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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.
LocalSOURCE FLYERBrooklyn / Local
The center reported October 10 distribution totals and described an October 13 Midwest Food Bank pickup supporting its pantry.
LocalFILE PHOTOBrooklyn / Local
The design project also includes Groton and Killingly, with construction anticipated in fall 2028.
From bordering towns: Canterbury, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret.
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 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.
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.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Police & Fire
The company’s monthly table lists 51 EMS calls, 16 fire calls and three motor-vehicle accidents.
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.
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.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EducationFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Education
The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.
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 PHOTOKillingly / Local
Residents can review the Wright Road project and submit comments through October 29.
CourtsFILE PHOTOKillingly / Courts
The September 9 federal announcement describes losses at organizations in Windham and Middlefield.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
State police describe a laser speed reading of approximately 147 mph, a stop in Danielson and a reckless-driving charge. The case is scheduled for arraignment October 21.
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