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Groton — A local company's plans to purchase the Mother Bailey House from the city and renovate the 18th-century structure at the corner of Thames and Broad Streets into a single-family home are expected to be approved next week. City Council members on Monday spoke in favor of a proposed agreement with FTTB LLC, which will purchase the house at 108 Thames St. and adjacent property at 0 Broad Street for $1 and renovate the exterior of the house according to historical standards. A vote on the purchase and sales agreement is scheduled for Tuesday's Mayor and council meeting. City ...

Groton — The city's proposed budget of $19,992,489 will go before voters on Monday. A public hearing on proposals for the sale of two city properties, including the Mother Bailey House, will be held following the annual budget meeting. The budget meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of the City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St. The proposed budget for next fiscal year would keep the tax rate flat at 4.3 mills. The fiscal year 2022 budget is $2,078,043 more than the current year's budget. City Mayor Keith Hedrick said in an earlier phone interview that increases...

Jun. 3—With many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at beaches in the region, a busy summer season is expected. Local beach operators and officials are gearing up to welcome more visitors this summer and reopen some amenities, from amusement rides to concession stands. While many beaches are easing residency restrictions and stricter capacity limits put in place last summer, some restrictions ...

Staff Reports S.T.E.P.S., Inc., has been selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as a recipient of the Summer Enrichment Innovation Grant. They have been awarded $150,000 for their Summer Leadership College/Career Enrichment Program scheduled for July 12-August 6. The CSDE chose S.T.E.P.S. because they were inspired by S.T.E.P.S.' “commitment to ensure all children have access to high-quality summer enrichment opportunities.” S.T.E.P.S. will be joined by The New London County Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Soroptimist CT Shoreline to ser...

With many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at beaches in the region, a busy summer season is expected. Local beach operators and officials are gearing up to welcome more visitors this summer and reopen some amenities, from amusement rides to concession stands. While many beaches are easing residency restrictions and stricter capacity limits put in place last summer, some restrictions remain in place and vary by beach. Pre-season pass sales at Ocean Beach Park in New London have been brisk. "People are anxious," park manager Dave Sugrue said. City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said ...