The Office of Inspector General is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a 28-year-old Salem man who was detained by Norwich police and later died in the hospital.
In a proactive measure, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas announced this week that the state would be distributing fire suppressors to all towns and cities to protect ballot drop boxes from vandalism.
The $172,000 award will allow the North Main Street educational non-profit to build a $225,000 commercial kitchen to support community programming, local traditional farmers and local kelp farmers.
Psychologists will also be available during Election Week to high schoolers at the pricey Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Riverdale, according to an email sent to the school community.