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There is a $3.9 million difference between what the district is asking for, and what the city is willing to pay. What's causing the disparity?

Meet Norwich's two new elementary school principals - William Holohan at Mahan and Nicholas Federici at Veterans Elementary School.

Norwich police said the threat shared on Snapchat was "specific" but not credible.

NORWICH — As officials approach the issue of racism and the effect on city services a model may already exist right within the city's borders.  During its meeting on July 19, the City Council voted unanimously on a resolution to recognize racism as a public health crisis. Among the measures in the resolution is the creation of a Health Equity Commission to help eliminate barriers to healthcare and other opportunities in the city. However, the Board of Education has already had its Equity Committee for some time. Formed last fall, the committee has met twice so far and, according to Board...

NORWICH - City officials held the first public hearing for the proposed 2021-2022 budget Thursday evening, with a trio of residents urging aldermen to not raise taxes.  When the 2021-2022 budget was first proposed, City Manager John Salomone called increasing the initial proposed increase from 2% at the start of the 2020-2021 budget season to 2.5% this budget season "generous." But Norwich Superintendent Kirsten Stringfellow said the city needs to return to the 3.95% increase the city approved in the final 2020-2021 budget because she wants to be able to count on consistent investment fro...