09/30/2020
09/30/2020
Local News for Preston, Connecticut
09/30/2020
09/30/2020
CT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDS DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, with the approval from Governor Ned Lamont, is extending deadlines for expiring credentials. The change impacts credentials that expired between March 10, 2020 thru November 30, 2020. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/29/2020
Connecticut’s Fall Foliage Information
Foliage season begins in mid-to-late September and extends through mid-to-late October. Peak color is estimated to be between October 5 and November 13. Visit here for a current foliage report and to find out where to view fall foliage in the state. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/29/2020
Preston Historical Society; Walktober Event Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM
The walk will begin at the Preston City Bible Church. We will then cross the street to view the interior of the Old Library and grounds. We will continue to Northwest Corner Rd. talking about some of the historic homes in this area. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/25/2020
PURA Extends COVID-19 Payment Program Enrollment Date
Critical information on residential shut-off moratorium and financial assistance program. Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today issued a ruling that will extend the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/24/2020
New London County Added to The List of Counties Experiencing Stage 2 Drought
Residents and businesses in Stage 2 locations are asked to voluntarily take the following measures to aid in minimizing future drought impact: Reduce outdoor irrigation and other non-essential outdoor uses of water Postpone the planting of any new lawns Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/23/2020
Office of The Secretary of State: Public Act No. 20-3 section 7
Public Act No. 20-3 section 7 Requires that any person who is able to appear in person at the polls on election day to withdraw their ballot with the Town Clerk by 5:00 PM of the day before the 2020 general election. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/23/2020
Preston Scarecrow Festival canceled
What would have been the 15th annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.09/23/2020
Transfer Station Will Not Be Accepting Bulky Waste At This Time…
Due to the weigh scale being inoperable at this time, we will not be able to accept bulky waste effective immediately. We will update you as soon as possible as to an expected timeframe of when we will be able to take bulky waste again Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/19/2020
State Supreme Court rejects Preston woman’s witness tampering appeal
The state Supreme Court this month rejected the appeal of a Preston woman convicted four years ago of witness tampering after telling her boyfriend to lie about details of a 2015 Preston assault.In a 4-3 split decision released on Sept. 3, the state’s highest court affirmed the state Appellate Court’s 2018 decision to uphold a READ MORE.09/18/2020
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Will Hold STAND DOWN 2020 on September 24th and 25th
DVA continues our commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community based non-profits. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/15/2020
Milling and Resurfacing Project on Route 213 in New London and Waterford
The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 6.66-mile segment of Route 213 in New London and Waterford. The milling for this project is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2020, through Thursday, October 8, 2020. The resurfacing of this project Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/15/2020
Looking For A Way To Get More Involved In the Community ?
The Town of Preston is seeking residents to fill vacant seats on various Boards and Commissions. Please click on the link below to view current vacancies. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/14/2020
Judge refuses to dismiss charges in Preston murder case
NEW LONDON — A New London Superior Court judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the trial of a 25-year-old Glastonbury man accused of carrying out the fatal October drive-by shooting of a Preston man.Judge Hillary Strackbein’s decision came a month after she dismissed a motion to allow a speedy trial to take place READ MORE.
09/12/2020
Softball game reflects on past, present, defining moments
PRESTON – Like most people 25 years of age or older, Ken Daniewicz, of Preston, remembers exactly where he was during the Sept. 11, 2001 attack of the World Trade Center.His and other school-age kids, however, were not old enough to live through the tragic events of 19 years ago.”A college freshman was born in READ MORE.09/10/2020
Legal Notice; BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
The Preston Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to hear grievances on motor vehicles for the October 1, 2019 Grand List only: Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/09/2020
LEGAL NOTICE; TOWN OF PRESTON FILINGS FOR 10/1/2020 GRAND LIST
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Personal Property declarations are being mailed to all businesses and owners of tangible property on the October 1st 2020 Grand List. New businesses should request forms from the Assessor. All owners of tangible personal property Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
09/09/2020
Preston seeks volunteers to build playground this weekend
The community build project will be underway Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Preston Community Park. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.09/09/2020
Governor Lamont Announces Executive Order #9A
— Re-issuance and extension of COVID-19 executive orders to November 9, 2020 — Extension of agency and municipality orders of concurrent duration with public health and civil preparedness emergencies. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.09/08/2020