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State Police Investigating Residential Burglary in Woodstock

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

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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Fire Causes Catastrophic Damage to East Haddam Residence

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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Light Joins Jewett City Savings Bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer

Michael L. Alberts, President and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank has announced that Mark Light has joined the bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, Light will be responsible for the Bank’s loan growth with relationship development and portfolio management. A resident of Coventry, CT, Light brings 25 years of …

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Fire Service Personnel Learn to Recognize Human Trafficking

Members of the local fire departments were at a training on Tuesday night at your Jewett City Fire Department for a serious training.  Members of the Departments learned about human trafficking which has become a more serious problem every year. In this training Members learned about federal and state laws,  what trafficking of humans really …

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES THE SCREEN AND STAY INITIATIVE FOR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the rollout of the Screen and Stay initiative for Connecticut schools that choose to participate. Under the initiative, students and staff identified as close contacts to a known COVID-19 case but who are not yet fully vaccinated will be able to remain in school if they were …

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Noreaster Going to Bring Lots Of Rain Tonight and Tomorrow

This is the latest weather forecast for Eastern Connecticut (11:04 AM Tuesday) This Afternoon: The rainfall and winds may slightly subside by late afternoon as the primary low pressure center near New York City weakens.  Maximum rainfall rates  to ½” inch per hour can be expected.  Winds are forecast to gust to 35 MPH at times.  …

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October 3 thru the 9th is National Fire Prevention Week

The week of October 3 thru the 9th is National Fire Prevention Week. Public Education Coordinator, Alan Zygmunt of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Connecticut Fire Academy want all citizens to know what your smoke or Carbon Monoxide alarms are telling you. “Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms have different …

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Central Village Woman Sent to Hospital After Striking Stone Wall

On October 03, 2021, at approximately 5:17 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, American Legion Ambulance, and the Moosup Fire Department responded to the scene of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 58 Plainfield Road, in Moosup. Upon the investigation of responding Officers, it was determined that a grey 1997 Jeep …

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Governor Lamont Extends Severe Cold Weather Protocol Through Monday Afternoon

(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, however developments in the forecast are now showing that frigid temperatures will …

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This Week the CIAC Will Announce the Fate of Winter High School Sports In Connecticut

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 beginning of COVID-19 a little over 10 months ago, the State of …

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Arriaga To Replace Retiring Surprenant As Police Chief

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 thanked him for his service as well as during the difficult times …

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Sen. Somers Begins Third Term As 18th District Connecticut Senator

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 Senate Republican Leader, Somers is the lead Republican on the state legislature’s …

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Eversource Encourages Customers to Take Advantage of Payment Assistance and Protection Programs

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 payment arrangements at this time. Any residential customers experiencing difficulty paying their utility …

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Bookwell Travel Founder to Run from Mystic to Griswold to Replenish Food Bank

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 hunger crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gates plans to arrive at St. …

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ATTN GRISWOLD TAXPAYER: Important Tax Information For Residents For 2021

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 January 1, 2021. The requirements are listed below: If you have been …

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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Vaccine Distribution Plan To Begin

(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 data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA’s Vaccine …

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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Monday for the Anniversary of the Tragedy in Newtown

(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 killed eight years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School …

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Annual Snowflake Parade A Huge Hit At Hopeville State Park, May Continue In the Future

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 came to the “reverse” parade that was held inside the campground at …

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Latest Connecticut COVID-19 Data For 12/7/20

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 + 33 COVID-19-Associated Deaths 5,224 + 78   Town Total Cases Total …

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