Bob Statchen News Today

Stonington ― A candidate who won election to the Board of Finance despite being criticized for their social media posts in 2020 about police will not be seated after a review of state law and the town...

Stonington ― The Westerly Water Department will replace lead pipes and a century-old water main on River Road in Pawcatuck after the town agreed to contribute $84,000 toward the project. Westerly Wate...

Groton ― The Town Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Dan Gaiewski to fill a vacancy it had. Gaiewski will serve the rest of Democrat Melinda Cassiere’s term on the council, after she resigned la...

Stonington ― The Board of Finance voted 4-3 Tuesday to make no changes to the proposed 2023-24 budget that calls for a 4.4% spending increase after a public hearing at the high school. Members Bob Sta...

Stonington ― The Board of Finance on Wednesday voted 6-0 to approve a proposed 2023-24 budget that calls for a 4.5% spending increase. A public hearing is scheduled for March 28, at 7 p.m. at the high...

Groton ― By a 6-2 vote on Tuesday, the Town Council voted to appoint Edward Jacome to fill the council seat vacated by Aundre Bumgardner, who resigned Feb. 15 due to his new role as state representat...

State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, on Tuesday secured a fourth term representing the 18th Senate District, fending off a challenge from Stonington Board of Education Chairman Farouk Rajab, a Democr...

Democratic voters will elect in Tuesdays primary nine Town Council candidates to appear as the Democratic slate in the upcoming November municipal election.