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Published April 15. 2021 6:31PM | Updated April 15. 2021 9:06PM
Groton The City of Groton Police Local 3355 of Council 4 AFSCME unanimously voted to endorse Keith Hedrick for mayor of Groton City. Mayor Hedrick is a strong supporter of the diversity of the City of Groton Police department, according to a statement submitted by Trish Lieteau, president of Local 3355, City of Groton Police Union. He is steadfast in providing and protecting the services to the City of Groton residents. Under his tenure, the police department was able to upgrade our radio system; initiate the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition (ALEC) and the body camera system came on line.
Rose Scheetz celebrated by City of Groton
Rose Scheetz takes in the accolades during a drive-by parade honoring her 100th birthday on March 25 in Groton. (photo submitted)
Published April 06. 2021 7:54AM
Aidan Schuler, Special to The Times
On March 25, 1921, Warren G. Harding was president of the United States and the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote had been ratified just seven months prior. This also was the day that Rose Scheetz was born in Lowber, Pennsylvania, and the day a century later that Groton honored one of its own: a businesswoman, mother and civic leader.
As Captain Erick Jenkins of the City of Groton Police Department said in a proclamation, “Mrs. Rose A. Scheetz is a woman who helped create, build and form her community. She is a constant giver of her time, knowledge and skills.”
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Up to 14 inches of snow is expected in southeastern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm warning will continue to be in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with heavy snow, ice and wind gusts up to 50 mph along the coast. As of 8 p.m. Monday, Eversource reported minimal power outages in southeastern Connecticut with the exception of Stonington, which had 1,708.
Late Monday, the storm was expected to switch from blizzard-like conditions to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain along the coastline, with minor flooding expected along the immediate shore, the weather service said.
A Coastal Flood Advisory was also in effect for southern New London County from 8 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday. Snow flurries are expected Tuesday morning and heavier snow returning Tuesday midday through the evening.