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Hebron · Local · 10/13/2026

Hebron expects revaluation notices in November, with informal hearings to follow

The 2026 Grand List review precedes a new mill rate and July 2027 tax bills.

Killingly · Local · 10/13/2026

Killingly bridge replacement proposal goes to October 15 public meeting

Residents can review the Wright Road project and submit comments through October 29.

Preston · Local · 10/13/2026

Preston Community Park improvement bids due October 21

The town’s design-build invitation requires prior attendance at the October 7 site walk.

Preston · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Preston trooper renews vehicle-security reminder after reported break-ins

A September 24 town notice urges residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables and bring key fobs inside.

Stafford · Sports · 10/13/2026

Stafford crowns track champions as Flannery wins October 2 SK Modified feature

The speedway’s final Friday program also produced wins in four other divisions.

Thompson · Sports · 10/13/2026

Hodgdon wins Thompson finale as Emerling takes Modified Tour championship

NASCAR’s October 10 recap confirms both the race winner and season champion.

Thompson · Local · 10/13/2026

Thompson Route 200 bridge replacement scheduled into November 2027

CTDOT’s $9.45 million contract covers the bridge over I-395, drainage and guiderails.

Bolton · Local · 10/13/2026

Route 6 eastbound resurfacing scheduled through October 20 in Bolton and Coventry

CTDOT lists overnight lane closures on a 2.59-mile stretch from near Notch Road to the Andover town line.

Salem · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Three-vehicle crash prompted Route 85 closure in Salem on Monday

WFSB reported no injuries after a collision involving a utility pole; a current closure is not confirmed.

Killingly · Courts · 10/13/2026

Killingly nonprofit director pleaded guilty in $775,000 theft case; December sentencing listed

The September 9 federal announcement describes losses at organizations in Windham and Middlefield.

Vernon · Courts · 10/13/2026

Vernon man pleaded guilty to sexual-assault and trafficking charges; October sentencing listed

The state’s August announcement lists an October 23 sentencing date in Rockville.

Willington · Courts · 10/13/2026

Willington woman received 16 months to serve in third OUI case

An August 25 state release reports the sentence imposed after a Coventry crash and Rockville jury verdict.

Windham · Courts · 10/13/2026

North Windham manufacturer paid $3.09 million to resolve PPP eligibility allegations

A September 25 federal announcement identifies United Abrasives in a group of civil False Claims Act settlements.

Ledyard · Local · 10/13/2026

Ledyard schedules hearing on $150,000 former wellfield sale

The proposed farmland sale goes to public comment October 14, with a town-meeting vote scheduled October 28.

Ledyard · Local · 10/13/2026

Ledyard Thanksgiving meal registration closes November 9

Social Services lists November 24 pickup at Gales Ferry Fire Company.

Vernon · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Vernon school-bus camera program moves from warnings to $250 fines

The town reported 362 validated violations during its first month; camera enforcement now carries a civil penalty.

Vernon · Local · 10/13/2026

Vernon West Street rumble-strip proposal goes to October 27 public meeting

CTDOT plans a virtual meeting on the Route 527 safety project; comments are due November 10.

Ellington · Business · 10/13/2026

Ellington business-property declarations are due November 2; online filing closes a day earlier

Businesses with taxable personal property in town face a 25% assessment penalty for late or missing filings.

Old Lyme · Elections · 10/13/2026

Old Lyme ballot sets congressional and legislative choices; registration deadline is October 16

The official ballot places Old Lyme in Congressional District 2, Senate District 20 and House District 23. Early voting begins October 19 at Town Hall.

Stonington · Local · 10/13/2026

Wequetequock Cove testing intensifies Stonington debate over pollution sources and repairs

Community testing points to human wastewater, while state records confirm long-running impairment and the town says it is still narrowing the source.