Avon Public Library Board of Trustees approves behavioral policy amendment and confirms programming expansion. Library Director Elise LaForge reported October programs drew strong attendance, including 23 people at an after-hours "Ghosts of the Southcoast" event and 18 at pumpkin painting, with an

Board of Selectmen approves $87,000 fire station insulation contract and multiple personnel actions. The board voted unanimously to award the contract to Marine Insulation Services, Inc. for apparatus building insulation work. Additional approvals included a Section 15 Package Store license

Park and Recreation Committee approves facilities for holiday festival and school event. The committee, chaired by Ben Chapman with Commissioners Marci Kovick and Jocelyn Lyons present, approved porta potties for the Civic Center's December 2-5 holiday festival and authorized Noonan field use for a

Finance Committee approves October minutes, prepares for budget season ahead. Finance Committee Chair Derek Staffier presided as the committee voted 5-0, with one abstention by Shannon Coffey, to approve the October 13 meeting minutes. Selectman Eric Beckerman reported that the Police Department

Board of Selectmen approves fiscal year 2023 water rate increase and historic auto dealer license. DPW Director William A. Fitzgerald's tiered rate structure increases base charges to $100 and raises usage rates 14 percent across all tiers; most residential customers occupy Tiers 1 and 2, with