LocalSTORY PHOTOPomfret / Local
Nick’s Nightmare schedules three Pomfret nights for Little League fundraiser
The October 23, 24 and 30 sessions are listed from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the Pomfret-Eastford Little League field on Route 97.
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LocalORGANIZER FLYERMontville / Local
Montville announces Black Hawk helicopter viewing before soccer senior night
The police department’s flyer schedules public viewing at Montville High School from 4:30–5:30 p.m. October 14, before the boys’ senior-night game.
Arts & CultureFILE PHOTOWoodstock / Arts & Culture
Foreigner tribute Double Vision scheduled at Woodstock’s Loos Center
The October 24 performance begins at 7:30 p.m.; the venue lists tickets at $41–$61 and admission for ages 4 and older.
SportsSTORY PHOTOKillingly / Sports
Ellis Tech reported five-set volleyball win over Goodwin Tech
The October 7 school report says a 3–2 Monday victory brought the Golden Eagles’ record to 10–1 at that point in the season.
LocalEVENT ARTWORKKillingly / Local
Killingly plans October 24 Halloween block party and light parade
Main Street trick-or-treating and a Davis Park party run 4–6p.m., followed by a 6:15p.m. parade. Organizers plan a Main Street traffic closure.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOThompson / Police & Fire
Six East Thompson firefighters continue Firefighter II training
The department’s October 13 update lists rescue and equipment training and says the six students have about four weeks remaining.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Groton City police announce free medication collection October 24
Residents can bring unwanted medications to the Meridian Street police station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LocalFILE PHOTOPutnam / Local
Putnam food drive delivers five boxes of donations to Paws Cat Shelter
The shelter thanked Price Chopper and community donors for supplies collected in the previous month.
LocalFILE PHOTOThompson / Local
TEEG highlights Wednesday Life Skills Social Club for ages 12–14
The North Grosvenordale program combines games, activities and conversation; families must register.
LocalSOURCE FLYERBrooklyn / Local
Brooklyn Cares reports 70 grocery bags and 598 clothing items distributed
The center reported October 10 distribution totals and described an October 13 Midwest Food Bank pickup supporting its pantry.
Police & FireFILE PHOTOPutnam / Police & Fire
Putnam Fire Department plans October 17 open house
WINY reports truck tours, children’s activities and an extrication demonstration at the Church Street station.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOPutnam / Business
Centreville reopens Putnam branch as exterior work continues
The bank welcomes customers back inside at 40 Main Street; WINY reports paving and striping planned before Saturday’s festival.
LocalEVENT ARTWORKPutnam / Local
Sandcastle takes shape in downtown Putnam ahead of Great Pumpkin Festival
WINY reports Sandtasia artists working in Union Square ahead of the October 17 festival.
BusinessSTORY PHOTOPutnam / Business
Gas pumps reopen at Sam’s Sunoco on Kennedy Drive in Putnam
WINY reports new pumps and a canopy at the station, along with repaving of the parking lot and Bakers Dozen drive-through.
LocalFILE PHOTOGroton / Local
Groton Route 349 bridge plan goes to October 29 public meeting
CTDOT proposes rehabilitating two Birch Plain Creek bridges, with estimated construction costs totaling $5 million and work tentatively starting in spring 2030.
EducationFILE PHOTOSalem / Education
Salem school-board vacancy applications due Friday
Applicants must submit a letter of interest by October 16 at 4 p.m.; the town notice describes affiliation requirements.
LocalEVENT FLYERColumbia / Local
Columbia plans November responder event and donation collection
Town announcements list a November 14 family event and November 21 Stuff-a-Cruiser and Stuff-a-Fire Truck collection.
LocalFILE PHOTOWillington / Local
CTDOT plans I-84 resurfacing through Ashford, Union and Willington
Design is targeted for November, with construction anticipated in spring 2027, subject to funding and approvals.
LocalFILE PHOTOEastern CT / Local
Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
SportsFILE PHOTOMansfield / Sports
UConn beats Temple 34–20, enters bye week at 3–3
Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.