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Five Facebook Accounts and Twitter Feeds to Check Out

Five things to know on Friday, July 1, 2011.

  1. The Avon Volunteer Fire Department posts news related to the fire department and updates on its Facebook page
  2. Yesterday was the last official viewing day for Jarrett's Castle, though it will likely remain up through the summer, at least. For more news on the World's Tallest Sandcastle, as certified by Guinness, follow @JarrettsCastle on Twitter and visit the castle's Facebook page.
  3. The Avon Board of Education has a Facebook page with occasional updates on school issues. If you have any questions, you can post them on the wall and a board representative will answer.
  4. Follow @ButtercupCT on Twitter to find about a new cupcake and confection business looking to move into Avon, possibly Old Avon Village.
  5. @TheAvonNews, based in Torrington, most recently tweeted a link to a short video and article about former UConn Player and first round NBA draft pick Kemba Walker's appearance at a basketball clinic at Roaring Brook School.


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