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    Avon Factory to Hire 10 More Workers by Year's End

    ORAFOL Americas currently has 152 workers at its Avon factory, which produces reflective…
    Credit: Avon Patch
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    Credit: Avon Patch

    LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Talk Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr.…

    Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer will be taking your questions on skin cancer prevention at…
    Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer
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    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer

    Kiehl's Skincare Business Opens First Connecticut Store in…

    Have you been to Kiehl's before in another state? Tell us in the comments!
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    Marci May 21, 2013 at 10:18 am
    There skin and facial products are amazing. I've been purchasing them for years. When living in…Read More Greenwich the Saks Fifth Ave on Greenwich Ave. carried their line and after moving up here I've purchased them when visiting my son in NYC. Reasonably priced for great products.
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    Vitamins & Minerals Pack a Morning Smoothie

    Start your day with a nutritious and delicous smoothie…
    Start your day with a nutritious and delicous smoothie
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    Start your day with a nutritious and delicous smoothie

    Seven Summer Essentials for Rising Seniors

    Wouldn’t you like to start your senior year of high school stress-free?  To organize the…
    The Collegeologist...  

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    Food Safety Ratings: How Does Your Favorite Avon Restaurant…

    Check out health inspection ratings for Avon businesses on the Farmington Valley Health…
    Shrimp Appetizer. Credit: Fay Abrahamsson
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    Shrimp Appetizer. Credit: Fay Abrahamsson

    Trattoria Il Trullo Closes Its Doors

    An Italian family-run restaurant that opened its doors within the past year has closed.…
    Business  

    1   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Bob May 4, 2013 at 06:08 am
    Never did think that one would make it. What we need there is a diner!!
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    Connecticut Casino Competition Coming Closer

    Officials in Springfield, Mass., have approved details for an $800 million gambling complex…
    Some of the slot machines at Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. Credit: Patch File Photo
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    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Some of the slot machines at Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. Credit: Patch File Photo

    Buying a Mattress in Connecticut Could Get Pricier

    A proposed recycling law would be paid for by consumers.
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Which Avon Restaurants Do You Eat At When the Weather Is…

    I always like to try to mix up my restaurant visits in Avon to taste the variety of food in…
    Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer
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    Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer
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    Bob May 2, 2013 at 07:08 am
    Avon Country Deli! Hands down the best view and relaxing atmosphere. The food is great and I can get…Read More breakfast for lunch! This place is a hidden gem.
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    Bob May 2, 2013 at 07:01 am
    First & Last has a nice outdoor seating area. Food & service always good there.
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    R.C. Stevens May 2, 2013 at 06:46 am
    Fabiola's is great for an outdoor lunch!
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    Petals & Paws Closes Avon Location

    Petals & Paws is closing its relatively new Avon location and moving it to West Hartford,…
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Coldwell Banker 2012 Award Winners

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently announced it's 2012 award winners last week.…
    Bob Knurek, Cathleen Smith (Coldwell Banker CT/WC President) and Julie Corrado
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    Bob Knurek, Cathleen Smith (Coldwell Banker CT/WC President) and Julie Corrado

    LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Dog Training Questions with Behaviorist…

    Dog trainer Mary Ellen Walsh returns to Patch for a live chat this Thursday at noon to take…
    Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mary Ellen Walsh
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    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mary Ellen Walsh

    Green Dog Market Hosting Rescue Dog Adoption Event

    Farmington store partnering with Double Dog Rescue to place adoptable dogs.
    Chester and Ann Fryer at Green Dog Market in Farmington.
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    Chester and Ann Fryer at Green Dog Market in Farmington.

    Your Take: What Was The Worst Job You Ever Had?

    CareerCast.com, a career website, ranked 200 jobs from best to worst — what's the worst job…
    Lumberjack. Not the worst job in the world. Credit: Getty
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    Lumberjack. Not the worst job in the world. Credit: Getty

    Five Guys Opens in West Hartford

    The opening of the Bishops Corner restaurant occurred well ahead of schedule.
    Five Guys Burgers and Fries is open for business in West Hartford on April 22, 2013. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
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    Five Guys Burgers and Fries is open for business in West Hartford on April 22, 2013. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

    Hundreds Attend Boston Marathon Tribute Run at West Hartford…

    Monday evening's event raised money for The One Fund Boston.
    Steph Blozy hands out t-shirts in front of Fleet Feet Sports in West Hartford. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
    Business  

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    Steph Blozy hands out t-shirts in front of Fleet Feet Sports in West Hartford. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

    Avon Non-Profit Seeks 'Gifts of Love' for New Building

    Gifts of Love plans to move out of Avon Village Marketplace, but will stay in town.  "It's…
    Gifts of Love provided Patch with this PDF of the floor plans for its new site.
    Giving  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Gifts of Love provided Patch with this PDF of the floor plans for its new site.

    Avon Drivers Continue to Fill Up for Less

    GasBuddy.com reveals that the Connecticut average price of gas has fallen to $3.70 per gallon.
    Photo Credit: Patch
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    Photo Credit: Patch
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    Bob April 23, 2013 at 06:27 pm
    Adam we can thank the wonderful blue state taxes for that.
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    Adam April 23, 2013 at 05:35 pm
    I guess we are being told we should be happy we are receiving fewer lashings than last year. I'm not…Read More sure of this article's purpose. In Texas, prices were close to $3.20/gallon when I was there a few weeks ago.
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    Bob April 23, 2013 at 06:43 am
    10 cents cheaper in Hartford.
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    Avon Business Buzz: Gifts of Love to Move

    As operations at Gifts of Love in Avon continue to grow, the non-profit announced that it's…
    Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer

    FroyoWorld Franchisee Targets May 1 Opening at the Shoppes…

    This article was posted by Jessie Sawyer. It was written and reported by Canton Patch Editor…
    Tripp Kamercia hopes to open a new FroyoWorld Franchise at the Shoppes by May 1. Photo Credit: John Fitts
    Business  

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    Tripp Kamercia hopes to open a new FroyoWorld Franchise at the Shoppes by May 1. Photo Credit: John Fitts

    Former People's Choice Employee Charged in Connection With…

    This article was posted by Jessie Sawyer. It was written and reported by Farmington Patch…
    Credit: People's Choice
    Police & Fire  

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    Credit: People's Choice

    West Hartford's Fleet Feet Reaching Out to Boston Marathon…

    This article was posted by Jessie Sawyer. It was reported and written by West Hartford Patch…
    Caption: Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013 Credit AP Photo/Charles Krupa
    Business  

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    Caption: Medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013 Credit AP Photo/Charles Krupa

    The Grist Mill: Upscale Dining with Casual Flair

    Read about how the owners of the restaurant, a former word-of-mouth Farmington staple, are…
    The Grist Mill in Avon has rooftop dining for warmer evenings. Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    The Grist Mill in Avon has rooftop dining for warmer evenings. Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer

    Hub Bar and Grille Closes, Avon Owner Remains in Restaurant…

    Avon's Cindy Johns brings pizza, culinary skills to Canton Indoor Golf Center.
    The Hub Bar and Grille's Pizza was dubbed best in the Valley by Patch readers. The Hub may be closed but the pizza is available at Canton Indoor Golf Center. Pictured are center owner Chris Maher and Johns. Photo Credit: John Fitts
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    The Hub Bar and Grille's Pizza was dubbed best in the Valley by Patch readers. The Hub may be closed but the pizza is available at Canton Indoor Golf Center. Pictured are center owner Chris Maher and Johns. Photo Credit: John Fitts

    Avon Business Owner's Lupus Benefit Raises $8,000

    This story was posted by Jessie Sawyer. It was written and reported by Canton Patch Local…
    Photo Credit: John Fitts
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Photo Credit: John Fitts

    Avon Business Buzz: The Grist Mill Revamps Menu; New Yogurt…

    Avon's business community always has something going on, so here's a snapshot at some of the…
    A fountain on the rooftop patio at The Grist Mill gives the restaurant an element of its old Farmington location by the river. Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    A fountain on the rooftop patio at The Grist Mill gives the restaurant an element of its old Farmington location by the river. Photo Credit: Jessie Sawyer

    Gun Manufacturer Near Avon Says it Intends to Leave…

    Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…
    Business  

    0   Recommend Jessie Sawyer (Editor)

    Avon Photo of the Day: Free Cone Day

    This article was posted by Jessie Sawyer. It was reported and written by John Fitts. On April…
    Trevor Maybee, 2, of Avon, makes the most of free cone day in Canton.
    Business  

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    Trevor Maybee, 2, of Avon, makes the most of free cone day in Canton.

    Vote for Connecticut’s still revolutionary Town of the Year!

    Which Connecticut town do you think is most inspiring and innovative? Head on over to Facebook…
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