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🌱 Patch AM: 'Remarklable 1782 Residence' On The Market In Groton

Coming up on the Groton Patch calendar: Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough

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Greetings Groton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Historic-style Thames Street home offers modern rebuild and river views
  • State orders Groton schools to fix special education support after complaint
  • What the judge decided in the fatal Fishtown Road crash case

Also on today's calendar: Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Remarklable 1782 Residence' On The Market In Groton (patch.com) — Homebuyers in Groton may be intrigued by a fully rebuilt 1782 residence on Thames Street, now listed for $850,000. The four-bedroom home offers roughly 3,200 square feet, modern construction throughout, and sweeping views of the Thames River from most rooms.
   

2. Groton 27-0048 (ct.gov) — Groton parents' complaint led state investigators to find Groton Public Schools violated special education rules when a high school student in an ESY program was effectively left alone for about 90 minutes. The district must provide compensatory education, revise how adult support is defined and documented in IEPs, and hold PPT meetings to correct similar plans, with ongoing reporting to the state.
   

3. Driver sentenced to 3 years in prison after Groton crash killed 14-year-old (newsbreak.com) — A 19-year-old driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for a high-speed, alcohol-related crash on Fishtown Road in Groton that killed 14-year-old Carson Wilson and seriously injured two others, including a Groton resident. The emotional New London court hearing detailed the 2024 incident, and a related lawsuit now targets adults alleged to have supplied alcohol and a party spot beforehand.
   

4. Gold Star Bridge project continues work, eyeing completion date of 2030 (nbcconnecticut.com) — Drivers in Groton should expect years of ongoing work on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, which links the town with New London on I‑95. A nearly $900 million project will replace the aging northbound deck, shift traffic in phases, and aims to extend the bridge's life through 2030 as Connecticut tackles wider infrastructure problems.
   

5. Governor Lamont Announces State Grants for 50 Projects To Restore and Improve Trails (ct.gov) — Groton is set to benefit from a $156,240 state grant to improve trail accessibility at Copp Family Park, part of a $10.5 million package funding 50 projects statewide. The upgrades will focus on planning, amenities, and outreach to make local trails more usable, while similar grants across Connecticut aim to boost outdoor recreation, health, and local economies.
   

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  • To the young mother in the big Y parking lot on Long Hill that pulled over and gave the man with the card board sign a bottle of water and a sandwich.
    BRAVA! It warmed my heart to see your kindness and charity. I can assure you that your little daughter in the backseat did not miss a trick. Kudos! (Nextdoor Groton Bank Thames River)
  • Remember last summer when we had the chance
    To find each other, started makin' romance? But it didn't come off, 'cause you found another Without one hand of the clock, what good is the other? (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Groton. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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