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Andover · Local · 10/13/2026

Andover’s Route 6–Route 87 signal replacement enters design, with construction projected for 2029

CTDOT plans a full replacement at the Jonathan Trumbull Highway intersection, including accessibility upgrades where applicable.

Eastford · Local · 10/13/2026

Eastford’s Ashford Road bridge replacement is projected to start in spring 2027

The $4.41 million plan would replace the 1937 bridge over Bigelow Brook, widen its hydraulic opening and raise the roadway.

Hampton · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Three arrested after reported Hampton home burglary and K-9 search

State police say troopers responding to a live-camera report found three people along the Air Line Trail on October 5.

Lebanon · Local · 10/13/2026

Lebanon sewer-use installment becomes delinquent after November 2

The town will not mail a second bill for the October installment, and late balances accrue statutory interest.

Sterling · Elections · 10/13/2026

Sterling ballot sets state and federal contests; early voting opens October 19

Sterling Town Hall is the town’s early-voting site before the November 3 state election.

Canterbury · Education · 10/13/2026

Canterbury and other Eastern Connecticut districts receive math-tutoring grants

The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.

Scotland · Local · 10/13/2026

Scotland’s bridge program includes two construction projects and $736,500 Kemp Road grant

The September town update describes environmental scheduling concerns and later bridge work.

Columbia · Local · 10/13/2026

Columbia revaluation timetable puts new-value notices in December

Informal hearings precede February assessment appeals and July 2027 tax bills.

Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026

Lyme finance board agenda calls for audit and first-quarter reports tonight

The October 13 agenda also includes approval of the board’s 2027 meeting schedule.

Plainfield · Local · 10/13/2026

Plainfield trash-to-energy petition withdrawn; October 22 hearing canceled

The Siting Council’s October 9 records close Petition 1719 and invalidate the scheduled hearing and associated deadlines.

Somers · Local · 10/13/2026

Somers marriage applicants face new 48-hour waiting period

The clerk says the clock starts after both applicants complete their portions of the application.

Union · Local · 10/13/2026

Union schedules October 29 Medicare information presentation

The town lists an upper-level Town Hall session with Senior Resources’ benefits-access director.

Union · Business · 10/13/2026

Union seeks winter plowing contractors; price proposals due November 3

The town’s 2026–27 packet requires equipped trucks, licensing documents and around-the-clock availability.

Hebron · Local · 10/13/2026

Hebron selects Marc Strange as town manager under four-year contract

The September announcement lists a September 21 start and a $170,000 annual salary.

North Stonington · Local · 10/13/2026

North Stonington explains new marriage-license waiting period

The town’s notice directs couples to allow at least 48 hours after applying, plus office processing time.

Pomfret · Sports · 10/13/2026

Pomfret field hockey records back-to-back October wins

The school’s varsity results list a 5–1 win at Ethel Walker and an 8–1 home win over Mt. St. Charles.

Somers · Elections · 10/13/2026

Somers lists November voting schedule and seeks trained poll workers

Early voting runs October 19–November 1, with extended hours on October 27 and 29.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026

UConn men fall 2–1 to DePaul in Storrs

Grant Emerhi’s first collegiate goal cut the deficit, but the Huskies could not equalize.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026

UConn women rally for 2–2 draw at Xavier

Anaya Johnson’s equalizer extended the Huskies’ unbeaten run to five games.

Brooklyn · Local · 10/13/2026

Brooklyn and Chaplin intersections included in Eastern Connecticut signal-upgrade plans

The design project also includes Groton and Killingly, with construction anticipated in fall 2028.