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Residents Still Are The Ones That Make the Decisions, the Big Ones At Least

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It happens every two years after an election cycle, the town’s boards and commissions elect new chairman’s and vice chairman’s, obviously depending on what party has the majority….. Since this past election saw every board including the Board of Selectman become Republican  party dominated, new folks are going to be voted to lead these boards. […]

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Griswold High School Selected to Participate in the 2021-22 Connecticut FAFSA Challenge

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Griswold, CT (November 18, 2021) – Griswold Public Schools was selected as one of 19 districts across Connecticut, and Griswold High School as one of 40 high schools in the State, to participate in the 2021-22 Connecticut FAFSA Challenge, an initiative designed to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates, improve postsecondary

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Local Business Innerview – Dr. Katina Simmons of Griswold Eye Care

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  It’s cliché’ but very true.  When something comes to an end, something else begins.  In this case it’s the retirement of Dr. Joel Zuckerbraun.  The practice was started by his father, Leonard, and then passed on to Joel. Personally, I have a deep love and respect for the Zuckerbraun docs.  I have and always

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Griswold Election Winners Sworn In During Ceremony at Town Hall

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On Monday evening at 6:00 PM, Griswold Town Hall held a ceremony to swear in the winners of the latest municipal election. First to be sworn in was new First Selectman Dana Bennett followed by 2nd Selectman Richard Matters, Cece Norwood (Board of Assessment Appeals), Tom Palasky (Board of Finance), David Bennett (Planning and Zoning),

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Waterford Man Arrested After Making Threatening Tweet Towards Governor Lamont

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On October 26, 2021 at approximately 2:34 PM, the Eastern District Major Crime Squad arrested 41 year old Jonathan D. Wright of Waterford after making threatening posts on Twitter aimed at Governor Ned Lamont. According to the arrest warrant for Wright, a tweet from his account from October 23rd stated “You are scum living on

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Representative Brian Lanoue Named to Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disability Task Force

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HARTFORD—State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45) today announced that he has been named to the Public Health Committee’s Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disability Task Force. The task force will hold their first meeting of the year, which will be in-person on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:00pm in Room 1B of the Legislative Office Building.

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Griswold Girls Volleyball – It’s a Thing!

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Griswold Girls Volleyball continues to roll on and going full speed ahead within the CIAC State Volleyball Championships. The Wolverines started the tournament drawing a #12 seed and facing #21 Housatonic out of Canaan. The Wolverines have defeated Whitney Tech, Holy Cross, and the aforementioned Housatonic. They didn’t just beat these 3 teams, the Wolverines

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“Local Business Innerview” – Lisa Soucy of Crystal Visions

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Lisa Soucy of “Crystal Visions New Age Gift Shop” in Plainfield… wait… Jewett City?  Aren’t they in Jewett City?  Well, they were!  They just moved the store into a brand new renovated space on railroad ave in Plainfield. We asked Lisa to answer some questions about her and her store. What is your name and

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State Police Investigating Residential Burglary in Woodstock

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On November 10, 2021, at approximately 7:53 AM, Troop D in Danielson was advised of a residential burglary, which had occurred at a residence located on RT 169 (Norwich Worcester Turnpike), in the town of Woodstock. Based upon home security footage, it was determined that the burglary had occurred overnight, at approximately 2:23 AM, An

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CT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES HURRICANE IDA DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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Eligible Residents Must File Disaster Unemployment Claims Within 30 Days (Wethersfield, CT) – Today, Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Interim Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo announced that the agency has launched the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program for those residents who experienced job interruption or loss due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 1-2,

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Moosup Man Arrested on Warrant For Trying To Grab Officer’s Gun, Roommate Causes Disturbance And Gets Arrested Too

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On November 12, 2021 members of the Plainfield Police Department arrested 27 year old Kenneth Floyd Jr. and 56 year old Daniel Laframboise both of Moosup CT. The Plainfield Police Department had an active and valid court issued arrest warrant for Floyd from an incident that occurred on October 28, 2021 during which Floyd called

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Fire Causes Catastrophic Damage to East Haddam Residence

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On 11/12/2021, at approximately 2:37 AM hours, the East Haddam Fire Department responded to 123 Falls Road, in the Moodus section of East Haddam, to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire department personnel encountered heavy fire coming from the 2-story, 2-family residence. Mutual aid fire departments from Colchester, East Hampton, Chester, Haddam, Marlborough, and

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ECPAA Launches 2nd Annual Holiday HomeDecoratingContest in Griswold

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Griswold, CT (Nov. 12, 2021) — Eastern Connecticut Performing Arts Association (ECPAA) recently announced that registration for their second annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest in Griswold and Jewett City, Connecticut, opened November 1, 2021. The contest is to benefit St. Mary’s Food Pantry, and is sponsored by 2020 winner Pat Camputaro of American Industries Inc.

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Mystic Aquarium Teams Up with Eversource for Major Energy Efficiency Project

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BERLIN & MYSTIC, Conn. (November 10, 2021) – Mystic Aquarium is investing $2.5 million in a multi-system energy efficiency project, including the installation of new solar panels on its roofs and all new energy efficient HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) systems throughout its campus. Upgrades or replacements of equipment in the animal habitats, energy-monitoring equipment, and interior and exterior lighting are

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American Ambulance Offering Free Community Emergency Responder Academy

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NORWICH, CT: On Wednesday, November 10, 2021 American Ambulance Service, Inc, will begin accepting applications for their second COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONDER ACADEMY class. Our first program has been so successful we decided to move forward with a second one. At American Ambulance Service, Inc. we believe that a strong foundation is essential for a successful

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Bennett To Be Sworn In As First Selectman on November 15th, Babbitt To Remain As 3rd Selectman

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First Selectman Todd Babbitt led his last meeting this term as first selectman in the town of Griswold on November 8th. The next Board of Selectman meeting is going to have a brand new and different look to the board with Dana Bennett elected as Griswold’s new First Selectman and Richard Matters as 2nd Selectman.

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Griswold and Plainfield Both in Action on Wednesday in 2nd Round State Girls Volleyball

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High school sports for tonight… Girls volleyball, Griswold and Plainfield have made it to the 2nd round, and both are on the road tonight… Griswold only took 49 minutes to defeat the Whitney Tech Owls in Hamden, pulling off a 3-0 sweep.  #12 Griswold will play at home Friday night hosting #20 Holy Cross who

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Plainfield Police Investigating Snapchat Shooting Threat

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The Plainfield Police Department has received numerous calls over a viral Snapchat message regarding a shooting taking place tomorrow at “phhs.” Members of the Plainfield Police Department are working with multiple law enforcement partners to include other states to determine the origin of this message. There has been no credible threat made directly to any

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Griswold Girls Sweep and Plainfield Advance in State Tournament

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The first round of the CIAC State Girls Volleyball tournament started on Monday with a whole host of local schools in action, Griswold and Plainfield both advancing. In class “S” #12 Griswold swept #21 Housatonic High School (Canaan, Ct.) 25-6, 25-6, 25-11.  The ECC Athlete of the week, Kuranda Ruggiero led the charge for the

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