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Preston town meeting will deal with outdated building, driveway ordinances
Jul. 20—PRESTON — Building permit and fire marshal permit fees have not been updated in town since an ordinance was passed in 1990, and the ordinance governing driveway approvals is one year older than that. A special town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Preston Plains Middle School to ask residents to repeal the old ordinances on building permit fees and driveway regulations in ...
Preston to cut down 100 roadside trees
Jul. 19—PRESTON — The Public Works Department has identified about 100 roadside trees that are dead or dying and will be cut down beginning July 29. The trees are victims of insect and past gypsy moth caterpillar infestations. Public Works Manager Jarred Harris reported to the Board of Selectmen last week that the trees' condition poses a public safety hazard, and they should be removed soon. ...
Gold Star Memorial Bridge repairs bring overnight lane closures
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Department of Transportation is expected to begin repairs on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge this week, which could affect traffic. Starting Thursday, officials said they will be repairing a bridge deck on the northbound span of the Interstate 95 bridge. The work is scheduled to happen overnight from 10 […]
Quaker Hill Marine veteran, business owner receives specialized electronics from Mystic-based nonprofit
MYSTIC, Conn. — A Marine Corps veteran from Quaker Hill was recently awarded high security electronics and an HVAC system from Work Vessels for Vets, a Mystic nonprofit that provides equipment to injured U.S. military veterans who are operating their own businesses. According to a release this week from...
'We're taxing people too much,' say some Waterford officials
Jul. 19—WATERFORD — Former Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia said she's told people for years how the town's unassigned fund balance ― the rainy day fund it keeps for emergencies and to maintain its bond rating ― is too high. "We're taxing people too much," Sabilia said Thursday. Sabilia made similar comments online when she responded to a letter to the editor titled "Waterford BOF stingy with ...
Stonington to vote on capping Portuguese Holy Ghost Society's property taxes
Jul. 19—STONINGTON — Voters at Monday's town meeting will be asked to cap the annual property taxes of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society property at 26 Main St. in the borough at $7,500 a year for the next five years. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Stonington High School. Also on the agenda is a proposed traffic and parking ordinance that residents have turned down twice before. The ...
Somers Eyes Health and Safety in Run for Reelection
GROTON — State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, said her reelection campaign will continue to focus on issues related to mental health, public health and delivering for her constituents in the 18th Sen... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
Lawsuit against East Lyme over Oswegatchie Hills project goes to trial
Jul. 19—EAST LYME — There's was one thing the attorneys for the two sides agreed upon Friday morning during the civil trial in the lawsuit developer Glenn Russo of Landmark Development Group has brought against the Water and Sewer Commission. Affordable housing expert Tim Hollister and East Lyme Town Attorney Mark Zamarka both put it this way: "Mr. Russo has been trying to develop this ...
Town of East Lyme introduced Percy, the therapy dog
EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) - Percy has officially been named the comfort and therapy dog for the town of East Lyme as of Monday morning. In his new role, Percy will attend most community outreach events and will be available to provide support and comfort to the public during times of tragedy.
Parrella Pitches Education and Development for Senate Campaign
GROTON — A lifelong resident of southeastern Connecticut, Democrat Andrew Parrella said he will focus his State Senate campaign on education and development, but noted it was a Groton land use issue ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
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