01/25/2020
01/25/2020
Local News for Norwich, Connecticut
01/25/2020
01/25/2020
Special showing of movie ‘1917’ to benefit Norwich WWI memorial fundraiser
The movie “1917” will be shown at the AMC Theaters at Lisbon Landing on Feb. 8 as a fundraiser to restore the city’s captured German World War I howitzer. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.
01/25/2020
Photos from Norwich Arts Center’s post
“Chinese Lunar New Year” fans by Juner Zhai available now in our gallery. #chineselunarnewyear #nac #supportthearts Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/25/2020
Informational Meeting/Workshop
Event date: February 8, 2020 Event Time: 08:30 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 16 S. Golden StreetNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Recreational marijuana discussed at GNACC Legislative Breakfast
NORWICH – When asked about recreational marijuana Friday morning, State Representative Holly Cheeseman reiterated a stance most know. “I think the worst reason to add an additional intoxicant for legal consumption in the State of Connecticut is for revenue,” she said.The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce provided an opportunity to its members to talk READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Bysiewicz holds press conference to remind Norwich “we count” on census
NORWICH- After a press conference on Friday afternoon, members of the Norwich Complete Count Committee gathered on the left side of the Norwich City Council Chamber with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.They shouted: “We count!”It’s a message Bysiewicz wants spread – she’s been touring the state to remind residents of the importance of completing the 2020 U.S. READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Norwich Art Center – Norwich,CT
Flashback Friday. Check out this video from 10 years ago… www.norwicharts.org The Norwich Arts Center was formed originally as the Norwich Arts Council in 1987 by a group of local artists and art-lovers who were ins… Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Town Hall Meeting
Event date: January 27, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 100 Broadway3rd FloorNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Wildcat Winter Youth Dance Clinic to begin Feb. 1
The 2020 Wildcat Winter Youth Dance Clinic, open to children in grades K-5, will begin Feb. 1 at the Norwich Free Academy campus’ Norton Gym, 305 Broadway.The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 1, 8 and 15 and will focus on skill development and fun. Participants will receive instruction, an NFA READ MORE.
01/24/2020
Our NHS Executive Director is here at the beautiful UConn Law Campus at the Historic and Green – A New Climate Agenda!
Our NHS Executive Director is here at the beautiful UConn Law Campus at the Historic and Green – A New Climate Agenda! Looking forward to a productive and engaging day. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
01/23/2020
Griffin named St. Patrick’s Day parade grand marshal
Parade preparations continue, festival details are getting locked down and the Norwich St. Patrick’s Day event has its grand marshal.The choice: The members of the Norwich Events Organization sat down last month to choose the parade’s grand marshal, and Lisa Griffin was a unanimous choice, according to the group’s treasurer Miria Gray. “When we pick READ MORE.
01/23/2020
Board of Education – Budget Expenditure Committee
Event date: January 27, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 25 Mahan DriveNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.
01/23/2020
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Event date: February 6, 2020 Event Time: 04:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 100 Broadway3rd FloorNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.
01/23/2020
Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission
Event date: February 6, 2020 Event Time: 07:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 23 Union StreetNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.
01/22/2020
New digs boosts seniors
NORWICH - Janis Davis, of United Community and Family Services, said the new addition at the Ross Adult Care Center helps the residents of Sheltering Arms get treatment faster.“When they’re not feeling well, we can get to it quick and early, so that it does not progress into something bigger,” the vice president of elder care services for READ MORE.
01/22/2020
Norwich Free Academy art teacher placed on paid leave
A veteran art teacher at the NFA Sachem Campus transitional program has been placed on paid administrative leave for an undisclosed reason. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.
01/22/2020
Norwich man accused of stealing speakers, striking employee with car and fleeing police
NORWICH – A 38-year-old Norwich man with a long criminal record was arrested this week in connection with stealing speakers from a city store, hitting an employee with a vehicle and later fleeing from police in a stolen car, police said.Jason Bort, of 204 Scotland Road #C5, was charged on Tuesday with second-degree assault, second-degree READ MORE.01/22/2020
Norwich seeks members for School Building Committee
The new Norwich School Building Committee will plan and design a consolidation and renovation of the city school system. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.01/22/2020
New committee will plan out Norwich schools restructuring
NORWICH – The committee tasked with laying out a restructuring plan for the city’s schools has officially completed its job, giving way to a School Building Committee that will now be charged with carrying out the project.The plan calls for the city’s seven elementary schools to be consolidated into four or five larger ones by READ MORE.01/22/2020