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May 11—GROTON — City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick, who was sworn in Monday evening to his third term, gave a speech calling for unity and promoting initiatives in the city. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz administered the oath of office to Hedrick, City Councilors Rashaad Carter, Gweneviere Depot, Lisa McCabe, Richard Norris, Christine Piazza and Stephen Sheffield and City Clerk Megan Peters during ...
At least a mayoral race in the City of Groton generated a decent turnout. In two other municipal elections on Monday, less than 100 people voted.
The vote was 952-811 in favor of Hedrick. About 34% of registered voters cast ballots. “I want to thank all of the City of Groton voters that have supported me during this election,” said Hedrick, who waged a grassroots write-in campaign after losing the Democratic primary in March to Bumgardner by five votes. “I want to congratulate my opponent for a hard-fought battle — both of them — and ask for everyone’s support in reuniting the Democratic Party, and I look forward to continuing to lead the City of Groton into the future.” Late Monday night Bumgardner said, "To my sup...
Published April 30. 2021 6:40PM As a Groton City resident of Asian descent, I was extremely disheartened to hear our current mayor, Keith Hedrick, describe my race as “yellow people” in a video posted on The Day’s website. But it was really not that surprising. Despite having a significant Asian population that consistently ranks among the top ten in Connecticut, the lack of diversity among those employed by the city under Hedrick is no secret. Hedrick’s comments were made in a discussion about race and other issues with The Day featuring him and Aundré Bumgardner, who last month ...
On April 1, true democracy was given to all city voters. The Democratic mayoral nominee is running unopposed by a Republican on the ballot. Another