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Farmington Valley Blogs
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Last Saturday, thousands of people took to the streets of New York City to protest Attorney General Eric Holder's outrageous plan to transfer 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other admitted war criminals to the United States for trial in...
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I saw this story this morning and can't believe that the borough of Litchfield, CT has voted to remove the yellow ribbons tied to the oak trees on the town green. Everyone knows that these yellow ribbons serve as reminders for those waiting for the return...
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The EPA is trying to censor these EPA attorneys by threatening them and demanding they remove the YouTube video that is critical of Cap and Trade. This video, produced by EPA enforcement attorneys speaking on their own personal behalf, explains why cap-and-trade,...
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The Avon Land Trust
invites you to
Hike to the Tower
Saturday, October 17th @ 1:00 p.m.
Join us as we hike from Hazen Park
along our Skyline Trail
to the peak of Talcott Mountain
Enjoy a vigorous hike… Savor breathtaking Fall views… And join in the fun...
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On Friday, March 27th at Colebrook Community Center there will be a Cougar program. Dinner first then a powerful power point program by my partner from Rhode Island which will take approximately 2hrs. Please join us for what will be an informative and...
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January 30 was a very cold Saturday with temperatures only in the teens at noon. But the Historical Society skating and bonfire party went on as planned. A little before 1:00 p.m. we set fire to the pile of wood, put out hot chocolate, marshmallows and...
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Three new historic panels containing history and information have been installed outside on the grounds of the Squire's Tavern. This completes the set of four that will give visitors a brief summary on four topics: 1) A welcome to the Tavern and brief...
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Sunday October 25 concluded our open house series at the Center Schoolhouse on Route 181 in Barkhamsted. This year we decided to open up the building one day each month from May to October. On the last Sunday of each of these months, Mike Day opened up...
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The Barkhamsted Historical Society was very busy during the month of May 2009. May 8th was the culmination of this years educational outreach lecture series. Local historian Paul Hart gave an excellent oral presentation on the history of Barkhamsted Center....
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The Avon News recently published an opinion piece from Greg Frey regarding the Avon Land Trust’s plan to swap land with a developer, titled “Can you trust the Avon Land Trust?”
While this opinion piece was perceived to be a “news”...
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In 2008 the Historical Society received a STEAP grant from the State of Connecticut (Small Town Economic Assistance Program). A number of projects relating to this grant have been recently completed or are in the works. In May, Pro-Film of Torrington...
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Join the ALT for a hike at Fisher Farms trails, Sunday, June 6, 1pm at Tillotson Road parking lot. Read More......
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Dear ALT member,
The board of the Avon Land Trust requests that you show your support for our proposed Haynes Road land swap by attending the Planning and Zoning meeting on Tuesday, June 8th at 7:30 at the Town Hall. We were recently notified by the town...
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Last Wednesday we worked on the ice rink. We got the sides up and the plastic down and put in a little water. Richard and Steve also worked on the rink during on Thursday and Friday. Water was pumped in from the nearby brook and the sides were raised...
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The Barkhamsted Historical Society has been awarded a $5,800 grant from the State Department of Culture and Tourism to produce a booklet on the Barkhamsted Lighthouse. The booklet will cover the history and significance of the famous Lighthouse community...
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The Barkhamsted Historical Society, in partnership with the Riverton Merchants Association, successfully planned, organized, and conducted our first Riverton Antiques Show on Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. This event is significant for...
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The ALT annual meeting will be Friday November 13th at 7 PM at the Avon Senior Center. Mark your calenders! Read More......
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The Avon Land Trust elected two new officers at our recent annual meeting. Chris Graesser is now our Vice President and Laura Young Secretary.
Chris Graesser replaces Chris Gackstatter and Laura replaces Dorothy Blanchard. Chris Gackstatter and Dottie...
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Girl Scout Troop 66235 will be leading a Community Autumn Hike at 2:00 on Sunday, November 1st along the Avon Land Trust’s Garvin-Maher Trail. Inspired by the town’s Unplugged Learning Project, these scouts made and posted new wooden trail...
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Please join us for the RESCHEDULED Avon Land Trust Annual Fall Hike
on Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we hike from Avon’s Hazen Park,
up and along the ALT’s Skyline Trail to the peak of Talcott Mountain *Enjoy a vigorous hike...
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I've written a couple of articles (What's Your Latitude? Part 1 & Part 2 ) about Google Earth and Google Maps . Both applications continue to evolve. This article will focus on Google Maps, the 2D web based map application. Google Maps allows users...
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Mother Nature sure is giving us a run for the money this year…
and we are hoping that this third time is the charm: Please join us for the (yet again) RESCHEDULED Avon Land Trust Annual Fall Hike
on Sunday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. We will hike...
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In the past couple of days, with all the press about the April Fools Day Worm , several people have asked me how to keep their computers protected. The short answer is, you can't. If someone has the right skills/knowledge, has enough time and the motivation...
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Visit the Avon Land Trust Booth at AVON DAY, Saturday, September 26, 2009 (raindate, September 27, 2009) on the athletic fields behind Thompson Brook School on Thompson Road, Avon. Read More......
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Ninety eager hikers participated in the Avon Land Trust’s annual Fall Hike on Sunday, October 19th. Blue skies, sunshine and cool temperatures combined to make ideal hiking conditions.
Hikers left from the base of Hazen Trail, located at Hazen Park,...
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