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Avon Park and Recreation Commission approves porta potty suppliers, welcomes new director. Chair Ben Chapman called the March 21 meeting to order at 6:40 p.m., with Vice Chair Jocelyn Lyons and Commissioner Marci Kovick present. The board voted unanimously, 3-0, to approve AYB and Butler as porta

Avon approves $23 million fiscal 2024 budgets and school facility petition. The Board of Selectmen voted to adopt spending plans for the Avon Public Schools at $10,460,906, Department of Public Works at $1,537,144, Blue Hills Regional School District at $845,400, and the Fire Department, along with

Avon School Committee approves three student fundraisers at regular meeting. The committee backed a Spring Carnival for the Senior Class 2023, a used book donation collection by AMHS National Honor Society to benefit "School on Wheels," and a clothing drive by Project 351 for "Cradles to Crayons."

Avon Council on Aging addresses facility needs and announces spring programs. Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas reported on March 10 that a grant has been secured for a new refrigerator, but urgent facility needs include replacement of 35-year-old lunchroom floor tiles that pose safety hazards

Avon Board of Health approves four septic system upgrades and addresses tobacco violations. All four septic replacements were unanimously approved, including three local upgrades for 15 Overlook Road with reduced setbacks from foundation walls (20 feet to 6 feet) and wetlands (50 feet to 33 feet).