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LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
This week’s notices include Norwich and Ashford meetings tonight, Windham’s proposed police-duty rates, a Stonington Borough camera hearing and upcoming project deadlines.
LocalFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Local
A November 5 Siting Council proceeding follows residents’ noise complaints; MN8 contests the regulator’s concerns about ownership and inverter replacement.
LocalFILE PHOTOKillingly / Local
CTDOT is accepting comments on the proposed Wright Road bridge replacement; construction is anticipated in spring 2029, subject to approvals.
LocalFILE PHOTOVernon / Local
CTDOT plans a virtual meeting on the Route 527 safety project; comments are due November 10.
LocalFILE PHOTOLedyard / Local
The proposed $150,000 farmland sale remains pending in the town’s notice; the October 14 hearing date has passed.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Police say the warning period has ended. Cameras cover Thames Street, Mitchell Street and Clarence B. Sharp Highway, with alleged violations reviewed by an officer before citations are mailed.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
CTroads confirms the northbound off-ramp is closed. An eyewitness reports emergency vehicles also blocking access to the northbound entrance from Allyn Street and turning approaching cars around.
LocalFILE PHOTONorwich / Local
The NWS advisory ended at 8 a.m. Monday, October 19. Its forecast of temperatures as low as 33°F was for northern New London County, not the southern coast.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWindham / Police & Fire
NBC Connecticut reports no injuries and says crews extinguished the Jerusalem Road blaze after a prolonged response. Two adults and a dog are displaced; the cause remains under investigation.
LocalSTORY PHOTOStonington / Local
Sunday’s run and walk drew the event’s largest turnout since before the pandemic, organizers told NBC Connecticut, supporting the aquarium’s African penguin conservation work.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOStonington / Business
Bill and Lindsay Smith are building a nonalcoholic coastal beverage brand after a UConn startup competition. Online sales are limited to Connecticut, with a broader retail launch planned for spring 2027.
LocalSTORY PHOTONew London / Local
Calling hours begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. celebration service at Walk of Faith Word Center in Groton, according to the supplied announcement.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
The Huskies added a 2–0 win at Cornell on Sunday after clinching the conference’s regular-season championship at Georgetown on Friday.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England earned its third straight win Sunday in Foxborough. A late onside-kick recovery secured the result after injuries forced changes on the offensive line.
SportsSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Sports
The 20-year-old completed all nine attempts in York, Pennsylvania. Organizer-linked results list a 642.5-kilogram total; WINY shared Mike Behrle’s account of personal bests.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
Putnam police say the 29-year-old victim died after the Riverfront Commons collision. Brandon Livingston of Woodstock faces first-degree manslaughter and other charges; police say he was held on $750,000 bond ahead of a Monday arraignment.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
Applications are due November 12 for a new program with department visits and nine sessions beginning November 18.
LocalSTORY PHOTONew London / Local
A free Garde Gallery exhibition connects a century of local housing changes with residents’ experiences and designs for the future. An October 22 program will revisit neighborhoods lost to urban renewal.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Stafford says Buckley Highway is open again and its detour has been lifted. The town’s current notice does not give an exact reopening time.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England followed Wednesday’s playoff-clinching win with a 1–0 victory over Chicago on Saturday, reaching 52 points and 10 home wins.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Colorado College won Saturday’s finale 4–1 after UConn’s 3–2 overtime victory Friday. Hockey East play begins October 22.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Xavier won 3–1 Saturday after UConn took the opening set. The Huskies finished the two-match trip without a win.
LocalSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Local
A three-year volunteer effort has added gardens and removed invasive plants at the Dayville park. The Conservation Commission has also recognized project leader Wendy Fusco’s work.
BusinessFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Business
John Jasper’s team investigated whether natural isotope patterns can help trace continuously manufactured chemicals, The Day reports. The work builds on his Niantic company’s product-authentication methods.
LocalFILE PHOTONew London / Local
Councilors are expected to discuss an April 2027 start for the insurance-backed membership benefit. The center’s operator projects lower membership revenue if it is adopted.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
The basketball celebration will not be held this fall, WTNH reports. UConn’s project documents put initial renovation completion in November.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Newly supplied City of Groton Police records describe a Benham Road response in which federal agents took a man into custody. His identity and the warrant details are not disclosed.
BusinessSTORY PHOTONew London / Business
The Day documents site clearing at Fort Trumbull and reports a $95 million project with studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments planned for 2028.
Groton / Police & Fire
Washington County Fire Wire reports a technical rescue on a submarine on Eastern Point Road, with mutual aid responding. Fire officials have not independently confirmed the details to Eastern CT News.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONorwich / Police & Fire
CTPoliceLive reports that officers found a man with a stab wound to his back and urgently requested EMS after he became unresponsive. Police confirmation has not been obtained.
LocalFILE PHOTOColchester / Local
The town says state funding will repair a school-to-downtown walking route and replace the Judd Brook pedestrian bridge. Construction has no announced start date.
SportsFILE PHOTOGroton / Sports
Kwamel Wright ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns as the Crusaders continued their turnaround under first-year head coach Will Henton.
SportsSTORY PHOTOLedyard / Sports
Titus Streckfuss ran for four touchdowns as the Colonels erased an early deficit at home Friday. Two first-half takeaways helped turn the game.
EducationFILE PHOTOColumbia / Education
A survey closing October 29 asks about grades 7–12 or 9–12 regionalization, costs and school choice. No restructuring decision has been made.
LocalFILE PHOTOMontville / Local
The Day reports DOT expects work to begin in 2028. Official planning records show the earlier Route 161 relocation and Deer Run roundabout were removed—not approved for construction.
LocalFILE PHOTOVernon / Local
The Tolland and northwestern Windham warning ended at 7:30 p.m. Friday. NWS active-alert data checked after 8 p.m. showed no replacement severe-thunderstorm warning for Connecticut; this is not an all-clear for local hazards.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
An organizer says just over $4,900 in Connecticut Sea Grant support will help establish property reviews and recognition around Coventry Lake. A spring launch is planned; enrollment has not been announced.
CourtsFILE PHOTOStonington / Courts
The Day reports that a September civil complaint seeks damages and restrictions on future commercial uses. The allegations have not been established by a court ruling.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
The October 9 ceremony marked a milestone for the planned submarine monument beside Groton Public Library. The retired vessel’s sail and rudder will be its centerpiece.
BusinessFILE PHOTONew London / Business
A union spokesman says the agreements include raises for all three unions and an end to mandatory overtime for technicians. Nearly 1,700 New London hospital workers are covered.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
CTDOT plans safety work affecting both ramps, with evening highway lane closures also expected. Exact ramp closure hours and an end date were not announced.
LocalFILE PHOTOOld Lyme / Local
LymeLine reports that an omitted embalming provision halted the October 13 hearing. A new application and regulatory review are planned; November hearings are not yet assured.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGriswold / Police & Fire
WINY Radio, citing a state police report, says a Troop E trooper responding to an emergency call was injured in Wednesday’s Route 138 crash. Both vehicles were towed.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
Police were at Broad and Ledyard streets Friday morning, where a crash was reported. A tractor-trailer and a dark SUV were at the scene.
CourtsFILE PHOTONorwich / Courts
The Day reports an evidentiary ruling ahead of Stancovitch Fabre’s trial over a 2023 killing. Jury selection is scheduled October 27.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOMontville / Police & Fire
Wethersfield police say an 18-year-old Montville resident and a juvenile surrendered after warrants were issued over September graffiti incidents. Charges are not convictions.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
The Day reports that the medical examiner had not determined the cause and manner of Richard Rowell Jr.’s death as of Thursday. City leaders offered condolences as the investigation continued.
LocalSTORY PHOTOGroton / Local
Senator Heather Somers recognized the Noank Water Company assistant superintendent for responding to water emergencies and helping modernize the company’s records.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWoodstock / Local
Woodstock Orchards alleges a balloon visitor took apples and damaged trees. The operator acknowledges picking one apple but disputes the damage claim.
LocalFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Local
A hearing tonight will examine proposed zoning restrictions, including an exception for facilities supporting another permitted nonresidential use.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
The Grange proposal faces wetlands review before a separate zoning application, The Day reports.
LocalFILE PHOTOBrooklyn / Local
An advisory shared by WINY says residents and permit applicants are receiving fraudulent payment requests. Verify unexpected demands directly with the town before sending money.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
An October 15 WFSB follow-up reports a key-fob signal technique and says no arrests have been made in last week’s two-vehicle theft.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTOLisbon / Police & Fire
A newly released state police affidavit alleges a dispatcher concealed cash payments by canceling delivery records. John Jeffrey Farrar denied wrongdoing when confronted by his employer, the affidavit says.
EducationSTORY PHOTOLebanon / Education
The district’s October update confirms current welding students and a September 29 ribbon-cutting, following summer preparations backed by industry and education partners.
LocalFILE PHOTOVoluntown / Local
Town documents anticipate an April 2027 start for the Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road project. Bids are due November 12.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOCoventry / Police & Fire
Coventry police say Boston Turnpike is back open after Thursday morning’s crash near Richmond Road. Earlier transport details remain attributed to WFSB.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Police & Fire
WINY reports that Plainfield police brought a suspect back from Florida Wednesday after investigating an alleged request to redirect a school employee’s direct deposit.
LocalFILE PHOTONorth Stonington / Local
An ordinance effective October 15 puts commission appointments with the Board of Selectmen while retaining term lengths and political-balance limits.
SportsSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Gabriel White won the October 10 Boys Medium race, ahead of Ellington’s Alexander Bianchi; Fitch and Rockville runners also placed in the top five.
LocalFILE PHOTOSomers / Local
A September town update says Winn withdrew its conceptual housing plan; cleanup funding and a replacement development partner remain unresolved.
LocalFILE PHOTOAshford / Local
An October 19 town meeting will consider accepting the road and drainage structures, and fill a finance-board alternate vacancy.
BusinessFILE PHOTONew London / Business
Connecticut leaders oppose the federal request to revisit Revolution Wind’s approval. The governor’s original statement confirms their response; no new cancellation ruling is verified.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOThompson / Elections
WINY reports a 942–905 school-budget vote and 1,215–640 approval for general government. The station reports 29.1% turnout; an official result certificate remains unverified.
LocalORGANIZER FLYERGroton / Local
The October 18 event runs from 2–5 p.m. at 1 Harry Day Drive in Groton. Entry requires one canned good.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOMansfield / Police & Fire
A Troop C release describes Tuesday's stop near Bonemill Road, two charges and an October 27 arraignment.
BusinessFILE PHOTONew London / Business
Business brief: The Puerto Rican takeout restaurant’s own Facebook profile confirms the Shaw Street address and public phone number. A move or opening date has not been established.
LocalFILE PHOTOSterling / Local
The finance board’s October 14 agenda brings the proposal back for discussion. September minutes describe recruitment goals, possible costs and an ordinance still needing review.
LocalFILE PHOTOOld Lyme / Local
Eight computers are planned for renewable year-long home loans and two for library use. State eligibility rules apply to home borrowing; internet service is not included.
LocalFILE PHOTOOld Lyme / Local
The October 1 report records 350 supportive answers out of 712 on that question. The survey informs a continuing zoning rewrite; it does not adopt new rules.
Arts & CultureFILE PHOTOLyme / Arts & Culture
Fork in the Road, produced by Lyme’s Lisa Holmes, won Best Conservation Film on September 27. Its current screening list includes an October 14 discussion with Holmes in New York.
EducationFILE PHOTOEastford / Education
The October superintendent report weighs bus costs for E.O. Smith and Woodstock Academy. Current family guidance still distinguishes school choice from transportation availability.
LocalFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Local
Brief: NECTD’s public notice says there is no Plainfield P.M. bus Wednesday. It does not announce replacement trips or give a reason.
LocalFILE PHOTOSprague / Local
The town does not offer curbside bulky-waste pickup. Residents should confirm accepted materials before bringing a load to the transfer station.
LocalFILE PHOTOSprague / Local
Brief: The town’s specific closure notice overrides its normal Wednesday-morning service listing.
CourtsFILE PHOTOThompson / Courts
September announcement describes an August25 order following a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
CourtsFILE PHOTONew London / Courts
Original DOJ announcement dates the sentence to June17; a September DEA posting repeats the outcome.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
The town’s posted plan routes through traffic via Parker Bridge Road and Route 6, with December 1 listed as the completion target.
LocalFILE PHOTOCoventry / Local
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.
EducationFILE PHOTOHampton / Education
The September proposal calls for regular matching of school and town records. Its implementation and the October referendum outcome have not been independently verified.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
The new donation report links September’s tasting fundraiser with a local food service that operates by appointment.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOSomers / Police & Fire
The September 24 capital-planning vote followed reported radio failures; it did not authorize an immediate purchase.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
The reports attribute the search to Putnam Police; any later arrests or case outcome remain unverified.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTOMontville / Police & Fire
Reports place the fire near the admissions office. The cause was still under investigation in the October 2 coverage.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOThompson / Police & Fire
The October 10 Hill Road crash involved a utility pole; police said the road reopened Sunday morning.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Police & Fire
The company’s monthly table lists 51 EMS calls, 16 fire calls and three motor-vehicle accidents.
LocalFILE PHOTOAshford / Local
The town asks residents to arrange reviews or copies beforehand. Online permitting and the Land Records and Assessor databases are unaffected.
EducationSOURCE FLYERGriswold / Education
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.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOGroton / Elections
Residents should match their registration district to the polling place; early voting is at 61 Fort Hill Road.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOStonington / Elections
Early voting is at the police community room; Election Day registration is at Town Hall.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOWaterford / Elections
The town lists November 3 polling locations by district and extended early-voting hours on October 27 and 29.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOSalem / Elections
District 1 votes in House District 34; District 2 votes in House District 37.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOBolton / Elections
The official sample ballots distinguish two House contests and a common Senate District 4 race.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOWillington / Elections
The official November sample ballot identifies local legislative and probate candidates.
LocalFILE PHOTOScotland / Local
The October 1 award supports planning, construction and maintenance. A route map and construction timetable were not established in the records reviewed.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Brief: The station’s Wednesday appeal directs information to Town of Groton police. Current official alert status has not been independently obtained.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England’s home defeat leaves the club at 14–10–4 ahead of its October 14 road match.
SportsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
The September 24 result at Mohegan Sun Arena closes the team’s Connecticut chapter before the move to Houston.
SportsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
Atlanta’s State Farm Arena will host both games against Golden State; the league has updated the viewing schedule.
SportsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
Boston.com attributes the $44.2 million deal to ESPN reporting, following a season of career highs for the guard.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New England improved to 3–2 with its biggest offensive yardage total of the season at Gillette Stadium.
SportsSTORY PHOTOEastern CT / Sports
New York’s defense recorded eight sacks as the Jets improved to 2–3 in wet conditions at home.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Elections
The state’s official guide explains registration deadlines, same-day options and where to find town ballots and voting locations for November 3.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOSalem / Police & Fire
The outlet reports two charges after an October 10 incident at Witch Meadow Lake Campground. Eastern CT News has not independently obtained the police or court record.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
A statement shared by WINY says the selectman is available to officiate Connecticut weddings; the appointment record has not been independently checked.
SportsAWARD GRAPHICLedyard / Sports
The conference’s October 12 announcement names soccer player Bailey Bowman and cross-country runner Jack Dempsey as Athlete of the Week winners.
SportsFILE PHOTONew London / Sports
The Whalers are 5–0 and ranked No. 10 in GameTimeCT’s October 12 poll after a 42–28 victory.
LocalFILE PHOTOMansfield / Local
An October 2 town explanation describes the investigation’s findings and leadership transition; the matter is not a new October 13 allegation.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
Public comments on the Fenton-Ruby management plan are due October 31; proposed work has not been approved.
SportsFILE PHOTOMontville / Sports
UConn defeated Syracuse 88–60 on October 12; the preseason result does not count toward its regular-season record.
SportsSTORY PHOTOWindham / Sports
The Warriors’ verified October 7 win precedes the October 13–14 Little East event; championship results remain unverified.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOStonington / Police & Fire
A driver was hospitalized after a vehicle hit a tree and house; the reviewed reports give no later condition or building-assessment outcome.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
Project ASSERT connects emergency-department patients with treatment and recovery resources; early placement counts are hospital-reported results.
BusinessFILE PHOTONorwich / Business
NPU’s September announcement lists increases from 2.8% to 15.1%; individual bills will depend on usage and services.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
William Morrison’s October 13 statement says he remains available for town business after an October 12 accident.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Community meetings October 14 and 28 will examine two proposals; the town says no final reuse decision has been made.
BusinessFILE PHOTOWindham / Business
Eastern and Liberty Bank list ten evening classes for business owners; any credit offer requires a separate qualifying application.
LocalSOURCE FLYERBrooklyn / Local
The center reported October 10 distribution totals and described an October 13 Midwest Food Bank pickup supporting its pantry.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
The department’s October 13 appeal asks people with information to reference case 26-25572 and use its anonymous-tip form.
LocalSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Local
The October 23, 24 and 30 sessions are listed from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the Pomfret-Eastford Little League field on Route 97.
LocalORGANIZER FLYERMontville / Local
The police department’s flyer schedules public viewing at Montville High School from 4:30–5:30 p.m. October 14, before the boys’ senior-night game.
Arts & CultureFILE PHOTOWoodstock / Arts & Culture
The October 24 performance begins at 7:30 p.m.; the venue lists tickets at $41–$61 and admission for ages 4 and older.
CourtsFILE PHOTONorwich / Courts
Police allegations concern an October 9 incident; October 13 court appearance was scheduled, with no outcome yet verified.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWillington / Police & Fire
Several others were taken to hospitals after the October 9 fire; its cause remains under investigation.
SportsSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Sports
The October 7 school report says a 3–2 Monday victory brought the Golden Eagles’ record to 10–1 at that point in the season.
LocalEVENT ARTWORKKillingly / Local
Main Street trick-or-treating and a Davis Park party run 4–6p.m., followed by a 6:15p.m. parade. Organizers plan a Main Street traffic closure.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOThompson / Police & Fire
The department’s October 13 update lists rescue and equipment training and says the six students have about four weeks remaining.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Residents can bring unwanted medications to the Meridian Street police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LocalFILE PHOTOThompson / Local
The North Grosvenordale program combines games, activities and conversation; families must register.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
The shelter thanked Price Chopper and community donors for supplies collected in the previous month.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
WINY reports truck tours, children’s activities and an extrication demonstration at the Church Street station.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOPutnam / Business
The bank welcomes customers back inside at 40 Main Street; WINY reports paving and striping planned before Saturday’s festival.
LocalEVENT ARTWORKPutnam / Local
WINY reports Sandtasia artists working in Union Square ahead of the October 17 festival.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOPutnam / Business
WINY reports new pumps and a canopy at the station, along with repaving of the parking lot and Bakers Dozen drive-through.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
CTDOT proposes rehabilitating two Birch Plain Creek bridges, with estimated construction costs totaling $5 million and work tentatively starting in spring 2030.
EducationFILE PHOTOSalem / Education
Applicants must submit a letter of interest by October 16 at 4 p.m.; the town notice describes affiliation requirements.
LocalEVENT FLYERColumbia / Local
Town announcements list a November 14 family event and November 21 Stuff-a-Cruiser and Stuff-a-Fire Truck collection.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
Design is targeted for November, with construction anticipated in spring 2027, subject to funding and approvals.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.
LocalFILE PHOTOMansfield / Local
A laboratory project combines mRNA delivery and human cartilage-on-a-chip models.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Researchers followed 126 college pitchers; the reported findings show an association.
LocalSTORY PHOTOColchester / Local
September funding announcement supports park development after cleanup of the former paper-mill site.
LocalSTORY PHOTOVernon / Local
Connecticut Main Street Center announced funding October 13 for public artwork at the Cornerstone Foundation on Route 74.
LocalFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Local
The Siting Council’s October 9 records close Petition 1719 and invalidate the scheduled hearing and associated deadlines.
CourtsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Courts
October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.
LocalSTORY PHOTOTolland / Local
Today’s WFSB report connects the returning display with Tolland Explorers Post 40.
EducationFILE PHOTOMansfield / Education
Researchers found that help offered to a spouse with dementia can also be experienced as support by their caregiver.
EducationSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Education
The five-year NIH project will test an experimental stem-cell approach; it is not an available treatment.
CourtsSTORY PHOTOGroton / Courts
Hearst reports an October 1 prison sentence in the 2024 crash. This court brief distinguishes that report from the original police allegations.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOColchester / Police & Fire
A September 21 prosecutor’s notice increased the reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in the 2024 Route 2 case.
Arts & CultureFILE PHOTOMansfield / Arts & Culture
Ballard Institute’s free October 28 discussion features UConn alum Maggie Flanagan and moderator Allison Paul.
BusinessFILE PHOTOWaterford / Business
Reported tax benefits are conditional; they are not an immediate cash payment.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTOTolland / Police & Fire
October reports cite state police allegations; court appearance scheduled for October 14.
EducationFILE PHOTOWindham / Education
District’s October 5 report cites improving attendance and a new 60-day challenge; early-year figures remain preliminary.
BusinessFILE PHOTOGroton / Business
Applied Physical Sciences contract calls for Groton-based work through September 2030; $3 million was initially obligated.
CourtsFILE PHOTOGroton / Courts
September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.
CourtsFILE PHOTOTolland / Courts
September 30 sentencing included conduct involving Birch Grove Primary School; restitution remained unresolved.
CourtsFILE PHOTOVernon / Courts
Jacqueline Pelphrey pleaded guilty October 6; federal prosecutors say December 29 sentencing is scheduled in Bridgeport.
Arts & CultureEVENT ARTWORKNorth Stonington / Arts & Culture
Frights & Lights begins at 4:30 p.m. October 17; the parade is scheduled to reach Main Street around 7:30 p.m.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
Special district meeting will consider using building reserves for the Church Street police/fire station roof.
EducationSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Education
An October school report describes recurring presentations on environmental challenges and proposed solutions.
EducationSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Education
Alumnus Kip Hale discussed public-interest work and career exploration during the school’s visiting-alumnus program.
LocalFILE PHOTOChaplin / Local
State funding supports planning, construction, maintenance and amenities; the announcement does not set a completion date.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOStafford / Police & Fire
Patch’s October 9 account cites a state police report about an October 3 encounter near Town Hall.
EducationFILE PHOTOTolland / Education
Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
LocalFILE PHOTOLedyard / Local
Tonight’s committee review will consider costs, staffing and how applications are handled.
LocalFILE PHOTOStonington / Local
An October 15 hearing covers major equipment, facilities and infrastructure proposals.
BusinessFILE PHOTOSomers / Business
Proposals for the Mill Pond Park property are due October 21.
LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
Officials are reviewing farmland impacts, resource demand and future zoning rules.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOVernon / Business
Permit planning is underway at 212 Talcottville Road, Patch reports.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOVernon / Police & Fire
South Windsor police reported an October 7 arrest; guilt has not been established.
LocalFILE PHOTOColchester / Local
Town records show the Old Amston Road proposal is still at the preliminary stage. A zone-change application and public hearing would be required before approval.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONorwich / Police & Fire
East Great Plain volunteers plan to distribute 100 donated alarms October 17, while supplies last.
EducationFILE PHOTOMansfield / Education
The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Business
NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
EducationFILE PHOTOMansfield / Education
The BLUE model is being tested alongside the current process before planned fiscal 2028 implementation.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
An October 7 report attributes the stop and charges to state police; an October 20 court date was scheduled.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOMansfield / Police & Fire
State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.
CourtsFILE PHOTOHebron / Courts
An October 9 prosecutor’s release reports the Rockville verdict and sentence arising from a 2024 supermarket parking-lot crash.
LocalFILE PHOTOMontville / Local
The proposal covers roughly 1.81 acres and includes road construction, a $350,000 playscape contribution and school-boundary fencing.
BusinessEVENT ARTWORKStonington / Business
Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
LocalFILE PHOTOEast Lyme / Local
A 5–1 selectmen vote moves the proposal forward; it does not mean camera enforcement has begun.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWaterford / Local
An October 12 report follows a summer rescue and the kitten’s adoption by Waterford resident Bobby Silva.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWindham / Local
The university’s October 8 report details support for a campus pantry and Willimantic’s Covenant Soup Kitchen following its October 2 event.
BusinessFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Business
The company’s current recruiting page lists warehouse, custodial, human-resources and mechanic roles as its new Connecticut facility prepares to open.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWindham / Local
Eastern reports more than 150 volunteers worked at over a dozen locations during the October 3 effort.
EducationSTORY PHOTOWindham / Education
More than 100 students attended the university’s October 1 career event, Eastern reports.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOEllington / Police & Fire
The town identifies the veteran state trooper as its new resident sergeant.
LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
The town’s announcement describes a background in county financial planning and operating and capital budgets.
LocalFILE PHOTONew London / Local
NBC Connecticut reports that federal agents arrested a Peru native on October 9 after an alleged attempt to flee; the available account leaves several procedural questions unanswered.
LocalFILE PHOTOAndover / Local
CTDOT plans a full replacement at the Jonathan Trumbull Highway intersection, including accessibility upgrades where applicable.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastford / Local
The $4.41 million plan would replace the 1937 bridge over Bigelow Brook, widen its hydraulic opening and raise the roadway.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOHampton / Police & Fire
State police say troopers responding to a live-camera report found three people along the Air Line Trail on October 5.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOSterling / Elections
Sterling Town Hall is the town’s early-voting site before the November 3 state election.
LocalFILE PHOTOLebanon / Local
The town will not mail a second bill for the October installment, and late balances accrue statutory interest.
EducationFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Education
The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.
LocalFILE PHOTOScotland / Local
The September town update describes environmental scheduling concerns and later bridge work.
LocalFILE PHOTOColumbia / Local
Informal hearings precede February assessment appeals and July 2027 tax bills.
BusinessFILE PHOTOUnion / Business
The town’s 2026–27 packet requires equipped trucks, licensing documents and around-the-clock availability.
LocalFILE PHOTOUnion / Local
The town lists an upper-level Town Hall session with Senior Resources’ benefits-access director.
LocalFILE PHOTOLyme / Local
The October 13 agenda also includes approval of the board’s 2027 meeting schedule.
LocalFILE PHOTOSomers / Local
The clerk says the clock starts after both applicants complete their portions of the application.
SportsSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Grant Emerhi’s first collegiate goal cut the deficit, but the Huskies could not equalize.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Anaya Johnson’s equalizer extended the Huskies’ unbeaten run to five games.
SportsFILE PHOTOPomfret / Sports
The school’s varsity results list a 5–1 win at Ethel Walker and an 8–1 home win over Mt. St. Charles.
LocalFILE PHOTOHebron / Local
The September announcement lists a September 21 start and a $170,000 annual salary.
ElectionsEVENT ARTWORKSomers / Elections
Early voting runs October 19–November 1, with extended hours on October 27 and 29.
LocalFILE PHOTONorth Stonington / Local
The town’s notice directs couples to allow at least 48 hours after applying, plus office processing time.
LocalFILE PHOTOThompson / Local
CTDOT’s $9.45 million contract covers the bridge over I-395, drainage and guiderails.
LocalFILE PHOTOBrooklyn / Local
The design project also includes Groton and Killingly, with construction anticipated in fall 2028.
LocalFILE PHOTOPreston / Local
The town’s design-build invitation requires prior attendance at the October 7 site walk.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPreston / Police & Fire
A September 24 town notice urges residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables and bring key fobs inside.
LocalFILE PHOTOHebron / Local
The 2026 Grand List review precedes a new mill rate and July 2027 tax bills.
SportsSTORY PHOTOThompson / Sports
NASCAR’s October 10 recap confirms both the race winner and season champion.
SportsSTORY PHOTOStafford / Sports
The speedway’s final Friday program also produced wins in four other divisions.
LocalFILE PHOTOBolton / Local
CTDOT lists overnight lane closures on a 2.59-mile stretch from near Notch Road to the Andover town line.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOSalem / Police & Fire
WFSB reported no injuries after a collision involving a utility pole; a current closure is not confirmed.
CourtsFILE PHOTOKillingly / Courts
The September 9 federal announcement describes losses at organizations in Windham and Middlefield.
CourtsFILE PHOTOWindham / Courts
A September 25 federal announcement identifies United Abrasives in a group of civil False Claims Act settlements.
CourtsFILE PHOTOWillington / Courts
An August 25 state release reports the sentence imposed after a Coventry crash and Rockville jury verdict.
CourtsFILE PHOTOVernon / Courts
The state’s August announcement lists an October 23 sentencing date in Rockville.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOVernon / Police & Fire
The town reported 362 validated violations during its first month; camera enforcement now carries a civil penalty.
LocalFILE PHOTOLedyard / Local
Social Services lists November 24 pickup at Gales Ferry Fire Company.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOOld Lyme / Elections
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.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOWoodstock / Elections
Election Day voting is at Woodstock Middle School; early voting runs October 19–November 1 in Town Hall’s Meeting Room 1.
BusinessFILE PHOTOEllington / Business
Businesses with taxable personal property in town face a 25% assessment penalty for late or missing filings.
LocalFILE PHOTOStonington / Local
Community testing points to human wastewater, while state records confirm long-running impairment and the town says it is still narrowing the source.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOBozrah / Elections
The official sample lists congressional, state legislative, probate and registrar choices for Voting District 1.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOCoventry / Elections
Voting Districts 1 and 2 share the listed congressional and legislative districts; voters also face charter amendments.
LocalFILE PHOTOBozrah / Local
A mandatory walkthrough is October 14; bids open October 21 for the grant-funded project.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOBozrah / Police & Fire
The free service lets residents share access, utility and household needs with responders before an emergency.
Arts & CultureEVENT ARTWORKFranklin / Arts & Culture
Giddings Park and the Ashbel Woodward Museum grounds anchor an interactive local-history activity.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOFranklin / Police & Fire
State police responded to a Route 32 bank ATM October 9, Hearst reports.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOLisbon / Elections
Both town districts vote at 12 South Burnham Highway; check the extended-hour notice with the clerk.
LocalFILE PHOTOLisbon / Local
The town advises couples to arrange an in-office appointment at least a week before their ceremony.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWindham / Police & Fire
Published reports describe a three-vehicle collision involving drivers from Sprague, Griswold and Willimantic.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
Police found an adult man with apparent gunshot wounds near Chappell Street and Griswold Court late October 8. No arrest, motive or current medical condition has been verified.