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The grand opening of the Avon History Museum, 8 East Main Street, is on Monday, from noon to 3 p.m. Check out this family-friendly event.

The Early Childhood Education Endowment Fund is here—Connecticut’s first permanent savings account to sustainably fund early childhood education.

Tenants fed up with living conditions at Avon Place have decided to form a Tenants Union to negotiate with its out-of-state (and out of touch) landlord to address several concerns residents are facing, from mold and water leaks in apartments to non-working elevators to severe pothole damage around the property.

As a former teacher, I still get excited at this time of year because the kids are excited, and new opportunities to learn and grow await them all. I've included upcoming back-to-school-related events in West Hartford and Avon in this week's newsletter, as well as the all-important Tax Free Sales Week details to help you save on school shopping.

Avon Social Services and Farmington Community Services are joining forces on a "Back to School Supply Drive" at the Avon Walmart Store, 255 West Main Street, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Town of West Hartford will hold the first of two public information meetings on its new Speed Camera project on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.

I had a lot of fun on Saturday at the MOVE! With the Greater Hartford Urban League's summer event at Keney Park, which celebrates the many ways community members are active, whether running, walking, stretching, playing, or dancing.

Thank you all for attending our post-session Town Hall on Tuesday.