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Avon Housing Authority closes out annual PMR audit. The Avon Housing Authority confirmed receipt of final closeout documents for its 2019 PMR audit and approved routine monthly business, including January financial statements and vouchers through February 26. Chairman M. Janet Jensen, Vice Chairman

Avon Special Town Meeting authorizes land acquisition for Harrison Boulevard roadway improvements. The assembly voted 56 to 5 to grant the Board of Selectmen authority to acquire land rights and easements on 12 properties along Pond Street and Bodwell Street for MASS DOT Project Number 608086,

Avon Planning Board schedules March 5 public hearing on new fire station. The Avon board on February 20 reviewed detailed architectural plans presented by Jon Novak of Coneco Engineering, discussing stone wall design, parking layout, septic systems, and utility and infrastructure placement. The

Finance Committee begins fiscal 2020 budget review while working to control deficit without raising taxes. Members questioned the Department of Public Works, Board of Health, Library, Fire, and Police departments on various budget increases; Selectman Eric Beckerman and town officials vowed to find

Avon Capital Planning Committee approves capital management software. The committee unanimously voted to adopt the Cleargov Capital Management Program, a $2,000-3,000 annual tool designed to streamline capital project tracking and budgeting, though members noted it falls outside the current year's