New London · Courts · 10/14/2026
New London man received 10-year sentence in Waterford drug-and-gun case
Original DOJ announcement dates the sentence to June17; a September DEA posting repeats the outcome.
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Thompson · Courts · 10/14/2026
Thompson case resulted in 45-year hospital commitment
September announcement describes an August25 order following a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
Coventry · Local · 10/14/2026
Coventry–Andover Bunker Hill Road detour scheduled through November during bridge replacement
The town’s posted plan routes through traffic via Parker Bridge Road and Route 6, with December 1 listed as the completion target.
Coventry · Local · 10/14/2026
Coventry council approves fire-response fees; records leave billing procedure unclear
September 21 draft minutes record two 4–2 votes. The ordinance packet includes hardship and appeal protections, but its insurer-billing language differs from the meeting account.
Hampton · Education · 10/14/2026
Hampton school’s monthly accounting plan follows budget delay, Gazette reports
The September proposal calls for regular matching of school and town records. Its implementation and the October referendum outcome have not been independently verified.
Putnam · Local · 10/14/2026
WINY reports $4,000 Savor the Flavor donation to Putnam’s Daily Bread pantry
The new donation report links September’s tasting fundraiser with a local food service that operates by appointment.
Connecticut · Courts · 10/14/2026
Stamford man pleads guilty to federal child-exploitation offense
Federal prosecutors announced the October 13 plea in Bridgeport; sentencing remains pending.
Putnam · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
Outlets report September 29 seizure at Putnam smoke shop
The reports attribute the search to Putnam Police; any later arrests or case outcome remain unverified.
Somers · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
Somers advances $151,672 fire-radio replacement request, Patch reports
The September 24 capital-planning vote followed reported radio failures; it did not authorize an immediate purchase.
Canterbury · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
Canterbury fire company records 70 emergency calls in September
The company’s monthly table lists 51 EMS calls, 16 fire calls and three motor-vehicle accidents.
Montville · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
Students safely evacuated during October 2 fire at Saint Bernard School
Reports place the fire near the admissions office. The cause was still under investigation in the October 2 coverage.
Thompson · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
Phone crash alert led police to injured driver in Thompson, Hearst reports
The October 10 Hill Road crash involved a utility pole; police said the road reopened Sunday morning.
Ashford · Local · 10/14/2026
Ashford property files will be unavailable during scanning beginning October 26
The town asks residents to arrange reviews or copies beforehand. Online permitting and the Land Records and Assessor databases are unaffected.
Griswold · Police & Fire · 10/14/2026
WINY reports crash response near Griswold’s I-395 Exit 22 ramp
Brief: The station reports crews responding near Voluntown Road. Road closures and the incident’s outcome have not been independently confirmed.
Griswold · Education · 10/14/2026
Griswold Middle School’s theme carries national Red Ribbon Week message
The national organizer highlighted Griswold on October 13 as the school prepares for an October 23 rally. The contest award was announced in February, not this week.
Groton · Elections · 10/14/2026
Groton lists seven Election Day polling places and a separate early-voting site
Residents should match their registration district to the polling place; early voting is at 61 Fort Hill Road.
Stonington · Elections · 10/14/2026
Stonington identifies five polling places and separate same-day registration locations
Early voting is at the police community room; Election Day registration is at Town Hall.
Waterford · Elections · 10/14/2026
Waterford names four Election Day sites and Town Hall for early voting
The town lists November 3 polling locations by district and extended early-voting hours on October 27 and 29.
Bolton · Elections · 10/14/2026
Bolton voters face House District 8 or 55 races depending on their district
The official sample ballots distinguish two House contests and a common Senate District 4 race.
Salem · Elections · 10/14/2026
Salem’s November ballot has different House races in its two voting districts
District 1 votes in House District 34; District 2 votes in House District 37.