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[Update, 10:28 p.m.] Practice SATs Postponed, Charging Stations, Free Meals

...And other openings, closings and cancellations in Avon Nov. 2.

Update 10:18 p.m., Nov. 2

  • The Duracell Battery Corporation is setting up a trailer with a charging station outside of Walmart on Route 44 in Avon. While residents are running errands, they can leave their electronics to charge in lockers. There will also be free WiFi at the charging station.
  • The trash compactors aren't functioning due to the power outage. Commercial dumpsters are available for residents to throw out spoiled food and other trash that would be a health hazard to keep in the house. The landfill is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday. No recyclables are being collected and there is no bulky waste service at this time.
  • The , located at 11 Arch Rd. is offering two free MRE meals per person per day for residents to pick up, as well as a case of water per day,starting Thursday between noon and 8 p.m.
  • Practice SATs scheduled for the morning of Nov. 5 are postponed to Nov. 19  at .

Update, 1:26 p.m., Nov. 2

Cancellations

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  • Registration for Avon's After School Ski Program has been postponed to Wednesday, Nov. 9. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
  • The Clean Energy Commission meeting scheduled for Nov. 2 has been canceled. The next meeting will be Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Avon Room at Town Hall.
  • The Nov. 17 Zoning Board of Appeals has been canceled due to a lack of applications. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

Who has power?

  • Most businesses on Route 44 have power

Where else can you get water?

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  • All four Avon Volunteer Fire Department stations are offering free water fill-ups ( at 25 Darling Drive, on Secret Lake Road, on West Avon Road next to and on Huckleberry Hill Road).
  • Avon High School

Update, 11:16 a.m., Nov. 2

  • , Avon: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 860-409-9100
  • , Avon: open for dinner at 4 p.m., 860-676-2000
  • , Avon: open at 4 p.m., 860-677-7089
  • , Avon: open at noon, 860-675-1999
  • , Avon: open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 860-678-9100
  • Bruegger's Bagels, Avon: open until 7 p.m. 860-674-1755
  • , Avon: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 860-676-1177
  • , Avon: open until 9 p.m., 860-678-8989
  • , Avon: open at 7 a.m. Nov. 3, 860-674-0702

Where to Get Cash

  • TD Bank, Walmart Plaza, Route 44, Avon: drive-thru ATM is working
  • Big Y: cash back option at checkout

Update, 11:03 a.m., Nov. 2

  • A message from Angela Antonelli of Creative Works for Children on 3 Canal St. in Avon: "I wanted to pass along the message that we are open free of charge today for warming, free play, and electronics charging. Free play activities include Legos, dolls, art, music, books, train sets, and cars. Hours are 10-4. Hours for tomorrow and Friday will be announced later today. All ages welcome with accompanying adult."

Original Story, Nov. 2

Places to Get Food

  • emergency shelter on West Avon Road in Avon
  • Big Y on Route 44 in Avon
  • on Route 44 in Avon
  • in Riverdale Farms on Simsbury Road in Avon
  • at the corner of Route 44 and Route 167 in Avon
  • Shell Service Center at the corner of Route 44 and Route 167 in West Simsbury
  • Stop & Shop in Simsbury Commons along Route 167 in West Simsbury

Places to Get Water

  • is allowing residents to bring their own containers to fill at its 14 West Main Street office in Avon. A self service outdoor faucet located in front of the office near the hatchway will be available all day.

Places to Get Gas

  • Shell
  • Scott's Mobil
  • , Route 44 in Avon
  • Sunoco, Route 44 in Avon

Medical Care

  • on West Avon Road is open to walk-ins at 9 a.m. There's still no power.

Places to Charge Phones and Electronics

  • Avon High School emergency shelter
  • Cuts for Peanuts in Old Avon Village at 41 East Main St.

Places to Shower

  • Avon High School emergency shelter

Places to Wash Your Hair

  • Free hairwashes at Cuts for Peanuts
  • Avon High School

Places to Get Batteries

  • in Walmart Plaza on Route 44 in Avon
  • Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), Avon Marketplace on Route 44 in Avon
  • Big Y

Places to Get Camp Stoves

  • EMS

Places to Get Fuel for Camp Stoves

  • EMS 

Places to Get Warm Clothes

  • EMS

Places to Get Hand Warmers

  • EMS

Places to Get Flashlights

  • EMS
  • Walmart
  • Big Y

Places to Get Hot Coffee

  • Cuts for Peanuts
  • Shell
  • Avon High School
  • Big Y

Places to Do Laundry

  • on Route 44 opened at 6 a.m. and is open until 10 p.m.
  • Cuts for Peanuts is offering a free place to do laundry.

Places to Get Internet

  • Canton Public Library has WiFi
  • If you have a Verizon wireless card, it works at Avon High School

Any other suggestions? Where are you getting yor gas, food and supplies? Tell us in the comments.


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