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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.
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 PHOTONorth Stonington / Local
The town’s notice directs couples to allow at least 48 hours after applying, plus office processing time.
From bordering towns: Griswold, Ledyard, Preston, Stonington, Voluntown.
SportsFILE PHOTONew London / Sports
The unbeaten Whalers are No. 10 in The Day’s October 19 state coaches’ poll after a bye week. Ledyard is among the teams receiving votes, but outside the Top 10.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
A witness account provided to Eastern CT News says an injured person was taken to Backus Hospital after a response at Ledyard Police Headquarters Monday. Official confirmation and further details are pending.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOLedyard / Police & Fire
Police say Keith Bayer, 62, was arrested after an October 16 collision on Colonel Ledyard Highway. A November 2 court appearance is scheduled.
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 PHOTOLedyard / Local
The proposed $150,000 farmland sale remains pending in the town’s notice; the October 14 hearing date has passed.
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.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
LocalFILE PHOTOVoluntown / Local
Town documents anticipate an April 2027 start for the Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road project. Bids are due November 12.
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 PHOTOStonington / Elections
Early voting is at the police community room; Election Day registration is at Town Hall.
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.
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 PHOTOEastern CT / Local
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
CourtsFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Courts
October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.
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.
BusinessEVENT ARTWORKStonington / Business
Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
EducationFILE PHOTOCanterbury / Education
The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.
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 PHOTOLedyard / Local
Social Services lists November 24 pickup at Gales Ferry Fire Company.
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.
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