Good day Groton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Beautifully Maintained' 4-BR Home Hits The Market In Mystic (patch.com) — Homebuyers in Groton can check out a four-bedroom Mystic property at 128 Windwood Way, listed for $989,000 and set on a private, landscaped lot near downtown. The 2,357-square-foot home is highlighted as beautifully maintained, offering privacy, tranquility, and convenient access to Mystic's amenities.
2. Mary Jo Riley to retire after 31 years serving 55+ population in Groton (theday.com) — Groton's Thrive55+ Active Living Center is saying goodbye to longtime supervisor Mary Jo Riley, who retires Friday after 31 years shaping programs for residents 55 and older. Under her leadership, the former Groton Senior Center expanded fitness, social services, transportation, and fun events, earning national recognition and growing to thousands of members that include both Groton residents and visitors from surrounding towns.
3. Neighbors Meet with EB to Discuss Noise, Lighting and Other Quality of Life Topics (eblanding.com) — Neighbors living near Electric Boat's Groton shipyard met with company leaders and the City of Groton's mayor to press concerns about noise, lighting, parking, and traffic. EB outlined steps already taken, discussed further fixes, and pledged ongoing coordination with the city to balance shipyard growth with neighborhood quality of life.
4. Police logs - Aug. 26, 2026 (theday.com) — Recent Groton Town police logs list several arrests, including drug-related charges, traffic violations, and an intimidation based on bigotry or bias case, giving residents a snapshot of current public safety issues. The regional log also covers arrests in nearby East Lyme, Norwich, Montville, and by state police, underscoring how interconnected local law enforcement activity is around Groton.
5. Atlas Plaque Unveiled, Honoring Plank Owners at South Yard Ceremony (eblanding.com) — Electric Boat workers in Groton gathered in the South Yard to unveil a bronze plaque honoring the "plank owners" who helped bring the new Atlas floating dry dock here from Louisiana. The plaque, destined for Atlas's control house above the Thames River, recognizes the teamwork behind a key asset for Columbia‑class submarine construction and sustainment.
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