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Avon School Committee approves HVAC upgrade and establishes special education reserve fund. The five-member committee approved establishment of a reserve fund for special education, out-of-district tuition, and transportation expenses, and unanimously approved a $45,000 transfer from free cash for

Avon Recreation Commission approves field permits for youth sports. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a field permit for Dirt Dawgs women's softball to use the second field on Fagan Drive from mid-June through September with an additional $200 fee for a total of $400. The

Council on Aging discusses spring programming and grant allocation. During a March 5 Zoom meeting, COA Director Christine Quinn reported that a $4 grab-and-go lunch is planned for March 25, with delivery available for seniors unable to drive. Board members Ed Selman and Nancy Puckett will meet with

Avon Planning Board recommends site for Home Depot spring mulch storage. All five members, including Chairman Charles Comeau and Vice Chair Robert Pillarella, heard from Store Manager Joe Simas on a seasonal mulch setup proposal. After discussing drainage and safety concerns, the board recommended

Avon School Committee receives plan for Butler Elementary to return to full in-person instruction beginning March 15. Superintendent Christine Godino and Sarah Shaw presented a phased reopening with PreK-3 grades starting March 15 and grades 4-6 beginning April 5. Parents must choose between fully