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One-time infusion of state funding a reprieve for New London's early childhood center
Jul. 2—NEW LONDON — State and local school officials on Tuesday celebrated the recent award of $2 million in state-supplied federal pandemic relief money that will keep the school district's early childhood center running for another year. But the congratulatory speeches outside the Early Childhood Center at B.P. Mission also included references to the long-term challenges of keeping the ...
Norwich takes ownership of Marina Towers building, begins grounds cleanup
Jul. 3—NORWICH — The view of Norwich Harbor and the Marina at American Wharf improved this week, as the city completed its acquisition of the long-vacant and blighted Marina Towers building and began to clean up the property. The city completed the purchase of Marina Towers at 74-78 W. Main St. Tuesday for $350,000 from former owner JCM CT Acquisitions LLC, sister firm to former marina owner ...
Norwich Art Center's gallery reopening Friday: here's how you can join the celebration
After a needed remodel, the Norwich Arts Center’s gallery is ready for all to see. The NAC, at 62 Broadway, will have two celebrations for the re-opening on July 5. From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and there will be an event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as a part of Norwich’s First Friday for July, according to a press release.
Norwich City Council resumes fire service budget battle
Jul. 2—NORWICH — Final City Council budget adjustments Monday night to capital spending came with the same rancorous, partisan debate and accusations that colored budget talks this spring. The 90-minute debate focused on Democrats' move to shift $56,585 in capital funding from renovations to the Taftville Volunteer Fire Department's kitchen to fund the final amount needed to order a $1.2 ...
Firefighters union back in arbitration with Montville over fire station staffing
Jul. 3—MONTVILLE — Paid firefighters, dissatisfied with how the town has staffed its four fire stations, have concluded arbitration with the town to resolve it. That's according to Mayor Leonard Bunnell, who said Wednesday he is waiting to hear from the town attorney before he can release the results of the arbitration. This round of arbitration is the second between the paid firefighters, ...
New East Lyme pickleball courts promise first serves and dink shots
Jul. 3—EAST LYME — An effort by enthusiasts of the country's fastest growing sport, combined with a $275,000 infusion from the town, will culminate next week with the grand opening of pickleball courts at Samuel M. Peretz Park at Bridebrook. The move was spearheaded by Resident Scott Todd, who in 2022 initiated a 309-signature petition ― including 184 residents ― for dedicated pickleball ...
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