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Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

Stonington / Local

Stonington seeks public input on 2027–28 capital requests

An October 15 hearing covers major equipment, facilities and infrastructure proposals.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

Stonington / Business

Zest Cafe’s Stonington location schedules October 13 grand-opening celebration

Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

Stonington / Local

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.

Oct 13, 2026 Source-linked

Coming up in Stonington

MJ Soni author talk and book release

Oct 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington

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The American Revolution Homefront: New England Families & Women’s Lives in Turmoil

Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · La Grua Center, 32 Water Street, Stonington

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Halloween Trivia — Fright Club

Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington

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