Connecticut: After an unfortunate incident …
After an unfortunate incident in town, 7-year-old Josey and her brother are spreading a message of racial diversity in their community with their Lemonade 4 Change stand: @newsyCaitlin #NBCCT #ConnectingYou #Farmington Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/19/2020
Lemonade 4 Change raises over $3,000 in less than a week for racial equality and diversity learning materials for Farmington’s public elementary
Seven-year-old Josey Gorman and her family made a “Black Lives Matter” sign to put in the front yard of their Farmington home, just to wake up two days later and see that the sign had been painted over with white paint overnight. Chelsea O’Donnell, who shares a driveway with the Gormans, saw what happened and READ MORE.
06/19/2020
Hill-Stead Museum’s Reopening Plan
After temporarily closing our Museum doors, Hill-Stead will be gradually reopening. Beginning June 20, the museum will be open for private tours by appointment only. To make an appointment, please email maynardh@hillstead.org. Through it all, we have honored our commitment, keeping our gorgeous grounds open for all-an oasis in a turbulent time. Before you visit, READ MORE.
06/19/2020
Summer on the Hill – A Painting and Nature Workshop Series
Begin your days at Hill-Stead, meet new friends, make art, and enjoy the outdoors! Hill-Stead’s new four-week summer camp, Summer on the Hill, introduces young artists to drawing and painting en plein air. Perfect for outdoor lovers with creative sensibilities! Participants will learn field drawing and sketching, and build skills in both watercolor and oil READ MORE.06/19/2020
NBC Connecticut: Join us on a …
Join us on a trip to @SubEdge in #Farmington on a Kids Connection digital exclusive! An ALL NEW Kids Connection digital exclusive episode is online now! Visit YouTube or our website to watch! r #KidsConnection is brought to you by @acesconnecticutJ Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/18/2020
From The Farmington Libraries…
Register for the 2020 Summer Reading Program! We have book recommendations and programs for all ages! Click here for Children’s Summer Reading! Click here for Teen Summer Reading! Click here for Adult Summer Reading! Read the article on farmingtonlibraries.org READ MORE.
06/16/2020
Imagine Your Story: Adult Summer Reading is Here!
As we celebrate your story during this unusual time, we invite you to participate in our Summer Reading Program! Read the instructions below to see how to take part in the program. The more you participate, the likelier you are to win a gift card to a fabulous local establishment! Read the article on farmingtonlibraries.org READ MORE.06/15/2020