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Free public nalaxone dispensaries removed under new state law
Jul. 26—NORWICH — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy's visit with the Norwich Opioid Task Force on Friday was meant to focus on federal legislation and funding issues, but a new state law has caused opioid overdose prevention agencies to scramble for new ways to get life-saving naloxone into communities. Agencies throughout New London County have obtained grants to install metal cabinets in public ...
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
New Sherman Street bridge in Norwich opens
Jul. 26—NORWICH — More than two years after the busy Sherman Street bridge closed for a $10 million replacement project, it quietly reopened Friday after city crews removed the last barriers. Replacement of the two bridge spans over the Yantic River and an adjacent narrow former mill canal closed the key Sherman Street intersection with Asylum Street, forcing long detours for residents west of ...
Norwich wants to play big part in state's celebration of nation's 250th birthday
Jul. 24—NORWICH — From pre-European settlement tribal battles to Gen. George Washington's visits, Benedict Arnold's exploits and the roots of the Industrial Revolution, city officials made their pitch Wednesday to become a centerpiece of the state's celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. By the second stop on a tour of Norwichtown historical sites by state and local representatives ...
Norwich planners tour proposed cannabis cultivation site ahead of August public hearing
Jul. 25—NORWICH — About a dozen city planning officials trudged through thick brush, up rocky hills and down gullies Thursday to get a close-up look at the Route 2 property where a cannabis cultivation operation is proposed. The Commission on the City Plan on July 16 continued a public hearing on the proposed cannabis growing and processing project to allow time for members to walk the ...
2024 summer and fall fairs, festivals in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT, USA — As we head into late summer and into the fall, Connecticut's fair season is beginning to stir! From Lebanon to Norwalk, Berlin to Bridgwater, here are fairs and festivals happening in your neck of the woods in the coming months!. This list is constantly updating. To...
Preston residents authorize town officials to update fees and regulations
Jul. 25—PRESTON — Several residents quickly approved measures that repealed 35-year-old ordinances governing driveways and building and fire marshal fees, allowing town leaders to set the fees and alter regulations. The town's building and fire marshal permit ordinance was last updated in 1990, and the driveway ordinance dates to 1989. Both were repealed Thursday. A new building and fire ...
Norwich Sea Unicorns will stay at Dodd Stadium in 2025
Jul. 24—NORWICH — There will be summer collegiate baseball at Dodd Stadium next summer. The city has agreed to a one-year lease extension through 2025 with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, a summer collegiate team in the Futures Collegiate League Baseball League for the city-owned Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium. The team's current lease was set to expire at the end of this season, with a mutually ...
Groton, School District Clash Over Allocation of Federal Aid Funds
GROTON — Shortfalls in the Board of Education budget has led to a dispute with the Town Council over who has the right to excess funds from a federal aid package. Superintendent Susan Austin... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Waterford Central development will more than double its workforce housing
Jul. 25—WATERFORD — Waterford Central, a six-building, multi-family housing complex, will now feature 44 units designated for workforce housing. When approved in 2023, the 216-unit complex was set to have 18 of these units.The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the increase on Tuesday. Waterford Central is located at 61 Myrock Ave. and 394 Willetts Ave. Extension. It is the third phase of ...
July 24, 2024 - Algae observed on Columbia Lake. As a precaution people and pets should avoid swimming in the alge patch and pets not to drink the water. Click here for more information
Yesterday, July 24th, patches of blue-green algae were observed in the dam cove area of Columbia Lake with accumulations at the lake shores on the Woodland Terrace side. Our lake consultant confirmed it is cyanobacteria. UPDATE on Additional Locations: Algae also located today (7/25/24) on Route 87 at the point...
New London Charter School Seeks State Approval to Admit Fourth-Graders
NEW LONDON —The Interdistrict School for Arts and Communications is requesting state approval to admit fourth-graders starting this fall. The school — also known as ISAAC — currently serves about ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Steve Fagin: Rocks, lumber and sweat: Building a new bridge in Pachaug
Jul. 25—"Pull! Pull! Pull!" Urged by shouting coworkers near Voluntown's Lowdon Brook one morning last week, a crew of sweating laborers hauled a rope tied to an enormous sack bearing some 4,000 pounds of rocks. The swaying load dangled from a cable stretched across the brook, where a crew waited with outstretched arms. After carefully lowering the sack, workers then began loading rocks into ...
Changes in the works for iconic street in Noank
GROTON, CT (WFSB) - Changes could be coming to the iconic Main Street in the Noank village of Groton. Locals have said that they are long overdue. “The consensus is I think most people in town really want to preserve the character of Noank,” said Andrew Blacker, owner, Carson’s Store.
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