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'Threatening social media post' condemned by Glastonbury Superintendent of Schools
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Superintendent of Schools Alan Bookman, Ph.D., has responded to a recent social media post threatening violence at Glastonbury High School, according to a statement he issued on Friday. Regarding what little can be shared at this time, Bookman said the district is limited by law and...
Preston town meeting will deal with outdated building, driveway ordinances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. ...
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