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Claire Bessette
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By Claire Bessette
The region’s opioid overdose prevention advocates were jolted recently when they learned new public dispensaries for free overdose reversal drug, naloxone, had to be removed based on a new state law.
The new $10 million Sherman Street bridge in Norwich reopened to traffic Friday after a two-year construction project.
Residents agreed Thursday to repeal two outdated ordinances on building and fire permit fees and driveway regulations.
Norwich planning officials donned hiking boots Thursday to get a close-up look at the 6-acre property where a cannabis cultivation operation is planned.
The Norwich Sea Unicorns will play at Dodd Stadium at least through the 2025 season after a lease extension was announced Tuesday night.
Norwich made its pitch Wednesday to be considered a key part of the state’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Scaffolding remains around the tower at St. Mary Church at 70 Central Ave. in Greeneville, but the $2 million project to restore the tower that had been in danger of collapse is done.
Preston will hold a special town meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday to consider repealing and replacing two 30-year-old ordinances on building permit fees and driveway regulations.
Preston has hired a tree service to cut down about 100 dead or dying trees beginning July 29 because they pose a safety hazard.
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz ordered a cup of Moose Tracks ice cream with chocolate sauce to officially open the new Encanto Scoop at the Docks ice cream and food stand at Howard T. Brown Park in Norwich on Thursday.
