Women Have Risen Even though a record number of women ran for the U.S. House, Senate and state legislatures last year — more than in any other election in U.S. history, men still have a right to lean in.  Men represent roughly half of the population in

by Kent Trustalady   Look, I guess I support a woman's right to vote, but only on the things she should know about. Like back on October 21, 1898 (only 50 years after the Seneca Falls Convention), Farmington let some of the ladies vote on "School Visitors", men

This weekend marked the return of the ever-growing Relay For Life of Farmington Valley, where kind-hearted and compassionate members of the Farmington community toughed it out on a rainy weekend to show their support in the fight against cancer; celebrating survivors, mourning those who lost the

Low turnout is expected at this year's Annual Town Meeting.  A lack of timely public notice, absence of event on farmington-ct.org calendar, and the public's expectation that there won't be any unsanctioned flyers has put a damper on this year's festivities.   [caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignnone" width="600"] Maybe

On a snowy day along the wintry Connecticut coastline, Walrus, a recent immigrant from the Atlantic Ocean, gathered a multitude of indigenous oysters around to make his announcement. This mysteriously funded, large-flippered marine mammal claimed a "Farmington First" platform.   The time has come,' the Walrus said,       To

by Blythe Leigh Rood   It's the holiday season, and while families and friends will gather around the table to share traditional meals, I am preparing to dig in my heels.   You see, I don't like certain foods.  I can have issues based on texture, color, smell, and/or

Hey Girl - I know you're scared of all the state budget cuts. I spend a lot of time pointing them out to you - all those big numbers too high for you to count.  I like it when you're feeling anxious, then I can tell

We've seen it with Uber. Now  the "Responsible Farmington" team is trying to put their "Bro Culture" in our local government by trying to undermine women in leadership roles.   During a recent interview in a West District study  filled with leather-bound books,  "Responsible Farmington" supporter and

In advance of the contentious November election, the Town Council met for an Autumn Solstice Barbeque before the gloves come off during campaign season.  Council Chairwoman Nancy Nickerson built a stunning campfire with a skill on par with Boy Scout Troop 170 and used the