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Avon schools cancel winter basketball over pandemic safety concerns. The Athletic Director determined the state's COVID-19 sports guidelines, released November 20, were insufficient to safely conduct basketball due to loose pod separation rules and inadequate sanitation procedures. Superintendent

Avon Planning Board tables Curtis Estates booster pump dispute. The board deferred discussion until December 17 pending a revised Order of Conditions from town counsel, citing developer noncompliance with booster pump requirements despite adequate water pressure (35-40 pounds) documented by the

Avon Park and Recreation Commission approves holiday programming designed for pandemic safety. The commission unanimously approved contactless Santa visits for December 13 and 20, from noon to 4 p.m., with families registering online and attendance capped at 100. The board also voted unanimously to

Avon Designer Committee advances police and fire station project with contract approvals. The committee unanimously approved approximately $492,000 in project invoices and contract modifications including a $6,000 change order for foundation soil compaction and a $1,150 invoice for prior electrical

Avon Finance Committee organizes budget review process as town faces revenue shortfall. The committee assigned members as liaisons to various departments and directed all to submit level-funded budgets, excepting contractual obligations. Eric Beckerman, Selectmen, briefed members that the town is