EducationSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Education
Pomfret science classes examine environmental research through news
An October school report describes recurring presentations on environmental challenges and proposed solutions.
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EducationSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Education
International criminal lawyer returns to Pomfret for student discussions
Alumnus Kip Hale discussed public-interest work and career exploration during the school’s visiting-alumnus program.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
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.
LocalFILE PHOTOChaplin / Local
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.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOStafford / Police & Fire
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.
EducationFILE PHOTOTolland / Education
Regional teen leadership program plans October 27 start
Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOWillington / Police & Fire
Willington senior-housing fire seriously injures resident
Several others were taken to hospitals after the October 9 fire; its cause remains under investigation.
LocalFILE PHOTOEllington / Local
Ellington considers one-year pause on data centers
Officials are reviewing farmland impacts, resource demand and future zoning rules.
LocalFILE PHOTOLedyard / Local
Ledyard weighs separate planning and zoning boards
Tonight’s committee review will consider costs, staffing and how applications are handled.
BusinessFILE PHOTOSomers / Business
Somers seeks a new use for former Village Players building
Proposals for the Mill Pond Park property are due October 21.
LocalFILE PHOTOStonington / Local
Stonington seeks public input on 2027–28 capital requests
An October 15 hearing covers major equipment, facilities and infrastructure proposals.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOVernon / Business
Doro Marketplace signs lease for Vernon café location
Permit planning is underway at 212 Talcottville Road, Patch reports.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOVernon / Police & Fire
Vernon resident faces DUI and child-endangerment charges
South Windsor police reported an October 7 arrest; guilt has not been established.
LocalFILE PHOTOColchester / Local
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.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONorwich / Police & Fire
Norwich fire department plans free smoke-detector giveaway Saturday
East Great Plain volunteers plan to distribute 100 donated alarms October 17, while supplies last.
EducationFILE PHOTOMansfield / Education
UConn receives $5 million for Storrs–Hartford workforce initiative
The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
EducationFILE PHOTOMansfield / Education
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.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Business
UConn student prepares Ghana-made fashion venture with maternal-health goal
NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
Police & FireFILE PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
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.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOMansfield / Police & Fire
Mansfield investigation leads to explosive-material charges
State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.