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Sandy Hook Promise Takes Message to the World

Members of the organization are looking to have Sandy Hook remembered as a place where 'real…
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Avon Superintendent to Present Recommended School Security…

Some of the security measures were already implemented after the Sandy Hook Elementary School…
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Newtown Principal Remembered as 'Warm,' 'Selfless'

Sandy Hook Elementary School Principal Dawn Hochsprung's niece and one former colleague say…
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Avon Superintendent Addresses Community about Newtown…

The following letter was provided by Superintendent Gary Mala, as published on the Avon Public…
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United Way of Connecticut Providing Access to Counseling in…

Through its 211 line the agency can connect residents in need with counseling services in…
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Police Release Names of 20 Children, Six Adults Killed in…

Connecticut State Police released the following list of names and dates of birth for 26 people…
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Robert Crook, Head of the Coalition of Connecticut…

Crook in recent days has said the media has overused the term 'assault weapon' and that…
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Avon Basketball Team Plays for Sandy Hook Victims

After the fatal shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14, senior co-captains Colleen…
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Data on Sandy Hook Memorial Funds Released

Some 43 charities have raised tens of millions for purposes related to assisting or…
A makeshift memorial set up at Sandy Hook Elementary School after the shootings there Dec. 14, 2012. Credit: Davis Dunavin.
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A makeshift memorial set up at Sandy Hook Elementary School after the shootings there Dec. 14, 2012. Credit: Davis Dunavin.

One Million Moms 4 Gun Control - Central CT Chapter

We are a grassroots movement formed in the wake of the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook…
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Avon Teachers 'Pay it Forward' in Sandy Hook Educator's New…

Three Pine Grove School teachers are part of a select pilot group for Classes 4 Classes, an…
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Sandy Hook Parent Warns Community About Watching Latest…

The episode depicts a situation where a gun is discharged in the fictional William McKinley…
The "Glee" cast performance at Mohegan Sun has been moved from June 7 to Monday, June 6, so plan accordingly. Credit: Fox TV
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The "Glee" cast performance at Mohegan Sun has been moved from June 7 to Monday, June 6, so plan accordingly. Credit: Fox TV

Jeweler Near Avon Designs Charm Benefitting Newtown Memorial…

Canton resident Stephanie May made the piece to pay tribute, offer comfort.
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Avon High School Students Make Snowflakes for Newtown

The snowflakes will be sent to Sandy Hook Elementary School's temporary Monroe location.
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Avon School Leaders Discuss District's Emergency Plan in…

Some Avon churches will be open for prayer.
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NRA Prepared to 'Make Meaningful Contribution' to Preventing…

The National Rifle Association of America released a brief statement Tuesday offering support…
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Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally

'March for Change' is planning the event for Valentine's Day. Avon, what improvements can be…
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Survey: Connecticut Teachers Oppose Guns in Schools

They also want tougher gun laws, according to a study by the Connecticut Education…
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Special Message from Avon Superintendent, Gary S. Mala

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this message acknowledging the tragic shooting at…
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Avon Town Manager: 'We're Very Prepared' Should Emergency…

Avon officials attended the Connecticut School Security Symposium at the Aquaturf in…
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Superintendent Reviews Safety Protocols for Avon Schools…

Avon Superintendent Gary Mala wrote a letter to parents, concerned citizens, faculty and…
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Ryan Lanza, Wrongly Named As Mass Murderer, Left To Grieve

Hoboken man learns his brother killed 27 people, including their mother.
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Witkos Wants to Hear Your Concerns Firsthand on Gun Violence…

Sen. Kevin Witkos is hosting a public hearing on the issue at Canton High School Monday, March…
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Witkos, LeGeyt Serving on Gun Violence Prevention and…

The Avon representatives were two legislative leaders appointed to a task force to address gun…
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Avon Business Owner Starts Porch Light Movement for Newtown

Sally Larsen of Cuts for Peanuts is asking people through Facebook to leave their porch lights…
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Malloy Unveils Gun Safety Measures

The governor wants to ban large capacity magazines for guns, implement universal and…
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Connecticut Gun Bill: How Avon Legislators Voted

Keep reading to find out how State Sen. Kevin Witkos and State Reps. Brian Becker and Tim…
Connecticut State Capitol. Photo Credit: Hugh McQuaid
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Connecticut State Capitol. Photo Credit: Hugh McQuaid

Avon Boston Marathoner Makes Next Marathon a Cancer-Fighting…

Avon runner Dickson Suit was debating about doing the Boston Marathon this year after the…
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Grief Over Newtown Tragedy May Have Triggered Avon Standoff,…

Brian Benjamin, 53, pointed a gun at his roommate when she confronted him about his drinking…
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Sullivan Serves As Interim Avon High School Principal,…

Out of retirement again, New London native John Sullivan has vast experience in school…
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