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Inaugural ice cream cone served up at Norwich waterfront shop
Jul. 18—NORWICH — Instead of cutting a red ribbon with giant scissors, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz ordered a cup of Moose Tracks ice cream with chocolate sauce at the new Encanto Scoop at the Docks at the Howard T. Brown Memorial Park at Norwich Harbor. Bysiewicz on Thursday led a news conference to celebrate the $2 million state Community Investment Fund grant to the city for waterfront ...
Sound Bites: Submarine builders wanted
Good morning — Thousands of jobs are open in Connecticut’s submarine building sector. Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney (D-CT) have launched a campaign called “Hire Hartford” to match workers to employers, like Electric Boat in Groton. Last year, Electric Boat hired more than 5,000 people. They’re hoping to do the same this year.
Rhode Island Updates DUI Legislation for the First Time in Years
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a new DUI law that will strengthen penalties for those who drink and drive. Attorney General Neronha, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD RI), and state leaders have joined forces to pass public safety legislation in hopes that it will better combat drunk driving.
Norwich planners to tour property proposed for cannabis cultivation operation
Jul. 16—NORWICH — Members of the city planning commission want a closer look at the property at 105 Stonington Road-Route 2 at the Preston line before voting on a proposed 6-acre outdoor cannabis cultivation facility. The Commission on the City Plan on Tuesday voted to continue the public hearing on the plan to its Aug. 20 meeting and to hold a site walk of the property at noon July 25. The ...
These Michigan Counties Are Larger than the Entire State of Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a quirky little state. Most elementary school students learn early on that it's the smallest state in the Union. It conversely once had the longest official name - "The State of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations." However, the state officially dropped the suffix and is now officially just Rhode Island.
Groton City to demolish house as part of plan for waterfront park
Jul. 18—GROTON — The city is slated to demolish a house on the upper part of the Costa Property on Thames Street this summer, as it seeks to fulfill a long-term vision to create a park there with views of the Thames River. City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said the parcel at 352 Thames St. represents the last part of the city's overall plan to develop a waterfront park at the site. "I think ...
Aetna Bridge Co. $45.8 million bid wins contract to demolish Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The state of Rhode Island is expected to finalize the contract to demolish the Washington Bridge tomorrow. Aetna Bridge Co. won the bid to demolish the bridge at $45.8 million. “We’re pleased that we have somebody to tear down the bridge,” said Governor Dan McKee....
‘Seems like it's happening more' – Groton getting ahead of flooding to protect businesses in Mystic and Groton
The town of Groton is tackling flooding, a frequent problem for Groton and Mystic. They are taking the resiliency approach, ensuring businesses in the downtown corridor stay viable well into the future. A small team is leading the charge. “Just saving businesses and showing what they can do,” Amealia Maynard,...
Norwich building committee hopes to avoid referendum on increased school project cost
Jul. 17—NORWICH — The School Building Committee has work to do to get answers by early September on whether a new referendum is needed to change the price of the school construction project. The City Council on Monday referred two competing proposed referendum questions ― one to raise the price to meet new $435 million cost estimate and one to reduce the project to $342 million ― to the ...
Public Hearing: Ordinances for School Construction Project
The City Council of the City of Norwich will meet in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut on August 19, 2024, at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances:. Proposed Ordinance #1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE 1820...
Mello: Internet grant to attract competition
With the potential to increase the number of internet service providers available to local homes and businesses, notably Verizon, the town council was presented with details about the $25 million grant that has been secured through Rhode Island Commerce. Town Administrator Ed Mello briefed the councilors at their meeting Monday....
Main Street Mini-Makeover Coming
Main Street will get spruced up over the next year through Rhode Island Commerce’s Main Street R.I. Streetscape Improvement Fund. The program seeks to support small businesses and foster growth in downtown districts, according to the R.I. Commerce description. East Greenwich secured a $343,000 grant from the state with a $147,150 town match, totalling $490,150.
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