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New dam law expedites emergency response to flooding: How will this affect Norwich?
After the Fitchville Pond Dam leaked during the heavy January rains, a new law seeks to makes dams safer. SB 192, passed on May 8 at the end of the legislative session, prevents owners of dams from keeping them “in a condition which could threaten life or property.” The Connecticut Department of Energy...
Plainfield town budget referendum is Monday. What questions are on the ballot? A 60 second read
There, qualified voters will vote on the following questions for the approval or disapproval of said questions, a vote of "Yes" being a vote of approval, and a vote of “No” being a vote of disapproval. “Shall the annual operating budget in the amount of $13,352,619, excluding the...
Aswad Spuriel Arrested In Murder Of Juquin Smith
At 2 p.m. on July 6, 2023, police responded to the Plainfield train station and found Juquin Smith, 45, suffering from stab wounds, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney said. Smith was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
DEEP: Temporary alcohol ban re-imposed at 7 state parks
(WFSB) – A temporary alcohol ban has been re-imposed at seven state parks, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The ban started on Wednesday and will run through August 12, officials said. The alcohol ban is in effect at these state recreation areas:. Beach Pond...
Rakim Lubin, Former UConn Basketball Star, Dies at 28
It’s a sad day for the University of Connecticut basketball fans. Former UConn men’s basketball player Rakim Lubin has died. The alum was just 28 years old too. Lubin played for the team during the 2014-15 season. Growing up in Gadsen, Alabama, he earned the nickname “Rock” thanks to both his size and intimidating figure. He used that to his advantage while on the court. It let him go far. He became a three-star recruit after graduating from Buford High School in Georgia. Lubin also earned all-region honors and first-team all-state. He earned Georgia Sportswriters 3A layer of the Year. Ultimately, Lubind decided to go to UConn over Auburn and Georgia Tech.
New Norwich special education program will keep students in district: how it's a win for all
A new special education program in Norwich will save the district money and keep Norwich students in the city. The Norwich Board of Education approved the creation of the Rose City School at Bishop special education program Tuesday. The program, which will be on the first floor of the Bishop School Building, will start with five students next school year, and serve students who would otherwise be placed out of district.
40 people save pair of horses stuck in deep mud in grueling 5-hour rescue through Connecticut woods
Two horses stranded on their sides in a swampy mess were hauled to safety by 40 first responders who battled through knee-deep mud in Connecticut woods to pull off the strenuous, five-hour rescue, officials said. The horses wandered about three-quarters of a mile behind a Lebanon farm when they got stuck in a “swampy area” Saturday, the city’s volunteer fire department said. One in the pair was trapped for seven hours, according to the department. Horse saved after being stranded on roof for 5 days becomes symbol of hope for flooded Brazil Rescuers with multiple agencies used a cargo truck to shuttle...
Montville making initial repairs to troubled animal control shelter
Montville ― The town has been making some initial improvements to the dilapidated animal control facility until it learns if it will receive $2 million from the state to help it build a new shelter. For years, the 225 Maple Ave. facility, which is shared with Salem, has been...
Police logs ― May 15, 2024
Celso A. Ajche Vicente, 40, of 66 Convent St., Norwich, was charged May 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Robert F. Fox, 55, of 31 1/2 Lester Ave., Pawcatuck, was charged May 7 with second-degree breach of peace and Saturday with violation of a protective order.
Group calls for charges against student protestors to be dropped
VERNON, CT (WFSB) - Two weeks ago more than two dozen UConn students were arrested at the pro-Palestinian encampment on the Storrs campus. Some students and alumni want to see those charges dropped. Students arrested at the encampment were charged with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, which are misdemeanors. A...
Norwich BOE members concerned about superintendent investigation: What chair Kulos says
While the investigation into on-leave Norwich Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow and Assistant Superintendent Tamara Gloster has gone on since the fall, Norwich Board of Education Chair Mark Kulos urged board members that the investigation needs to take time. “It’s a slight drain on our resources and we could really use the...
10-year-old Willimantic boy with autism gets to be garbage man for his birthday
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Some kids seem to be fascinated by garbage trucks, and for one boy from Willimantic, operating one is his dream job. Thanks to the kindness of others, that dream came true on Monday for Axton Nizeul’s 10th birthday. After being picked up early from school, his parents brought him to Casella Waste […]
THE AI AT DELPHI Heads Into Its Final Weekend at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, which exclusively produces new plays, concludes their 2023-24 season at the all-new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville with The AI at Delphi. About the show:. New breakthroughs in artificial intelligence seem to be in the news every couple of months, and the range...
Killingly general government, education budgets fail. What comes next?
The Killingly general government and education budgets for fiscal 2025 failed to pass at the budget vote Tuesday. The general government budget in the amount of $24,491,738 failed to pass, with 294 “Yes” votes and 381 “No” votes. 358 people voted that the general government budget was too high, while 13 voted that it was too low.
Griswold's grand list: how a real estate spike was offset by a motor vehicle decrease
While Griswold saw big increase in real estate and personal property value, it was almost counteracted by a big decrease in motor vehicle values. Griswold’s 2023 Net Grand List was valued at $934.952 million. This is a $123,415 increase from the 2022 Net Grand List of $934.828 million. The...
What to know about Norwich's Memorial Day Parade - a 60 second read
This year’s Norwich Memorial Day Parade, hosted by the city, Norwich Area Veterans Council and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on May 27, starting by St. Patrick’s Cathedral at noon. A commemorative ceremony will take place at Chelsea Parade, the green by Norwich Free Academy, at 1 p.m.
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