Jordan Cove Shellfishing Area Closed After Sewage Spill; Waterford Commission Plans Reopening

Waterford officials report a Jordan Cove shellfishing closure after a 500-gallon sewage spill, with reopening possible Oct. 23.

Waterford Finance Board To Consider $26,700 Community Center Request, $89,636 Budget Transfer

Waterford finance officials will review a $26,700 Community Center request, an $89,636 budget transfer and 2027 schedules.

Waterford RTM Approves Sewer Rate Increase, 2027 Beach Fees And $200,000 Water Reserve

Waterford RTM approved higher sewer rates, 2027 beach fees and a $200,000 water reserve, and heard a warning about sewer finances.

This Week In Waterford: Sewer Rates, Road Salt Contract, Harvest Fest At The Beach And More

Waterford's RTM takes up sewer rates and beach fees, selectmen weigh a road salt contract and Harvest Fest returns to Waterford Beach.

Waterford Selectmen To Consider Community Center Blinds, Road Salt Contract And Landfill Equipment

Waterford selectmen will consider Community Center blinds, a road salt contract and landfill equipment at their Oct. 6 meeting.

Niantic River Boat Launch Overflow Parking Improvements Completed In Waterford

DEEP and Waterford completed overflow parking upgrades at the Niantic River State Boat Launch area.

State To Provide Funding Boost For Waterford Projects

A state park and a camp are slated to receive funding.

Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Emergency Reserve For Water System

Waterford selectmen approved a $200,000 water system reserve and voted 2-1 to declare a town mower surplus property.

Waterford's July Employment Data Release, Here's What The Numbers Reveal

July's employment numbers have just dropped for Waterford via the Connecticut Department of Labor

Lee Elci Campaign Says It Submitted Application For State Campaign Funding

Lee Elci’s campaign says it raised the qualifying amount and submitted paperwork for public campaign financing.

Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Water Reserve, Parks Purchases And DOT Agreement

Waterford selectmen approved a $200,000 water reserve, parks purchases and a state transportation agreement Aug. 18.

Waterford Board of Finance Approves Fire, Sewer And Budget Transfers

Waterford's Board of Finance approved fire, sewer, police and other budget transfers.

Waterford Harbor Commission Reviews Fully Funded Town Dock Repairs, Niantic River Buoy Proposal

Waterford's harbor commission reviewed $250,000 in dock repairs and a proposal for 20 educational buoys on the Niantic River.

Waterford Police Commissioners Hear Oswegatchie Road Speeding Concerns, Approve Officer Hiring,

Waterford police commissioners approved a conditional hiring offer and heard renewed concerns over Oswegatchie Road speeding.

Waterford RTM Approves Utility Funding, Youth Services Donation And Public Comment Referral

Waterford RTM approved utility funding, accepted a $15,000 donation and referred public comment guidelines for review.

Waterford Selectmen To Consider $631K in Utility, Police And Fire Projects

Waterford selectmen will consider utility, police and fire projects totaling more than $630,000 at the Aug. 4 meeting.

Waterford ZBA To Review Butlertown Road, Laurel Street Variance Requests

Waterford's Zoning Board of Appeals will consider residential variance requests for properties on Butlertown Road and Laurel Street.

Waterford RTM To Consider Utility Transfers, Youth Services Donation

Waterford RTM will consider utility funding transfers, a $15,000 Youth & Family Services donation and public comment guidance.

Waterford RTM To Consider Utility Funding, Youth Services Donation

Waterford RTM will consider utility funding, a $15,000 Youth & Family Services donation and public comment guidance at its next meeting.

Waterford Planning And Zoning To Hold Hearing On Proposed Rezoning Of 188-Acre Property

Waterford planners will hold a July 28 hearing on rezoning portions of a 188-acre property at 140 Waterford Parkway South.

Waterford RTM Committee To Review Street Takeovers, Traffic Cameras And Mass Gatherings Rules

Waterford RTM committee will review proposed ordinances on street takeovers, traffic cameras and mass gatherings.

Waterford Shellfish Commission Approves Fall Oyster Purchase For Niantic River

Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission approved a $2,500 oyster purchase and delayed clam stocking until fall.

Waterford Seeks Full-Time Assistant Fire Chief

Waterford is accepting applications for a full-time assistant fire chief position until the vacancy is filled.

Board Takes Action On Massive Housing Proposal In Waterford: Report

Plans called for hundreds of homes on a 190-acre property, according to a report.

Waterford Board Of Selectmen To Consider More Than $666K In Budget Transfers

Waterford selectmen will consider $666K in budget transfers, a fire alerting contract and board appointments July 7.

Waterford Harbor Commission Reviews Dock Project, Plans Harbor Management Update

Waterford Harbor Commission reviewed a dock project, mooring updates and plans to revise the town's Harbor Management Plan.

Waterford Selectmen To Vote on $800K On School Tech, Utility Capital Projects

The Waterford Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday to act on utility infrastructure funds and over $800,000 in school technology purchases.

Waterford Cited For 'Wasteful' Spending In President Trump's Annual Budget Request

Waterford was highlighted in the budget request as the administration seeks to increase defense spending and reduce non-defense programs.

Waterford Election Results 2025: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Waterford local elections.

Waterford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the Waterford municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Waterford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the Waterford municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Town Meeting Takes Action On Fire Station In Waterford

A project to construct the first town-owned fire station has been nearly two decades in the making.

School Meal Debt Erased for Waterford, Montville Students

The funds came via the state budget, which was recently passed.

Waterford Receives Funds To Fix Ailing Cemeteries

Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday announced state grants to 37 municipalities across Connecticut to address neglected cemeteries.

Waterford Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Waterford residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.

Waterford 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Waterford, including the candidates and polling places.

Waterford 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Waterford, including the candidates and polling places.

Waterford To Receive $225K In Grants For Broadband Internet

The community is among 88 across the state receiving funds to expand internet access.

Mental Health Grant Awarded To Waterford School, Youth Services

School districts and camps across the state are receiving funds to support mental health programming in the summer.

State Bond Commission Approves $19 Million For Southeast CT Projects

Several projects in New London County will be funded including improvements to state parks, a new animal shelter, and sub base updates.