Putnam · Local · 10/13/2026
Putnam district voters to consider $100,000 roof-funding transfer tonight
Special district meeting will consider using building reserves for the Church Street police/fire station roof.
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Chaplin · Local · 10/13/2026
Chaplin awarded $85,993 for Helen Garrison open-space project
State funding supports planning, construction, maintenance and amenities; the announcement does not set a completion date.
Stafford · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Stafford driver faces nine charges after reported sidewalk incident
Patch’s October 9 account cites a state police report about an October 3 encounter near Town Hall.
Tolland · Education · 10/13/2026
Regional teen leadership program plans October 27 start
Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
Willington · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Willington senior-housing fire seriously injures resident
Several others were taken to hospitals after the October 9 fire; its cause remains under investigation.
Ellington · Local · 10/13/2026
Ellington considers one-year pause on data centers
Officials are reviewing farmland impacts, resource demand and future zoning rules.
Ledyard · Local · 10/13/2026
Ledyard weighs separate planning and zoning boards
Tonight’s committee review will consider costs, staffing and how applications are handled.
Somers · Business · 10/13/2026
Somers seeks a new use for former Village Players building
Proposals for the Mill Pond Park property are due October 21.
Stonington · Local · 10/13/2026
Stonington seeks public input on 2027–28 capital requests
An October 15 hearing covers major equipment, facilities and infrastructure proposals.
Vernon · Business · 10/13/2026
Doro Marketplace signs lease for Vernon café location
Permit planning is underway at 212 Talcottville Road, Patch reports.
Vernon · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Vernon resident faces DUI and child-endangerment charges
South Windsor police reported an October 7 arrest; guilt has not been established.
Colchester · Local · 10/13/2026
Colchester data-center concept draws opposition as formal review remains ahead
Town records show the Old Amston Road proposal is still at the preliminary stage. A zone-change application and public hearing would be required before approval.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
New Windsor Locks station opens Sunday with expanded Bradley Airport connection
Hartford Line and Amtrak service moves to 231 Main Street on October 18, alongside daily Route 24 airport buses.
Norwich · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Norwich fire department plans free smoke-detector giveaway Saturday
East Great Plain volunteers plan to distribute 100 donated alarms October 17, while supplies last.
Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026
UConn receives $5 million for Storrs–Hartford workforce initiative
The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026
UConn seeks input on new budget model at Storrs town halls
The BLUE model is being tested alongside the current process before planned fiscal 2028 implementation.
Mansfield · Business · 10/13/2026
UConn student prepares Ghana-made fashion venture with maternal-health goal
NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
New London · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Old Lyme driver accused of 95 mph in Gold Star Bridge construction zone
An October 7 report attributes the stop and charges to state police; an October 20 court date was scheduled.
Mansfield · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Mansfield investigation leads to explosive-material charges, state police reporting says
State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.
Ledyard · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Two vehicles stolen from Ledyard neighborhood recovered in New Haven
Police reporting describes an October 8 investigation in the Highlands neighborhood and GPS-assisted recovery.