What's up Groton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Pop-Up Paddle Poetry Brings Ocean & Climate Literature to the Mystic River on Earth Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 'Stunning Victorian In Pristine Condition' Hits The Market In Groton (patch.com) — A meticulously maintained Victorian at 68 Ramsdell Street in Groton is on the market for $508,000, offering three bedrooms and 2,604 square feet of living space. The property features a spacious garden ideal for entertaining, a charming porch for summer relaxation, and a three-car garage with a private driveway.
2. Pickup Truck Hits Utility Pole, Driver Injured In Groton (patch.com) — A pickup truck crash at Route 1 and Buddington Road in Groton brought down a utility pole and wires, briefly closing the intersection and injuring the driver. The road has reopened, but the traffic light is still out and temporary stop signs are in place, so drivers should slow down, use caution, and consider alternate routes until repairs are finished.
3. Proposed Groton City budget would increase fire department staffing (theday.com) — Groton residents are looking at a proposed 2026–27 city budget that would slightly raise the tax rate while funding three additional firefighter positions to boost minimum staffing. The plan also invests in paving local streets, improving Washington Park and Eastern Point Beach security, and other capital projects, with a public budget vote set for June 1.
4. CT law enforcement pauses AI programming use. Why experts say caution is needed to protect justice. (courant.com) — Groton’s police chief, as president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, is helping lead a statewide pause on AI tools that draft police reports while officials study their accuracy and risks. The moratorium follows concerns from prosecutors and public defenders about AI-written reports and will guide future rules for how local officers in Groton and across Connecticut can use this technology.
5. High school roundup: Deon leads Lancers past Falcons in boys' lacrosse (theday.com) — Groton sports fans saw plenty of action Tuesday, with Waterford’s boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams both topping Fitch in Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I play. A full slate of other local results includes softball, tennis, and golf, featuring strong showings from Stonington, NFA, Montville, New London, and more programs across the region.
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