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Hospital Capacity + Security Cameras: New London News

Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Jan. 6.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 38 Low: 28.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

  1. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In New London Area: See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in New London County and across CT. (New London Patch)
  2. New London Police To Install Surveillance Cameras: The city has approved a contract to install more than three dozen cameras. (New London Patch)
  3. The Day - Highlights: NFA defeats Ledyard 75-57 - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
  4. New London Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

  • Bedtime Story Time on Facebook Live - Public Library of New London (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Williams School: "We're back! Students settled into the learning groove today as we begin the second semester!" (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Due to COVID concerns the Navy Housing Service Center will be providing virtual services for PCS information and processing housing applications. All Check ins and outs can come to the office to be processed. For more information, please..." (Facebook)
  • New London Public Schools: "Due to the 2 hour delay at the high school, the morning distribution of student COVID test kits for the high school location will now be at the STMHS Parking lot. This is to avoid blocking/prohibiting bus and parent drop off. This is ONL..." (Facebook)
  • New London Youth Affairs: "We are so incredibly thankful to all that donated to the Garside's Holiday Lighthouse for us. I picked up the multitude of donations today and was able to already get items dropped off to be given to our youngest members of the community..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Griffin Health will be here for a free vaccination clinic on January 22nd. No registration required!" (Facebook)
  • New London Youth Affairs: "A fun song for children about wearing their mask the right way. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSfyfgrATUa/?utm_medium=copy_link" (Facebook)
  • Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "Free vaccination clinics in southern Connecticut! No appointment required, wait times may vary. Learn more at https://llhd.org/coronavirus-covid-19-situation/covid-19-vaccine/" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower New London: "Hello neighbors - I need a few recommendations. I always get good advice from all of you. 1. I need a good eye Dr that specializes in the retina I saw a few that had good reviews on yelp, but was curious about my neighbors opinions...." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "help!!! - I found a squirrel in the road. He has no visible injuries and is alive and blinking but hardly moves. I walked up to him and he didn't even move he just sat there. He's been eating crackers. What do I do?! He's wrapped in bla..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "Anyone have a cleaning service they know of/recommend that will do a deep cleaning of a bathroom? - Tub scrubbed etc.. will also need for a deep cleaning in the future after we move out" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Broad st: "Found small orange cat - Small orange cat believed to be female possibly fixed male. Found in parking lot at town hill auto on corner of Colman and bank street. Friendly and seems to be well cared for. Being kept safe and warm in my home..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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