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Waterford takes 7-1 ECC softball win over Ledyard in battle of top pitchers Wednesday.

Democratic and Republican state lawmakers sitting on the Appropriations Committee agreed unanimously on how to spend money. When does that ever happen?

Published May 19. 2021 6:18AM  Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — Only about 3% of the registered voters in Ledyard turned out at the polls Tuesday to pass the town's 2021-2022 budget. The $60,295,817 package was approved by a 252-62 margin, marking the end of a relatively quiet budget season in town. The plan increases overall spending by 0.27%, with education funding increasing by 1.45%. The school budget stands at $33,671,969. Among those voting for the budget were Gales Ferry residents Carmen Garcia-Irizarry, Kathy Williams, and Tara Armstrong. "I don't think there's anything t...

Published May 13. 2021 12:03AM | Updated May 13. 2021 12:28AM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — A member of the Town Council has resigned. Republican Thomas Malone, in an email read during Wednesday night's remote meeting, said, "being on the Town Council has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has been my honor and privilege to serve with a group of people that have the highest level of honor, integrity, and moral character." The email didn't state a reason for why he was stepping down. He didn't return phone calls seeking comment. Malone has served a numbe...

As a business reporter, I write about small businesses opening and closing, manufacturing, food and drink, labor issues and economic data. I particularly love writing about the impact of state and federal policy on local businesses. I also do some education reporting, covering colleges in southeastern Connecticut and regional K-12 issues. Erica Moser As a business reporter, I write about small businesses opening and closing, manufacturing, food and drink, labor issues and economic data. I particularly love writing about the impact of state and federal policy on local businesses. I also do som...