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Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

Chaplin / Local

Chaplin awarded $85,993 for Helen Garrison open-space project

State funding supports planning, construction, maintenance and amenities; the announcement does not set a completion date.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

Brooklyn / Local

Brooklyn and Chaplin intersections included in Eastern Connecticut signal-upgrade plans

The design project also includes Groton and Killingly, with construction anticipated in fall 2028.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

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