ElectionsGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Elections
Groton lists seven Election Day polling places and a separate early-voting site
Residents should match their registration district to the polling place; early voting is at 61 Fort Hill Road.
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Stonington identifies five polling places and separate same-day registration locations
Early voting is at the police community room; Election Day registration is at Town Hall.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
WINY reports Silver Alert for Groton teenager
Brief: The station’s Wednesday appeal directs information to Town of Groton police. Current official alert status has not been independently obtained.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTOStonington / Police & Fire
Police reported serious injuries in October 8 Morgan Street crash in Pawcatuck
A driver was hospitalized after a vehicle hit a tree and house; the reviewed reports give no later condition or building-assessment outcome.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Groton Town police seek help identifying person in September TJ Maxx case
The department’s October 13 appeal asks people with information to reference case 26-25572 and use its anonymous-tip form.
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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.
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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.
CourtsGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Courts
Groton driver sentenced after fatal Fishtown Road crash, Hearst reports
Hearst reports an October 1 prison sentence in the 2024 crash. This court brief distinguishes that report from the original police allegations.
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Groton firm awarded nearly $50 million for Navy research and design
Applied Physical Sciences contract calls for Groton-based work through September 2030; $3 million was initially obligated.
CourtsGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Courts
Former Groton housing director pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges
September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.
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Stonington seeks public input on 2027–28 capital requests
An October 15 hearing covers major equipment, facilities and infrastructure proposals.
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Zest Cafe’s Stonington location schedules October 13 grand-opening celebration
Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
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Wequetequock Cove testing intensifies Stonington debate over pollution sources and repairs
Community testing points to human wastewater, while state records confirm long-running impairment and the town says it is still narrowing the source.
Police & FireGENERIC FILE PHOTOGroton / Police & Fire
Groton releases outside review of Reyes arrest; findings and criticism remain distinct
The town released an 87-page review clearing police of the investigated allegations. The report also identifies a statement-taking concern, while Reyes disputes its objectivity.
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