SportsSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Sports
E.O. Smith’s White leads local runners at Wickham
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.
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LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
Ellington considers one-year pause on data centers
Officials are reviewing farmland impacts, resource demand and future zoning rules.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOEllington / Police & Fire
Ellington welcomes Tim Merrill as resident-trooper supervisor
The town identifies the veteran state trooper as its new resident sergeant.
LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
Ellington hires Matt Evans as finance officer and treasurer
The town’s announcement describes a background in county financial planning and operating and capital budgets.
BusinessFILE PHOTOEllington / Business
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.
Nearby Town News
From bordering towns: Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Vernon, Willington.
LocalFILE PHOTOSomers / Local
Somers seeks new path for mill site after housing proposal stalls
A September town update says Winn withdrew its conceptual housing plan; cleanup funding and a replacement development partner remain unresolved.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOSomers / Police & Fire
Somers advances $151,672 fire-radio replacement request
The September 24 capital-planning vote followed reported radio failures; it did not authorize an immediate purchase.
ElectionsFILE PHOTOWillington / Elections
Willington ballot lists Senate District 35 and House District 53 contests
The official November sample ballot identifies local legislative and probate candidates.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
Willington park draft proposes accessibility work and habitat protection
Public comments on the Fenton-Ruby management plan are due October 31; proposed work has not been approved.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Stafford first selectman will work remotely while recovering from ATV crash
William Morrison’s October 13 statement says he remains available for town business after an October 12 accident.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Stafford compares YMCA and senior-housing visions for former Witt School
Community meetings October 14 and 28 will examine two proposals; the town says no final reuse decision has been made.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWillington / Police & Fire
Willington senior-housing fire seriously injures resident
Several others were taken to hospitals after the October 9 fire; its cause remains under investigation.
CourtsFILE PHOTOTolland / Courts
Electric Blue former owner sentenced to 16 months in federal prison
Kenneth Denning must report to prison November 17; the judge ordered restitution to the IRS and SBA.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
CTDOT plans I-84 resurfacing through Ashford, Union and Willington
Design is targeted for November, with construction anticipated in spring 2027, subject to funding and approvals.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
LocalSTORY PHOTOVernon / Local
Vernon receives $5,000 grant for Rockville welcome mural
Connecticut Main Street Center announced funding October 13 for public artwork at the Cornerstone Foundation on Route 74.
LocalSTORY PHOTOTolland / Local
Great Tolland Pumpkin fundraiser supports future firefighters
Today’s WFSB report connects the returning display with Tolland Explorers Post 40.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTOTolland / Police & Fire
UConn coach faces charges tied to August Tolland crash
October reports cite state police allegations; court appearance scheduled for October 14.
CourtsFILE PHOTOTolland / Courts
Diamantis received seven-year sentence in bribery case tied to Tolland school
September 30 sentencing included conduct involving Birch Grove Primary School; restitution remained unresolved.
CourtsFILE PHOTOVernon / Courts
Vernon business owner admits $1.3 million health-care fraud
Jacqueline Pelphrey pleaded guilty October 6; federal prosecutors say December 29 sentencing is scheduled in Bridgeport.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOStafford / Police & Fire
Stafford driver faces nine charges after reported sidewalk incident
Patch’s October 9 account cites a state police report about an October 3 encounter near Town Hall.
EducationFILE PHOTOTolland / Education
Regional teen leadership program plans October 27 start
Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
BusinessFILE PHOTOSomers / Business
Somers seeks a new use for former Village Players building
Proposals for the Mill Pond Park property are due October 21.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOVernon / Business
Doro Marketplace signs lease for Vernon café location
Permit planning is underway at 212 Talcottville Road, Patch reports.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOVernon / Police & Fire
Vernon resident faces DUI and child-endangerment charges
South Windsor police reported an October 7 arrest; guilt has not been established.
EducationFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Education
Canterbury and other Eastern Connecticut districts receive math-tutoring grants
The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.
LocalFILE PHOTOSomers / Local
Somers marriage applicants face new 48-hour waiting period
The clerk says the clock starts after both applicants complete their portions of the application.
ElectionsEVENT ARTWORKSomers / Elections
Somers lists November voting schedule and seeks trained poll workers
Early voting runs October 19–November 1, with extended hours on October 27 and 29.
SportsSTORY PHOTOStafford / Sports
Stafford crowns track champions as Flannery wins October 2 SK Modified feature
The speedway’s final Friday program also produced wins in four other divisions.
CourtsFILE PHOTOWillington / Courts
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.
CourtsFILE PHOTOVernon / Courts
Vernon man pleaded guilty to sexual-assault and trafficking charges; October sentencing listed
The state’s August announcement lists an October 23 sentencing date in Rockville.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOVernon / Police & Fire
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.
LocalFILE PHOTOVernon / Local
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.
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