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Coming up: Brass Quintet, Hartford Symphony Orchestra on the Avon Patch calendar

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Hello Avon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an overturned car briefly disrupted Burnham Street Friday afternoon
  • How will this 100-unit project reshape housing near downtown Avon?
  • Which Avon students just made UConn’s prestigious Dean’s List?

Also on today's calendar: Brass Quintet, Hartford Symphony Orchestra and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 41 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 26.
  • Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two-Vehicle Crash on Burnham St. in Avon, One Off Road (thelegaladvocate.com) — Emergency crews responded Friday afternoon to a two-car crash on Burnham Street near Sleepy Hollow in Avon, where one vehicle went off the road and overturned but no one was trapped. The roadway was briefly affected before being cleared, and authorities are still reviewing what caused the collision and whether there were any injuries.
   

• Avon Mixed-Income Development Starts Construction (commercialrecord.com) — Construction is underway on a 100-unit mixed-income apartment building at 20 Security Drive, bringing a major new housing option and a 20-year PILOT tax agreement to Avon. Most units will be income-restricted, some with state rental assistance and supportive services, and the site will feature extensive amenities near downtown and the Farmington Canal bike trail, with a second phase planned for 2026.
   

• UConn Posts Fall Semester Dean's List For In-State Students: A Town-By-Town List (patch.com) — Dozens of Avon residents have earned a spot on UConn’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List, highlighting local academic achievement at the state’s flagship university. The list is organized by hometown, so you can easily scan for friends, neighbors, and family members from Avon and nearby communities who made the cut.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Bristol's first Chick-fil-A restaurant to open next Thursday (fox61.com)

West Hartford

  • 'I Just Don't Believe It:' West Hartford Dog Missing For 11 Days In Cold Found Alive: Owner (patch.com)

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Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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