Old Lyme voters pass budget, 300-acre open space purchase
With about 50 residents in attendance, voters unanimously approved the town’s total $38.9 million budget proposed for the 2019-20 fiscal year Monday night, as well as a 300-acre land purchase for open space.
Police: Norwich man intentionally crashed into ex-girlfriend's car
Police have charged a Norwich man with intentionally crashing into a car driven by his ex-girlfriend on the evening of April 28.
Forum in New London on Wednesday to address proposed consolidation of city offices
A community forum will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at 6 Shaw's Cove, the office complex that is the proposed site for city office space.
Norwich board delays action on Bilda's pension
The Norwich pension board met behind closed doors for nearly two hours Tuesday to discuss former NPU General Manager John Bilda's penson application.
Ledyard voters approve 2019-20 proposed budget
After a sparsely attended town meeting Monday, residents voted Tuesday to approve the proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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Preston budget town meeting, referendum postponed
The budget town meeting will be rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. May 30 at the Preston Plains Middle School.
I-395 bridge project expected to cause 'heavy delays' in Waterford
A 10-day bridge project on Interstate 395 north is expected to cause heavy delays in town starting next week, police said.
West Side Middle School evacuated after potential threat; students get home safely
Superintendent Michael Graner said West Side Middle School was evacuated after a potential threat was identified around dismissal time.
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Montville woman charged in alleged armed robbery
Police charged Montville woman with robbery and other charges in connection with an alleged armed robbery Feb. 12 in the Stop & Shop supermarket parking lot.
New London police searching for driver who seriously injured pedestrian
Police said they're searching for a driver who struck and seriously injured a man near Shaw and Hamilton streets early Monday.
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Two Stoningtons: One rich and protected, the other going to the highest bidder
Stonington Borough, which has its own Planning and Zoning Commission, with strict rules, protects...
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Connecticut considers restrictions on police chases
Connecticut officials are considering restricting when police statewide can chase motor vehicles in response to what appears to be an increase in dangerous pursuits
Woman who had hot wax dropped in her eye settles suit for $400,000
A Connecticut woman who got hot wax dropped in her eye at beauty spa has settled a lawsuit against the now-closed business for $400,000
Lamont calls for focus on budget, special session on tolls
Gov. Ned Lamont called on lawmakers to focus on the state budget and wait for a special legislative session to address electronic tolls
Kraft trial postponed while prosecutors appeal video ruling
A Florida judge has delayed the trial of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a misdemeanor charge that he paid for sex at a massage parlor