Author name: Mike Minarsky

Where to Vote: Griswold – Districts 1 and 2, all voting will be at Griswold High School.   Plainfield Voting Information Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Registrar of Voters can be reached by calling the Registrar of Voters phone number at 230-3024 anytime and leave a message and we will

On November 2nd at approximately 6:04 AM a bus from the M&J Bus Company out of Old Saybrook, but working in the Salem School District ran off the roadway to the right, striking a mailbox, swerved to the other side of the road striking a rock wall head on. The bus came to a stop

31 year old Jessica Clinton of Ledyard, was arrested after she struck a stationary State Police cruiser which was blocking the right lane while investigating a previous collision. The State Police cruiser had its emergency lights activated and was protecting the right lane where tow trucks were actively working. The accused’s vehicle then struck a

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the release of a strategic plan on workforce development, which was created by the Governor’s Workforce Council and generates a set of recommendations focused on setting a coordinated, statewide strategy for building an equitable, inclusive, and innovative workforce that meets the needs of the current economic environment and

Recently local business owners have reported visits from someone who claims to work for the Small Business Administration (SBA). The person says they are following up on the PPP loan the business received and they ask for documents such as bank statements, etc.  The SBA is not conducting site visits and these people are fraudsters.

Norwich Police Department’s K9 Carlton will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Carlton’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. K9

The board of education met in Griswold last night. The board still hadn’t filled the director of Curriculum position that was left vacant after Sue Rourke retired, until last night. Griswold Middle School Principal Glenn Labossiere was named Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation which is a bit of a different name for the job

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has awarded more than $22,000 in a new grant program designed to help non-profits build capacity during challenging times. As non-profits strive to advance their mission while not being able to offer their usual programs, events and opportunities, TLGV provided up to $1,500 for equipment, services and training to

There were a pair of burglaries over the weekend, one in Plainfield and one in the borough of Jewett City. The Plainfield crime happened at K&H Construction on Route 12, 2 AM on Sunday morning where 2 men entered the property with a silver or gray pickup. They hooked up to a trailer, and then

On October 18, 2020 the Town of Plainfield received a complaint of illegal dumping occurring at the former Kaman Aerospace Corporation located on South Main Street in the Moosup section of Plainfield. The debris illegally disposed of included tires, furniture, and fluorescent lighting amongst other materials. Town of Plainfield 1st Selectman Kevin Cunningham was notified

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Griswold Pride, Griswold First Selectman Todd Babbitt, and Jewett City Resident State Trooper Matt Rei all participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Annual Drug Take back day. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on

On October 22, 2020 at approximately 1:32 PM, members of the Plainfield Police Department along with members of the American Legion Ambulance and Moosup Fire Department responded to Sterling Road in Moosup for a report of a two car motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. Following an investigation, it was determined that a Hyundai Tuscon

Backus Hospital Nurses Secure New Contract That Ensures “Great Quality Care” for Region Local, state and national union leaders laud membership vote to ratify a four-year collective bargaining agreement that resolves a months-long labor dispute NORWICH, Conn.—Registered nurses at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn., yesterday voted nearly unanimously to approve a settlement

(Groton- October 19, 2020) – At approximately 12:39 pm Troopers from Troop E responded to Groton- New London Airport for reports of an injured male. Upon arrival Troopers found 43 year old Keith Bayer suffering from a single gunshot wound. Bayer was transported via Lifestar to Hartford Hospital. An update states that on 10/21/20, Bayer

On October 21, 2020 at approximately 8:42 P.M., the Plainfield Police Department arrested 24 year old Robert Newton of Woodstock. While on patrol in the area of Norwich Road in Plainfield an Officer observed a red Buick van driving erratically and cross over into the opposite lane. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and through

Plainfield First Selectman Kevin Cunningham made an appearance on the SNSN Main St Morning Show on Tuesday to answer questions about what is going on in the Town of Plainfield in the area of economic development. Cunningham was asked about a particular project on the site of the old Plainfield Greyhound Track that opened in

Early Monday morning, 10/19/20 at 1:47 AM, Troop H desk personnel received numerous 911 calls regarding a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Rte. 9 by exit 30 in New Britain. The vehicle then got onto I-84 westbound while traveling eastbound. Numerous Troop H troopers responded to the area. TFC Krynski  (operator) with

On Sunday, a a Norwich man, 71 year old Harry Viera drove through the front of Vocatura’s Bakery on Boswell Ave in Norwich. Thankfully no one inside the bakery or the driver were injured in the crash. According to the Norwich Fire Department, Viera, was able to get out of the Jeep before first responders