(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, which was activated yesterday afternoon, to continue through 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021. It was originally set to end on the afternoon of Sunday, January 31,… Read More
Winter sports is still up in the air for High Schools and private clubs since COVID-19 levels continue to spike. There are many rumors out there staking a claim as to what is or is going to happen with winter sports. Since the… Read More
After 25 years of service with the Plainfield Police Department, Chief of Police, Michael G. Surprenant, announced his retirement from the department effective January 31, 2021. The Plainfield Police Commission stated during the meeting on 12/22/20 that it “comes as no surprise” and… Read More
During a Jan. 6 outdoor ceremony at Connecticut’s State Capitol, Senator Heather Somers (center) was sworn-in for a third term representing the 18th Senate District. The district includes Griswold, Groton, North Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, Sterling, Stonington and Voluntown. In addition to serving as Deputy… Read More
BERLIN, Conn. (Jan. 6, 2020) – With the start of a new year, Eversource is reminding customers to enroll in one of its payment plans or assistance programs to protect them from service disconnection by calling 800-286-2828. Both residential and nonresidential customers are eligible for… Read More
Mystic, Conn. (December 30, 2020) – On Friday, January 1st, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. Bookwell Travel founder Brian Gates will run for 12 hours, starting in Mystic, continuing through Sterling and finishing at the Old Pachaug Town Hall at 879 Voluntown Road in Griswold, to replenish the food bank’s supply of meals and raise awareness of the worsening… Read More
The Town of Griswold and Borough of Jewett City have adopted a “Deferment Program by Application” regarding Executive Order 9R (Previously adopted per Executive Order 7S, Section 6 and Executive Order 7W, Section1) by order of Governor Lamont for tax bills coming due… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group’s Science Subcommittee has submitted recommendations to him that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan start at the earliest opportunity. The recommendation comes after the subcommittee reviewed all available scientific and trial… Read More
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 14, 2020, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were… Read More
On December 8, 2020 at approximately 10:44 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 42 year old Tobi Long of Sterling. While conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Main Street in Central Village an Officer observed a red Ford Fusion traveling southbound cross… Read More
The annual snowflake parade took on a brand new form this year, mainly driven from issues with the pandemic. Instead of the parade traveling down it’s usual route and finishing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Residents from all over the tri state area… Read More
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from the State of Connecticut, 12/07/20 Measure Total ChangeDirection Change COVID-19 Cases (confirmed and probable) 135,844 + 8,129 COVID-19 Tests Reported (molecular and antigen) 3,536,988 + 123,021 Daily Test Positivity* 6.61% Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 1,183… Read More
HARTFORD—On Friday, House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora announced his appointment of State Representative Anne Dauphinais as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Committee on Children. “Anne Dauphinais is a competent, caring legislator whose passion for doing what’s right embodies her work. This committee tackles issues of significant importance to… Read More
PROVIDENCE – A federal indictment charging nine individuals with allegedly participating in schemes in several states to steal and sell nearly $700,000 worth of excavators, sport boats, jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers was unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Providence. It… Read More
COVID-19 hospitalizations are up again and on Wednesday the total went to of 73 (+3) Connecticut residents in hospitals due to the virus. New London County is up +1 over the previous day with a total of 9. Windham County is not changed… Read More
By clicking the link below, you can listen to the entire (3 hours) Board of Finance meeting from 4/21 which was conducted via Zoom Conferencing. The audio does fade in and out from time to time, but that’s the nature of the product… Read More
Video Interview with Captain Arriaga
Click on the link below to listen to the Tracey Hanson Interview that was recorded in studio live on air with the Streaming News and Sports Network Tracey Hanson Interview – Voluntown First Selectman
