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Willington · Courts · 10/13/2026

Willington woman received 16 months to serve in third OUI case

An August 25 state release reports the sentence imposed after a Coventry crash and Rockville jury verdict.

Windham · Courts · 10/13/2026

North Windham manufacturer paid $3.09 million to resolve PPP eligibility allegations

A September 25 federal announcement identifies United Abrasives in a group of civil False Claims Act settlements.

Ledyard · Local · 10/13/2026

Ledyard schedules October 28 vote on former wellfield sale

The proposed $150,000 farmland sale remains pending in the town’s notice; the October 14 hearing date has passed.

Ledyard · Local · 10/13/2026

Ledyard Thanksgiving meal registration closes November 9

Social Services lists November 24 pickup at Gales Ferry Fire Company.

Vernon · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Vernon school-bus camera program moves from warnings to $250 fines

The town reported 362 validated violations during its first month; camera enforcement now carries a civil penalty.

Vernon · Local · 10/13/2026

Vernon West Street rumble-strip proposal goes to October 27 public meeting

CTDOT plans a virtual meeting on the Route 527 safety project; comments are due November 10.

Ellington · Business · 10/13/2026

Ellington business-property declarations are due November 2; online filing closes a day earlier

Businesses with taxable personal property in town face a 25% assessment penalty for late or missing filings.

Old Lyme · Elections · 10/13/2026

Old Lyme ballot sets congressional and legislative choices; registration deadline is October 16

The official ballot places Old Lyme in Congressional District 2, Senate District 20 and House District 23. Early voting begins October 19 at Town Hall.

Stonington · Local · 10/13/2026

Wequetequock Cove testing intensifies Stonington debate over pollution sources and repairs

Community testing points to human wastewater, while state records confirm long-running impairment and the town says it is still narrowing the source.

Woodstock · Elections · 10/13/2026

Woodstock sets November polling place and Town Hall early-voting location

Election Day voting is at Woodstock Middle School; early voting runs October 19–November 1 in Town Hall’s Meeting Room 1.

Bozrah · Elections · 10/13/2026

Bozrah sample ballot identifies November legislative and local candidates

The official sample lists congressional, state legislative, probate and registrar choices for Voting District 1.

Coventry · Elections · 10/13/2026

Coventry sample ballots list legislative races and two charter questions

Voting Districts 1 and 2 share the listed congressional and legislative districts; voters also face charter amendments.

Bozrah · Local · 10/13/2026

Bozrah seeks bids to turn town-owned Fitchville Road building into daycare

A mandatory walkthrough is October 14; bids open October 21 for the grant-funded project.

Bozrah · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Bozrah fire company offers household-information app for emergency planning

The free service lets residents share access, utility and household needs with responders before an emergency.

Franklin · Arts & Culture · 10/13/2026

Franklin’s Walktober challenge brings Revolutionary history onto the trail

Giddings Park and the Ashbel Woodward Museum grounds anchor an interactive local-history activity.

Franklin · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Possible ATM theft in Franklin remains under investigation

State police responded to a Route 32 bank ATM October 9, Hearst reports.

Lisbon · Local · 10/13/2026

Lisbon clerk explains new waiting period for marriage licenses

The town advises couples to arrange an in-office appointment at least a week before their ceremony.

Lisbon · Elections · 10/13/2026

Lisbon names Newent Meeting House for November election and early voting

Both town districts vote at 12 South Burnham Highway; check the extended-hour notice with the clerk.

Windham · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Route 32 crash seriously injured Sprague driver after dump-truck rollover

Published reports describe a three-vehicle collision involving drivers from Sprague, Griswold and Willimantic.

East Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026

East Lyme shifts holiday trash pickup as Niantic River Boardwalk work continues

Monday routes moved into a double-pickup Tuesday, while the river boardwalk remains closed for re-decking. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk and Cini Park access remain open.