Eastern CT News brings you source-linked local news from all 49 towns in New London, Windham and Tolland counties, plus major Connecticut stories. We aim to report fairly, without favoring a political party or viewpoint, and apply the same verification standards to every story. Explore Police & Fire, schools, business, sports, community events and election information — with free access and clear updates as stories develop.
EASTERN CONNECTICUT / FREE TO READ
Eastern Connecticut articles across every topic. Newest first.
LocalFILE PHOTOOld Lyme / Local
LymeLine reports that an omitted embalming provision halted the October 13 hearing. A new application and regulatory review are planned; November hearings are not yet assured.
LocalFILE PHOTOVernon / Local
The Tolland and northwestern Windham warning ended at 7:30 p.m. Friday. NWS active-alert data checked after 8 p.m. showed no replacement severe-thunderstorm warning for Connecticut; this is not an all-clear for local hazards.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTONew London / Police & Fire
Police were at Broad and Ledyard streets Friday morning, where a crash was reported. A tractor-trailer and a dark SUV were at the scene.
CourtsFILE PHOTONorwich / Courts
The Day reports an evidentiary ruling ahead of Stancovitch Fabre’s trial over a 2023 killing. Jury selection is scheduled October 27.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOMontville / Police & Fire
Wethersfield police say an 18-year-old Montville resident and a juvenile surrendered after warrants were issued over September graffiti incidents. Charges are not convictions.
LocalFILE PHOTOStafford / Local
Stafford says Buckley Highway is open again and its detour has been lifted. The town’s current notice does not give an exact reopening time.
LocalSTORY PHOTOGroton / Local
Senator Heather Somers recognized the Noank Water Company assistant superintendent for responding to water emergencies and helping modernize the company’s records.
LocalSTORY PHOTOWoodstock / Local
Woodstock Orchards alleges a balloon visitor took apples and damaged trees. The operator acknowledges picking one apple but disputes the damage claim.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
The Grange proposal faces wetlands review before a separate zoning application, The Day reports.
LocalFILE PHOTOBrooklyn / Local
An advisory shared by WINY says residents and permit applicants are receiving fraudulent payment requests. Verify unexpected demands directly with the town before sending money.
Police & FireSTORY PHOTOLisbon / Police & Fire
A newly released state police affidavit alleges a dispatcher concealed cash payments by canceling delivery records. John Jeffrey Farrar denied wrongdoing when confronted by his employer, the affidavit says.
BusinessSTORY PHOTONew London / Business
The Day documents site clearing at Fort Trumbull and reports a $95 million project with studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments planned for 2028.
EducationSTORY PHOTOLebanon / Education
The district’s October update confirms current welding students and a September 29 ribbon-cutting, following summer preparations backed by industry and education partners.
LocalFILE PHOTOVoluntown / Local
Town documents anticipate an April 2027 start for the Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road project. Bids are due November 12.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOCoventry / Police & Fire
Coventry police say Boston Turnpike is back open after Thursday morning’s crash near Richmond Road. Earlier transport details remain attributed to WFSB.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPlainfield / Police & Fire
WINY reports that Plainfield police brought a suspect back from Florida Wednesday after investigating an alleged request to redirect a school employee’s direct deposit.
LocalFILE PHOTONorth Stonington / Local
An ordinance effective October 15 puts commission appointments with the Board of Selectmen while retaining term lengths and political-balance limits.
SportsSTORY PHOTOMansfield / Sports
Gabriel White won the October 10 Boys Medium race, ahead of Ellington’s Alexander Bianchi; Fitch and Rockville runners also placed in the top five.
LocalFILE PHOTOSomers / Local
A September town update says Winn withdrew its conceptual housing plan; cleanup funding and a replacement development partner remain unresolved.
LocalFILE PHOTOAshford / Local
An October 19 town meeting will consider accepting the road and drainage structures, and fill a finance-board alternate vacancy.