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Generic AI-generated topic imageEast Lyme / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Hearing scheduled
Residents can comment October 15 on proposed zoning changes; neither proposal is an adopted decision.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageColchester / Construction
Last verified stage: Approved
September funding announcement supports park development after cleanup of the former paper-mill site.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imagePlainfield / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Public notice
The Siting Council’s October 9 records close Petition 1719 and invalidate the scheduled hearing and associated deadlines.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageEastern CT / Legal notices
Last verified stage: Public notice
October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageWaterford / New businesses
Last verified stage: Proposed
Reported tax benefits are conditional; they are not an immediate cash payment.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imagePutnam / Construction
Last verified stage: Proposed
Special district meeting will consider using building reserves for the Church Street police/fire station roof.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageLedyard / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Under review
Tonight’s committee review will consider costs, staffing and how applications are handled.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageEllington / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Proposed
Officials are reviewing farmland impacts, resource demand and future zoning rules.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageColchester / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Proposed
Town records show the Old Amston Road proposal is still at the preliminary stage. A zone-change application and public hearing would be required before approval.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageAndover / Construction
Last verified stage: Proposed
CTDOT plans a full replacement at the Jonathan Trumbull Highway intersection, including accessibility upgrades where applicable.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026
Generic AI-generated topic imageLedyard / Zoning & land use
Last verified stage: Hearing scheduled
The proposed farmland sale goes to public comment October 14, with a town-meeting vote scheduled October 28.
Stage checked Oct 13, 2026 · Article updated Oct 13, 2026