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Groton / Elections

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.

Oct 14, 2026 Source-linked

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Groton / Police & Fire

WINY reports Silver Alert for Groton teenager

Brief: The station’s Wednesday appeal directs information to Town of Groton police. Current official alert status has not been independently obtained.

Oct 14, 2026 Source-linked

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New London / Sports

Unbeaten New London enters state football Top 10 after win over Fitch

The Whalers are 5–0 and ranked No. 10 in GameTimeCT’s October 12 poll after a 42–28 victory.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Groton / Police & Fire

Groton Town police seek help identifying person in September TJ Maxx case

The department’s October 13 appeal asks people with information to reference case 26-25572 and use its anonymous-tip form.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Groton / Police & Fire

Groton City police announce free medication collection October 24

Residents can bring unwanted medications to the Meridian Street police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Groton / Local

Groton Route 349 bridge plan goes to October 29 public meeting

CTDOT proposes rehabilitating two Birch Plain Creek bridges, with estimated construction costs totaling $5 million and work tentatively starting in spring 2030.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Eastern 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.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Groton / Courts

Groton driver sentenced after fatal Fishtown Road crash, Hearst reports

Hearst reports an October 1 prison sentence in the 2024 crash. This court brief distinguishes that report from the original police allegations.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Waterford / Business

Electric Boat could receive $25 million in Waterford redevelopment incentives

Reported tax benefits are conditional; they are not an immediate cash payment.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Groton / Business

Groton firm awarded nearly $50 million for Navy research and design

Applied Physical Sciences contract calls for Groton-based work through September 2030; $3 million was initially obligated.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Groton / Courts

Former Groton housing director pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges

September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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New London / Police & Fire

Old Lyme driver accused of 95 mph in Gold Star Bridge construction zone

An October 7 report attributes the stop and charges to state police; an October 20 court date was scheduled.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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Canterbury / Education

Canterbury and other Eastern Connecticut districts receive math-tutoring grants

The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Brooklyn / Local

Brooklyn and Chaplin intersections included in Eastern Connecticut signal-upgrade plans

The design project also includes Groton and Killingly, with construction anticipated in fall 2028.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Groton / Police & Fire

Groton releases outside review of Reyes arrest; findings and criticism remain distinct

The town released an 87-page review clearing police of the investigated allegations. The report also identifies a statement-taking concern, while Reyes disputes its objectivity.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Putnam / Police & Fire

Groton driver charged after alleged 147-mph trip on I-395

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.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked