Local News for Norwich, Connecticut

Huntington Homestead Museum to host talk

Dayne Rugh, president of the Society of the Founders of Norwich/Leffingwell House Museum and director of education at the Slater Memorial Museum will present a talk at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Huntington Homestead Museum, 36 Huntington Road, Scotland.Rugh will speak on Eastern Connecticut and how it fostered the Revolutionary War. Tours will be READ MORE.

Ex-NFA security head granted accelerated rehabilitation

NORWICH – Citing his long history of public service and unlikelihood of re-offending, a Norwich Superior Court judge this morning granted a accelerated rehabilitation program to the former head of Norwich Free Academy’s security on interfering with police and other charges.If 61-year-old Kevin Rodino completes 20 hours of community service and avoids any arrest through READ MORE.

Temporary planned water shut-offs for Norwich neighborhood on Monday

NORWICH – Water service will be temporarily shut off for several hours on Monday for the residents of several Norwich streets to allow for the installation of a new water main.Norwich Public Utilities officials said the service interruption will begin at 7 a.m. and is anticipated to resume by 4 p.m. in the area of READ MORE.

We wanted to give a big shout out to the City of Norwich Public Works Departments for tidying up the…

We wanted to give a big shout out to the City of Norwich Public Works Departments for tidying up the Norwichtown Green in preparation for Walktober 2019 kicking off on Saturday! Check out our events page on Facebook to see all the awesome events coming up this weekend! Thanks Public Works!! #nhs #norwichhistoricalsociety #norwichpride #publicworksisawesome READ MORE.

Golf Course Authority

Event date: September 26, 2019 Event Time: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMLocation: 685 New London Tpke.Norwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.

Silver alert issued for Norwich teen missing since Sept. 11

NORWICH – Police are searching for a 16-year-old Norwich boy missing since Sept. 11.Police said Ruben Garcia is a white male with black hair and hazel eyes. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. There was no clothing description provided.Anyone with information on Garcia’s location is asked to contact Norwich police READ MORE.

Otis Library: EPIC DESTINATIONS WITH GLENN …

EPIC DESTINATIONS WITH GLENN CARBERRY Wednesday, September 25, 6:30pm, Community Room Otis Library will host a travel program with Glenn Carberry. Attorney Carberry will share his experiences traveling in more than 55 countries and visiting numerous Wor… Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Otis Library: Family Storytime, 10:30 – …

Family Storytime, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities for families with children ages two to six. Siblings welcome! Drop-in; no registration required. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Central Avenue getting safety upgrade

NORWICH – A new project on Central Avenue is expected to make it a little more pleasant for pedestrians.Work is planned at four intersections – Fourth Street, Seventh Street, Eighth Street and 11th Street. It will involve painting crosswalks and adding what are called crosswalk extensions – areas at each corner extending into the street READ MORE.

NFA administrator linked to Facchini case reinstated in new job

NORWICH – A Norwich Free Academy administrator put on paid leave in January in connection to the sexual assault case against fired volunteer coach Anthony Facchini has been reinstated, but in a different job.Denise Grant, former director of NFA’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction, is now director of the school’s College and Career Resource Center, a READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: Former Racecar Driver Bob …

Former Racecar Driver Bob Potter Dies After Crash in Norwich Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Norwich racing legend Bob Potter dies

Hall of Fame race car driver Bob Potter, a top competitor for decades, died this week after suffering a medical emergency while driving. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.

Otis Library: INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALS Monday, …

INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALS Monday, September 23, 6pm, Community Room Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library This is a class for all who have an interest in crystals, presented by Reiki Master Tracy Kohl. We will discuss how to choose crystals and practic… Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Otis Library: Ken Keeley was at …

Ken Keeley was at Otis Library this evening to discuss his latest book “Norwich Connecticut, 1659-1959, The First 300 Years.” This book covers Norwich from its 1659 founding in Norwichtown to the Tercentennial Celebration of 1959. Thank you, Mr. Keeley, … Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Event date: October 3, 2019 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 100 Broadway3rd FloorNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

Event date: October 3, 2019 Event Time: 07:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 23 Union StreetNorwich, CT 06360 Read the article on norwichct.org READ MORE.

Veterans Stand Down to shuttle Norwich veterans

A shuttle will be available at 7 a.m. Sept. 20 at Buckingham House, 307 Main St., Norwich, for local veterans to take to attend the state Department of Veterans Affairs 2019 Veterans Stand Down.The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department’s Rocky Hill campus, 287 West St., and will READ MORE.

Norwich Recreation Department fall program registration open

The Norwich Recreation Department recently opened registration for its fall programs, featuring two sessions this season.Courses for young children include Smart Start Multi Sport, Small & Tall Tumblers and Mini Star Tumblers. Courses for older children include fall basketball clinics, Intermediate Karate, Fencing Level 2, swim lessons, Beginner Dance, Beginner Tennis and Beginner Lacrosse.New this READ MORE.

Norwich auto racing great Bob Potter dies

NORWICH – Bob Potter, a local Hall of Fame race car driver, has died after reportedly having a medical emergency behind the wheel in Norwich on Tuesday afternoon.According to Norwich police, Potter, 78, appeared to have a medical emergency while driving his pickup truck west on West Town Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday.According to witnesses, Potter lost READ MORE.

Norwich planners to discuss pedestrian safety in Greeneville tonight

City officials will hold a public information session at 6 tonight in Greeneville on a plan to create painted pedestrian bump-outs on sidewalks along Central Avenue. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.